02-15-2011 Final phase of Northside Trail moving forward

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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR MEDIA RELEASE Tuesday, February 15, 2011 9:30 am Contact: Carl Littrell, City Engineer, (574) 235 -9251 Mikki Dobski, Communications & Special Projects, (574)235 -5855, 876 -1564 Final phase of Northside Trail moving forward South Bend, IN: Plans for connecting South Bend's river walk system to Mishawaka continue to move forward. The preferred alternative for the final phase of Northside Trail, a multi - purpose path along Northside Boulevard from 26th Street to Logan Street, has been chosen. Throughout 2010, the City solicited comments through focus group meetings and the City's website regarding four (4) alternatives for the route. With the assistance of consulting engineer, Lawson - Fisher Associates P.C., the City has selected Alternative No. 2 as best meeting the purpose and need of the project. The project design is charged with meeting "City Plan" and River Park Neighborhood Association goals: • Promote recreation by creating new park facilities and recreation opportunities (City Plan) • Provide access to St. Joseph River and views (City Plan) • Maintain trees as much as possible (City Plan) • Provide traffic calming on neighborhood streets (City Plan) • Preserve, maintain, improve local parks and river corridor (RPNA) • Outreach — promote RPNA resources (RPNA) • Promote safety and crime prevention (RPNA) • Architecture — "green," safety and beauty (RPNA) The alternative was selected after meeting with the public in March, 2010 to seek input on design features and subsequent meetings with a River Park neighborhood- centric focus group. During this process, a scoring matrix was developed to show how each alternative met the above goals and project specific needs such as Nuner School safety