5. LIGONIER VALLEY TRAIL & BIKEWAY
VISION
A community project that continues a County, State, and National
awareness of the need for public outdoor recreation while
promoting “open space”, health benefits, economic enhancement,
environmental and historical education and preservation.
GOAL
To develop a Feasibility Study for Phase Two of the Ligonier
Valley Trail & Bikeway to guide future design improvements and
grant funding initiatives. This study will dramatically expand the
existing Phase One trail network in all directions and connect
residents and visitors to regional recreational, commercial,
historical, and cultural amenities.
VISION & GOAL
6. LIGONIER VALLEY TRAIL & BIKEWAY
PROCESS
• prepare base mapping to study potential trail alignments
• evaluate existing conditions and constraints
• identify a primary route for the trail, and alternate routings
• identify property acquisition for the trail right-of-way
• prepare planning level cost estimates, and construction schedules
• determine regulatory approvals and permits
PROCESS
7. LIGONIER VALLEY TRAIL & BIKEWAY
Task 1: Data Collection August 1, 2010
Kick-Off Meeting August 5, 2010
Task 2: Corridor Assessment August 16, 2010
Field Visit August 16, 2010
Review Meeting September 27, 2010
Task 3: Trail Alignment Plan October 1, 2010
Review Meeting November 1, 2010
Public Meeting December 6, 2010
Task 4: Budgeting & Construction
Task 5: Final Report January 31, 2010
SCHEDULE
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Timberlinks GC
Ligonier Twp
Ligonier C&CC
Idlewild Park
Farm Market High School
Ligonier C&CC
Weller Field
Mellon Park Ridgeview GC
Ligonier Boro Middle School
Fort Ligonier
SAMA
Ligonier Beach
Laurel Valley GC
Linn Run SP
Compass Inn
Ligonier CC
DESTINATIONS
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LAND USES
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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
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