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BOLIN CreeK Project

BOLIN CreeK Project. By: Hunter Hagy. Overview. Background Information Current Conditions Conceptual Planning Recommendations. Background Information. Location. Background Information. Primary Uses. Background Information. Current Conditions. Erosion and Soil. Current Conditions.

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BOLIN CreeK Project

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  1. BOLIN CreeK Project By: Hunter Hagy

  2. Overview • Background Information • Current Conditions • Conceptual Planning • Recommendations

  3. Background Information

  4. Location Background Information

  5. Primary Uses Background Information

  6. Current Conditions

  7. Erosion and Soil Current Conditions Signs of erosion , such as exposed tree roots, can be seen where the creek encroaches on the trail.

  8. Current Conditions Erosion and Soil After heavy rains, streams created by runoff flow across the trail and into Bolin Creek.

  9. Conceptual Planning

  10. Funding Conceptual Planning 1.) Surface Transportation Program-Direct Allocation (STF-DA) -The STF-DA funds will account for 80% of the funding needed. 2.) Town Funds -The remaining 20% will come from a citizen-approved bond referendum from 2003, which allocated funding for the Bolin Creek Project. 3.)Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) -will provide additional funding for updating cost estimates and refining trail designs.

  11. Greenway Surfaces Conceptual Planning What is the anticipated use of the trail? How important are aesthetics? How much money is available? How long should the surface last?

  12. Potential Surfaces Conceptual Planning • These surfaces were chosen based on functionality. They all allow for walking as well as biking use. In addition, it is important to note that the majority of these surfaces also allow for wheelchair use. Potential Greenway Surfaces

  13. Recommendations

  14. Concrete Recommendations

  15. Click Here http://www.tececo.com/technical.permecocrete.php Porous Concrete Recommendations

  16. Summary Environmental Facts: -concrete conserves resources by reducing the need for reconstruction. Its ingredients are cement and readily available natural materials: water, aggregate (sand and gravel or crushed stone). -concrete absorbs CO2 throughout its lifetime through carbonation, helping reduce its carbon footprint. • Of the before mentioned surfaces, concrete and permeable concrete are the most durable. • Although more expensive at the outset, concrete will not break up like asphalt over time and will not have to be resurfaced, resulting in additional costs. • Bolin Creek Trail is located in a low area, where water will often run over it. So therefore it is important to chose a material that is not as susceptible to deterioration. • Concrete needs little maintenance • Over time concrete will keep the same look as the day it was poured. • Concrete enables Bolin Creek Trail to preserve its recreational use, as well as making it wheelchair friendly.

  17. Bibliography • http://atfiles.org/files/pdf/AltaTrailSurface.pdf • http://www.ci.carrboro.nc.us/AdvBoards/Greenways/pdf/greenways_summary.pdf • http://blog.ashtonparkcamapts.com/around-town/hit-the-trails-in-grand-prairie-for-national-trails-day/ • http://www.tececo.com/technical.permecocrete.php

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