John Boyle
Mon, 28 Jun 2004 04:36:17 -0700
Upper Uwchlan reviews trails http://www.dailylocal.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=12076753&BRD=1671&PAG=461&dept_id=17782&rfi=6 JASON KOTOWSKI , Staff Writer 06/24/2004 UPPER UWCHLAN -- Updated maps of proposed pedestrian, bicycle and equestrian trails were viewed and discussed during the township's most recent trail committee. Ray Ott, of Ray Ott & Associates, described the parameters of the various trails to committee members. The maps he presented at Tuesday's meeting in the municipal building showed areas where grading and clearing are needed to install trails. The pedestrian trails include multi-use trails, sidepaths and hiking trails. The Brandywine and Struble trails were also listed on the maps. As with earlier maps, destination points such as Fellowship Field, Hickory Park and Pickering Valley Elementary School were identified by dotted circles. In addition, connections to adjacent communities were identified. Project coordinator Elaine Benson has contacted officials from Uwchlan, West Pikeland, West Vincent and Wallace townships to discuss the possibility of connecting trails. Multi-use trails have an asphalt surface and are between 8 and 12 feet wide. They would accommodate pedestrians, bicyclists and people on roller blades. For example, the Route 100 corridor was designated as a multi-use trail. Sidepaths have an asphalt surface and are between 4 and 8 feet wide, with a shoulder on each side. Hiking trails, which have a dirt surface, are located on the maps almost exclusively within Marsh Creek State Park. The bike trails include multi-use trails, bike routes identified by signage and bike lanes where cartways are available. Committee member Walter J. Styer said he thinks most trails should have an asphalt surface to provide more uses for residents. He also said asphalt trails shouldn't require as many repairs as dirt trails. Zoning officer and committee member Al Gaspari, however, said asphalt trails require a significant amount of repair after a few years of use. The amount of use trails receive, and whether it's from pedestrians, bicyclists or others, determines how run down they become. Ott said dirt paths are suitable on hiking trails, but most other trails would probably be paved. Upper Uwchlan has many hills where water running downhill could wear down dirt trails. Ott said he will make adjustments to the maps for their eventual presentation to the public. No date has been set for a public presentation. İDaily Local News 2004 ---- You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named "bike." To subscribe or unsubscribe or for archive information, see <http://www.purple.com/list.html>. See also http://bcgp.blogspot.com/ and http://www.bicyclecoalition.org/