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1. River Road Bike Lanes (Rocky Ford Rd. to Peregrine Drive)

Length – 4,200 ft; Cost Estimate – $8,000

Description – This project involves the installation of bicycle lanes along River Rd from Rocky Ford Rd to Peregrine Dr.

Justification – River Road was constructed at a width that is wide enough to accommodate bicycle lanes without adding additional pavement.  The installation of bicycle lanes along this section will help create a safe route to the People Trail System as well as Parkside School.  Bike lanes help slow vehicular traffic and create a safe environment for bicyclists and nearby pedestrians.

2. Taylor Road Sidepaths (US 31to 25th Street)

Length – 9,600 ft; Width – 8 ft; Cost Estimate – $250,000

Description – This project involves the completion of a continuous sidepath on both sides of Taylor Road from US 31 to 25th St.

Justification – Taylor Road is a prime location for a North-South connection near the eastern edge of the City of Columbus. Not only does it connect many shopping destinations with local neighborhoods and assisted living facilities, but it creates a safe connection to Smith Elementary School, East High School, McCullough’s Run Park, and Clifty Park.

3. Middle Road Sidepath Extension (25th St. to US 31, US 31 to Rural King) 

Length – 2,800 ft; Width – 8 ft; Cost Estimate – $136,000

Description – This project allows for a continuous 8 ft sidepath along Middle Road between Poshard Drive and 25th Street.

Justification – Middle Road is a good north-south connection through Columbus for commuters as well as recreational riders. The sidepath is relatively continuous, however some sections are missing, creating an unsafe situation where users are forced to cross or ride within the street.  This route connects the existing People Trail System, a fitness facility, shopping, the hospital, and Lincoln Park, while creating a safe route to many businesses and workplaces in Columbus.

4. Parkside School Trail Extension

Length – 1,300 ft; Width – 10 ft; Cost Estimate – $80,000

Description – This 1,300 ft section of 10 ft People Trail will connect the existing sidewalk east of Parkside School around the back of Parkside School to Freedom Field Playground.

Justification – Currently, students that live east of Parkside Elementary School that walk and bike to school must cross the bus and vehicular traffic lane in order to safely arrive at school.  This becomes a dangerous situation for the pedestrian, particularly during arrival and dismissal times.  This trail will allow the students to arrive safely at school by avoiding the dangers of crossing traffic.  Community members will benefit from the trail because it provides a direct and assessable route to Blackwell Park and Freedom Field Playground, which is the largest accessible playground in the State of Indiana.

5. Downtown Trail Connection

Length – 6,400 ft; Width – 10 ft; Cost Estimate – $500,000

Description – This one-mile section of 10 ft wide People Trail will connect the southern terminus of the Haw Creek Trail at the intersection of State Street and SR 46 to the trails at Jonathan Moore Pike and Mill Race Park.

Justification – The Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan lists this connection from the Haw Creek Trail to Mill Race Park as the highest  priority connection in the People Trail System.

6. Clifty Creek Trail Extension (South of 10th, East of Taylor) 

Length – 10,000 ft; Width – 10 ft; Cost Estimate – $600,000

Description – This project involves the installation of nearly 2 miles of 10 ft People Trail running north from Clifty Park to McCullough’s Run Park.

Justification – Installation of the Clifty Creek Trail  provides a high quality recreational trail for residents that live east of   Columbus and may not have a safe and accessible way to get to the Haw Creek Trail. This trail also provides a safe route  between neighborhoods, schools, parks, and shopping destinations that exist along the route.

7. Haw Creek Trail Re-alignment at 25th Street

Length – 1,500 ft; Width – 10 ft; Cost Estimate – $500,000

Description – Bartholomew County has funding to relocate a beautiful, historic pony-truss bridge to Haw Creek trail that will span Haw Creek just east of Hamilton Center Ice Arena. The northern portion of the trail near Everroad Park, which runs adjacent to National Rd, will be routed under 25th Street bridge and connected to the southern portion of the trail system.

Justification – Rerouting the People Trail located at 25th St and National Rd has been identified on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan as a high priority section that needs to be addressed. This improvement increases safety for pedestrians, families and  bicycle commuters. The project is a partnership involving the City and County Engineers, City Utilities, CAMPO, City Planning  and the Columbus Park Foundation.

8. 10th Street Sidepaths (Gladstone to US 31)

Length – 10,000 ft; Width – 8 ft; Cost Estimate – $250,000

Description – This project includes the installation of sidepaths on both sides of 10th Street from Gladstone to US 31.

Justification– 10th Street is a critical east-west connection through the heart of the City. Homes, apartment complexes, a golf course, a community center, cemetery and many shopping destinations are located along this route.  Though some sections of sidewalk exist, many critical locations are missing sidewalks all together. The sidepaths create a safe and accessible route for commuters and recreational riders alike.

9. County Road 200 South Bike Lanes & Sidewalks

Length – 3,000 ft; Width – 8 ft; Cost Estimate – $240,000

Description –  This project involves the installation of sidewalks and bike lanes along 200S from Shadow Creek Farms and Wildflower Estates to Southside School. It also includes creating a safer crossing at 150W.

Justification – Facilities are needed to provide a safe route to Southside School for many students that live in Shadow Creek Farms and  Wildflower estates. Shadow Creek Farm’s developer, Beazer Homes, is required to build a 5’ wide sidewalk along the south side of 200S to Southside School as part of section 6 of their development. They are currently building homes in section 5. The fund drive allows us to widen the sidewalk to an 8 ft sidepath and include a connection on the north side of 200S as well. Because of the proximity to Southside School, the project also includes creating a safer crossing at 150W.

10. 25th Street East Sidewalk/Sidepath (Carriage Drive to Talley Road)

Length – 7,380 ft; Width – 8 ft; Cost Estimate – $850,000

Description – This project creates a continuous sidewalk/sidepath on the north and south sides of 25th Street between Carriage Drive and Talley Road.

Justification –  In 2011, a family was struck by a car while bicycling along 25th Street. This project addresses one of the problems directly related to the accident – there is not a safe route along 25th Street East for pedestrians and bicyclists.

11. Par 3 Drive Sidepath (Safe Route to Richards School)

Length – 1,700 ft; Width – 8 ft; Cost Estimate – $100,000

Description – This project involves the installation of an 8 ft sidepath along the east side of Par 3 Drive from Rocky Ford Road to
Richards Elementary School.

Justification –  Currently, students that live north of Richard’s School are required to ride a bus because there is no safe way to walk or bike to school even though the neighborhood is less than a third of a mile away. This sidepath creates a much needed safe connection. Par 3 golf course is also a popular destination located across the street from the school. Sidewalks are planned for Rocky Ford Rd. The sidepath gives residents a safe place to walk and get exercise, creating a healthier option.

12. Tipton Lakes Blvd. Sharrow

Length – 3 miles; Cost Estimate – $10,000

Description – This project involves the installation of a shared lane pavement marking along Goeller Blvd. from SR 46 to Tipton Lakes Blvd. The sharrow continues along Tipton Lakes Blvd. through the Tipton Lakes Neighborhood.  This marking is comprised of an image of a bicycle with a series of chevrons to indicate that motorists and cyclists share the travel lane.

Justification – The purpose of a sharrow is simple: to reinforce the existing rules of the road in order to create safer conditions for bicycling.  Tipton Lakes Blvd. currently has an interconnected path network for pedestrians; however the path is not wide enough to also accommodate bicyclists.  The presence of sharrows will help slow vehicular traffic and make bicyclist using the street more obvious, which creates a safer environment for all.

13. Noblitt to Donner to Lincoln Park Connection Improvement

Length – 6,000 ft; Width – 6 ft; Cost Estimate – $200,000

Description – This project aims to create a safer and more convenient crossing of Washington Street and improving the side path between the 3 parks.  It also entails re-routing the trail in Noblitt Park to reduce the impacts of flooding and allow the trail to be opened more quickly after a flood event.

Justification – Currently, pedestrians and bicyclists are forced to cross Washington Street at a location without an intersection treatment.  This project will improve this crossing, making it safe and visible for pedestrians and bicyclists.  The sidewalk that exists between Noblitt and Lincoln Parks is in disrepair.  The entire length of the sidewalk will be improved to create a safer connection between all 3 parks.  This is a highly used route because it connects the People Trail System to Donner and Lincoln Parks.

14. State Street, Central Avenue, 2nd & 3rd Street Intersection Improvement

Length – NA; Width – NA; Cost Estimate – $150,000

Description – This project will address the State Street, Central Avenue, 2nd & 3rd Street intersection, making it safer for bicyclists and pedestrians.

Justification – This project creates a more convenient and safer transition from the Haw Creek Trail to area streets and sidewalks.

It also creates a safe connection between Cummins Plant 1 and Cummins Tech Center. Many employees travel from one of these facilities to another multiple times a day.  A safer intersection could encourage many of those employees to walk or bike between facilities, creating a healthier workforce.

15. CR 200S / Terrace Lake Road Sharrows

Length – 2 miles; Cost Estimate – $10,000

Description – This project includes the installation of a shared lane pavement marking along CR 200S and Terrace Lake Road to provide a connection between the Southside School area and the Tipton Lakes Neighborhood.  This marking is comprised of an image of a bicycle with a series of chevrons to indicate that motorists and cyclists share the travel lane.

Justification – The purpose of a sharrow is simple; to reinforce the existing rules of the road in order to create safer conditions for bicycling.  Tipton Lakes Blvd currently has an interconnected path network for pedestrians; however the path is not wide enough to also accommodate bicyclists.  The presence of sharrows will help slow vehicular traffic and make bicyclist using the street more obvious, which creates a safer environment for all.

16. Downtown Bicycle Routes

Length – 5.34 miles;  Cost Estimate – $6,000

Description – This project involves the installation of bicycle route signage through downtown Columbus.  A north-south route will be signed on Franklin Street and Lafayette Street between 5th Street and 22nd Street utilizing existing one-way streets which have relatively low traffic volumes and speeds.  The route will continue north along Sycamore Street to Tipton Lake where it will connect to a future route on Home Ave.  An east-west route will be signed using portions of 5th, 6th and 7th Streets and will connect Mill Race Park to the Haw Creek Trail at 7th and Central Avenue.

Justification – These bicycle routes will provide convenient connections between the north and east side residential neighborhoods and the downtown employment centers.  They will also help connect users between the SR 46 trail near Mill Race Park and the Haw Creek Trail by way of downtown for recreational and commuting purposes.

17. Walesboro Bicycle Routes

Length – 2.5 miles;  Cost Estimate – $10,000

Description – This project involves the installation of bicycle route signage on rural roads to provide connections to the Walesboro and Woodside industrial areas.

Justification – These bicycle routes will provide convenient connections between the city residential neighborhoods and the industrial employment centers.

18. Hope Bicycle Route

Length – 9 miles;  Cost Estimate – $25,000

Description – This project involves the installation of bicycle route signage on rural roads to provide connections from the north side of Columbus to the community of Hope.

Justification – These bicycle routes will provide convenient connections between the City People Trail network and the Hope Community.  This is a wonderful weekend or evening recreational ride!

Phase 2 Future Expansion Projects

19. Talley Road Sidepath – Regency to Rocky Ford (Phase 2 Expansion)

Length – 5,200 ft;  Width – 8 ft; Cost Estimate – $600,000

Description – This project involves the installation of 8 ft sidepaths along both sides of Talley Road from McCullough’s Run Park to Rocky Ford Road.

Justification -This project will create a safe route for the City’s far northeast side residents to access McCullough’s Run Park and to connect to other trails and bicycle lanes.  Most of the new neighborhoods in this area have good sidewalk networks, but there are no sidewalks in most areas along Talley Road.

20. Marr Road Sidepath – Indiana to 17th (Phase 2 Expansion)

Length – 6,800 ft;  Width – 8ft;  Cost Estimate – $700,000

Description – This project involves the installation of 8 ft sidepaths along both sides of Marr Rd from Indiana Ave (Clifty Park) to 17th St.

Justification – Marr Road is a critical North-South connection between East High School/Clifty Park and the residential neighborhoods they serve.  Homes, apartment complexes, industrial employers, and  shopping destinations are located along this route.  Though some   sections of sidewalk exist, many critical locations are missing sidewalks all together.  This will create a safe and accessible route for commuters and recreational riders alike.