Summary of Westboro - Canterbury Trail

Liberty, MO

Contact Information

Organization:	Liberty, MO
Contact person:	Sherri McIntyre
Title:	Director of Public Works
Phone:	(816) 439-4501
E-mail:	smcintyre@libertymo.gov
Organization address:	101E Kansas
	Liberty, MO 64068

Pre-Application Information

PA Project title/name:

Westboro - Canterbury Trail

PA Agency type:

City

PA Agency Name:

Liberty, MO

PA Primary project mode:

Bike/Pedestrian

PA Secondary project mode:

--Select--

PA Project type:

Non-Motorized Transportation - Recreation Trails

PA Project description:

Bicycle and pedestrian trail extension From South Wales Street southerly along a tributary of the Little Shoal Creek and connect to the middle school and community center.Trail provides a more natural path to take to destinations. It has more connection to nature as well as shade and more comfortable environment. The trail will provide more shade, and quieter walk rather than next to traveling vehicles and extra noise and concerns. The trail is more of a direct route and will save time to arrive at destinations.

PA Connected KC 2050 Project Number:

PA Connected KC 2050 underlying strategies selected

Centers and corridors

Climate protection and resilience

New funding sources

Prioritize investments

Data and technology

PA Strategies Description:

The project will connect pedestrians and bicyclists to existing parks, playgrounds, ball fields, schools, and community center with several neighborhoods. Elimination of vehicular trips through walking and bicycling to activity centers will improve air quality and improve climate resilience.

PA Complete Streets Description:

The trail will be designed and constructed to AASHTO bicycle design standards. The facility also will be providing access under South Wales to reduce street crossing impacts,

PA Safety:

The project will be designed to include access under South Wales to reduce conflicts between vehicular traffic and bicyclists and pedestrians. Increased use of the trail will reduce the number of vehicular traffic and provide a safer means of travel.

PA Air Quality:

This project will encourage the use of walking and bicycling to activity centers from neighborhoods and will provide a conducive environment to doing so. Reducing the number of vehicular trips to get to schools, parks, and shopping destinations improves air quality.

PA Conservation:

This project will be constructed within a watershed and will need to be designed to enhance and restore the area. The trail will use metro green design principals to provide native plantings as part of the restoration area.

PA Environment:

By constructing the trail in a natural area with existing tree canopy this project will provide transportation connectivity without adding to the urban heat island effect.

PA Funding

CMAQ

STP/STBG

TAP/STP Set Aside

PA Travel Lane:

False

PA Congestion Management Measures Selected:

Access Management:

Left Turn Restrictions

Curb Cut and Driveway Restrictions

Turn Lanes and New or Relocated Driveways and Exit Ramps

Interchange Modifications

Minimum Intersection/Interchange Spacing

Frontage Roads and Collector-Distributor Roads

Roadway Restrictions

Access Control to Available Development Sites

Intersection Turn Lanes

Roundabout Intersections

New Grade-Separated Intersections

Active Transportation

New Sidewalks and Designated Bicycle Lanes on Local Streets

Improved Bicycle Facilities at Transit Stations and Other Trip Destinations

Design Guidelines for Pedestrian-Oriented Development

Improved Safety of Existing Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities

Exclusive Non-Motorized Rights-of-Way

Bike Sharing Programs

Promoting Bicycle and Pedestrian Use Through Education and Information Dissemination

Adopting and Implementing a Complete Streets Policy

Highway

Increasing Number of Lanes without Highway Widening

Geometric Design Improvements

HOV Lanes

Super Street Arterials

Highway Widening by Adding Lanes

Acceleration/Deceleration lanes

Hill Climbing Lanes

Grade separated railroad crossings

New Freeways

New Arterial Streets

New Collectors and Local Streets

Land Use

Mixed-Use Development

Infill and Densification

Transit-Oriented Development

Trip Reduction Strategies

Transportation Management Associations

Parking

On-Street Parking and Standing Restrictions

Employer/Landlord Parking Agreements

Preferential or Free Parking for HOVs and Parking Management

Location-Specific Parking Ordinances

Park and Ride Lots

Advanced Parking Systems

Local and Regional Excise Taxes

Parking Facility Management Information Signs

Regulatory>

Trip Reduction Ordinance

Congestion Pricing

Auto Restriction Zones (Pedestrian Malls)

Truck Restrictions

Arterial Access Management

Carbon Pricing /Motor Fuel Tax

Emissions -based vehicle registration fees

VMT fee

Traffic Impact Fee

Pay-As-You-Drive (PAYD) Insurance (state level)

TDM

Alternative Work Hours

Telecommuting

Ridesharing

Guaranteed Ride Home Policies

Alternative Travel Mode Events and Assistance

Public Education Campaigns

Traditional Toll Roads

Non-traditional Toll Roads

Car Sharing

Transit

Reducing Transit Fares

Increasing Bus Route Coverage or Frequencies

Park-and-Ride Lots

Light, Heavy, and Commuter Rail

Employer Incentive Programs

Electronic Payment Systems and Universal Farecards

Realigned Transit Service Schedules and Stop Locations

Intelligent Transit Stops

Transit intersection queue jump lanes and signal priority

Enhanced Transit Amenities

Dedicated Rights-of-Way for Transit

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)

Express Bus Service

Local Circulator

Transportation Operations and Management

Traffic Signal Coordination and Modernization

Reversible Traffic Lanes

Freeway Incident Detection and Management Systems

Ramp Metering

Highway Information Systems

Advanced Traveler Information Systems

Service Patrols

Restricting Turns at Key Intersections

Converting Streets to One-Way Operations

Targeted and Sustained Enforcement of Traffic Regulations

Special Events and Work Zone Management

Road Weather Management

Traffic Surveillance and Control Systems

Electronic Toll Collection (ETC)

Cordon Area Congestion Fees

Roadway Signage Improvements

Communications Networks and Roadway Surveillance Coverage

Transit Vehicle Travel Information

PA CMT Description:	The trail extension is part of the citys overall master plan to provide a linked city, and trails are part of the overall complete streets. The trail will be constructed in non-motorized rights-of-way providing safety and enhanced comfort of the users along the creek area.
PA SOV Capacity:
PA Pre-application Statement:	No changes made
PA Pre-application Statement Text:
PA Pre-Application Staff Alignment:	Aligned
PA Pre-Aplication Policy Concerns:

General Information

G1. TIP Number:
G2. State:	Missouri
G3. Multiple agencies / jurisdictions?	No
G4 Project contact:	Sherri McIntyre, P.E. Director of Public Works City of Liberty, Missouri 101 E Kansas Street Liberty, MO 64069
G5 Purpose and need:	This project implements a segment of the trail network plan for the City of Liberty providing a connection from residential neighborhoods to the Community Center and middle school. This will serve as a part of an overall trail connection that will link over 2 miles of existing trails.

G6. Origin and ending
Route: From: To: Length (Miles):	Natural Trail South Wales Community Center 0.20000
G7 Functional Classification:	Not Applicable
G8 Connected KC 2050 Decade?	--Select--
G9 Muli-Agency Plan?	No
G10 Included in a CIP?	Yes This is part of the Libertys Master Plan for trails. Project hasnt been specifically identified in the CIP, but funds for trails are included in the budget.
G11 Planning stage:	Conceptual Plan
G12 Reviewed by state DOT?	No
G13 Right-of-Way acquisition:	Not started
G14 ROW by local public agency process manual?	No
G15 Other unique local goals and objectives?	No
G16 Transportation Disadvantaged Population:	This project will provide a safe walking and biking trail that increases their mode choice to go to activity centers with minimal crossing of streets and driveways. This project promotes the safety of all users. I also provides a shorter distance than following the street network.
G17 Relevant Public Engagement:	The Trails and Greenways Plan was guided by a Staff Advisory Team and developed through a public participation process consisting of community meetings and online information and feedback. The map was then amended to best fit the vision of the community. The draft plan was reviewed by the Parks and Recreation Board, Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council.
G18 Planned Public Engagement:	Surveys of the users of the Community Center, on-line feedback. Outreach to the area neighborhoods. City website identifying the project and allowing input on the project. Direct communication to adjacent property owners.
G19 Sustainable Places Criteria:	----Active Transportation/Living----------- ----Connected Street Network----------- ----Green Infrastructure-------Integrated Trail System--- ----Natural Resources Protection----------- ---------------- ----Tree Preservation-
G19.1 Describe PSP relationship:	This trail connects residential neighborhoods to parks and encourages active transportation. As new neighborhoods are developed trail design and construction are part of the requirements to implement the citys trail and greenway plan. This project will address safe crossing of S. Wales with access under the street as well as improved safety of crosswalk and flashing yield to pedestrian beacons. The trail design is through enhancement of the the greenway, and is part of an overall trail and greenway plan. Maintaining the existing environment is the goal of the plan as well as providing a comfortable environment for the users of the trail by keeping the existing tree cover.
G20 Implements Sustainable Places Initiatives?	No Improved safety for all modes of travel is a goal of planning or creating sustainable places, and the connection of activity centers is a critical aspect of all plans. This trail extension is part of an overall master plan for the city of Liberty.
G21 Serves Regional Activity Center?	No --Select--
G22 Environmental justice tracts?	No
G23 Reduces greenhouse gas emissions?	Yes This project enhances the option to walk and ride a bike to a destination, thus reducing greenhouse gas emissions and the use of carbon based fuels.
G24 Natural Resource information:	This project connect the user to natural resources and will be designed to compliment the natural corridor, using the trail design principles from the regional MetroGreen Plan.
G25 Community Links at Watershaed Scale:
G26 Explain local land use or comprehensive plans:	This is part of the Citys Trails and Greenway plan that was updated in 2014, and an updated Liberty Trail Alignment plan was developed in 2017.

Project Financial Information

TAP Federal amount:	500000
TAP Match amount:	125000
TAP Year requested:	2024
Source of Local Match:	Local Parks Sales Tax

Explain:

Scope Change:	The length of the project will be reduced.

Cost by area:
Engineering:	70000
Equipment Purchase:	0
Right-of-Way:	5000
Other:	2000
Utility Adjustment/Relocation:	0
Program Implementation/Construction (including Construction Engineering/Inspection):	508000
Contingency:	40000
Total Estimated Project Cost:	625000

Cost Breakdown by mode:
Highway:	%
Transit:	%
Bike:	50 %
Pedestrian:	50 %
Other:	%

Supporting Documents

File 1: 2_ProjID-20200904151148.pdf
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Submitted (Public) comments

Kevin Carlyle said...

Many years ago I sometimes walked to/from the middle school along South Wales. This is the most important project Liberty has proposed this year as it reduces cars on the road by inducing demand to visit the community center by walking and bike. This project is worth funding as it reduces the need for expensive road widenings and traffic signals

10/2/2020 11:37:53 AM

Jennifer Renne said...

I know a lot of residents who would use this trail extension daily. With the new library built next to the Liberty Community Center I believe this will provide even more use of this trail system for students and adults.

10/8/2020 1:03:48 PM

Jennifer Renne said...

10/8/2020 1:19:06 PM

Kristin George said...

I live in this area, this would be a great us to the community. The current trails are used all the time and during the 6 feet social distancing the traffic on the trials is packed. The more trails would give more space and opportunity. With two parks a post office, library and school all in the area this is great location for improvements.

10/8/2020 1:45:53 PM

Jennifer Renne said...

10/8/2020 2:30:13 PM

Jennifer Lynn Puett said...

This would be a great addition to our trail system and since they are using it to connect to the school and library - it would be a great addition for the children and adults in this area. I am excited to see this come to fruition.

10/8/2020 8:13:47 PM

Jeff Watt said...

The Westboro/Canterbury connection trail is important for the continuation of Libertys pedestrian friendly movement. The City of Liberty is working hard to add more walkability in the City and this piece would help eliminate a gap in our network!

10/9/2020 9:20:57 AM

Ken Lovesee said...

This appears to be a great idea long overdue. It will help ensure safe access to and from South Wales. I’ve seen too many close calls with pedestrians and traffic when crossing South Wales to access to this trail. Liberty may want to look to incorporate future expansion plans into Withersfield and points south that are being developed.

10/12/2020 10:19:28 AM

Jason Breiner said...

Connecting the trails and enticing more people to have a direct trail route to the Community Center is a win/win in my book.

10/13/2020 6:45:23 AM

Maggie said...

This could not come at a better time as more people are taking advantage of the outdoors and spending more time in their homes and neighborhoods. This will encourage use of the community center and new library, and provide a further expansion to an already wonderful set of trails within Canterbury!

10/13/2020 3:03:24 PM


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