CITY OF LAGRANGE TRAIL SYSTEM MASTER PLAN & IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY - THE LAGRANGE, GA
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THE
LaGRANGE, GA
City of LaGrange Trail System Master Plan & Implementation Strategy
Adopted September 27, 2016 by:
City of LaGrange, Georgia
Prepared by:
PATH Foundation
KAIZEN Collaborative
The Thread
City of LaGrange Trail System Master Plan
& Implementation Strategy
Adopted September 27, 2016
Prepared for the City of LaGrange, Georgia by:
KAIZENCOLLABORATIVE
1668 Belle Isle Circle, NE | Atlanta, GA | 30329
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
1 Introduction 1 Thread #15 | Calumet Park to Calumet Center 50-52
Thread #16 | Calumet Center to Baseball Complex 53-54
2 Methodology 2-4 Thread #17 | Baseball Complex to Abandoned Rail 55-56
Thread #18 | North Downtown Connection 57-61
Planning Process 2 Thread #19 | Cemetery to Abandoned Rail 62-63
Steering Committee 2 Thread #20 | Abandoned Rail to Dunson Park 64-66
Data Collection and Field Work 2-3 Thread #21 | Dunson Park to Moody Bridge Road 67-71
Establishing Planning Goals 3
Master Plan Development 4 4 Implementation Strategy 72-75
Public Meeting 4
Overview 73
3 The Thread Master Plan 5-73 Steering Committee Transition 73
Creation of Friends Group 73
Overall Master Plan 6-7 Implementation Committee 73
Thread #1 | Granger Park Trail 8-10 Prioritization for Implementation 74-75
Thread #2 | Country Club Road Trail 11-13 Implementation Timeline 76
Thread #3 | Vernon Woods Drive Extension Trail 14-16
Next Steps 76
Thread #4 | Vernon Street to Forrest Avenue 17-18
Thread #5 | LaGrange College Connection 19-20
Thread #6 | Forrest Avenue to Swift Street 21-24 5 Branding and Design Standards 77-89
Thread #7 | Swift Street to Soccer Complex 25-26
Introduction 78
Thread #8 | Soccer Complex to West Georgia Tech 27-28
Thread #9 | Soccer Complex to Ogletree Park 29-31 Thread Trail System Naming and Logo 78-79
Thread #10 | Blue John Creek to I-85 32-33 Trail Signage Standards 80
Thread #11 | Ogletree Park to Baseball Complex 34-36 Trail Amenities 81-82
Thread #12 | Swift Street to Cherry Street 37-40 Construction Details and Standards 83-89
Thread #13 | South Downtown Connection 41-46
Thread #14 | East Downtown Connection 47-49 Appendix: Steering Committee Members 90
The Thread Trail System LaGrange, Georgia
Executive Summary
Fueled by their common desire to enhance the quality of life and overall
viability of their city, a small group of inspired individuals have crafted
this incredible plan to connect the citizens of LaGrange as they once were
connected before the automobile came to town. People once walked and
biked everywhere before public rights-of-way were consumed by cars.
People socialized, families bonded during walks and bike trips to school,
church, and the town square.
Soon the people of LaGrange will share that common THREAD again. This
greenway trail master plan suggests building 29 miles of greenway trails
to reconnect the city on a human scale. These trails will entice employers
and new businesses to downtown while enhancing the health and overall
quality of life for the citizens and visitors to LaGrange. The beauty and
convenience of these trails will also encourage young people to stay in
LaGrange and make it home.
Trail users throughout the State of Georgia enjoy walking and biking on greenway trails such as this
trail at Panola Mountain State Park.
The Thread is estimated to cost around $23 milliion and take fifteen years
to build. The group guiding adoption and implementation plans to begin
construction of the first trail segment in early 2017. An aggressive plan
to build the first 12 segments in five years using City and County-Wide
Special Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) to match private funding is being
proposed.
This initiative could be as important to LaGrange today as was installing
roads during the early 1900’s. The city’s future is dependent upon attracting
employers and the young, educated workforce they seek to hire. Less car
infrastructure and more people infrastructure is trending big these days.
The Thread can help make LaGrange the place to be.
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Introduction
Introduction
Ribbons of greenspace and trails that weave through neighborhoods, alleyways,
and parklands are a great way to reconnect citizens of cities that have paid a
price over time to accommodate car travel. Virtually every American city gave
up on human-scale connectivity during the twentieth century and spent their
resources overloading public rights-of-way with infrastructure for motorized
travel.
The PATH/KAIZEN Planning and Design Team suggests it is time to repurpose
some of the public rights-of-way to create safe and enjoyable spaces for walking,
biking, and socializing in LaGrange, Georgia. The Team has also scoured the
city to identify corridors that could be pieced together and converted into linear
parks with trails. The combination of repurposing some existing public right-
of-way and cobbling greenspace corridors together will give the citizens of
LaGrange a whole new way to move about the city.
The Thread trail system will have a positive effect on adjacent property values, The 200th mile of trail constructed by the PATH Foundation within Georgia in 2014.
the overall health of the community, and the ability of the city to attract and
retain employers and the educated young people they wish to employ. Building
a system of connected greenways throughout the city will give LaGrange a
competitive edge over sister cities for decades to come.
The time is now to build The Thread!
The “2013 Silver Comet Trail Economic Impact Analysis and Planning Study” reported $60 million
dollars annually are spent with the three counties along the greenway trail.
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2 Methodology
Planning Process
The PATH/KAIZEN Trail Planning and Design Team was summoned by a group
Methodology
of individuals interested in pursuing greenway trail development in LaGrange,
Georgia. It was agreed the city needed a trail master plan and an implementation
strategy in order to kick start the process.
The PATH/KAIZEN team developed The Thread Master Plan by researching in
the field, searching for routes to connect key destinations, then reviewing their
findings with a steering committee organized by the city and community leaders.
The committee offered guidance, selected the name of the trail system and logo,
and organized a public meeting to vet the proposed trail system.
The Thread Master Plan will serve as the blueprint for the City of LaGrange’s
Representatives from LaGrange toured the Carrollton, GA, GreenBelt for ideas, lessons-learned, and
greenway trail development for the next 10+ years with an implementation goal inspiration.
to build approximately 14 miles of The Thread trail system within 5 years.
• LaGrange Housing Authority
• RLG International
Steering Committee • Troup County School System
• Troup County
PATH/KAIZEN advised the city on the formation of a steering committee.
• Willis McKenzie LLP
The role of the steering committee is to assist during the planning process with
(A list of individual Steering Committee Members is included as the Appendix)
establishing overall goals for the greenway trail system, approve branding and
trail standards, and provide local input into trail destinations and routes.
Data Collection and Field Work
The Thread Master Plan Steering Committee met monthly for six months. The
Steering Committee contained representatives from the following departments, Using the city’s GIS data, assessment of current and future planning and
organizations, businesses and municipalities: development efforts, and feedback from the public, analysis of existing and
• City of LaGrange proposed trail connections within LaGrange focused on the following criteria:
• City of LaGrange Police
• Expense Reduction Analysts • Is the trail route feasible for construction?
• Friends of The Thread • Is the trail route appealing to all users?
• Goldens Bikes • Is the trail route perceived as safe?
• Keep Troup Beautiful • Does the trail route connect desirable destinations?
• LaGrange College
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Over a four-month period, PATH/KAIZEN conducted field work and analyzed Greenway Trails:
data to determine if the proposed trail routes were feasible, appealing, safe, and
destination driven. The design team recorded and transferred all information Greenway trails often refer to trails used by all non-motorized travelers that are
onto field maps and into ArcGIS once validated by the steering committee. constructed in green areas such as parks, stream corridors, undeveloped land,
etc. Greenway trails should be a minimum of ten feet wide, hard surfaced, with
Establishing Planning Goals design and construction specifications following the American Association of
Methodology
State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) regulations. The steering
With many cities and counties jumping onto the ‘ bicycling band wagon’, PATH/ committee for The Thread has agreed upon a set of standards for building
KAIZEN began the planning process by establishing goals with the steering greenway trails, consistent with AASHTO guidelines, that are identified in
committee for The Thread Master Plan. A Portland, Oregon study outlining the Chapter 5.
city’s population into four distinctive types of cyclists was discussed.
Greenway Trail Typical Section
Four Types of Cyclist - Portland, Oregon
The Thread Trail System LaGrange, Georgia
Side Path Typical Section
Methodology
Master Plan Development
Representatives from PATH/KAIZEN, Friends of The Thread, and City of LaGrange answer
The first steering committee meeting for developing The Thread Master Plan questions during the public meeting at The Del’avant.
was structured as an introductory kick-off as PATH/KAIZEN presented their LaGrange and Friends of The Thread at The Del’avant on July 19, 2016. During
initial fieldwork and preliminary planning for the proposed trail connections the meeting, the design team outlined the benefits of trails and shared the master
along with the design standards for the trail system. planning process for The Thread trail system, then presented the master plan and
design standards. The second half of the meeting focused on gathering feedback
Through four months of additional field work and collection of the steering from the community and discussing details of the plan. A vast majority of the
committee’s feedback, PATH/KAIZEN refined the proposed trail alignments approx. 350 attendees were supportive of the plan.
within the master plan and created the trail system logo along with trail design
standards. The Steering Committee guided and approved the trail design
standards in order to create a branding for The Thread trail system.
After five meetings with the steering committee and one public meeting, PATH/
KAIZEN presented the Steering Committee with the draft master plan document
including an implementation strategy, timeline, and trail design standards.
Feedback and comments were collected and final revisions were made to The
Thread Master Plan. The city presented the document to the Mayor and City
Council on September 27, 2016 for adoption prior to final printing.
Public Meeting
The PATH Foundation and KAIZEN Collaborative presented the The Thread Attendees at The Del’avant for The Thread Master Plan public meeting.
Master Plan during a public meeting coordinated and hosted by City of
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Thread #1 | Granger Park Trail
Description: Opportunities and Benefits:
Granger Park is located northwest of downtown LaGrange and has a • Provides connectivity within Granger Park
high level of recreational use by the adjacent high school and residents. • Allows for multiple access points from surrounding streets
A 4-5’ walking trail exists around the detention pond but does not • Establishes future opportunity to connect to downtown LaGrange
provide a comfortable width or length to attract many bicycle and • Acquisition of only one property is required
pedestrian users to the park. The park’s existing track is where most
people walk and run for exercise which presents conflicts with track and Potential Obstacles:
field practices and meets.
• Limited width along N. Greenwood Street at Highland Avenue could
Master Plan
The proposed Granger Park Trail is outlined in the March 2015 Granger warrant narrowing the trail width during design.
Park Master Plan and will provide a loop trail with a 2,000 LF spur south
to W. Haralson Street and a 400 LF spur to Smith Street. Estimated Cost for Implementation:
Overview: Thread #1 | Granger Park Trail
Planning & Engineering $ 76,117.00
Construction Cost (2016) $ 769,450.00
Connecting Destinations: Internal Loop trail connection within
Contingency @15% $ 133,760.10
Granger Park providing access to the trail from Granger Drive, Highland Construction Management $ 46,167.00
Avenue, N. Greenwood Street, Smith Street, and Haralson Street. Total Cost to Implement $ 1,025,494.10
Connection with LaGrange High School. Estimated costs based on material and labor pricing from 1st quarter 2016. An
estimated cost for easement and property acquisition is not included but should be
Begins: Granger Park considered prior to beginning implementation.
Ends: Spur to Haralson Street and Smith Street
Distance: 6,070 LF (1.1miles)
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Master Plan
LAGRANGE HIGH SCHOOL
View of narrow walking path and track adjacent to detention pond in Granger Park. Existing walking path proposed for removal and expansion for the multi-use Granger Park Trail.
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1 REMOVE EXISTING PLAYGROUND. NEW PUBLIC PARKING (51 SPACES) WITH DESIGNATED LOCATION FOR 11 REMOVE EXISTING CHAIN LINK FENCE LOCATED BETWEEN FOOTBALL FIELD AND TRACK. 21 INSTALL NEW PIER & PANEL FENCE FROM STUDENT PARKING LOT ON GREENWOOD STREET
RECYCLING CENTER AND OPPORTUNITY FOR GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE & ENTRANCE SIGN. TO PROPOSED PARKING LOT OFF OF GRANGER DRIVE.
15 2 INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING ADA SIDEWALK RAMPS AND CROSSWALK. 12 REMOVE EXISTING PARKING LOT. REPLACE WITH SIDEWALK AND ORNAMENTAL VEGETATION. 22
REPLACE EXISTING SOFTBALL DUGOUTS AND BLEACHERS TO MATCH BASEBALL FIELD. INSTALL
NEW ACCESS/SIDEWALKS AROUND FIELD.
INCORPORATE 8’ WIDE, SOFT SURFACE TRAIL ALONG STREAM BANK WEST OF DOG PARK.
3 TWO (2) 6’x20’ SPEED TABLES PLACED AT APPROPRIATE LOCATIONS ALONG HUNNICUTT PLACE. 13 INCORPORATE FOUNTAINS INTO EXISTING POND TO ENCOURAGE WATER CIRCULATION. 23
CONNECT TO MAIN TRAIL SPINE WHERE APPROPRIATE.
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4 EXISTING PRACTICE FIELD. NEW TREES ON PERIPHERY. 14 INSTALL PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE ACROSS POND. 24 NEW 3/4 ACRE DOG PARK WITH EVERGREEN VEGETATION FOR SCREENING.
UP TO 5 BENCHES AND 2 TRASH RECEPTACLES PLACED AROUND THE SITE.
9 5 NEW PUBLIC PARKING (20 SPACES) ADJACENT TO EXISTING BASKETBALL COURT. 15 WIDEN EXISTING TRAIL TO 10’ AND TRIM BACK OVERGROWN VEGETATION. 25 CONSTRUCT TRAILHEAD AND PEDESTRIAN ACCESS AT INTERSECTION OF GREENWOOD
STREET AND SMITH STREET. CONSTRUCT SIDEWALKS ALONG GREENWOOD STREET.
6 RESURFACE EXISTING BASKETBALL COURT. INSTALL ADDITIONAL COURT AND RESTROOM FACILITIES (WITH 16 INCORPORATE WALLS INTO EXISTING SLOPE TO CREATE TERRACED SEATING. VEGETATE WITH 26 10’ WIDE, HARD SURFACE TRAIL TO CONNECT WITH EXISTING TRAIL NETWORK. INCLUDES
WATER FOUNTAIN/BOTTLE FILLERS). ORNAMENTAL PLANTINGS. BENCHES AND TRASH RECEPTACLES AT APPROPRIATE LOCATIONS.
7 RESURFACE AND RESTRIPE EXISTING TENNIS PARKING LOT TO ALLOW FOR ONE-WAY TRAFFIC FLOW. 17 CREATE PEDESTRIAN RAMP BETWEEN PARKING LOTS USING EXISTING SLOPE. RAMP NOT TO 27 INSTALL 2 SEPARATE PLAYGROUNDS (1, 2-5 YR. & 1, 5-12 YR.) NEAR PAVILIONS
NUMBER OF SPACES TO DECREASE FROM 54 TO 42. RECYCLING CENTER RELOCATED. EXCEED 5% GRADE. WITH BENCHES AND TRASH RECEPTACLES. SURROUND WITH ORNAMENTAL FENCING TO ENCOMPASS.
8 REPLACE EXISTING CHAIN LINK FENCE BETWEEN PRACTICE FIELD AND FOOTBALL FIELD WITH BLACK 18 INSTALL ORNAMENTAL ENTRY GATE TO ATHLETIC FIELDS. 28 INSTALL 3 PAVILIONS WITH PICNIC TABLES AROUND GREENSPACE.
VINYL CHAIN LINK FENCE.
9 NEW PUBLIC PARKING (20 SPACES). REPLACE AND MOVE EXISTING STORAGE SHEDS TO 19 REPLACE EXISTING BUILDING WITH NEW CONCESSIONS STAND & RESTROOM FACILITY. 29 RESOD OPEN PLAY GREENSPACE.
SOUTHERN END OF LOT. CREATE SERVICE VEHICLE ACCESS FROM LOT TO FOOTBALL FIELD. ADD PEDESTRIAN ACCESS AND OVERLOOK TO SOUTHERN SIDE.
2015 Granger Park Master Plan completed by Stantec
10 INSTALL 2-5 YEAR OLD PLAYGROUND BETWEEN FOOTBALL FIELD AND PROPOSED PARKING LOT 20 EXPAND CURRENT PRACTICE FACILITY TO CREATE LOCKER ROOMS FOR SOFTBALL TEAM. 30 20’x20’ RESTROOM FACILITY LOCATED BETWEEN PARKING LOT AND GREENSPACE.
WITH BENCHES AND TRASH RECEPTACLES. SURROUND WITH ORNAMENTAL FENCING. BUILDING MATERIALS TO MATCH PAVILIONS.
31 EXPAND CURRENT PARKING LOT FROM 9 TO 20 SPACES.
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Thread #2 | Country Club Road Trail
Description: Ends: Southwest side of Country Club Road north of Hollis Hand
Elementary School at the new connector road
The City of LaGrange has two projects underway that will provide
connecting points for the Country Club Road Trail. The first is the new Distance: 9,607 LF (1.8 miles)
connector road from Vernon Street to Country Club Road north of
Hollis Hand Elementary School. The second is a new roundabout at the Opportunities and Benefits:
end of Country Club Road at Broad Street.
• Provides connectivity to LaGrange College and Hollis Hand
Beginning at Broad Street, the proposed trail segment will follow the Elementary School
northeast side of Country Club Road as a side path within the existing • Allows for multiple access points from surrounding neighborhoods
Master Plan
road right-of-way. Country Club Road is currently +30-feet wide and • Establishes future opportunity to connect to downtown LaGrange
the proposed trail design recommends modifying the road to two 11- • Requires limited acquisition of additional right-of-way
foot travel lanes, min. 5-foot landscape separation, and a 10-foot side • Proposes reduction of Country Club Road’s width which will calm
path. When possible, the trail will pull away from Country Club Road the speed of the vehicular traffic
and traverse through adjacent greenspace as a 12-foot wide multi-use
trail. Potential Obstacles:
An at-grade crossing is proposed with a rapid flashing beacon to • Modification of the width of Country Club Road will warrant
allow the trail to connect across Country Club Road to Hollis Hand removal of the bike lane and narrowing of the vehicular travel lanes
Elementary School and then follow the southwest side of the road to the to allow for the proposed 10-foot wide side path.
new connector road.
Estimated Cost for Implementation:
Overview:
Thread #2 | Country Club Road Trail
Planning & Engineering $ 137,236.30
Connecting Destinations: Neighborhoods along Country Club Road; Construction Cost (2016) $ 1,568,105.00
Hollis Hand Elementary School; roundabout on the north side of Contingency @15% $ 269,914.14
LaGrange College campus; new connector road Construction Management $ 94,086.30
Total Cost to Implement $ 2,069,341.74
Begins: Roundabout on the north side of LaGrange College at Broad Estimated costs based on material and labor pricing from 1st quarter 2016. An
Street estimated cost for easement and property acquisition is not included but should be
considered prior to beginning implementation.
11The Thread Trail System LaGrange, Georgia
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SCHOOL
Pierce St
13The Thread Trail System LaGrange, Georgia
Thread #3 | Vernon Woods Drive Extension Trail
Description: Distance: 10,046 LF (1.9 miles)
The Country Club Road to Vernon Street trail segment is proposed Opportunities and Benefits:
along the right-of-way of the new road project (Vernon Woods Drive
Extension). The suggested trail is a multi-use greenway trail along the • Provides connectivity to West Georgia Medical Center
west side of Vernon Woods Drive Extension within the area not being • Allows for a scenic greenway (linear park) experience
cleared for the road project. • Establishes an opportunity to connect with future development
and to influence future development including additional trail
In order to meet The Thread Master Plan goal “to provide a safe, connections
enjoyable, convenient, and attractive trail system for everyone in • Exists within the current Vernoon Woods Drive Extension project
Master Plan
LaGrange,” it is recommended that the trail segment provide a linear
greenway park experience, meandering within the existing tree canopy Potential Obstacles:
outside the limits of construction for the road project.
• Timing for the coordination of a proposed modification to the
In order to design the best trail within the right-of-way of Vernon current Vernon Woods Drive Extension road project to allow the
Woods Drive Extension, the city has been advised to separate the trail design and alignment to be separate from the road project but to
trail project and implement the trail following the road construction. retain funding already committed for the trail.
The trail will connect across Vernon Woods Drive Extension at the
controlled Country Club Road intersection on the north end. On the Estimated Cost for Implementation:
south side, the trail will end at the Vernon Street intersection.
Thread #3 | Vernon Woods Drive Extension Trail
Planning & Engineering $ 93,679.60
Overview: Construction Cost (2016) $ 1,144,660.00
Contingency @15% $ 196,052.88
Connecting Destinations: Greenspace along Vernon Woods Drive Construction Management $ 68,679.60
Extension; neighborhoods along Country Club Road; Vernon Woods Total Cost to Implement $ 1,503,072.08
Retirement Community; West Georgia Medical Center Estimated costs based on material and labor pricing from 1st quarter 2016. An
estimated cost for easement and property acquisition is not included but should be
Begins: Country Club Road considered prior to beginning implementation.
Ends: Vernon Street and Vernon Woods Drive Intersection
14The Thread Trail System LaGrange, Georgia
Vernon Woods Drive Extension Trail (north)
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Thread #4 | Vernon Street to Forrest Avenue
Description: Opportunities and Benefits:
The proposed Vernon Street to Forrest Avenue trail segment will provide • Provides connectivity between West Georgia Medical Center and
a critical connection between West Georgia Medical Center, LaGrange LaGrange College
Academy, adjacent neighborhoods, and LaGrange College campus. • Allows for a multi-use greenway experience within a developed area
The trail is proposed as a multi-use trail and will require easement of the ctiy
acquisition along the proposed route. • Establishes the best trail route to connect across the active rail line
As the trail segment parallels the north side of the existing active rail Potential Obstacles:
line, it ends at Forrest Avenue which allows the trail to have a future
Master Plan
connection under the railroad bridge alongside Forrest Avenue. The • Multiple stakeholders and property owners to work with in order to
opportunities for The Thread trail system to cross this active rail line are obtain easements for the trail alignment
limited. This proposed Vernon Street to Forrest Avenue trail segment
is critical in the overall connectivity outlined within The Thread Master Estimated Cost for Implementation:
Plan for the west side of LaGrange.
Thread #4 | Vernon Street to Forrest Avenue
Planning & Engineering $ 76,061.08
Overview:
Construction Cost (2016) $ 786,018.00
Contingency @15% $ 136,386.02
Connecting Destinations: West Georgia Medical Center; LaGrange Construction Management $ 47,161.08
Academy; LaGrange College; Cleaveland Field; Westside Park Total Cost to Implement $ 1,045,626.18
Estimated costs based on material and labor pricing from 1st quarter 2016. An
Begins: Vernon Woods Drive and Vernon Street intersection estimated cost for easement and property acquisition is not included but should be
considered prior to beginning implementation.
Ends: Forrest Avenue at the entrance drive to Cleaveland Field
Distance: 5,487 LF (1.0 miles)
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Vernon Street to Forrest Avenue
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Thread #5 | LaGrange College Connection
Description: Opportunities and Benefits:
As part of The Thread Master Plan Steering Committee, LaGrange • Provides connectivity within LaGrange College’s campus
College has been involved and supportive of the proposed LaGrange • Allows for future connection to downtown
College Connection trail segment. This segment is proposed as a central • Establishes the best trail route to connect across the active rail line
trail connection through the college campus along Forrest Avenue and
into downtown along Broad Street. Potential Obstacles:
The campus contains existing sidewalks that can be expanded for the • Limited right-of-way width along Broad Street and North
trail connection. In addition the campus has greenspace along Forrest Greenwood Street for the side path connection.
Master Plan
Avenue which allows the trail to meander as a multi-use greenway
connection between Vernon Street and the railroad bridge over Forrest Estimated Cost for Implementation:
Avenue.
Thread #5 | LaGrange College Connection
Planning & Engineering $ 93,730.00
On the north side of Vernon Street, the proposed trail will follow the Construction Cost (2016) $ 1,023,000.00
west side of Forrest Avenue as a side path and then pass through the Contingency @15% $ 176,716.50
roundabout at Country Club Road to the north side of Broad Street. The Construction Management $ 61,380.00
trail will be a side path along the north side of Broad Street to North Total Cost to Implement $ 1,354,826.50
Greenwood Street. The end of the trail route will follow the west side of Estimated costs based on material and labor pricing from 1st quarter 2016. An
North Greenwood Street to connect to the downtown trail connection estimated cost for easement and property acquisition is not included but should be
along Haralson Street. considered prior to beginning implementation.
Overview:
Connecting Destinations: LaGrange College Campus; Granger Park
Begins: West side of Forrest Avenue north of the railroad bridge
Ends: Southwest corner of the North Greenwood Street and Haralson
Street Intersection
Distance: 6,475 LF (1.2 miles)
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Thread #6 | Forrest Avenue to Swift Street
Description: Opportunities and Benefits:
This segment of The Thread trail system begins on the west side of • Provides connectivity to neighborhoods adjacent to Forrest Avenue,
Forrest Avenue as a side path adjacent to the road and will follow the Williams Street, and Murphy Avenue
road under the existing rail bridge structure. Once south of Forrest • Allows for greenway trail opportunity adjacent to undeveloped land
Place, the trail becomes a multi-use greenway meandering through the • Establishes a spur connection to Berta Weathersbee Elementary
existing greenspace along the Hillside Neighborhood with an at-grade School for children to walk to school
crossing of Dallis Street to Brownwood Avenue.
Potential Obstacles:
The proposed alignment crosses over Forrest Avenue and follows the
Master Plan
west side of the tributary creek along the industrial property with a spur • Additional right-of-way needed along Broad Street
connection to Berta Weathersbee Elementary School. The trail segment
crosses 4th Avenue mid-block with a rapid flashing beacon signal and Estimated Cost for Implementation:
continues south as a multi-use trail within the greenspace between
Forrest Avenue and the creek to East Williams Street. Thread #6 | Forrest Avenue to Swift Street
Planning & Engineering $ 110,222.80
Construction Cost (2016) $ 1,150,380.00
Undeveloped parcels south of East Williams Street and Murphy Avenue Contingency @15% $ 199,443.84
provide opportunities for the trail to continue as a multi-use greenway to Construction Management $ 69,022.80
Hunnicutt Avenue at Williams Street. The trail continues as a side path Total Cost to Implement $ 1,529,069.44
on the southeast side of Williams Street adjacent to the railroad right-of- Estimated costs based on material and labor pricing from 1st quarter 2016. An
way and end at Swift Street. estimated cost for easement and property acquisition is not included but should be
considered prior to beginning implementation..
Overview:
Connecting Destinations: LaGrange College; Hillside Neighborhood;
Callaway Stadium; Berta Weathersbee Elementary School
Begins: West side of Forrest Avenue north of the railroad bridge
Ends: Northwest of railroad at Swift Street
Distance: 9,043LF (1.7 miles)
21The Thread Trail System LaGrange, Georgia
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Intersection of Dallis Street and Forrest Avenue Existing pond on private industry property
Berta Weathersbee Elementary School on Forrest Avenue Existing greenspace within the EnGreen Technologies, LLC. property
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SCHOOL Fourth Ave
Polk
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Thread #7 | Swift Street to Soccer Complex
Description: Opportunities and Benefits:
The Swift Street to Troup Soccer Complex trail segment provides a • Provides a scenic greenway connection along Tanyard Creek and
multi-use greenway trail connection to one of the county’s most used opportunities for public awareness of the natural qualities of the
parks. The trail begins on the north side of Swift Street and follows the creek
road across the active rail line as a side path to Lindsey Street Park. • Allows for an additional recreational amenity within the Troup
Soccer Complex
From the park, the trail crosses Swift Street and Tanyard Creek and then • Improves the existing Lindsey Street Park
follows the east side of the creek to East Lukken Industrial Drive. Along
Henderson Traylor Drive, opportunities exist on both sides of the road Potential Obstacles:
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for the trail’s alignment. Due to the creek’s floodplain and the location
being close to Henderson Traylor Drive, the trail segment is planned • Coordination of the trail crossing of the rail line with Swift Street
within the greenspace along the east side of the road. The end of the trail could warrant working with the railroad for approval.
segment crosses Fort Drive and centrally connects through the Troup • Following the floodplain along Tanyard Creek could require
Soccer Complex to Blue John Creek. boardwalk structures to be built.
Overview: Estimated Cost for Implementation:
Connecting Destinations: Lindsey Street Park; Tanyard Creek corridor; Thread #7 | Swift Street to Soccer Complex
Planning & Engineering $ 71,899.00
Troup Soccer Complex; Callaway Conference Center
Construction Cost (2016) $ 771,650.00
Contingency @15% $ 133,477.20
Begins: North side of Swift Street prior to railroad crossing Construction Management $ 46,299.00
Total Cost to Implement $ 1,023,325.20
Ends: Troup Soccer Complex at Blue John Creek Estimated costs based on material and labor pricing from 1st quarter 2016. An
estimated cost for easement and property acquisition is not included but should be
Distance: 4,530 LF (0.9 miles) considered prior to beginning implementation.
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CALLAWAY LaGrange, Georgia
MEMORIAL
Swift Street to Soccer Complex CLOCK TOWER
WEATHERSBEEY
St
SCHOOL Fourth Ave
Polk
Forrest Ave
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TECHNOLOGIES,LLC ST. PARK
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Williams St
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Thread #8 | Soccer Complex to West Georgia Tech
Description: Opportunities and Benefits:
Following the north side of Blue John Creek, this trail connects westward • Provides a scenic greenway connection along Blue John Creek and
along county and city properties. The trail bridges over Blue John Creek opportunities for public awareness of the natural qualities of the
and across Development Authority property to the West Georgia Tech creek
campus. • Allows for connectivity to West Georgia Tech
• Requires minimal easement acquisition
Within the campus of West Georgia Tech, multiple opportunities are • Allows for the possibility of a trail bridge over Blue John Creek
available for the proposed trail connection. It is recommended for the
final trail alignment to compliment the campus’ pedestrian and bicycle Potential Obstacles:
Master Plan
circulation along with future development plans.
• Following the floodplain along Blue John Creek could require
The end of the trail segment is Orchard Hill Road where it is boardwalk structures to be built.
recommended for the city to consider a future on-road bicycle facility to • Crosses a spur rail line to the Kimberly Clark Corporation. If not
connect to the existing industrial / businesses in the area within future approved, the trail alignment would have to be re-routed to stay
roadway improvements along Orchard Hill Road. within the Blue John Creek corridor to Orchard Hill Road and then
be a side path along the road to West Georgia Tech
Overview:
Estimated Cost for Implementation:
Connecting Destinations: Troup Soccer Complex; Callaway
Conference Center; Blue John Creek; West Georgia Tech Thread #8 | Soccer Complex to West Georgia Tech
Planning & Engineering $ 123,938.20
Construction Cost (2016) $ 1,443,970.00
Begins: North side Blue John Creek within Troup Soccer Complex Contingency @15% $ 248,181.96
Construction Management $ 86,638.20
Ends: West Georgia Tech Campus at Orchard Hill Road Total Cost to Implement $ 1,902,728.36
Estimated costs based on material and labor pricing from 1st quarter 2016. An
Distance: 7,907 LF (1.5 miles) estimated cost for easement and property acquisition is not included but should be
considered prior to beginning implementation.
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Thread #9 | Soccer Complex to Ogletree Park
Description: Opportunities and Benefits:
Following the north side of Blue John Creek, this trail travels east along • Provides a scenic greenway connection along Blue John Creek and
the Whitesville Road School with an at-grade hawk signal crossing of opportunities for public awareness of the natural qualities of the
Whitesville Street. The trail continues as a multi-use greenway trail creek
along the Blue John Creek corridor crossing at-grade Hamilton Street • Allows for connectivity to Whitesville Road School for children to
and East Lukken Industrial Drive to Edgewood Park. walk to school
• Allows for improvements to Edgewood Park
Traffic counts for East Lukken Industrial Drive are recommended for
the trail crossing to determine whether a rapid flashing beacon or hawk Potential Obstacles:
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signal are warranted. Upon entering Edgewood Park, the trail offers an
opportunity for visual and circulatory improvements to the park. • Requires easement acquisition from multiple property owners
• Follows the floodplain along Blue John Creek, which could require
The trail continues north from Edgewood Park as it crosses Edgewood boardwalk structures to be built.
Avenue and continues to parallel Blue John Creek with an at-grade
crossing of Colquitt Street. Two trail bridge crossings of the creek are Estimated Cost for Implementation:
proposed for the connection to Ogletree Park.
Thread #9 | Soccer Complex to Ogletree Park
Planning & Engineering $ 217,767.70
Overview: Construction Cost (2016) $ 2,770,295.00
Contingency @15% $ 473,142.06
Connecting Destinations: Troup Soccer Complex; Whitesville Road Construction Management $ 166,217.70
School; Blue John Creek; Edgewood Park; Ogletree Park Total Cost to Implement $ 3,627,422.46
Estimated costs based on material and labor pricing from 1st quarter 2016. An
Begins: North side Blue John Creek within Troup Soccer Complex estimated cost for easement and property acquisition is not included but should be
considered prior to beginning implementation.
Ends: Southwest corner of Ogletree Park on the north side of Blue John
Creek
Distance: 12,075 LF (2.3 miles)
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Soccer Complex to Ogletree Park (south)
Edgewood Ave
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Thread #10 | Blue John Creek to I-85
Description: Distance: 8,341 LF (1.6 miles)
The Blue John Creek to I-85 trail segment is proposed to bridge over Opportunities and Benefits:
Blue John Creek east of Whitesville Road and connect across South
Davis Road with an at-grade, mid block crossing. A rapid flashing • Provides connectivity to the Selig and Great Wolf developments
beacon signal is proposed for the road crossing. Between South David which encourages visitors to access downtown on the trail system
Road and Buck Murphy Road, the trail follows the west side of the city’s • Allows for future development to include side path trails
proposed new road connection (Pegasus Parkway Extension) as a side
path. Potential Obstacles:
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The City of LaGrange is poised for two future development projects • Timing of the coordination with the future development along the
associated with the northside of I-85 along Whitesville Road south trail segment
of Buck Murphy Road. Both projects include trail connectivity by
providing side paths and a loop trail route around the developments. Estimated Cost for Implementation:
The future development plans of Selig Enterprises, Inc. and the Great Thread #10 | Blue John Creek to I-85
Planning & Engineering $ 99,871.60
Wolf Resorts Company are currently proposed south of Buck Murphy
Construction Cost (2016) $ 1,020,360.00
Road. The Thread Master Plan suggests the City of LaGrange leverage Contingency @15% $ 177,217.98
these developments to insure these trails “provide a safe, enjoyable, Construction Management $ 61,221.60
convenient, and attractive trail system for everyone in LaGrange”. The Total Cost to Implement $ 1,358,671.18
preferred cross-section of these side paths include a 5-10 foot landscape Estimated costs based on material and labor pricing from 1st quarter 2016. An
buffer back of the road curb with a 10-12 foot side path trail. estimated cost for easement and property acquisition is not included but should be
considered prior to beginning implementation.
Overview:
Connecting Destinations: Blue John Creek; Selig Development; Great
Wolf Resort Development
Begins: North side of Blue John Creek east of Whitesville Road
Ends: Southern loop trail around the Selig and Great Wolf
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33The Thread Trail System LaGrange, Georgia
Thread #11 | Ogletree Park to Baseball Complex
Description: Opportunities and Benefits:
This trail segment continues along the Blue John Creek corridor • Provides a scenic greenway connection along Blue John Creek as well
providing a multi-use greenway trail connection between Ogletree Park as opportunities for public awareness of the natural qualities of the
and the George Harris Baseball Complex. Ogletree Park is suggested as creek
a trailhead for The Thread trail system with a new parking area at the • Connects two park sites and multiple neighborhoods
park’s entrance off Glenn Robertson Drive.
Potential Obstacles:
As the trail leaves Ogletree Park and moves east, one trail bridge crossing
of Blue John Creek is proposed. In addition, a boardwalk is expected • Requires city overhead utility easement
Master Plan
along this trail segment due to the narrow width of the greenspace along • Requires easement acquisition from multiple property owners
the creek within the floodplain and adjacent residential property. • Follows the floodplain along Blue John Creek which could require
boardwalk structures to be built.
The trail has an at-grade, mid block crossing of Ragland Street where
it connects through a planned neighborhood development to the city’s Estimated Cost for Implementation:
utility easement. The trail is proposed within the utility easement and Thread #11 | Ogletree Park to Baseball Complex
enters the George Harris Baseball Complex at the southeast corner Planning & Engineering $ 153,133.00
ending within the park at the existing walking trail. Construction Cost (2016) $ 1,925,550.00
Contingency @15% $ 329,132.40
Construction Management $ 115,533.00
Overview:
Total Cost to Implement $ 2,523,348.40
Connecting Destinations: Blue John Creek; Ogletree Park; George Estimated costs based on material and labor pricing from 1st quarter 2016. An
Harris Baseball Complex estimated cost for easement and property acquisition is not included but should be
considered prior to beginning implementation.
Begins: North side of Blue John Creek within Ogletree Park
Ends: Southeast corner of George Harris Baseball Complex
Distance: 8,035 LF (1.5 miles)
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