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HARDWOOD CREEK REGIONAL TRAIL MASTER FLAN 1'It kIL, SF.GNII,N i #11 DLTrw, DF,SCRIPI'ION AND :'11.IGNPIE:NT INFORnLcrION (1 Or 2) SEGMENT DESCRIPTION / OVERALL CHARACTER The oronosed regional trail continues along the abandoned rail corridor down to 140th Street, which is expected to be purchased by WCRRA. South of 140th Street, therLooposed long-term trail alignment follows the same but currently active railroad corridor. Given the limited space between the railroad tracks and edge of Highway 61, either acquiring the railroad right-of-way or shifting the highway to the east to open up more space between the two will be required for the trail to be developed following this alignment. (This is covered in more detail on pages 54155.) Since both of these are long-term options with numerous uncertainties, the master plan includes a local interim route between 140th Street and Falcon Court using existing and planned local nails. This local route heads west along the south side of 140th Street until it connects with an existing city nail along Fenway Avenue. Once to Fenway Avenue, the local nail heads south to 130th Street (as illustrated on trail segment #12). The trail along Fenway Avenue is 10 feet wide and provides a pleasant, convenient and safe route. DEVELOPMENT ISSUES, CONSTRAINTS AND ENHANCEMENT OPPOKIIINITIEs The limited rights-of-way associated with the railroad and Highway 61 corridors is the main issue associated with developing the regional trail south of 140th Street. With only 50 feet plus/minus available, inadequate space is currently available between the active rail and roadway edge to accommodate the trail. This means that one of the two previously defined options must be taken for this alignment to be feasible. The trail along Fenway Avenue does not pose any major constraints for use as an interim route for the regional trail. The sidewalk on the south side of 140th Street will, however, have to be upgraded to a 10 -foot trail to fully meet regional standards, even if this route is used on an interim basis. RIGHT -0P -WAY AND PRIVATE PROPERTY FACTORS With the acquisition of the abandoned rail corridor, there are no right-of-way issues of significance between 145th and 140th Street. Heading south from here, development of the proposed trail will require either acquiring the railroad corridor (by the WCRRA) or shifting the highway to the east as upgrades are made in the future. P r will follow the abandoned railroad corridor. Washington 5 County Looking north along active rail line south of 1401h Street. Given the limited space, developing the trail along this alignment will require acquiring the rail corridor or moving the highway to the east. (Above) The proposed regional trail alignment continues south following the railroad corridor. The interim route is also shown along 140th Street to its connection with the existing trail along Fenwa} Avenue. IN