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Revised 11/2018 11) SITE AND PROJECT QUALITY: What considerations have been given to the needs of the intended trail user groups and are they appropriate for the location? What attractive features exist on site or within view of the proposed project that may bring in potential user groups to this project location? What other facilities (if any) are on site or within the trail corridor that enhances this project? Describe what attractive features exist on the site or within view. Use the box below. The project provides a multimodal trail for the benefit of hikers and bikers alike. For hikers the project is bordered by scenic Long Lake to the west and wetlands to the east. Soon a large parcel adjacent to the project will be incorporated into the Wood-Rill SNA offering a connection point to the Wood-Rill trail network. The Wood-Rill SNA is an outstanding Sugar Maple “Big Woods” forest. For bikers the project provides and safe pathway connecting to Wayzata Blvd Trail and Luce Line Trail in south with Spring hill road and CSAH 6 to the north (both popular bicycle routes). The connection of the trail at the southern end with the City’s Summit Beach Park provides a great jumping off point for either group with parking, restrooms, swimming beach, picnic areas, fishing, birdwatching and hammocking. The City currently had $103,000 worth of improvements planned for Summit Beach Park in conjunction with this trail project. 12) PROJECT READINESS: What is the current status of the project? Can the project begin immediately? What major activities must still be accomplished before the project can begin? Will the project be completed within the appropriation timelines? At a minimum, please reference land acquisition requirements, status of engineering/design, and relevant permits and approvals that have/have not been obtained for the project. Is there urgency to move ahead with this project now, and what consequences are looming if it is not funded? Use the box below. A design concept is complete for the project. Upon confirmation of funding, detailed design and engineering will be completed and construction started. Should this grant be awarded the design will be completed summer 2019, the project sent out for bid in the winter of 2019 and construction will begin and be completed in 2020. The road way that will be transitioned to a trail was closed to motor traffic in 2018. The area is already being used by walkers, bikers, anglers and bird watchers but is currently not well suited for these activities due to the severe level of deterioration of the existing road pavement. 13) ACCESSIBILITY (ADA): All facilities that are developed, or portions thereof, using these funds must be accessible for persons with disabilities or be eligible for an exemption. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has developed guidelines for outdoor developed areas, buildings and facilities and is available at www.access-board.gov. Will the project facilitate and/or improve ADA access to existing trails or trail related facilities? Describe how the trail or facility is designed for use by persons of all abilities and takes into consideration ADA design standards. Do not just state the trail will be ADA compliant. If your project will not be ADA accessible, list the specific exemption permitted in ADA guidelines. Use the box below. Yes, the project will meet ADA guidelines for trails and trailheads. The trail will be constructed on the existing road bed which is already within the acceptable running slope standards and has sufficient width to meet clear tread width and cross slope standards. In addition, all proposed amenities such as the fishing nodes, interpretive signs, kiosks, picnic tables and viewing platforms will be accessible to all users. Summit Beach Park at the southern end of the project site already has a ADA accessible toilet and parking. The City of Orono does have and follows an ADA transition plan, uses ADA complaint standard details for construction projects and is committed to ensure our public facilities are as widely accessible as possible. 14) CONNECTIVITY: 14A) Describe how the trail project will connect multiple destinations and/or communities. Use the box below.