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COUNTY OF JEFFERSON
STATE OF WASHINGTON
In the Matter of Adopting )
the 2002 Jefferson County Non-Motorized Transportation )
and Recreational Trails Plan )
Resolution 65-02
WHEREAS, the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan includes action items that commit
the County to developing a Non-Motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the Jefferson County Non-Motorized Transportation Task Force and the Parks
and Recreation Advisory Board held numerous public meetings and surveyed citizens to better
develop a Non-Motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan consistent with the interests
and views of the community-at-large; and
WHEREAS, the Jefferson County Commissioners held a duly and widely publicized public
hearing on the draft Jefferson County Non-Motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan;
and,
WHEREAS, in the judgment of the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners, the Plan
represents the philosophies of Jefferson County cititizens toward future non-motorized
transportation and recreational trail improvement, development and retention; and,
WHEREAS, said Plan encourages orderly development and improvement of non-motorized
transportation and recreational trail facilities within the County harmonious with the wishes of
Jefferson County citizens;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners
do hereby approve and adopt the Jefferson County Non-Motorized Transportation and Recreational
Trails Plan, dated September 2002, as attached.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this~ day of (:) D- t 2002,
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Dan Tittemess, Member
Jefferson County
N on-Motorized Transportation
and
Recreational Trails
Plan
September, 2002
Jefferson County
Non-Motorized Transportation
and
Recreational Trails Plan
Jefferson County Commissioners
District 1: Dan Titterness
District 2: Glen Huntingford
District 3: Richard E. Wojt
Non-Motorized Transportation Task Force
George Binney, Quimper Trails Association
Mike Dornfeld, Bicycle & Pedestrian Program Manager, WSDOT
Dashley Graham, Peninsula Trails Coalition
Todd Jensen, Fort Worden State Park
Bill Marlow, Executive Director, Port Hadlock/Tri-Area Chamber of Commerce
Jan Marts, Peninsula Trails Coalition
David McCulloch, Port Townsend Bicycle Association
Jon Muellner, President, Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce
T.J. Nedrow, Olympic Region, WSDOT
Dave Peterson, City Engineer, City of Port Townsend
Nicole Ribreau, TRPO Coordinator, Olympic Region, WSDOT
David Turissini, General Manager, Jefferson Transit
Scott Walker, Port Townsend Non-Motorized Transportation Advisory Board
Dan Youra, President, Port Ludlow Chamber of Commerce
Parks, Recreation & Open Space Board
District 1: Eileen Rogers
District 1: Randy Kline
District 2: Frank Trafton, Jr.
District 2: Rick Tollefson
District 2: Brian Miller
District 3: Judith French-Scott
District 3: Mike Ryan
District 3: David Whipple
Jefferson County Department of Public Works
Consultants
Tom Beckwith AICP, Project Director/Planner
Derek Gustafson, Landscape Architect
Michael Read PE, Transportation Engineer
Dick Anderson, Public Opinion Surveyor
Public Participants
The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners wishes to acknowledge the citizens who
participated in public workshops and meetings during the course of the non-motorized
transportation and recreational trails planning process. We also wish to acknowledge the 226
County households that participated in the telephone survey.
September, 2002
Jefferson County.
Non-Motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails
Plan
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 The Non-Motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan 1
and the County Comprehensive Plan
1.2 Objectives 2
1.3 Approach 2
1.4 Public involvement 3
1.5 Documentation 3
Cha ter 2 Communit settin
2.1 Climate 5
2.2 Transportation systems 5
2.3 Po ulation and housin 7
Cha ter 3 Existin facilities
3.1 Jefferson County 11
3.2 Port Townsend 14
3.3 Port of Port Townsend 16
3.4 Washington State 17
3.5 Federal Government 21
3.6 Private landholdings and facilities 23
3.7 Invento im lications 24
Chapter 4 Destinations - commuter and recreational
4.1 Schools 25
4.2 Employment centers 27
4.3 Business and commercial centers 28
4.4 Community facilities 29
4.5 Park and recreation sites 30
4.6 Private facilities including tourist accommodations 41
4.7 Shoreline and tidelands - water access . 43
4.8 Conclusions 44
Cha ter 5 Non-motorized trans
5.1 Methodologies 45
5.2 land requirements 58
5.3 Facility requirements 59
5.4 Future rowth im lications 69
Cha ter 6 Finance
6.1 Revenues - general government 73
6.2 Expenditures - general government 77
6.3 Revenue prospects - general government 78
6.4 Expenditures - non-motorized transportation and trails 78
6.5 Tax and grant prospects - NMT and trails 79
6.6 Private revenue prospects - NMT and trails 81
6.7 Public revenue ros ects - NMT and trails 83
Cha ter 7 Strate ies
7.1 Alternative service roles 89
7.2 Role recommendations by function 90
7.3 Role res onsibilit b activit 92
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Cha ter 8 Goals and ob "ectives
8.1 Multipurpose trails
8.2 Pedestrian systems
8.3 Bicycle systems
8.4 Horse trails
8.5 Water trails
8.6 General rovisions
Cha ter 9 Develo ment Ian elements
9.1 Multipurpose trails
9.2 Pedestrian systems
9.3 Bicycle systems
9.4 Horse trails
9.5 Water trails
Cha ter 10 Public 0 inion - tele hone surve
10.1 Telephone survey
10.2 Recreational program priorities
10.3 Facility priorities
10.4 Project priorities
10.5 Growth management
10.6 Local option taxes
10.7 General obligation bonds
10.8 Recreational service areas
10.9 Joint venture opportunities
10.10 Jefferson Count roles and res onsibili
Cha ter 111m lementation
11.1 Jefferson County2003-2008 financial strategies
11.2 Alternative priority projects
11.3 Concurrenc and im lementation
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Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 The Non-motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan and the
County Comprehensive Plan
Non-motorized transportation facilities provide and enhance alternative modes to
travel by automobile between destinations. On-road bicycle routes and lanes,
sidewalks, and multipurpose trails that link destinations are common examples of
non-motorized transportation facilities. While the emphasis is on the
transportation function that these facilities provide, they are quite often also used
for recreational activities, such as walking for exercise or bicycle touring.
While recreational trails may be similar in form to some non-motorized
transportation facilities, they serve a different function. They are by definition
recreational facilities, They lack the characteristic of providing a travel mode
between destinations. Recreational trails include park and shoreline trails, BMX
and mountain bike trails, horse trails, and hand launch boat access sites.
When Jefferson County began work on its non-motorized transportation plan, it
was also beginning work on an update to the County Comprehensive Parks,
Recreation, and Open Space Plan. In the past, planning for recreational trails
was conducted through the Parks Plan. But considering the similarities between
non-motorized transportation and recreational trails, the decision was made to
incorporate both into a non-motorized transportation and recreational trails plan.
Jefferson County's Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element discusses non-
motorized transportation issues and contains goals, policies, and strategies
aimed at providing a safe, accessible, and convenient non-motorized
transportation system. Action Item # 7 proposes preparing a non-motorized
transportation plan. This Non-motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails
Plan fulfills that action item.
The Comprehensive Plan Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Element
discusses trails issues and contains goals, policies, and strategies aimed at
providing a County-wide trail system. Action Item # B2 proposes preparing a
comprehensive trails plan. This Non-motorized Transportation and Recreational
Trails Plan fulfills that action item. When considering recreational trail facilities
discussed in this Plan, the reader should also consider the goals, objectives, and
strategies contained in the Parks Plan.
Jefferson County has continued to change since the adoption of the County
Comprehensive Plan in 1998. The choices that confront Jefferson County at the
present time are significant and could alter the character and quality of non-
motorized transportation and recreational trails facilities and services if not
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adequately planned. This document provides an inventory of existing facilities
and a list of potential additional facilities. It outlines choices for providing those
facilities and alternative strategies for implementing those choices for the benefit
to Jefferson County residents.
1.2 Objectives
The specific objectives of this planning effort were to:
· Define the setting - within which non-motorized transportation and
recreational trails facilities should be provided within Jefferson County including
climate, environment, economy, educational system, wildlife habitat, history,
culture, and current development conditions.
· Inventory - existing public and private non-motorized transportation and
recreational trails facilities that have been developed to-date within Jefferson
County by the County, City of Port Townsend, Port, State and Federal
governments or other agencies.
· Forecast demand - for future non-motorized transportation and recreational
trails facilities and services that may be provided by the County, City of Port
Townsend, Port, State and Federal governments or other agencies.
· Determine the costs - required to maintain and/or improve non-motorized
transportation and recreational trails facilities and the possible use of innovative
financing tools or methods such as growth impact fees and a metropolitan park
district.
· Identifv appropriate roles and responsibilities - that should be undertaken by
Jefferson County and other agencies to meet critical non-motorized
transportation and recreational trails facility and program needs.
· Develop the elements of a comprehensive plan - for operating, maintaining,
and developing non-motorized transportation and recreational trails facilities,
including hike, bike, horse, and water trails and facilities.
· Define an implementation program - outlining the actions necessary to
realize the plan's development including supporting actions necessary to reach
agreements with the City, Port, and State and adopt additional funding
measures.
1.3 Approach
This study analyzed the supply and demand for public and private non-motorized
transportation and recreational trails facilities and services within Jefferson
County. The inventories include a comprehensive assessment of public and
private facilities and services within the county.
The proposed development strategies are the result of this comprehensive
analysis. Generally, the proposed strategies recommend the County focus it's
resources where non-motorized transportation and recreational trails needs are
most critical and the County can be most effective.
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1.4 Public involvement
Jefferson County Public Works Department was responsible for managing the
non-motorized transportation and recreational trails planning process. The
Department received valuable assistance from the Non-Motorized Transportation
Task Force and the Parks Advisory Board.
The Department hosted 14 public forums throughout the County that provided
opportunities for the public to participate in the planning process. A telephone
survey provided a statistically valid sample of voter opinions regarding non-
motorized transportation and recreational trail issues. The proposals contained
within this document reflect the opinions expressed through this process.
The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners reviewed the Department's work
and provided guidance during the planning process.
1.5 Documentation
This report is organized into 11 chapters, each dealing with a major issue.
Background information, including typical facility development cost estimates and
the public opinion survey form, is available from the Jefferson County Public
Works Department.
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2: Community Setting
Jefferson County was one of the first counties organized by the Washington
Territorial Legislature in 1852. The county was named after President Thomas
Jefferson. The county is located On the Olympic Peninsula in the northwestern
corner of the state bordered by the Pacific Ocean on the west and Puget Sound
on the east. The county is 1,805 square miles in size, the 18th largest in the
state.
2.1 Climate
Washington State's climate is strongly influenced by moisture-laden air masses
created in the Pacific Ocean. The air masses may move into the region any time
of the year, but particularly during fall, winter and spring seasons. The flow of air
from the Pacific Ocean are interrupted first by the Olympic Mountains and then
significantly by the Cascade Mountains. As a result, the portion of the State west
of the Cascades receives moderate to heavy precipitation, while the eastern
portion of the State receives a light to moderate amount of precipitation.
The Cascades also affect temperature ranges in the state. The west side is
influenced by maritime air masses are generally milder than those that sweep
down from the Canadian Rocky Mountains on the east side of the State.
Consequently, eastern Washington usually has colder winters and hotter
summers, while western Washington is milder and more frost-free.
Jefferson County is located within the West Coast Marine Climatic Region with 5
distinct climatic zones that vary with elevation, topography, rainfall, and position
with respect to bodies of water and wind patterns. The variations are significant
ranging from 200 inches annually in the rain forest to 18 inches in Port Townsend
in the "rain shadow" of the Olympic Mountains.
In Port Townsend, mean temperatures vary from a high of 71 degrees in July to a
low of 34 degrees Fahrenheit in January with extreme variations recorded at -3 to
a high of 102 degrees Fahrenheit. Average annual precipitation is about 18
inches with a mean growing season with temperatures above 32 degrees
Fahrenheit for about 170-190 days. Approximately 80% of the precipitation
occurs from October through March with less than 6% falling from June through
August.
2.2 Transportation systems
US and Washington State Highwavs
State highways form the backbone of Jefferson County's transportation system.
They are also an important component of the non-motorized transportation
system, providing bicycle touring links to neighboring counties and regions.
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· US-101 (a principal arterial) loops around the Olympic Peninsula, connecting
Jefferson County to Clallam County and the Pacific Coast and to Mason and
Thurston Counties and the State capital, Olympia.
· SR-104 (a principal arterial) provides a link from US-101 near Discovery Bay
across the Hood Canal Bridge to Kitsap County and the Washington State
Ferry system terminals at Bainbridge Island and Kingston.
· SR-19 (a minor arterial) and SR-20 (a principal arterial) are major north-south
routes connecting Port Townsend and other population, employment, and
coomercial centers in the north county to the south County and to SR-1 04
and US-101.
· SR-116 (a major collector) provides a connection from SR-19 through Port
Hadlock to the naval ordinance facility on Indian Island and Fort Flagler State
Park on Marrowstone Island.
Arterial roads provide regional and inter-regional mobility for travel and freight
movement with limited access to adjoining property. Collector roads collect traffic
from and distribute it to both arterials and local access roads. They also provide
some access to adjoining property. Arterials and collectors carry high volumes of
traffic.
Jefferson County roadways
Jefferson County's road system consists of collector roads and local access
roads. Collector roads that are important non-motorized transportation routes
include Hastings Avenue, South Discovery Road, Cape George Road, Four
Corners Road, lrondale Road, Chimacum Road, Center Road, Eaglemount
Road, Oak Bay Road, and Paradise Bay Road. Local access roads provide direct
access to adjoining property, They are typically low volume and low speed roads.
The following local access roads provide important non-motorized transportation
connections: Cedar Avenue, South Jacob Miller Road, Old Gardiner Road, and
West Valley Road. There are also numerous platted, but unopened street rights-
of-way that have the potential to be non-motorized transportation and
recreational trail routes.
Typically, County roads have adequate capacity for the volume of motorized
travel that they carry. However, many County roads lack adequate sidewalks or
shoulders to provide safe and comfortable routes for bicyclists and pedestrians.
Port Townsend streets
Port Townsend has one major arterial (SR-20 / Sims Way) and a network of
minor arterials, collectors, and local access streets. It also has numerous platted,
but unopened street rights-of-way that have the potential to be non-motorized
transportation routes. The reader should consult the City of Port Townsend
Comprehensive Plan and the City's Non-motorized Transportation Plan for
additional information
Jefferson Transit
Jefferson Transit provides commuter bus service throughout eastern Jefferson
County from Port Townsend south to Port Hadlock, Port Ludlow, Quilcene, and
Brinnon, west to Sequim, and across the Hood Canal Bridge to Poulsbo.
Jefferson Transit also operates bus service between Forks and Quinault on the
County's West End. Bicycle racks are available on all bus routes.
Jefferson Transit also provides paratransit services, ride matching programs, and
vanpooling programs to commuters and major employers. The system does not
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operate on New Year's, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day,
Thanksgiving, or Christmas.
In 2001, Jefferson Transit operated 7 fixed routes including transfers between
Port Townsend and county routes, and with neighboring Island, Kitsap, Clallam,
Mason, and Grays Harbor Transit systems. The system carried 244,000 riders
averaging 13.28 riders per service hour overall, and 32.49 on the Port Townsend
shuttle - the highest volume route.
Transit riders can use connections between the Jefferson, Clallam, and Grays
Harbor Transit systems to travel from eastern Jefferson County through Sequim,
Port Angeles, and Forks to the Olympic National Park and Aberdeen and
Hoquiam.
Washington State Ferry
The Washington State Ferries provides vehicle and passenger ferry service
between Port Townsend and Whidbey Island on a daily basis. There are 15 trips
per day during the summer on the 30 minute run.
Bicycles and kayaks are given differential rates and loaded from the vehicle
access ramps. The ferry service stores the equipment in areas separate and
secure from other vehicles.
Puget Sound Express
Puget Sound Express provides daily passenger boat service between Port
Townsend and Friday Harbor in the San Juan Islands from May through
September. A limited number of bicycles and kayaks can be carried on each run.
2.3 Population and housing
Jefferson County was established as a county in 1852. The resident population
increased on a gradual basis with peak periods in 1910, 1950, and the present
day, and bust periods in 1920 and 1960 due to economic downturns.
Early residents were employed in fishing, agriculture, forestry, and some limited
manufacturing activities located in Port Townsend, Port Hadlock, lrondale, and
Port Ludlow. Current residents are increasingly employed by manufacturing,
service, and related enterprises located in Port Townsend, unincorporated
Jefferson County, and elsewhere in northwest Washington.
Between 1990 and 2000, the county population increased from 20,406 people in
1990 to 25,953 in the year 2000 at an annual average rate of 2.4%. The rate of
population increase was higher than urban Puget Sound or Washington State for
the same period.
Jefferson County population projections - according to the Washington State
Office of Financial Management (OFM), Jefferson County will increase in
population to 44,822 persons by the year 2020 or by 73% more people than
existing. The annual average growth rate will gradually decline from 4.9% per
year between 2000-2005 to 1.9% per year between 2015-2020. Even so, the
annual average rate is expected to be higher in Jefferson County than in
Washington State or urban Puget Sound.
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Approximately 32% of all county residents resided in the City of Port Townsend
in the year 2000, compared to 34% in 1990. The City is currently the only Urban
Growth Area (UGA) in Jefferson County.
The percent of county residents that reside within an Urban Growth Area (UGA)
will increase as the County follows through on its declared intent to designate a
UGA in Port Hadlock and lrondale. This may in turn lead to the incorporation of a
new city in that area.
Socioeconomic characteristics - the US Department of Census compIled
demographic statistics for jurisdictional areas in 2000 including Washington
State, Jefferson County, and Port Townsend.
According to the statistical findings, the population within Jefferson County had
socioeconomic characteristics that were significantly different than the averages
typical of the state. For example, the average household size was 2.2 persons
within the county compared with 2.5 persons in Washington State. Likewise, the
median age was 47.1 years for residents within the county compared with 35.3
years in Washington State.
Jefferson County also had a large percent of married couples without children in
the household (70%).
Overall, the statistics indicate residents of Jefferson County are likely to be older
and living in childless households with recreational interests that coincide with
these socioeconomic characteristics.
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Population projections by nation, state, region, county and city
1900 76,094,000 518,100 196,285 5,712 3,443
1910 92,407,000 1,142,000 492,306 8,337 4,181
1920 106,466,000 1,356,600 634,254 6,557 2,847
1930 123,077 ,000 1,563,400 736,996 8,346 3,970
1940 132,594,000 1,736,200 820,202 8,918 4,683
1950 152,271,000 2,379,000 1,196,172 11,618 6,888
1960 180,671,000 2,853,200 1,512,979 9,639 5,074
1970 204,879,000 3,413,300 1,938,899 10,661 5,241
1980 226,500,000 4,132,200 2,240,437 15,965 6,067
1990 250,410,000 4,866,692 2,748,895 20,406 7,001
2000 268,266,000 5,894,121 3,275,847 25,953 8,334
United States
I Washington State
I I Puget Sound (King/Kitsap/Pierce/Snohomish Counties)
I I I Jefferson County (1852)
I I I I Port Townsend (1860)
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Forecasts
2005 275,604,000 6,291,772 3,454,780 33,001
2010 282,575,000 6,693,329 3,660,179 36,747
2015 288,997,000 7,142,148 3,888,572 40,766
2020 294,364,000 7,610,090 4,122,117 44,822
Annual average percent change by increment
1900-1910 2.0% 8.2% 9.6% 3.9% 2.0%
1910-1920 1.4% 1.7% 2.6% -2.4% -3.8%
1920-1930 1.5% 1.4% 1.5% 2.4% 3.4%
1930-1940 0.7% 1.1% 1.1% 0.7% 1.7%
1940-1950 1.4% 3.2% 3.8% 2.7% 3.9%
1950-1960 1.7% 1.8% 2.4% -1.9% -3.0%
1960-1970 1.3% 1.8% 2.5% 1.0% 0.3%
1970-1980 1.0% 1.9% 1.5% 4.1% 1.5%
1980-1990 1.0% 1.6% 2.1% 2.5% 1.4%
1990-2000 0.7% 1,9% 1.8% 2.4% 1.8%
Forecasts
2000-2005 0.5% 1.3% 1.1% 4.9%
2005-2010 0.5% 1.2% 1.2% 2.2%
2010-2015 0.5% 1.3% 1.2% 2.1%
2015-2020 0.4% 1.3% 1.2% 1.9%
Sources:
US Bureau of the Census, Current Population Reports, Series P-25, Number 1018,
Mid Series 14: fertility=1.8 births/woman, mortality=81.2 years,
500,000 yearly net immigration.
Washington State, Office of Financial Management, Forecasting Division,
OFM Forecast December 2001 for GMA Projections, Medium Review
Washington State Data Book, Office of Financial Management
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Chapter 3: Existing Facilities
Jefferson County, Port Townsend, Port Ludlow, Port of Port Townsend,
Washington State, National Forest and Park Services, and other public and
private agencies have assembled a significant inventory of non-motorized
transportation and recreational trail systems within Jefferson County. These
systems provide a variety of on and off-road opportunities for walking, hiking,
bicycling, horse, and hand launch boat activities throughout the county.
The 1998 County Comprehensive Plan provides a very limited description of the
non-motorized transportation and recreational trail facilities in Jefferson County.
This chapter provides a more detailed inventory that far exceeds the inventory in
the Comprehensive Plan.
Maps showing existing facilities as well as facilities proposed in this Plan are
presented in Chapter 9 Development Plan Elements.
3.1 Jefferson County
Jefferson County owns and has developed the following non-motorized
transportation and on and off-road hike, bike, horse, and water trail systems.
Multi u'"' ose trails
1 ODT - Larry Scott Multipurpose trail located on the former 4.0
Memorial Trail Seattle & North Coast Railroad bed from
the Port of Port Townsend southwest
past Glen Cove to the Rumage property
on Ca e Geor e Road.
Total miles multipurpose trail 4.0
Gateways - visitor centers
1 Olympic Peninsula Information center, parking area, special
Visitor Center signage, landscaping, and benches
installed at the intersection of Beaver
Valley Road/SR-19 and SR-104.
Total gateways 1
Urban sidewalks
1 Port Hadlock Concrete sidewalks on lrondale and 0.7
Commercial Area Chimacum Roads and SR-116
extending out from the Hadlock
intersection.
Total miles urban sidewalks 0.7
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1 Jefferson County Walking trails provide internal access 0.5
Fairgrounds around fairgrounds perimeter and
attractions for local residents.
2 lrondale Park Walking trails provide internal access to 0.2
park site and adjoininq neiqhborhood.
3 HJ Carroll Park Walking trails provide internal access to 1.5
fields, playground, Chimacum Creek
nature area, and with adjacent
neighborhoods.
4 Chimacum Park Walking trail provides access to 0.2
adjacent neighborhoods.
5 Lions Club Park Walking trail provides internal access 0.2
from picnic area to shoreline overlooking
Oak Bay,
6 South Indian Island Walking trail provides internal access 0.7
Park along bluff overlooking Oak Bay from
beach access sites to Scow Bav.
7 Beausite Lake Walking trails provide access along lake 1.0
County Park/NW shoreline, through Kiwanis campsites,
Kiwanis Camp and into woodland buffer areas.
8 Gibbs Lake County Walking trails provide access around 5.0
Park lake shoreline, through trailhead area,
and into woodland buffer areas.
9 Lake Leland Walking trail provides access to lake 0.2
fishing areas from trailhead and
campsites.
10 Quilcene Park Walking trail provides access through 0,2
campground, picnic area, and
community center site.
Total miles - walking in a park 9.7
Shoreline trails
1 Oak Bay Park Shoreline trail provides access from 0.4
Shoreline Trail picnic area and campground north to the
point overlooking Oak Bay and Indian
Island channel.
2 South Indian Island Shoreline trail provides access from 0.7
Shoreline Trail beach trailhead at Old Island Ferry
Road and Lions Club Park east through
South Indian Island Park to Scow Bay.
Total miles - shoreline trails 1.1
On-road bic cle routes - cit and count roadwa s
1 Irondale Road On-road bicycle route from Rhody Drive 1.9
east to the Port Hadlock business
district intersection.
2 Center Road - On-road bicycle route from the 7.3
Chimacum - SR- Chimacum business area at the
104 intersection with Beaver Valley Road
south through the Chimacum Valley to
the intersection with SR-104.
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3 Center Road - SR- On-road bicycle route from the 7.7
104-Quilcene intersection with SR-104 south through
Tarboo Creek Valley to Quilcene.
4 Eaglemont Road On-road bicycle route from SR-20 east 5.4
past City Lake, Delanty Lake to West
Valley and Center Roads.
5 Paradise Bay Road On-road bicycle route from Oak Bay 6.0
Road south around Port Ludlow, past
Tala Point, Bywater Bay, and Hood
Head to the intersection with SR-104.
Total miles on-road bicycle route 28,3
Off-road bike courses or ridin areas
1 HJ Carroll Park BMX course developed for young age 0.2
riders with obstacles and jumps within
the ark site.
Total miles off-road bike courses 0.2
Horse ridin areas
1 County Fairgrounds Event stable and arena provided during 0.25
fair events for show and competition
ridin .
Total miles of horse trail 0.25
Horse ridina trails
1 ODT - Larry Scott Multipurpose trail located on the former 4.0
Memorial Trail from Seattle & North Coast Railroad (S&NC)
Port of Port track bed from the waterfront landing at
Townsend to Glen the Port of Port Townsend southwest to
Cove Glen Cove.
Total miles of horse trails 4.0
Freshwater access - water bodies
1 Beausite Lake Hand-carry launch onto Beausite Lake with
County ParklNW access from Beausite Lake and West Valley
Kiwanis Camp Roads. Leased to NW Kiwanis for operation
of a rou cam round facilit .
2 Gibbs Lake Park Hand-carry launch onto Gibbs Lake with
access from Gibbs Lake and West Valley
Roads.
3 Lake Leland Hand-carry launch and boat ramp onto the
south shore of Lake Leland with access from
Leland Valle Road.
Total freshwater body access sites 3
Freshwater access - rivers
1 Quilcene River Hand-carry launch onto the Big Quilcene
Park River with access from Muncie Street.
Total freshwater access sites - rivers 1
Saltwater hand-cali access sites
1 North Beach Hand-carry launch onto the Strait of Juan de
Fuca with access from Kuhn Street.
2 Hand-carry launch onto Chimacum Creek
estuary and Port Townsend Bay with access
from Moore Street in lrondale.
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3 Lower Oak Bay Hand-carry launch and boat launch ramp
Park onto Oak Bay with access from Oak Bay
Road and Portaqe Bay Way.
4 Indian Island Park Hand-carry launch onto Oak Bay from Indian
Island with access from Flaaler Road.
5 Lions Club Park Hand-carry launch onto Oak Bay from Indian
Island with access from Flaqler Road.
6 East Beach Park Hand-carry launch onto Admiralty Inlet from
Marrowstone Island with access from Flagler
Road and East Beach Road.
7 Squamish Harbor Hand-carry launch and boat ramp onto
Boat Launch/Hicks Squamish Harbor with access from Shine
Park Road.
8 East Quilcene Park Hand-carry launch from undeveloped park
Land land onto east shore of Quilcene Bay with
access from Quilcene Road.
9 Broad Spit Park Hand-carry launch onto Dabob Bay from
Bolton Peninsula. No public road access.
Total saltwater hand-carry access sites
9
3.2 Porl Townsend
Port Townsend owns and has developed the following non-motorized
transportation and on and off-road hike, bike, horse, and water trail systems.
Streetscape
1 Port Townsend, Special paving, landscaping, seating 0.5
Water Street - areas, street trees, and street lighting
Point Hudson to standards. Furnishings include sidewalk
Ferry Terminal, and· kiosks, vendor sales, and cafes to
side streets increase pedestrian visibility and
between Water and seasonal weather activities. Design
Washington themes highlight historical building
facades and the site's sense of place.
2 Port Townsend, Special paving, landscaping, seating 0.2
Lawrence Street - areas, street trees, street lighting
Fillmore to Adams standards, and other furnishings. Design
themes highlight historical building
facades and the site's sense of place.
Total streetscape improvement miles 0.7
Gateways - visitor centers
1 Port Townsend Information center, parking area, special
Visitor Center signage, landscaping, and benches
located on Sims Wav.
Total gateways 1
Urban sidewalks
1 Port Townsend See Port Townsend's Non-Motorized
Transportation Plan for a listing of
existin urban sidewalks
Total miles urban sidewalks
14
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1 Chetzemoka Park Walking trails provide access through 0.4
the site to overlooks of the Admiralty
Inlet, flower gardens, and other Victorian
embellishments.
2 Kah Tai Lagoon Walking trails provide access to nature 1.5
Nature Park interpretive sites along the lagoon and
between the site and adjacent areas.
3 Sather Park Walking trails provide access to wildlife 0.2
observation areas and with adjacent
neiohborhoods.
4 Bishop Park Walking trails provide access through 0.2
the wooded ravine and with adjacent
neiahborhoods.
Total miles park walking trails 2.3
Walkin and hikin trails - cross count trail s stems
1 Quimper Wildlife Walking trail systems provide access 5.0
Corridor Trails from Blue Heron west through Levinski
and Winona Wetlands, and Quimper
Wildlife Corridor to McCurdy Point and
with ad'acent nei hborhoods.
2 West Side Trails Walking trail systems provide access 3.0
from SR-20 north through Hamilton
Heights, Hendrick's Pond, and with
ad'acent nei hborhoods.
3 Golf Course/Blue Walking trails provide access from Kai 2.0
Heron Trails Tai Lagoon north through Port
Townsend Golf Course, Blue Heron
School, and the Chinese Garden.
Total miles walking trails 10.0
Shoreline trails
1 Point Hudson-North Shoreline trail provides access on 2.6
Beach Shoreline mostly public tidelands from the end of
Trail Water Street in downtown Port
Townsend, around Point Hudson Fort
Worden State Park past Chetzemoka
Park and under the bluffs around Point
Wilson in Fort Worden State Park to
North Beach Park - when tide
conditions allow.
Total miles shoreline trails 2.6
Urban bikewa s
1 Port Townsend city See Port Townsend's Non-Motorized
streets Transportation Plan for a listing of
existin urban bikewa s.
Total miles urban bikeways
Off-road bike trails
1 North Quimper Off-road trails providing access from 5.0
Peninsula Wildlife Blue Heron School west through
Corridor Winona Wetlands to McCurdy Point.
2 West Side Trails Off-road trails providing access from 3.0
SR-20 north to Hamilton Heights and
Hendrick's Pond.
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3 Golf Course / Blue Off-road trails providing access from 2.0
Heron Trails Port Townsend Golf Course north past
Fro Bottoms to Blue Heron School.
Total miles off-road bike trail 10.0
Freshwater access - water bodies
1 Kah Tai Lagoon Hand-carry launch onto the lagoon with
Nature Park access from Sims Way across from the Boat
Haven.
Total freshwater access - water bodies 1
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Saltwater hand-carry access Sl es
1 Pope Marine Park Hand-carry launch onto Port Townsend Bay
with access from Madison Street.
2 City Dock Hand-carry launch onto Port Townsend Bay
from new City Dock with temporary moorage
and access from Madison Street adjacent to
Pope Marine Park.
3 Adams Street Park Hand-carry launch onto Port Townsend Bay
with access from the end of Adams Street.
4 Union Wharf Hand-carry launch with transient floating
moorage dock on Port Townsend Bay with
access off Water Street.
5 Rotary Park Hand-carry launch onto Port Townsend Bay
with access next to the ferry terminal on
Water Street.
Total saltwater hand-carry access sites 5
3.3 Port of Port Townsend
The Port of Port Townsend owns and has developed the following water trail
systems.
S I h d
a twater an -carry access sItes
1 Fort Worden Beach Hand-carry launch onto Admiralty Inlet with
access from Fort Worden State Park.
2 Point Hudson Hand-carry launch, boat launch ramp, 75-slip
marina onto Port Townsend Bay with access
from Jefferson Street.
3 Boat Haven Hand-carry launch, boat ramp, 450-slip
marina, 125 vessel work yard, and 7-acre
shipyard onto Port Townsend Bay with
access from Washinqton Street.
4 Quincy Street Dock Hand-carry access onto Port Townsend from
adjacent former state ferry dock at the end of
Quincy Street. The dock is not used and has
been fenced because of liabilitv concerns.
5 Gardiner Launch Hand-carry launch and boat ramp onto
Ramp Discovery Bay with access from Gardiner
Beach Road.
6 Port Hadlock Hand-carry launch and boat ramp onto Port
Launch Ramp Townsend with access from Lower Hadlock
Road.
7 Mats Mats Launch Hand-carry launch and boat ramp with
Ramp moorage dock onto Mats Mats Bay with
access from Quarrv Road.
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8 Quilcene Marina Hand-carry launch, boat ramp, and 50-slip
marina onto Quilcene Bay with access from
Un er Lon er Road.
Total saltwater hand-carry access sites 8
3.4 Washington State
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), Parks &
Recreation Commission (WAP&RC), Department of Fish & Wildlife (DF&W), and
Department of Natural Resources (DNR) own and have developed the following
non-motorized transportation and on-road and off-road hike, bike, horse, and
water trail systems.
Walking trails - in a park
1 Anderson Lake Walking trail circles the lake to provide 4.4
State Park fishinq access to shoreline.
2 Old Fort Townsend Walking trails include 0.25 mile historical 7.0
State Park interpretative trail with access through
the parade grounds and fort, 0.25 mile
nature trail with access along the
shoreline bluffs, and 6.5 mile system
with access throughout wooded park
site.
3 Fort Worden State Walking trails provide access along 8.0
Park Admiralty Inlet and Point Wilson
shoreline, through fortifications and gun
battery sites, and around sand mounds
and bluffs overlooking Strait of Juan de
Fuca. Additional sidewalks and
roadways provide access through
parade grounds, officer quarters,
museum, and other building areas.
4 Fort Flager State Walking trails provide access along 4.0
Park bluffs overlooking Admiralty Inlet and
Marrowstone Point, through fortifications
and gun battery sites, and through
campsites to Scow Bay Spit and Kilisut
Harbor.
5 Dosewallips State Walking trails provide access to 4.0
Park Dosewallips River, tidelands on Hood
Canal, and wooded hillsides overlooking
the river and campsites.
6 Pleasant Harbor Walking trails provide access through 0.5
State Park parking, marina, and services site
overlookinq Pleasant Harbor.
7 Triton Cove State Walking trails provide access to Hood 0.2
Park Canal, and along shoreline and marina
overlookinq Triton Cove.
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Walking trails provide access through
forestland parcels and adjacent
residential neighborhoods on the
Quimper Peninsula, south of Anderson
Lake State Park, and between Gibbs
and Beausite Lake County Parks,
among other parcels - on an informal
basis.
Total miles of park trail 28.1
Shoreline trails
1 Bywater Bay (Wolfe Shoreline trail provides access from 1.5
Property) Shoreline Shine Tidelands State Park north along
Trail Bywater Bay to the sand spit linking
Hood Head and the Wolfe Property -
when tide conditions allow.
Total miles of shoreline trail 1.5
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Natural Resource
Forestlands
n-roa blcyc e routes - soul ers
1 *SR-104 On-road bicycle route from Hood Canal 14.0
Bridge west to the intersection with US-
101 at the south end of Discovery Bav.
2a SR-20 - Water On-road bicycle touring route from the 5.0
Street/Sims Way - end of Water Street at Point Hudson
Port Townsend to south through downtown Port Townsend
Four Corners and Glen Cove past the Airport to the
Four Corners Road intersection
adjacent to Adelma Beach.
3a *SR-19 - Airport On-road bicycle route from SR-20 south 2.6
Cut-off Road past the Airport to Rhody Drive at Four
Corners Road intersection.
3b *SR-19 - Rhody On-road bicycle route from Four 2.5
Drive Corners Road/Airport Cut-off Road
intersection south past HJ Carroll Park,
Chimacum Park, and Chimacum School
to Chimacum.
3c *SR-19 - Beaver On-road bicycle route from Chimacum 9.0
Valley Road south through Beaver Valley to the
Visitor Center at the intersection with
SR-104.
Total miles on-road bicycle route 33.1
* SR-19 and SR-104 are shared use, unsigned, non-designated facilities.
Freshwater access - lakes
1 Anderson Lake Hand-carry launch onto Anderson Lake with
State Park 1 picnic table, vault toilets, and boat launch
ramp with access from Anderson Lake Road.
2 Crocker Lake Hand-carry, boat launch, and fishing access
Access 21 miles southeast of Sequim on US-101
and SR-104.
3 Tarboo Lake Hand-carry, boat launch, and fishing access
Access 12 miles south of Port Townsend on Tarboo
Lake Road on the southeast end of the lake.
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4 Leland Lake Hand-carry, boat launch, and fishing access
Access 6 miles north of Quilcene on US-101 on
Leland Lake Road on the east side of the
lake.
5 Yahoo Lake Hand-carry launch onto Yahoo Lake with 4
campsites, picnic tables and shelter, toilet,
kitchen shelter, and fishing access northeast
of Queets on US-101, 13 miles on
Clearwater Road, 4 miles on C-3000 Road,
6.1 miles on C-3100 Road.
Total freshwater pond and lak~ access 5
Saltwater hand-carry access sites
1 Fort Worden State Hand-carry launch with 3 primitive
Park & Conference campsites, bathhouse, vault toilets, 2 boat
Center launch ramps with floats, mooring float, 8
mooring buoys, underwater marine park,
snack bar and grocery concession, and
laundromat on Admiralty Inlet. Also includes
hand-carry access onto Chinese Gardens
laaoon.
2 Fort Flagler State Hand-carry launch onto Admiralty Inlet, Port
Park Townsend Bay, and Kilisut Harbor with 4
primitive campsites, restrooms, snacks and
grocery concession, 2 boat launch ramps,
moorage dock and floats, 7 mooring buoys,
and fishinq pier.
3 Mystery Bay Marine Hand-carry launch onto Kilisut Harbor with 4
State Park picnic sites, picnic shelter, boat launch ramp,
dock with floats, 7 mooring buoys, marine
pump-out station, and vault toilet with access
from Flaaler Road.
4 Bywater Bay State Hand-carry launch onto Bywater Bay and
Park/Wolfe Hood Canal with access from 7 Sisters
Property Road.
5 Dosewallips State Hand-carry launch onto Hood Canal with 2
Park primitive campsites, and vault toilets with
access from US-101 at Brinnon.
6 Pleasant Harbor Hand-carry access onto Pleasant Harbor
State Park with dock with float, and vault toilet on the
west side of the harbor adjacent 2 private
marinas with access from US-101.
7 Triton Cove State Hand-carry access onto Hood Canal with,
Park vault toilets, boat launch ramp, and a dock
for near-shore fishing with access from US-
101.
8 Point Whitney Hand-carry, boat launch, and fishing pier
Tidelands onto Dabob Bay 6 miles north of Brinnon on
US-101 and Point Whitnev Road.
9 Shine Tidelands Hand-carry launch, 3 boat launch ramps, 20
campsites, and toilets onto Hood Canal with
access from SR-104.
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10 White Rock Hand-carry launch onto Hood Canal located
3 miles southeast of Port Ludlow with access
from White Rock Lane, a private road off of
Paradise Bay Road.
11 Flapjack Cove Hand-carry launch onto Dabob Bay with
Tidelands Beach access from US-101.
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Total saltwater hand-carry access sites 11
Saltwater access sites - waterside anI
1 Old Fort Townsend Water access from Port Townsend Bay with
State Park 3 primitive campsites, restrooms, vault
toilets, and 4 mooring buoys.
2 Hood Canal State Water access to saltwater shoreline in 4
Park Tidelands tidelands located on the south end of the
Toandos Peninsula between Tskutsko Point
and Oak Head, and east of Fisherman
Harbor.
3 HJ Carroll Property Water access to saltwater shoreline located
0.2 miles north of Pulali Point on the west
side of Dabob Bay.
4 Right Smart Cove Water access to saltwater shoreline located
State Park 5 miles north of Brinnon and 0.3 miles west
of Wawa Point on the west side of a creek
drainina a saltwater estuary.
5 Toandos Tidelands Water access to saltwater shoreline on the
State Park south end of Toandos Peninsula on both
sides of Fisherman's Harbor.
6 Kinney Point Beach Water access onto public tidelands located
404 A at the south end of Marrrowstone Island with
upper and beach.
7 Cape George Water access onto saltwater shoreline on the
Beach 407 Strait of Juan de Fuca at the mouth of
Discoverv Bav.
8 Cape George Water access onto saltwater shoreline on
Beach 409 Discovery Bay.
9 Bolton Peninsula Water access onto public tidelands located
Beach 56 at the south end of the Bolton Peninsula.
10 Case Shoal Beach Water access onto beach located in
59A Squamish Harbor.
11 Squamish Harbor Water access onto shoreline on Squamish
Beach 59 Harbor.
12 Jackson Cove Water access to shoreline on Dabob Bay
Beach 55 adiacent to Pulali Point.
13 Triton Cove Beach Water access to shoreline on Hood Canal
50 accessed by boat onlv.
14 Tabook Point Water access to shoreline on the west side
Beach 57 of Toandos Peninsula on Dabob Bav.
15 Toandos Peninsula Water access to shoreline on the east side of
Beach 57B Toandos Peninsula on the military
reservation on Hood Canal.
Total saltwater access sites - waterside
20
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Cascade Marine Trail - saltwater campsites
1 Fort Worden State 3 primitive campsites, bathhouse, vault
Park & Conference toilets, mooring float, 8 mooring buoys,
Center snack bar and grocery concession, and
laundromat on Admiralty Inlet.
2 Fort Flagler State 4 primitive campsites, restrooms, snacks and
Park grocery concession, moorage dock and
floats, 7 mooring buoys, and fishing pier on
Admiralty Inlet.
3 Shine Tidelands 20 campsites and toilets on Hood Canal with
access from SR-104.
4 Dosewallips State 2 primitive campsites and vault toilets on
Park Hood Canal with access from US-101 at
Brinnon.
Existing overnight campsites
4
3.5 Federal government
The US Forest Service (USFS) and National Park Service (NPS) have developed
an extensive system of on-road and off-road hiking, bicycle, horse, and water trail
facilities.
Walking trails provide access through
forestlands and habitat areas on the
Coyle Peninsula across Hood Canal
from the Bangor Submarine Base - on
an unauthorized basis.
Hiking trails - backcountry and backpacking
Consult US Forest Service and Olympic National Park maps and brochures for a
complete inventory of backcountry and backpacking trails.
Horse trails - backcountry
Consult US Forest Service and Olympic National Park maps and brochures for a
complete inventory of backcountry horse trails.
Freshwater access - rivers
Walkina trails
1 US Department of
Defense - Bangor
1 Bogachiel Hand-carry launch onto the Bogachiel River
Recreation Area 6 miles south of Forks on US-101.
2 Bogachiel River Hand-carry, boat launch, and fishing access
Access 8 miles south of Forks on US-1 01, 5 miles
east on Dowans Creek Road on the south
bank of the river.
3 Hoh River Access 1 Hand-carry, boat launch, and fishing access
15 miles south of Forks on US-1 01, 0.5 miles
west of the bridge on the north bank of the
river.
4 Hoh River Access 2 Hand-carry, boat launch, and fishing access
12 miles south of Forks on US-1 01, 7 miles
east on Upper Hoh River Road on the north
side of the river.
5 Quilcene River Hand-carry, boat launch, and fishing access,
Access and hiking trails 2 miles south of Quilcene on
US-101.
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6 Cottonwood Hand-carry launch onto Hoh River with 9
campsites, and toilet 13 miles south of Forks
on US-1 01, 2.3 miles on Oil City Road, then
0.9 miles on H-4060 Road,
7 Hoh Oxbow Hand-carry launch onto Hoh River with a
campsites, and restroom 14 miles south of
Forks on US-101 on the Hoh River.
a Coppermine Hand-carry launch onto Clearwater River
Bottom with 9 campsites, picnic tables and shelter,
toilets, fishing access, and pier 12,6 miles on
Clearwater Road off US-1 01, 1.5 miles on C-
1010 Road.
9 Upper Clearwater Hand-carry boat launch with 9 campsites,
picnic tables and shelter, and toilet 12.9
miles on Clearwater Road, 3.2 miles on C-
3000 Road.
Total freshwater launch sites 9
Freshwater trails - white water ka akin , raftin , and canoein
1 Upper Big Quilcene Class 5-6 (extreme) river run with falls, logs, 2.0
River rapids from November to June with a
gradient of 165 feet per mile. Put-in 1.4 miles
on Penny Creek Road, then 1.8 miles on Big
Quilcene River Road, then 2.3 miles on FS
Road 2700,
2 Lower Big Quilcene Starting with class 4+ (including portage, 3,2
River trees, and hatchery wier) then class 2-3 river
run from November to June with a gradient
of 140 feet per mile. Put-in at Rainbow
Campground and take-out at the US-101
brid e 2 mile south of Quilcene.
3 Upper Dosewallips Class 5-6 river run (with numerous portages 3.0
River - Elkhorn and boulders) with a gradient of 208 feet per
Canyon mile. Put-in approximately 15 miles on
Dosewallips Road below Dosewallips Falls
and take-out at Elkhorn Cam round.
4 Dosewallips River Class 4+-5 river run (maze of rapids and 5.2
fallen trees) with a gradient of 82 feet per
mile. Put-in 11 miles on Dosewallips Road at
Elkhorn Campground and take-out river-right
downstream from FS Road 2620 bridge off
of Dosewalli s Road at MP 5.9.
5 Lower Dosewallips Class 3 river run (rapids) with a gradient of 6.5
River 38 feet per mile. Put-in river-right
downstream from FS Road 2620 bridge off
of Dosewallips Road at MP 5.9 and take-out
at Dosewalli s State Park.
6 Duckabush River Class 4+ river run (rapids, boulder and 6.2
gorge, portages) with a gradient of 55 feet
per mile. Put-in 3.7 miles on Duckabush
Road at Range Hole Trail and take-out at
US-101 brid e.
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7 South Fork Hoh Class 3 river run (rapids, logjams, portages) 6.7
River from November to July with a gradient of 37
feet per mile. Put-in at South Fork Hoh
Campground on H-1000 Road off of Hoh-
Clearwater Mainline and take-out off of
Rainforest Road off of the H-1000 Road.
8 Hoh River Class 2 river run (sweepers and portages) 20.0
from November to September with a gradient
of 24 feet per mile, Put-in 18.4 miles on
Upper Hoh Road at the Ranger Station and
take-out at the Hoh Oxbow Recreation Area
at US-101.
Total miles freshwater river runs 52.8
Saltwater hand-car. access sites
1 Seal Rock Hand-carry launch onto Hood Canal 2 miles
north of Brinnon on US-1 01. Operated by a
rivate lease with National Forest Service.
Total saltwater hand-carry access sites 1
3.6 Private landholdings and facilities
Non-profit, private, and homeowner associations own and have developed the
following off-road hike, bike, horse, and water trail systems.
Walkmg tral s - m a par.
1 Jefferson County Walking trails provide access through
Land Trust Parcels forestlands and conservancy areas in
the Quimper Wildlife Corridor and
adjacent Old Fort Townsend State Park
- on an informal basis.
2 Olympic Resource Walking trails provide access through
Management forestlands and habitat areas in the
Forest Lands Anderson Lake, Gibbs Lake and
Thorndyke areas - on an informal basis.
3 Kala Point Walking trails provide access to
residential neighborhoods, recreational
center, and along Port Townsend Bay
shoreline - for HOA member use only.
4 Port Ludlow Master Walking trails provide access to
Planned Resort residential neighborhoods, recreational
and commercial facilities, Ludlow Bay
shoreline, and forest lands within and
adjacent to the Master Planned Resort
on public rights-of-way and on private
easements constructed and maintained
as a joint effort of the developer and
Port Ludlow VillaQe Council.
5 Camp Parsons Walking trails provide access to
campsites, recreational facilities, and
along Hood Canal - for Boy Scout use
only.
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S Itw h d
a ater an -carry access sites
1 Port Hadlock Bay Hand-carry launch, boat ramp/hoist, 160-slip
Marina marina, restrooms, showers, grocery, and
restaurant on Port Townsend Bay with
access from Alcohol Loop Road in Port
Hadlock.
2 Port Ludlow Marina Hand-carry launch, boat ramp/hoist, 300-slip
marina with 50-slip guest moorage, on Port
Ludlow with power, fuel, restrooms, showers,
laundry, pump-out, tackle, supplies, 2
restaurants, lodging, golf, and other
amenities.
3 Yelvik's Ramp Private hand-carry and boat ramp behind the
Yelvick's Store on Hood Canal 2.5 miles
north of Brinnon with access from US-101.
4 Pleasant Harbor Hand-carry launch, boat ramp/hoist, 312-slip
Marina marina with 43-slip guest moorage located in
Pleasant Harbor in Brinnon with 240-foot
side tie, power, fuel, pump-out, laundry, and
showers, groceries, gift shop, and swimming
pool.
5 Pleasant Harbor 99-slip marina with no guest moorage
Old Marina located in Pleasant Harbor in Brinnon with
services available from new adjacent marina.
Total saltwater launch sites
5
3.7 Inventory implications
· Jefferson County, the City of Port Townsend, Port of Port Townsend,
WashinGton State. Federal Government, and private aGencies have developed
an impressive non-motorized transportation and recreational trails system - that
includes a wide variety of on and off-road walk, hike, bike, horse, and water trail
mode within Jefferson County.
· A siGnificant portion of the inventory are reGional facílíties - that are used by
populations who reside outside of Jefferson County and Port Townsend service
areas even though the maintenance and operation of some of these facilities is
partially financed by the County and City.
· Private landowners have also developed an extensive amount of the trail
inventory - including on and off-road hike, horse, and water trails.
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Chapter 4: Destinations - Utilitarian and Recreational
County, City, Port, School District, State, Federal, and private enterprises have
developed an extensive number of commercial, employment, business,
educational, recreational, and other public facilities within the County. This
extensive array of facilities is of interest to non-motorized transportation and
recreational trail users. This chapter describes the most significant destinations.
4.1 Schools
The Brinnon, Chimacum, Port Townsend, Queets-Clearwater, Quilcene,
Quillayute Valley, and Sequim School Districts provide educational services to
Jefferson County residents.
Brinnon School District
The school district collects students by bus within the district's service area -
which includes all of Brinnon and the areas along US-101 from the Mason
County line to Mt Walker and transports them to the central school site. Upper
grade students are bused to Quilcene High School. The district operates 6
school bus routes beginning at 6:35-9:00 am and ending at 3:46-4:23 pm for the
collection and distribution of different school grades and after school programs.
Local walkways and biking routes have not been improved to provide access to
the school from US-101 or local area collector roadways.
1 Brinnon ES
Grade kindergarten-8 with playground,
grassy play area, soccer field, 60x250-foot
grass softball field, field house gymnasium,
and cafeteria located on School House Road
in Brinnon.
125
Total students
125
Chimacum School District
The school district collects students by bus within the district's service area -
which includes all of Chimacum, Port Hadlock, lrondale, Port Ludlow, and the
central portion of the Quimper Peninsula, and transports them to 2 school sites.
The district operates 18 school bus routes beginning at 6:35-9:00 am and ending
at 3:46-4:23 pm for the collection and distribution of different school grades and
after school programs. In addition, the county has begun development of a
system of local walkways and biking routes that will provide access to the
schools from SR-19 and local area collector roadways.
2 Chimacum Creek
Primary School
Grade kindergarten-2 with playground,
grassy play area, and recreational courts
located on Ness Corner Road in Port
Hadlock.
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3 Chimacum Main
Campus ES/MS/HS
Grade 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12 in consolidated
campus with playground, grassy play area, 4
tennis courts, 1 grass 160x360-foot
football/210x330-foot soccer field, 400-meter
6-lane track, 2 grass 60x250-foot softball
field, 1 grass 90x300-foot baseball field,
gymnasium, multi-use facility, auditorium,
and arts and crafts facilities located on
Rhody Drive in Chimacum.
325
360
430
Total students
1,365
Port Townsend School District
The school district collects students by bus within the district's service area -
which includes all of Port Townsend, the Quimper Peninsula, and Discovery Bay
and transports them to 4 school sites. The district operates 10 school bus routes
beginning at 6:35-9:00 am and ending at 3:46-4:23 pm for the collection and
distribution of different school grades and after school programs. In addition, the
city has begun development of a system of local walkways and biking routes that
will provide access to the schools from city arterial and collector roadways.
4 Mountain View ES Grade 4-5 and OPEPa program with 320
playground, 2 tennis courts, multi-use fields,
gymnasium, and indoor swimming pool
located on Blaine Street.
5 Grant Street ES Grade birth-3 with playground, recreational 325
courts, multi-use fields, and small
Qymnasium located on Grant Street.
6 Blue Herron MS Grade 6-8 with 2 grass 60x250-foot softball 398
fields, 1 grass 160x360-foot
football/210x330-foot soccer field, and 400-
meter 6-lane rubber-surfaced track with
bleachers, gymnasium, auditorium, and arts
and crafts classroom located on San Juan
Avenue.
7 Port Townsend HS Grade 9-12 with 4 tennis courts, 1 grass 617
60x250-foot softball field, 1 grass 90x300-
foot baseball field, gymnasium, auditorium,
and arts and crafts facilities located on Van
Ness Street.
8 Lincoln Building Central administration offices with meeting 0
and conference rooms, special services
classrooms located in the Lincoln Building
on Fir Street.
Total students
1,660
Queets-Clearwater School District
The school district collects students by bus within the district's service area -
which includes the West End south of Kalaloch and transports them to a facility
near Queets. Upper grade students are transported to Quinault.
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9 Queets-Clearwater
School
Grade kindergarten-8 with playground,
recreational courts, multi-use field, and
avmnasium located on US-101 near Queets.
47
Total students
47
Quilcene School District
The school district collects students by bus within the district's service area -
which includes Quilcene and the areas north along US-101 and Center Road
and transports them to the central school site. The district operates school bus
routes beginning at 6:35-9:00 am and ending at 3:46-4:23 pm for the collection
and distribution of different school grades and after school programs. Local
walkways and biking routes have not been improved to provide access to the
school from US-101 or local area collector roadways.
9 Quilcene ES/HS
Grade kindergarten-12 with playground,
recreational courts, 1 grass 160x360-foot
football/210x330-foot soccer field, 400-meter
6-lane track, 1 grass 60x250-foot softball
field, 1 grass 90x300-foot baseball field,
gymnasium, cafeteria, and arts and crafts
room located on US-101 in Quilcene.
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Quillavute Vallev School District
The school district collects students by bus within the district's service area -
which includes the Hoh and Bogachiel Valleys and the areas along US-101 north
of Kalaloch and transports them to the central school site in Forks.
SeQuim School District
The school district collects students by bus within the district's service area -
which includes Gardiner and transports them to the central school site in
Sequim.
4.2 Employment centers
A number of business, office, and industrial parks and districts have developed
within the county of interest to non-motorized transportation and recreational trail
users. The following describes the most significant destinations of interest.
Port Townsend industrial centers
1 Boat Haven 450 slip marina, 125 vessel work yard, 7
acre shipyard, industrial park, 20 acre parcel
(Kah Tai Lagoon) currently zoned park and
open space, and a boat ramp. Includes Port
of Port Townsend administrative offices and
conference room.
2 Point Hudson Marina and resort facility with 75 slip marina, 30.0
60 space recreational vehicle park, motel,
several restaurants, several marine trade
businesses, headquarters of the Wooden
Boat foundation, and 5 acre open space.
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3 Port Townsend Heavy industrial site with pulp and paper mill 283.8
Paper Mill located on Port Townsend Bav.
4 Glen Cove Multiple light industrial and associated 128.0
, Industrial Area commercial uses located on SR-20.
5 Quilcene Industrial Sawmill, machine shop, industrial storage 22.3
Area facilities located on US-101.
6 Center Valley Sawmill and associated activities located on 3.8
Center Road.
7 Gardiner Industrial Sawmill and associated activities and gravel 24.9
Area pit located on US-101,
8 West End Sawmill and associated activities located on 122.5
US-101 near Hoh River.
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4.3 Business and commercial centers
A number of commercial centers with retail stores, shopping centers, business
and office parks have developed within the county of interest to non-motorized
transportation and recreational trail users. The following describes the most
significant destinations of interest.
Port Townsend business centers
1 Downtown Historic waterfront retail and business center
- hotels, restaurants, tourist and apparel
stores, banks, and shopping centers located
on Water Street.
2 Uptown Historic neighborhood business district -
grocery, theater, stores, services located on
Lawrence Street.
3 Kearney Street Convenience cluster - coop food store,
professional offices, convenience uses
located on Kearney Street.
4 Washington! Convenience cluster - video, banks,
Jefferson Streets professional offices, convenience uses,
motels located off Water Street adjacent to
Boat Haven.
5 12th Street/Sims Convenience district - shopping center,
Way banks, fast food, hardware and garden
nursery locate off Sims Way adjacent Kah
Tai Laaoon.
6 Upper Sims Way Shopping center, business park,
professional services, bank, automobile
services, qeneral commercial.
Jefferson County business centers
7 Glen Cove Light industrial and commercial district at 53.8
Glen Cove located on SR-20.
8 Port Hadlock Rural village center - goods and services for 75.4
surrounding community.
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9 Quilcene Rural village center - goods and services for 48.4
surrounding community and recreational
areas located on US-101.
10 Brinnon Rural village center - goods and services for 34.1
surrounding community and recreational
areas located on US-101.
11 Ness' Corner General crossroads center - retail 31.8
commercial and services located on SR-19
near intersection with SR-116.
12 lrondale Corner General crossroads center - retail 22.0
commercial and services located on SR-19
near intersection with lrondale Road.
13 SR-19/20 General crossroads center - nursery/garden 27.3
Intersection supply store, auto dealership, auto repair
located on SR-19.
14 Port Ludlow General crossroads center - grocery, 38.3
hardware, services for residents and tourist
users located on Oak Bav Road.
15 Mats Mats Rural neighborhood center - general store, 5.9
photo studio, medical clinic located on Oak
Bav Road.
16 Discovery Bay Rural neighborhood center - grocery, café, 9.1
auto services located on Oak Bay Road.
17 Gardiner Rural neighborhood center - grocery and 4.5
auto services located on US-101.
18 Four Corners Rural neighborhood center - convenience 26.4
store and gas, construction yard, auto
recycling, UPS distribution office, and mini-
storage located at intersection of SR-20 and
South Discovery Road.
19 Chimacum Rural neighborhood center - post office, 36.5
restaurant, auto services, farm equipment
and supply store located at intersection of
SR-19 and Chimacum Road.
20 Nordland Convenience crossroads - general store, 1.0
post office, kayak rental located on Flagler
Road.
21 Beaver Valley Convenience crossroads - convenience 3.0
store/oas station located on SR-19.
22 WaWa Point Convenience crossroads - hardware/general 4.2
store located on US-101.
4.4 Community facilities
Public and private agencies have developed a number of community facilities
within the county of interest to non-motorized transportation and recreational trail
users, particularly local residents. Following is a brief description of the most
significant facilities of interest.
Port Townsend
1 Jefferson County
Hospital
General hospital complex with emergency
services and medical offices located on
Sheridian Street.
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2 Port Townsend Carnegie grant library located in Uptown on
Library Lawrence Street.
3 Jefferson County Board of Commissioners, courts, and
Courthouse general administration offices located in
historic buildinq on Jefferson Street.
4 Post Office and Historic building located on Washington
Customs House Street also houses Jefferson County Public
Works Department offices.
5 City Hall Historic building also houses Jefferson
County Museum located on Water Street.
6 Port Townsend Multiple use facility with gymnasium,
: Community Center meeting rooms, child care, teen, and senior
facilities located in Uptown on Lawrence
Street.
7 Pope Marine Park Multiple use facility with multipurpose
Building meeting room, kitchen services, and
restroom.
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Community Center room and kitchen service located in Gardiner
overlooking Discovery Bay with access from
Old Gardiner Road.
9 Tri-Area Community center building with conference
Community Center and multipurpose meeting rooms, kitchen
service, day and game room, crafts, and
other services located in Chimacum with
access from SR-19.
10 Quilcene Community building with a great room and
Community Center kitchen service located in Quilcene adjacent
to Quilcene Park with access from US-101.
11 Brinnon Senior Leased space in commercial building in
Center Brinnon with meeting and activities room
with access from US 101.
12 Coyle Community Community building with meeting room and
Center kitchen service located on the south end of
the Toandos Peninsula with access from
Coyle Road. Operated by the Coyle Park &
Recreation District.
13 Jefferson County 3,OOO-foot runway and associated airport
International Airport support facilities located 6 miles south of
Port Townsend on SR-19 and SR-20.
4.5 Park and recreation sites
Public and private agencies have developed a number of park and recreation
sites within the county of interest to non-motorized transportation and
recreational trail users, including local residents and tourists. Following is a brief
description of the most significant facilities of interest.
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1 County Fairgrounds 70 campsites with hookups, 10 picnic tables, 22.7
3 grass 60x200-foot baseball fields, meeting
rooms, exhibition buildings, horse track, and
restrooms located in Port Townsend with
access from 49th Street.
2 North Beach 4 picnic tables, picnic shelter, and 310 linear 0.6
feet of saltwater beach on the Strait of Juan
de Fuca with access from Kuhn Street.
3 Memorial Field 1 grass 90x300-foot baseball field with 4.1
backstop, bleachers, lighting, and stadium in
Port Townsend with access from
Washinqton Street.
4 County Courthouse 3 picnic tables, tennis court, basketball 1.1
Park court, and open grass area adjacent to
historical county courthouse building in Port
Townsend with access from Washington
Street.
5 Chimacum Creek 3,000 linear feet of saltwater shoreline and 34.0
Beach Park - tidal shallows at the mouth of Chimacum
pending Creek's outflow into Port Townsend.
Includes 24 acres of wooded uplands along
the creek corridor, fishing access, beach,
and picnic area (unimproved).
6 lrondale Park 2 picnic tables, playground, basketball court, 1.9
1 grass 210x330-foot soccer field, and 1
grass 60x250-foot softball field with access
from lrondale Road.
7 Hadlock/Bob Bates 4 grass 60x200-foot baseball fields, 1 grass
Sports Park 60x250-foot grass softball field with fence,
backstop, bleachers, concession stand, and
restrooms in Hadlock with access off
Chimacum Road.
8 Chimacum Park 8 campsites, 4 picnic sites, picnic shelter, 8.0
and water services adjacent to Tri-Area
Community Center with access from SR-19.
9 HJ Carroll Park 6 picnic tables, picnic shelter, walking trails 40.0
with nature interpretive signage, 1 grass
210x330-foot soccer field, 1 grass 60x250-
foot softball field, and 1 grass 90x300-foot
baseball field in Chimacum with access from
SR-19.
10 Lower Oak Bay 24 campsites, 6 picnic tables, picnic shelter, 26.2
Park boat ramp, beach, and shoreline trails on
Oak Bay with access from Oak Bay Road.
11 Upper Oak Bay 24 campsites with some power hook-ups, 2 5.0
Park picnic tables, and playground overlooking
Oak Bav with access from Oak Bay Road.
12 Indian Island Park 8 picnic tables, picnic shelter, shoreline 17.0
trails, and 11 ,340 linear feet of saltwater
beach access in day-use park on Indian
Island with access from Flaqler Road.
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13 Lions Club Park Picnic shelter and trail access to shoreline 5.0
on Oak Bay with access from Oak Bay
Road.
14 East Beach Park Picnic shelter, walking trail, and 100 linear 0.6
feet of saltwater shoreline day-use park
located on Marrowstone Island with access
from Flagler Road.
15 Beausite Lake/NW Park site on Beausite Lake with access from 30.0
Kiwanis Camp Beusite Lake and West Valley Roads.
Leased to NW Kiwanis for operation of a
qroup campqround facilitv.
16 Gibbs Lake Park Picnic table, shelter, trails, and fishing 348.0
access to Gibbs Lake with access from
Gibbs Lake and West Vallev Roads.
17 Lake Leland 22 campsites, 2 picnic tables, boat ramp, 2.6
250 linear feet freshwater beach, fishing
access on the south shore of Lake Leland
with access from Leland Vallev Road.
18 Squamish Harbor Picnic table, boat ramp, and 460 linear feet 0.7
Boat Launch/Hicks of saltwater beach located on Squamish
Park Harbor with access from Shine Road.
19 Quilcene Park 13 campsites, 2 picnic tables, picnic shelter, 4.1
playground, tennis court, and trails located
adjacent to Quilcene Community Center with
access from US-101.
20 East Quilcene Park Undeveloped 175 linear foot saltwater beach 1.0
located on the east shore of Quilcene Bay
with access from Quilcene Road.
21 Broad Spit Park Undeveloped 1,000 linear feet of saltwater 43.8
shoreline located on Bolton Peninsula. No
upland access from public roads.
22 Quilcene River Picnic tables, fishing access, and 300 linear 0.3
Park foot freshwater beach on the Big Quilcene
River with access from Linqer Lonqer Road.
23 Quilcene Sports 4 grass 60x200-foot baseball fields with 13.3
Park fence, backstop, bleachers, and other
improvements in Quilcene with access from
US-101.
Port Townsend
1 Chetzemoka Park 9 picnic tables, picnic shelter, playground, 5.1
bandstand, flower gardens, restrooms, 750
linear feet of saltwater shoreline, extensive
tidelands, and caretakers house with shops,
office, and meeting space located
overlooking Admiralty Inlet with access from
Jackson Street. Established in 1904 and
named after Chief Chetzemoka.
2 Golden Age Club A former coastal defense building used for 0.1
senior activities (currently in disrepair)
located adjacent to Chezemoka Park. The
site is currentlv used as a wetland nursery.
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3 Skateboard Area Volunteer-built skatepark with metal ramps, 0.5
resurfaced asphalt, drinking fountain, and
sani-can located across from Memorial Field
on Monroe Street.
4 Pope Marine Park Picnic tables, lawn, and playground located 1.2
across from City Hall on Water Street with
3,600 linear feet of saltwater shoreline.
Includes a portion of frontage and
streetscape on Madison Street. Named after
John B Pope, retired City Parks Supervisor.
5 City Dock New City Dock with temporary moorage and 0.1
beach access located across from City Hall
on Water Street adjacent to Pope Marine
Park.
6 Tidal Park/Wave A Bequest by Ruth Jackson that includes a 0.2
Viewing Gallery concrete sculpture - Tidal Clock, and the
Wave Viewing Gallery - a structure along
the water's edge with native beach grass
and beach peas. Located adjacent to Pope
Marine Park.
7 Adams Street Park Small downtown park located at the end of 0.3
Adams Street with beach access, flower
ç¡ardens, and viewpoints.
8 Union Wharf A smaller reconstruction of the original 1867 0.2
wharf that includes a timber-framed, open-
air structure echoing the old warehouse
façade, transient floating moorage dock,
interpretive historical and ecological panels,
and restrooms. Sited to protect eelgrass
beds that inhabit sections of the old wharf
location. Located off Water Street.
9 Terrace Steps and Landscaped walking staircase between the 0.1
Haller Fountain downtown and uptown districts with a
fountain statue, water feature, benches, and
drinking fountain at the foot of the stairs on
Washinç¡ton Street.
10 Bell Tower 1890 fire call tower located at the top of Polk 0.1
Street overlooking the downtown. Provides
benches for dramatic views of the town and
waterfront.
11 Tyler Street Stairs Stairway connecting Washington Street to 0.1
downtown Tyler Street with benches and
landscapinç¡.
12 Rotary Park Pocket park located next to the ferry terminal 0.1
on Water Street with picnic tables, benches,
and water fountain.
13 Gateway/Triangle Passive-used park dedication with willow
Mini-Park II tree, and low maintenance demonstration
landscaping located on Water Street at
Walker Street.
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14 Triangle Mini-Park Pedestrian island maintained by Washington 0.1
III Mutual Bank on Water Street at Kearney
Street.
15 Triangle Mini-Park I Master Gardeners' Dahlia Demonstration 0.1
Garden located on Sims Way entry into the
city maintained by the Master Gardeners
with flowers and other ornamental plantinQs.
16 Kah Tai Lagoon Natural area including 25 acres of open 80.0
Nature Park water, 15 acres of wetland, and 40 acres of
upland on a brackish wetland on the Pacific
Flyway devoted to waterfowl nesting,
resting, and forage located off Sims Way
across from the Boat Haven. Includes picnic
tables and shelter, playground, exercise
course, restrooms, and walking and jogging
trails around the lagoon with interpretive
exhibits.
17 Port Townsend 9-hole 2,763 yard, par 35 golf course 55.7
Municipal Golf operated by a concessionaire with driving
Course. range, clubhouse, pro shop, restaurant, and
public conference room. Site includes a 3.0-
acre native prairie preserve and 4.0 acre,
spring-fed, freshwater pond with wetlands
and buffers located off Cherry and Blaine
Streets.
18 Sather Park Undeveloped Uptown park site with 4.9
benches, informal trails, grassy play area,
and wildlife habitat located off Foster and
Cosarove Streets,
19 Bobby McGarraugh Grassy play area, picnic tables and shelter, 2.0
Park/Cherry Street playground, and restroom located in a
Park former gravel pit site on Cherry Street.
Named after a former City Parks emplovee.
20 Bishop Park Wooded ravine with picnic tables, walking 2.5
trails, and wildlife habitat located near
Parks ide Drive.
21 City Entrance Park Landscaped gateway improvement located 0.5
next to woodland buffer on Sims Way at Mill
Road.
22 Elmira Street Park Viewpoint overlooking the Strait of Juan de 1.0
Fuca accessed by walking trail at the end of
Elmira Street.
23 Larry Scott Abandoned Seattle & North Coast (S&NC) 9.2
Memorial Trailhead Railroad grade converted into a
multipurpose trail with wetlands, shoreline,
benches, bike racks, interpretive signs,
kiosk, and restrooms located at the end of
the Boat Haven.
24 The Pink House Historical house restored and leased to 0.1
private business use. Located next to the
City Library with yard maintenance by parks
staff.
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1 Fort Worden Beach
2 Quincy Street Dock
3 Gardiner Launch
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4 Port Hadlock
Launch Ramp
5 Mats Mats Launch
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6 Quilcene Marina
1 ,200 linear feet of beach zoned for park
and open space located adjacent to Fort
Worden State Park.
Former state ferry dock with no upland
properties or facilities now owned by the port
and located in Port Townsend. The dock is
not used and has been fenced because of
liabilit concerns,
Boat ramp and upland parking located in
Gardiner on Discove Ba.
Boat ramp and associated dock with no
upland facilities located in Port Hadlock at
the south end of Port Townsend Ba .
Boat ramp with associated dock and upland
arkin located on Mats Mats Ba .
50-slip marina, boat ramp, and swimming
beach located in south county outside of
Quilcene. A portion of the facility is leased to
alar e seafood rocessin business.
Washinaton State Parks & Recreation Commission
1 Bogachiel 42 campsites, walk-in campsites, dump
Recreation Area station, showers, picnic tables, kitchen
shelter, fishing access, swimming beach,
and hiking trails 6 miles south of Forks on
US-101.
2 Fort Worden State 11,020 linear feet of saltwater shoreline 433.6
Park & Conference located on Admiralty Inlet and the Strait of
Center Juan de Fuca with 80 recreational vehicle
campsites, 25 units of vacation housing, and
3 primitive campsites. Includes 43 picnic
sites, 8.0 miles of hiking trail, a youth hostel,
restrooms, bathhouse, vault toilets, 2 boat
launch ramps with floats, mooring float, 8
mooring buoys, underwater marine park,
snack bar and grocery concession, and
laundromat. Also includes abandoned Coat
Artillery fortifications, marine interpretive
center, Coat Artillery Museum, pavilion, 2
lighted tennis courts, 1 grass 60x250-foot
softball field, conference center with theater,
dormitories, chapel, gymnasium, cafeteria,
and trailer dump station. Also includes
Chinese Gardens lagoon and meadow
conservancy. Built in the early 1900s to
protect Puget Sound with massive concrete
emplacements and gunnery, the site is on
the state and national registers. The Point
Wilson Liqhthouse is not open to the public.
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3 Rothschild House Day-use restored historic house located on 0.5
Heritage Area Washington Street with typical 2,500 antique
furnishings, carpets, wallpaper, and
woodwork. Built for DCH Rothschild, a
German immigrant who became a prominent
Port Townsend merchant, the house is listed
on state and national reqisters.
4 Old Fort Townsend 3,960 linear feet of saltwater shoreline on 376.7
State Park Port Townsend Bay with 40 standard
campsites, 3 primitive campsites, 75-person
group camp, picnic tables, fire rings, 4
kitchen shelters, 100-person group day-use
area, children's play equipment, 60x250-foot
softball field, restrooms, vault toilets, trailer
dump station. Includes 4 mooring buoys, 6.5
miles of hiking trail, 0.25-mile historical trail,
and 0.25-mile nature trail. Fourth Infantry
Fort built for the Indian War of 1855-56,
used during World War II as an enemy
ammunition defusing station.
5 Fort Flagler State 19,100 linear feet of saltwater shoreline on 783.3
Park Admiralty Inlet, Port Townsend Bay, and
Kilisut Harbor with 102 standard campsites,
14 recreation vehicle campsites, 40- and 80-
person group camps, and 4 primitive
campsites. Includes 59 picnic sites, 100-
person group day-use area, restrooms,
trailer dump station, interpretive displays.
Also includes abandoned Coast Artillery
fortifications, 3 environmental learning
center camps, youth hostel, snacks and
grocery concession, 2 boat launch ramps,
moorage dock and floats, 7 mooring buoys,
fishing pier, nature trail, 4.0 miles of hiking
trail, Fish & Wildlife Service lab, and
underwater park. The Environmental
Learning Center is housed in the original fort
buildings and includes guesthouses,
dormitories, mess hall, auditorium,
classrooms, and athletic fields for guest use.
Marrowstone Point Lighthouse is not open to
the public.
6 Mystery Bay Day-use park with 685 linear feet of 10.0
Marine State Park saltwater shoreline on Kilisut Harbor with 4
picnic sites, picnic shelter, boat launch ramp,
dock with floats, 7 mooring buoys, marine
pump-out station, and vault toilet.
7 Anderson Lake Day-use park with 8,250 linear feet of 410.0
State Park freshwater shoreline on 59-acre trout-
stocked lake with 1 picnic table, vault toilets,
boat launch ramp, and 4.4 miles of walking
trails around the lake shoreline with fishing
access sites.
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8 Bywater Bay State Day-use park with 16,092 linear feet of 134.6
ParkIWolfe saltwater shoreline on Hood Canal. Claming,
Property crabbing, beach walking, scuba diving, and
windsurfinq site.
9 Dosewallips State 5,500 linear feet of saltwater shoreline on 424.5
Park Hood Canal with 5,400 linear feet of
freshwater shoreline on the Dosewallips
River in Brinnon with 88 standard campsites,
40 recreational vehicle campsites, 2 primitive
campsites, and 135-person group camp.
Includes 35 picnic sites, 2 picnic shelters,
restrooms, vault toilets, trail dump station,
4.0 miles of hiking trail, and a wildlife viewing
platform.
10 Pleasant Harbor 100 linear feet of saltwater shoreline on 0.8
State Park Hood Canal with dock with float, and vault
toilet on the west side of the harbor adjacent
2 private marinas.
11 Triton Cove State Day-use park with 593 linear feet of 28.5
Park saltwater shoreline on Hood Canal with 6
picnic sites, vault toilets, boat launch ramp,
and a dock for near-shore fishing. A former
privately-owned trailer park and boat launch
site that is located on U S-1 01 at the
Jefferson Countv line.
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1 Willoughby Creek 3 campsites, toilet, and fishing access 12 1
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east on Hoh Rain Forest Road.
2 Minnie Peterson 8 campsites, 1 picnic table, toilets, and 9
hunting 12 miles south of Forks on US-101,
5 miles south on Hoh Rain Forest Road,
3 Cottonwood 9 campsites, toilet, fishing access, hand- 12
carry access, hiking trails, and hunting 13
miles south of Forks on US-1 01, 2.3 miles
on Oil City Road, then 0.9 miles on H-4060
Road.
4 Hoh Oxbow 8 campsites, restroom, boat launch, fishing 15
access, hand-carry launch site, and hunting
14 miles south of Forks on US-101 on the
Hoh River.
5 South Fork Hoh 3 campsites and restrooms 6.6 miles east on 8.4
Hoh Mainline then 7.4 miles on H-1000
Road.
6 Coppermine 9 campsites, picnic tables and shelter, 1
Bottom toilets, hand-carry boat launch, hand-carry
launch, fishing access and pier, hunting 12.6
miles on Clearwater Road on US-1 01, 1.5
miles on C-1 01 0 Road.
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7 Upper Clearwater 9 campsites, picnic tables and shelter, toilet, 11
fishing access, hand-carry launch site, and
hiking trails 12.9 miles on Clearwater Road,
3.2 miles on C-3000 Road.
8 Yahoo Lake 4 campsites, picnic tables and shelter, toilet, 17
kitchen shelter, fishing access, hand-carry
launch site, and hiking trails northeast of
Queets on US-1 01, 13 miles on Clearwater
Road, 4 miles on C-3000 Road, 6.1 miles on
C-3100 Road.
9 Morç¡an's Crossina 8 miles east of US-101 on Upper Hoh Road. .3
10 Spruce Creek 11 miles east of US-101 on Upper Hoh 1
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1 Bogachiel River Freshwater boat launch and fishing access 8
Access miles south of Forks on US-101, 5 miles
east on Dowans Creek Road on the south
bank of the river.
2 Hoh River Access 1 Freshwater boat launch and fishing access
15 miles south of Forks on US-1 01, 0.5
miles west of the bridge on the north bank of
the river.
3 Hoh River Access 2 Freshwater boat launch and fishing access
12 miles south of Forks on US-1 01, 7 miles
east on Upper Hoh River Road on the north
side of the river.
4 Crocker Lake Freshwater boat launch and fishing access
Access 21 miles southeast of Sequim on US-101
and SR-104.
5 Tarboo Lake Freshwater boat launch and fishing access
Access 12 miles south of Port Townsend on Tarboo
Lake Road on the southeast end of the lake.
6 Leland Lake Freshwater boat launch and fishing access 6
Access miles north of Quilcene on US-101 on
Leland Lake Road on the east side of the
lake.
7 Quilcene River Freshwater boat launch, fishing access, and
Access hiking trails 30 miles south of Sequim on US-
101.
8 Point Whitney 2,000 linear feet of saltwater beach,
Tidelands shellfish, boat launch, fishing pier, and visitor
center 6 miles north of Brinnon on US-101
and Point Whitney Road. Also site of
Washington State Shellfish Lab with marine
display, and adjacent lagoon open for clam
and oyster harvesting.
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1 Collins 10 tent/trailer campsites, 6 tent campsites, 6
hiking trails, fishing access, hunting, water,
toilets located 3 miles south of Brinnon on
US-101 and 4 miles west on the Duckabush
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Road on FS Road 2510.
2 Elkhorn 4 tent/trailer campsites, 16 tent campsites, 7
picnic tables, water, toilets, and fishing
access 11 miles northwest of Brinnon along
Dosewallips River Road, FS Road 2610.
3 Falls View 30 tent/trailer campsites, picnic tables, 7
water, and trails 4 miles southwest of
Quilcene off US-101 on Quilcene River Trail.
4 Interrorem 3 picnic sites, historical site, cabin rental, 1
nature trail, vault toilets 22 miles north of
Hoodsport on US-101 4 miles west on
Duckabush Road FS 2510.
5 Mount Walker Scenic views, picnic tables, and toilets 6 2
Viewpoint miles southwest of Ouilcene on Mount
Walker Road 2730.
6 Rainbow Group camp on reservation basis only with 9 3
campsites and vault toilets 5 miles
southwest of Ouilcene on US-101.
7 Seal Rock 37 tent/trailer campsites, 5 tent campsites, 30.0
group site with 3 tent site for up to 15 people
and 4 vehicles, 10 picnic tables, fishing
access, swimming beach, water,
handicapped restrooms, 2,700 linear feet of
saltwater shoreline on Dabob Bay 2 miles
north of Brinnon on US-1 01. Operated by a
private lease with National Forest Service.
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1 Kalaloch 195 campsites, dump station, picnic tables,
swimming beach, fishing access, store,
nature trail, and amphitheater 35 miles south
of Forks on US-101.
2 Queets 26 campsites, picnic tables, fishing access,
and hiking trails 7 miles east of Queets on
US-101, 14 miles northeast on Queets
Road.
3 Hoh 95 campsites, dump station, picnic tables,
fishing access, hiking trails, nature trail,
visitors' center, and amphitheater 13 miles
southeast from Forks on US-1 01, 19 miles
east of Hoh Road.
4 North Fork Ouinault 10 campsites, picnic tables, fishing access,
and hiking trails 2 miles north of Amanda
Park on US-1 01, 18.4 miles northwest on
the north shore of Quinault Lake.
5 Graves Creek 45 campsites, picnic tables, fishing access,
and hiking trails 20 miles east of Amanda
Park.
6 Dosewallips 33 campsites, picnic tables, fishing access,
and hiking trails west Brinnon at the end of
the Dosewallips Road/FS Road 2610.
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Other Federal government
1 Quilcene National Experimental fish hatchery facility open to
Fish Hatchery public tours located on the Quilcene River
off US-1 01 north of Quilcene.
Other ublicl accessible - museums and environmental education
1 Puget Sound Coast Housed in the Fort Worden State Park
Artillery Museum Conference Center, the museum interprets
the Coast Artillery history with special
emphasis on the Harbor Defenses of Puget
Sound, the 248th and 14th Coast Artillery
regimental history. Exhibits include scale
models of artillery guns and mortar, small
arms, uniforms, flags and guidons, maps,
photographs, and a scale model of Battery
Kinzie.
2 Commanding Located at the end of Officers' Row in Fort
Officer's Quarters Worden State Park, the building includes
period (1890-1910) furnishings of an officer
and famil .
3 Jefferson County Located in Port Townsend's historic 1892
Museum city hall, the museum occupies the original
police court, city jail, and fire hall. Artifacts,
archives, and photographs include baskets,
tools, and carvings of the Hoh, S/Kallam,
Chmakum, Quileute, and Quinault tribes,
explorers and mariners, settlers and
builders, the Victorians, and milita .
4 Marine Science Housed in the historic structure on the dock
Center at Fort Worden, the center provides touch
tables, aquarium and exhibits, gift shop, boat
tours, beach walks, summer camps, and
education ro rams.
5 Wooden Boat Located at the Cupola House in Point
Foundation Hudson Marina. The maritime educational
center provides a library, classroom,
workshop, educational programs, and retail
store - and hosts and annual Wooden Boat
Festival.
6 Fort Flagler Housed in the Environmental Learning
Center, the museum interprets the Coast
Artillery history with special emphasis on the
Harbor Defenses of Puget Sound, the 248th
and 14th Coast Artille re imental histo
7 Port Ludlow Yacht Photographs and other memorabilia
Club documenting early development of Port
Ludlow displayed in the entry hall to the
clubhouse facilit .
8 Quilcene Museum Photographs and other memorabilia
documenting early development of logging,
mining, and other activities in Quilcene from
buildin located on Center Road.
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4.6 Private facilities
Non-profit and private agencies have developed a number of park and recreation
facilities within the county of interest to non-motorized transportation and
recreational trail users, including local residents and tourists. Following is a brief
description of the most significant facilities of interest.
Marinas
1 Port Hadlock Bay 160-slip marina located on Alcohol Loop
Marina Road in Port Hadlock with power, restroom
showers, pump-out, grocery, restaurant, and
adjacent hotel.
2 Port Ludlow Marina 300-slip marina with 50-slip guest moorage,
460-foot side tie located on Port Ludlow with
power, fuel, restrooms, showers, laundry,
pump-out, tackle, supplies, 2 restaurants,
lodqinq, qolf, and other other amenities.
3 Yelvik's Boat Ramp Private launch ramp behind Yelvik's Store
located on Hood Canal 3 miles north of
Brinnon with access from US-101.
4 Pleasant Harbor 312-slip marina with 43-slip guest moorage
Marina located in Pleasant Harbor in Brinnon with
240-foot side tie, power, fuel, pump-out,
laundry, and showers, groceries, gift shop,
and swimminq pool.
5 Pleasant Harbor 99-slip marina with no guest moorage
Old Marina located in Pleasant Harbor in Brinnon with
services available from new adjacent
marina.
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ampgroun s
1 Smitty's RV Park 40 recreational vehicle campsites located in
Nordland of Flagler Road on Marrowstone
Island with hook-ups, restrooms, and
walking trails.
2 Port Ludlow RV Recreational vehicle campsites located in
Park Port Ludlow resort with hook-ups, restrooms,
and walkinq trails.
3 Cove RV Park 30 recreational vehicle campsites with hook-
ups, showers, tackle store, coffee shop
located on Bee Mill Road.
Golf courses
1 Port Ludlow Golf
Course
2 Chevy Chase Golf
Club
27-hole, 6,878 yard, par 72 public golf
course with clubhouse, pro shop, and
meeting room in Port Ludlow on Highland
Drive. Rated among the nations top-10
resort courses.
18-hole, 6,745 yard, par 72 public golf
course with clubhouse, restaurant, meeting
rooms, and pro shop located on Cape
Geor e Road overlookin Discove Ba.
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Other facilities
1 Port Townsend Physical conditioning facility with equipment,
Gym aerobics, and other activities on Washington
Street.
2 Olympic Music Concerts in the barn program operated in an
Festival old barn and farmstead located 10 miles
west of Hood Canal on Center Road by the
Washinaton State Arts Commission.
3 Kayak Port Kayak storage, rentals and tours of Port
Townsend / Townsend Bay from beach access at the
Northwest Maritime future site of the Northwest Maritime Center
Center on Water Street.
4 Whale Watch with 49-passenger vessel cruises from Union
Captain Jack Wharf and Port of Port Townsend for whale
watchinq in the San Juan Islands.
5 Whale Watch Passenger vessel cruises from the Boat
Adventure Haven in the San Juan Islands with a stop at
Friday Harbor.
6 House Boats for Overnight accommodations for house boat
Two rental in Pleasant Harbor.
Tourist accommodations in Port Townsend
1 Aladdin Motor Inn Motel located on 2333 Washinqton Street. 30
2 Harborside Inn Motel located on 330 Bendict Street. 63
3 Point Hudson Motel (Port of Port Townsend) located on 22
Resort 103 Hudson Street.
4 Port Townsend Inn Motel located on 2020 Washinqton Street. 33
5 Tides Inn Motel located on 1807 Water Street. 21
6 Belmont Hotel Victorian hotel located on 925 Water Street. 4
7 Bishop Victorian Victorian hotel located on 714 Washington 15
Street.
8 Manresa Castle Victorian hotel located on 7th & Sheridan 40
Streets
9 Palace Hotel Victorian hotel located on 1004 Water 17
Street.
10 Swan Hotel Victorian hotel located on Water Street and 9
Monroe.
11 Vienna Suites Victorian hotel located on 925 Water Street. 3
12 Water Street Hotel Victorian hotel located on 635 Water Street. 5
13 Ann Starrett Bed and breakfast inn located at 744 Clay 11
Mansion Street.
14 Annapurna Inn & Bed and breakfast inn located at 538 Adams 5
Clinic Street.
15 Baker House Bed and breakfast inn located at 905 4
Franklin.
16 Blue Gull Inn Bed and breakfast inn located at 1310 Clay. 6
17 Captain John Bed and breakfast inn located at 1028 Tyler. 4
Quincy Adams
18 Chanticleer Inn Bed and breakfast inn located at 1208 5
Franklin.
19 Commander's Bed and breakfast inn located at 400 3
, Guest House Hudson.
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20 English Inn Bed and breakfast inn located at 718 F 4
Street.
21 FW Hastings-Old Bed and breakfast inn located at 313 8
Consulate Inn Walker.
22 Holly Hill House Bed and breakfast inn located at 611 Polk. 5
23 James House Bed and breakfast inn located at 1238 13
Washinqton.
24 Lizzie's , Bed and breakfast inn located at 731 Pierce. 7
25 Quimper Inn Bed and breakfast inn located at 1306 5
Franklin.
26 Ravenscroft Bed and breakfast inn located at 533 8
Quincy.
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1 Valley View Motel Located on 162 SR-20 in Discovery Bay. 5
2 Old Alcohol Plant Located on 310 Alcohol Loop Road in Port 25
Haldlock.
3 Heron Beach Inn Located at 1 Heron Road in Port Ludlow. 37
4 Nantucket Manor Located at 941 Shine Road in Port Ludlow. 5
5 Port Ludlow Resort Located at 200 Olympic Place in Port 150
Ludlow.
6 Ecoloqic Place Located on Fort Flaqler Road in Nortland. 8
7 Hostel-Fort Flagler Located at Fort Flaqler State Park. 5
4,7 Shoreline and tidelands - water access
Following is a list of significant tidelands holdings with shore and/or boat access
o ortunities:
1 Kinney Point Beach
404 A
2 Cape George
Beach 407
3 Cape George
Beach 409
4 Bolton Peninsula
Beach 56
5 Case Shoal Beach
59A
6 Shine Tidelands
Public tidelands located at the south end of
Marrrowstone Island with upper and beach -
access b boat onl .
Saltwater shoreline on the Strait of Juan de
Fuca at the mouth of Discove Ba.
Saltwater shoreline on Discovery Bay.
5,035
1,475
3,900
7 Squamish Harbor
Beach 59
8 White Rock
Public tidelands located at the south end of 2,400
the Bolton Peninsula with access by boat
onl .
Gravel beach located in Squamish Harbor
with access b boat onl .
Saltwater shoreline located on Hood Canal 1,500
adjacent to SR-1 04 bridge with 20
campsites, toilets, 3 boat launch ramps, and
ravel beach.
Saltwater shoreline on Squamish Harbor 1 ,335
accessed b boat onl .
Saltwater shoreline on Hood Canal located 1,500
3.0 miles southeast of Port Ludlow with
access from White Rock Lane, a private
road off of Paradise Ba Road.
Saltwater shoreline on Dabob Bay with 567
access from US-101.
9 Flapjack Cove
Tidelands Beach
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10 Jackson Cove Saltwater shoreline on Dabob Bay adjacent 2,791
Beach 55 to Pulali Point with access b boat onl
11 Triton Cove Beach Saltwater shoreline on Hood Canal 2,610
50 accessed b boat onl .
12 Tabook Point Saltwater shoreline on the west side of 3,280
Beach 57 Toandos Peninsula on Dabob Bay with
access b boat onl .
13 Toandos Peninsula Saltwater shoreline on the east side of 12,050
Beach 57B Toandos Peninsula on the military
reservation on Hood Canal with access by
boat onl .
4.8 Conclusions
· Destinations of commuter and recreational user interest - include numerous
types of activities ranging from schools to industrial parks and business centers,
commercial stores and village centers, community facilities, park and recreation
sites, public tidelands, and private facilities.
· Strateqically imporlant sites - consisting of major schools, employment and
shopping areas, community facilities, and major park sites are concentrated
within Port Townsend and the historic rural centers in Port Hadlock, ¡rondale,
Chimacum, Quilcene, and Brinnon.
· Sites of interest - however, including significant historical and environmental
features, are distributed throughout the county and may involve a extensive non-
motorized transportation and recreational trail system to effectively access
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Chapter 5: Land and Facility Demand
5.1 Methodologies
This chapter evaluates the demand for non-motorized transportation and
recreational trail land and facilities using various methodologies, including
population ratios, participation models, level-of-service (LOS) measurements,
and state and national comparisons. These methodologies illustrate potential
means of estimating demand. No one methodology should be seen as the only
appropriate one.
Estimating demand is only one aspect of providing additional non-motorized
transportation and recreational trail facilities. Demand must be considered in the
context of the County's financial capacity, public support, and other competing
County priorities. Chapter 6 Finance discusses the County's financial capacity
and potential revenue sources. Chapter 10 Public Opinion discusses the findings
of the public opinion survey, including public support for various facilities,
revenue sources, levels of funding, and priority projects. Chapter 11
Implementation considers all these factors and presents alternative capital facility
programs with priority projects, funding levels, and revenue sources.
When considering the non-motorized transportation and recreational trail facilities
needed to meet the estimated demand, the total inventory available to Jefferson
County residents and visitors should be considered. (See Chapter 3 Existing
facilities.) This includes, not only Jefferson County facilities, but also an extensive
inventory provided by the City of Port Townsend, Port of Port Townsend, and
State and Federal agencies, including the Washington State Department of
Transportation, Washington State Parks, US Forest Service, and National Park
Service.
Ratios - the demand for non-motorized transportation and trail land can be
estimated using a ratio of a required facility to a standard unit of population, such
as 0.5 miles of multipurpose trail corridor per 1,000 residents. The ratio method is
relatively simple to compute and can be compared with national or other local
non-motorized transportation and recreational trail measurements.
However, the method cannot account unique age, social, or interest
characteristics that may affect the non-motorized transportation and recreational
trail activity patterns within a specific community. Nor can the method
compensate for unique climatic or environmental features that may cause
seasonal or geographical variations in non-motorized transportation and
recreational trail use patterns.
The ratio method is frequently used to estimate land requirements. However, a
number of factors may significantly influence the amount of land a community
Chapter 5 NMT system demand 45
may wish to set-aside for non-motorized transportation and trail purposes. Such
factors may include the presence of sensitive environments, scenic viewpoints,
historical or cultural assets, trailheads, and other features that may increase land
set-asides along a non-motorized transportation or trail corridor.
The most widely used trail land and facility ratios have been formulated by the
National Recreation & Park Association (NRPA) using comparisons that have
been developed over time by cities across the country. The ratios may not,
however, include all non-motorized transportation and trail land and facilities that
are provided by all local, state, and federal sponsors within each measuring
jurisdiction. The ratios also may not accurately reflect the preferences of a rural
population
Existing level-or-service (ELOS) - is the ratio of the existing supply of non-
motorized transportation and recreational trails facilities to the current resident
population (as a unit ratio per 1,000 persons). For example, a jurisdiction with an
existing inventory of 20 miles of multipurpose trail and a current population of
20,000 residents has an ELOS of 1.0 mile per 1,000 residents.
Jefferson County currently has 31.5 acres of right-of-way and easements for
multi-purpose trail. The County's current population is 25,953. Its ELOS for
multipurpose trail land is 1.21 acres per thousand population. Jefferson County
currently has 47.5 miles of composite non-motorized transportation and
recreational trail facilities. Its composite ELOS for non-motorized transportation
and recreational trail facilities is 1.83 miles per thousand population.
ELOS ratios can also be calculated for specialized types of non-motorized
transportation facilities and recreational trails for which there are no comparable
national or state standards, such as beach walks along public tidelands, or in-
lane bicycling routes on local county roads.
The existing level-of-service (ELOS) can be simply an expression of the existing
facility supply per 1,000 population. It can also be adopted as the jurisdiction's
standard that it wishes to maintain in the future as the population grows. In this
case, future facility requirements can be estimated using the existing (ELOS)
ratio and future population estimates. For the example above, if the population
were projected to increase by 10,000 in 10 years, then an additional 10 miles of
multipurpose trails would be required in order to maintain the ELOS.
The Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM) forecasts that the
population of Jefferson County will increase from 25,953 persons in 2000 to
44,822 persons by the year 2020 - an increase of 18,869 persons or 72%. In
order to maintain its ELOS for multipurpose trail land, Jefferson County would
need to acquire 22.9 acres for rights-of-way and easements. In order to maintain
its composite ELOS for non-motorized transportation and recreational trail
facilities, Jefferson County would need to develop 35.0 miles of non-motorized
transportation and recreational trail facilities.
Section 5.4 Future growth implications of this chapter discusses the value of
Jefferson County existing inventory of non-motorized transportation and
recreational land and facilities and the financial implications for maintaining
Jefferson County's ELOS.
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Participation models - non-motorized transportation and recreational trail facility
requirements can be determined using variations of participation models that are
refined, statistical variations of a questionnaire or survey method of determining
recreational behavior. Participation models are usually compiled using activity
diaries, where a person or household records their participation in specific
recreational activities over a measurable period of time. The diary results are
then compiled to create a statistical profile that can be used to project the non-
motorized transportation and trail behavior of comparable persons, households
or populations.
Participation models are most accurate when the participation measurements are
determined for a population and area that is local and similar enough to the
population that is to be projected by the model. The most accurate participation
model is usually controlled by climatic region and age, and periodically updated
to measure changes in recreational behavior in activities or areas over time.
Properly done, participation models can be very accurate predictors of an area's
facility requirements in terms that are specific and measurable. However, though
accurate, participation models can be somewhat abstract, and if not combined
with other methods of gathering public opinion, the method can fail to determine
the qualitative issues of an area's facility demands in addition to a facility's
quantitative requirements.
For example, an area might provide the exact facility quantities that are required
to meet the resident population's non-motorized transportation and trail
demands, such as a mile of walking trail. However, the facility might not be
provided with the proper destination, in a quality or safe corridor, or other
important, but less measurable aspect that make the facility quantity effective
and the activity a pleasurable experience. The walking trail, for example, might
be located in an area of uninteresting scenery and/or in an inaccessible location.
This planning effort utilizes the results of the Washington State Interagency
Committee for Outdoor Recreation surveys for six age groups (male and female)
for the northeast region of the state (east of the Cascade Mountains). Estimates
were developed for non-motorized transportation and trail activities that were
determined to be of most interest to the residents of the Jefferson County.
The estimates were developed for each activity demand for the peak season
periods that would most impact facility capacities and thereby the level of service
to local residents. The estimated demands were calculated in facility unit terms
based on an assumed hiQh capacity and turnover rate common to the findings of
the diary surveys. The projected facility unit requirements were then converted
into a simple facility unit per 1,000 residents ratio to allow comparison with similar
ratios developed by the NRPA and found to be the existing facility level-of-
service (ELOS) for each activity.
Participation models can account for facility capacity ratios that may be
expressed through management polices or local population preferences
concerning volume of use or the degree of crowding that is satisfactory.
However, the model cannot account for all possible variations in crowding or
volume of use that may vary over the length of a trail, season, or by a different
user population at the same time.
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Economic development strategy
Based on a unique set of factors, a community could decide to provide an
inventory of non-motorized transportation and recreational trail facilities that is
different than typically reflected in LOS ratios or participation models.
For example, tourism contributes significantly to Jefferson County's economy. In
addition to attracting tourists, the County's many recreational opportunities and
scenic and historic amenities are factors that encourage new residents and
businesses to locate here.
Considering this, Jefferson County could decide to develop a larger inventory of
non-motorized transportation and recreational trails facilities as part of an overall
economic development strategy.
Proposed level-ot-service (PLOS)
The ELOS can also be compared to national or state standards and local
conditions to help the jurisdiction determine whether it wants a higher or lower
ratio than it currently has. After considering national and state standards and
local preferences for specific facilities, local decision-makers can adopt
appropriate proposed level-of-service (PLOS) ratios for the jurisdiction. A
comparison of the existing inventory, and current population will indicate whether
there is a surplus or deficit of a particular facility. By considering future population
projections, decision-makers can determine the quantity of additional facilities
required to meet the PLOS in the future and make plans to provide sufficient
additional facility units at specified future times to meet the PLOS.
For example, if the existing supply of beach trails in a jurisdiction of 20,000
population were 20 miles, the existing level-of-service (ELOS) standard would be
1.0 mile per 1,000 population. However, the public may feel that existing trails
are overcrowded and located in 'areas that are of little interest. The public could
express the desire to add 10 more miles to the existing inventory in order to
reduce crowding and provide access to more interesting sites. The proposal
would require an increase in the overall supply to 30 miles. The proposed level-
of-service (PLOS) standard would be 1.5 miles per 1,000 population.
Comprehensive Plan level-ot-service (LOS)
During the development of the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan (1998), the
Board of County Commissioners adopted level-of-service standards for public
facilities, including a LOS for trails of 0.52 miles per 1,000 population. Trails are
defined in the Parks and Recreation Element as "a system of separated cross-
country linkages that connect major environmental assets, park and recreation
facilities, community centers, and historical features." The Capital Facilities
Element, Parks and Recreation section (Page 12-32) states that the 1997 County
facility inventory includes 15 miles of trails. A detailed description of that
inventory is not provided.
Based on the projected 2003 County population of 30,012 and the adopted LOS
of 0.52 miles per 1,000 population, a total of 15.6 miles of trails would be needed
to maintain the LOS. (See Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan, Capital
Facilities Element, Parks section, Trails subsection, Table 12-PR-2d.) Since the
adoption of the 1998 Comprehensive Plan, Jefferson County has constructed 4.8
miles of the Larry Scott Trail, 1.5 miles of trails at HJ Carroll Park, and 5.0 miles
of trails at Gibbs Lake County Park.
Chapter 5 NMT system demand
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Trails are also discussed in the Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element.
Figure 10-4 depicts Bike Trails on State highways and County roads. The
discussion of capacity-related and non-capacity-related needs for the non-
motorized transportation system (Comprehensive Plan, Page 10-34) refers the
reader to the Capital Facilities Element, Parks section, Trails subsection.
Although it is not explicitly stated in the Comprehensive Plan, it is evident from
this discussion that the LOS for trails is a composite LOS for several types of
non-motorized transportation and recreational trail facilities. Chapter 3 of this
Plan provides a detailed inventory of existing non-motorized transportation
facilities and recreational trails that includes:
· Multipurpose trails - 4.0 miles,
· Urban sidewalks - 0.7 miles
· Park walking trails - 9.7 miles,
· Shoreline trails -1.1 miles,
· On-road bicycle routes - 28.3 miles,
· Off-road bicycle trails - 0.2 miles, and
· Horse riding trails - 4.2 miles
The total trail inventory is 48.2 miles. Based on this inventory, Jefferson County
currently exceeds its LOS for trails.
This Plan does not propose to modify the existing Comprehensive Plan trail LOS
standard or to adopt LOS standards for each specific type of non-motorized
transportation facility and recreational trail.
20- Year Vision of non-motorized transportation and recreational trails
In order to provide citizen involvement in preparing this Plan and the Parks and
Recreation Plan, Jefferson County conducted a series of public forums and
convened a citizens advisory group, the Non-motorized Transportation Task
Force. Participants were asked the types of activities that they participated in and
the facilities they used. They were also asked to list the additional non-motorized
transportation, park, and recreation facilities that they desired without
consideration for financial constraints. The list included multipurpose trails,
commuter and touring bicycle routes, mountain bike trails and BMX courses, park
and day hiking trails, urban sidewalks and streetscapes, and shoreline trails. It
also included support facilities, such as trailheads, parking, and restrooms. All of
these facilities together comprise Jefferson County's 20-Year Vision for non-
motorized transportation and recreational trails.
After the 20-Year Vision was compiled, typical unit costs for each type of facility
were developed, such as cost per acre for land acquisition or cost per mile for
trail construction. These unit costs were used to calculate a total cost for each
proposed facility and Jefferson County's share for facilities that might be jointly
developed with other public and private agencies. All of the individual facility
costs were aggregated to yield a total cost. The 20-Year Vision is shown on the
following seven pages.
Since the Non-motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan is a
planning level document, it was not necessary to determine the preferred facility
or route for specific corridors. As a result, many facilities on the 20-Year Vision
provide duplicate service. For example, a separated multipurpose trail, an on-
road bicycle route, and urban sidewalks are all potential components that could
connect the Port Hadlock population center to the school, parks, and community
center in Chimacum. However, most likely, not all of these facilities would be
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constructed. As another example, there are multiple routes for the Olympic
Discovery Trail from Four Corners to Discovery Bay, but, most likely, not all of
those routes will be developed. The 20-Year Vision is therefore significantly
larger and more expensive than would be necessary to provide a comprehensive
non-motorized transportation and recreational trail system for Jefferson County.
Nonetheless, it is an important planning tool since it provides a comprehensive
vision of potential facilities and estimated costs.
Projects from the 20-Year Vision are the basis for the alternative capital facility
programs discussed in Chapter 11 Implementation.
In order to provide a reality check on the 20-Year Vision and assist the Board of
County Commissioners in decision-making regarding specific projects to
construct, funding sources, and overall funding levels, the planning process
included a statistically valid, random survey of County voters, The survey
questions and responses are discussed in Chapter 10 of this Plan.
Capital Facilities Program
The land acquisition and facility construction for Jefferson County's non-
motorized transportation and recreational trail program will be implemented
through the capital facility program (CFP) of the County's annual budget. Chapter
11 of this Plan includes alternative capital facilities programs for the period 2003-
2008. The alternative CFPs illustrate potential funding sources, funding levels,
and priority projects from the 20-Year Vision. Because Jefferson County meets
the County Comprehensive Plan's LOS standard for trails, projects proposed in
the CFPs are discretionary.
5.2 Land requirements
Multipurpose or linear trails
Multipurpose or linear trails are built or natural corridors, such as abandoned
railroad lines, undeveloped road-rights-of-way, and active utility rights-of-way or
natural areas defined by drainage features, topographical changes, wooded
areas or vegetation patterns that can link employment and business districts,
schools, parks, and residential areas. Generally, linear trails may be developed
for multiple modes of commuter and recreational travel including hiking, biking
and horseback riding. The trail system may parallel established vehicular or other
transportation systems, but apart from and usually within a separate right-of-way.
linear trail corridors may also include trailhead developments or access points.
Multipurpose trail systems should be anchored by a destination or trailhead, like
an employment area, shopping district, public facility, school, park, or other
feature, and extend into surrounding residential areas using natural features or
established roads, sidewalks or other safe travel corridors, Ideally, a minimum
trail system should be at least 3-5 miles long and provide the ability to loop back
to the point of origin. The trail should be sufficiently wide enough to provide for
the type of trail user(s) that it is accommodating, preserve the features through
which the trail is traveling, and buffer adjacent land use activities.
According to the NRPA, a suitable standard for off-road linear non-motorized
transportation trails is about 0.5 miles of hiking and jogging trail and 0.5 miles of
separate biking trail per 1,000 population, or the equivalent of 4.85 acres of linear
trail facility per 1,000 population (assuming a 40 foot width). The ratio assumes
the different types are provided within a combined off-road multipurpose corridor
used primarily by local residents, The lAC does not have a standard for trail land.
58 Chapter 5 NMT system demand
20-Year Vision
Additions
400.3
9.63
Jefferson County presently provides 1.2 acres of off-road multipurpose linear trail
corridor per 1,000 county residents. All public or private agencies combined
provide 1.2 acres of off-road multipurpose linear trail systems per 1,000 county
residents.
Local residents, as well as regional tourists, use these facilities in large numbers.
In order to achieve the 20-Year Vision, the supply of land for off-road
multipurpose linear trail systems could be increased to provide an additional
400.3 acres by to acquiring use agreements, easements, or title for a strategic
county trail system of various trail corridor widths depending on location.
5.3 Facility requirements
Multipurpose trails
The NRPA ratio is 0.50 miles of multipurpose trail per 1,000 residents. The ratio
is for all walking activity within a multipurpose trail corridor.
The lAC participation model projections indicate the county could provide a ratio
of 0.15 miles of multipurpose trails per 1,000 residents at the present time
assuming local residents were the only trail users. The ratio is not specified, and
includes trails of dirt, bark, gravel or asphalt surface. The projections indicate this
ratio will decline to 0.14 miles as the ratio of trail enthusiast declines as a percent
of the total resident population by the year 2000 and 2010.
Ratios
NRPA lAC
20-Year Vision
Additions
95.7
2.1
Jefferson County presently provides 4.0 miles of multipurpose trails, a ratio of
0.15 miles of multipurpose trail facilities per 1,000 county residents. An inventory
of multipurpose trails provided by all public and private agencies combined was
not developed for this Plan. Such an inventory would include many miles of
multipurpose trails within the Olympic National Forest and the Olympic National
Park.
Local residents, as well as regional tourists, use these facilities in large numbers.
In order to achieve the 20-Year Vision, the supply of off-road multipurpose non-
motorized transportation and trail systems could be increased to provide an
additional 95.7 miles within a strategic cross-county trail system - the principal
portion including the Olympic Discovery Trail system from Port Townsend to Port
Angeles.
Streetscapes and gateways
The NRPA ratios and lAC participation models do not provide specific ratios for
urban streets capes or gateways.
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Streetscaoe miles 0.0 0.7 2.3
Ratio per 1,000 Na Na 0.00 0.03 0.07
Gateways 1 2 4
Ratio per 1,000 Na Na 0.04 0.08 0.13
Ratios Existing supply
NRPA lAC Jeff Co All total
20-Year Vision
Additions
Jefferson County does not presently provide urban streets cape in any county
village centers - but does maintain a gateway on SR-20 at the Olympic
Peninsula Visitor Center. All public and private agencies combined provide a
ratio of 0.03 miles of urban streetscape in Port Townsend and an additional
gateway at Water Street in Port Townsend across from the Ferry Terminal.
These facilities do not provide local residents or tourists access to community
and village business centers. In order to achieve the 20-Year Vision, another 2.3
miles of streets cape could be provided for accent and access in Port Hadlock,
Quilcene, and Brinnon. In order to achieve the 20-Year Vision, the gateway
supply could be increased by 4 gateways at the Port Townsend Ferry terminal,
Hood Canal Bridge, Brinnon, and Gardiner to provide entry definition into the
county.
Urban sidewalks
The NRPA ratios and lAC participation models do not provide specific ratios for
urban sidewalks - the routes provided to schools, parks, and community facilities
for local residents and children.
20-Year Vision
Additions
6.0 I
0.13
There is a system of urban sidewalks in the Port Hadlock business district along
Irondale, Chimacum, Ness' Corner, and Oak Bay Roads and Matheson Street.
Port Townsend has begun a program to improve local access to public facilities
that has been itemized in the Port Townsend non-motorized transportation plan.
Jefferson County does not presently provide urban sidewalk routes to local
schools, business centers, of public facilities in Chimacum, lrondale, Quilcene, or
Brinnon.
In order to achieve the 20-Year Vision, 6.0 miles of urban sidewalks could be
developed to provide local residents and children access to schools, parks, and
other public facilities within commercial areas of Port Hadlock, Quilcene, and
Brinnon. It would be particularly important to provide these facilities in Port
Hadlock in conjunction with the designation of an Urban Growth Area.
Park trails
The participation model projections indicate public agencies could provide a ratio
of 0.13 miles of park walking trails per every 1,000 residents during the 1990s
and into 2020, The NRPA does not have a ratio for local park walking trails.
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Chapter 5 NMT system demand
20- Year Vision
Additions
6.5
1.60
Jefferson County presently provides a ratio of 0.37 miles of local park trails per
1,000 county residents. All public and private agencies combined provide a ratio
of 2.50 miles of local park trail per 1,000 county residents.
In general, the existing countywide inventory provides a sufficient amount of
regional park trails with which to meet the requirements for local resident and
tourist populations were all of the demand to be focused on state park facilities.
However, the inventory includes some proposed new local parks that have not
been developed with park trails oriented primarily for local nearby resident use. In
order to achieve the 20-Year Vision, an additional 6.5 miles of park trail could be
developed to provide access within county parks of primary interest and access
to local residents.
Dav hiking trails
The participation model projections indicate public agencies could be providing a
ratio of 0.15 miles of day hiking cross-county trails per every 1,000 residents
declining to 0.14 miles as the population ages into 2020. The NRPA does not
have a ratio for local park walking trails.·
Ratios
NRPA lAC
20- Year Vision
Additions
15.7
0.58
Jefferson County does not presently provide cross-county day hiking trails apart
from multipurpose trail corridors. All public and private agencies combined
provide a ratio of 0.39 miles of day hiking cross-county trails per 1,000 county
residents.
The existing countywide inventory does not provide day hiking trails for local
resident populations - most of the existing inventory is concentrated within Port
Townsend.
The county has some of the most unique historical and scenic inventories in the
state including historical areas and environmental features that extend across the
surrounding countryside. In addition, the volume of tourist related visits are
increasing creating an additional source of cross-county day hiking trail interest.
In order to achieve the 20-Year Vision, another 15.7 miles of cross-county day
hiking trails could be developed or preserved. In addition, state and county
agencies could plan on developing day hiking trails that access the scenic and
historic features in surrounding areas of interest to local resident and tourist use
alike.
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Shoreline trails - walking on a beach
The NRPA ratios and lAC participation models do not provide specific ratios for
beach walks along public or private tidelands.
I Park trail miles
Ratio per 1,000
Ratios
NRPA
Na I
lAC
N:-E
Existing supply
Jeff Co All total
0~11 0~2~ I
20-Year Vision
Additions
22.8/
0.62
Jefferson County presently provides a ratio of 0.04 miles of shoreline or beach
walking trails per 1,000 county residents. All public and private agencies
combined provide a ratio of 0.20 miles of shoreline trail per 1,000 county
residents.
The existing countywide inventory probably provides beach walking trails of
interest for local resident populations were all of the demand to be focused on
local park facilities and used only by local residents.
However, the county has one of the most extensive expanses of public tidelands
in the state - a condition reflected by the large number of state parks located on
shoreline sites. These tideland stretches provide scenic and environmental
features that can not be easily accessed by the public in most other state
locations - a fact reflected in the growing volumes of in and out-of-state tourists
who visit these park beaches every year.
In order to achieve the 20-Year Vision, State and local agencies could provide
access to another 22.8 miles of strategically located public tideland beach
walking trails for local county and city residents.
Backcountrv and backpacking trails
The NRPA ratios and lAC participation models do not provide specific ratios for
backcountry or backpacking trails.
Ratios
NRPA
Na I
Existing supply
lAC Jeff Co All total
Na E~ l=
20-Year Vision
Additions
I Park trail miles
Ratio per 1,000
Jefferson County does not presently provide backcountry or backpacking trails -
nor does it own or have access to lands with this type of trail potential. It is not
Jefferson County's mission to provide these facilities.
The U.S. Forest Service and the National Park Service provide an extensive
inventory of backcountry and backpacking trails within the Olympic National
Forest and National Park. Planning for additional facilities of this type is beyond
the scope of this Plan.
On-road urban bikeways
The NRPA ratios and lAC participation models do not provide specific ratios for
on-road urban bikeways - or the local route children take to schools, parks, and
public facilities.
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Chapter 5 NMT system demand
Ratios
NRPA lAC
20-Year Vision
Additions
7.0
0.16
Jefferson County does not presently provide specially marked bicycle lanes on
local roadways to indicate routes to schools, parks, and other public facilities in
the developing village centers in Port Hadlock, Quilcene, and Brinnon. School
children unofficially use roadways of various conditions between residential
neighborhoods and schools. Preparing safe school route maps for elementary
schools is the responsibility of individual school districts,
In order to achieve the 20-Year Vision, 7.0-miles of on-road routes used by
school children could be improved and designated within the developing village
centers and urban neighborhoods.
On-road bicycle commuting/tourinQ routes
Participation model projections indicate public agencies should be providing a
ratio of 0.03 miles of designated and shoulder improved roadways per every
1,000 residents - assuming local roads provide routes to work for commuters and
interesting viewpoints and other characteristics preferred by bike touring
enthusiasts. The ratio should remain the same at the present time and as the
population ages into 2010. The NRPA does not have a standard for bicycle
commuting and touring.
Note - bicycle touring is a specialized form of bicycling activity and is not the
same as bicycling on a trail or bicycling on a road for commuter or other more
functional purposes. Bicycle touring is usually accomplished by an organized
group of cyclists on scenic roads or along scenic shoreline routes on designated
road shoulders or sometimes in traffic on designated roadways.
20-Year Vision
Additions
142.7
4.55
Jefferson County presently provides 1.09 miles of bicycle commuting and touring
routes with road shoulders and specially marked bicycle lanes on major
commuter or recreational routes per 1,000 county residents. All public and
private agencies in the county currently provide 2.37 miles of on-road bicycle
commuting and touring routes per 1,000 residents.
The existing countywide inventory provides a significant amount of on-road
bicycle commuting and touring routes of interest to local resident and tourist
populations. However, commuting and touring destinations including employment
centers, schools and parks, and scenic features and areas, are widely distributed
throughout the county rather than being concentrated within a few locations. The
rural character of the county requires a more extended bicycle trip to commute or
tour to destinations than would be typical in more urban, developed areas.
Bicycle commuters and touring interest groups use roadways of various
conditions and ratios along the most trafficked arterial and scenic roadways.
Chapter 5 NMT system demand
63
In order to achieve the 20-Year Vision, the present supply of improved and
designated biking roadways along commuting and scenic routes could be
expanded by another 142.7 miles to include connected roadways providing
access between employment, business, and recreational facilities of interest to
local residents and tourists.
On-road backcountrv routes
The NRPA ratios and lAC participation models do not provide specific ratios for
on-road backcountry bicycle routes - or the in-lane bicycle trips on scenic rural
roads,
Note - backcountry bicycle touring is usually accomplished by family groups or
by an organized group of cyclists usually in traffic on designated scenic rural
roadways of low traffic volumes.
Ratios
NRPA
Existing supply
Jeff Co All total
0.0 I 0.0 E
0.00 0.00
20-Year Vision
Additions
136.51
3.05
Jefferson County does not presently designate backcountry or rural roadways for
in-lane or in-traffic bicycle touring routes.
However, the county has an extensive rural or backcountry road inventory
through some of the most scenic and environmental attributes in the region and
state. These rural roads provide scenic and environmental features that can not
be easily and safely accessed by the public in most other state locations - a fact
reflected in the growing volumes of in and out-of-state tourists who ride these
rural roadways every year.
In order to achieve the 20-Year Vision, 136.5 additional miles of these rural
roadways could be designated and preserved as rural backcountry bike riding
routes for local county and tourist interests alike.
Off-road bicycle riding areas
The NRPA ratios and lAC participation models do not provide specific ratios for
off-road bicycle riding areas - or the local BMX courses most frequented by
younger age riders in urban areas.
Ratios
NRPA lAC
20- Year Vision
Additions
0.61
0.02
Jefferson County presently provides a specially constructed off-road bicycle or
BMX riding area for younger age riders with obstacles, jumps, racing, and other
improvements at HJ Carroll Park. BMX riding areas are increasing in popularity in
the county, even as available gravel pits, vacant lands, and other suitable sites
are being absorbed by urban land developments.
In order to achieve the 20-Year Vision, approximately 0.6 miles of courses could
be developed in the inventory at scattered sites throughout the county to provide
local riding and competition courses for county youth.
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Off-road bicvcle trails
Participation model projections indicate public agencies should be providing a
ratio of 0.30 miles of off-road riding trails per 1,000 residents declining to 0.29 as
the population ages into 2020. The NRPA standard is 0.50 miles of off-road trail
per 1,000 residents.
Ratios
NRPA lAC
20-Year Vision
Additions
21.7
0.71
Jefferson County does not presently provide off-road mountain bicycle trails other
than the Larry Scott Memorial Trail - a multipurpose facility. Other public and
private agencies in the county currently provide 0.39 miles of off-road bike trail
per 1,000 residents.
The existing countywide inventory does not provide off-road biking trails for all
local resident populations within the county since the existing facilities are
concentrated entirely within the Port Townsend area.
The county has some of the most unique historical and scenic inventories in the
state including historical areas and environmental features that extend across the
surrounding countryside. In addition, the volume of tourist related visits are
increasing creating an additional demand for off-road biking trails.
In order to achieve the 20-Year Vision, another 21.7 miles of off-road cross-
county biking trails could be developed or preserved. In addition, state and
county agencies could plan on developing off-road biking trails that access the
scenic and historic features in surrounding areas of interest to local resident and
tourist use alike.
Horseback riding areas
The NRPA ratios and lAC participation models do not provide specific ratios for
horseback riding areas - or the local stables, corrals, and arenas most
frequented by younger age riders and competitions.
Ratios
NRPA
Jefferson County presently provides a ratio of 0.01 miles of horseback riding
areas per 1,000 county residents. All public and private agencies combined
provide a ratio of 0.01 miles per 1,000 county residents when private trails are
included. Local residents as well as an increasing number of regional or tourist
riding groups interested in competition riding events use these facilities.
In order to achieve the 20-Year Vision, an additional 1.3 miles of public riding
facilities could be added to the system to provide instruction and competition
space for local younger age riders and tourists interests alike.
Chapter 5 NMT system demand
65
Horseback riding trails
Participation model projections indicate public agencies should be providing a
ratio of 0.12 miles of horseback riding trails per every 1,000 residents declining to
0.11 miles as the population ages into 2020. The NRPA does not have a
standard for horseback riding trails.
20-Year Vision
Additions
3.5 I
0.12
Jefferson County presently provides a ratio of 0.15 miles of horseback riding
trails per 1,000 county residents - consisting exclusively of the riding opportunity
provided on the Larry Scott Memorial Trail.
The existing countywide inventory does not reflect the extensive system of
undesignated trails that have been developed by equestrian user groups on
forestland or across private properties throughout the county.
Some or most of these undesignated trails could be lost to future subdivision
developments or to new, less willing property owners, In order to achieve the 20-
Year Vision, State, county, and city agencies could plan to acquire and/or
preserve another 3.5 miles of permanent riding trails, separate from multipurpose
trail corridors, to increase the overall total provided for local residents.
Backcountry horseback riding trails
The NRPA ratios and lAC participation models do not provide specific ratios for
horseback riding areas - or the local stables, corrals, and arenas most
frequented by younger age riders and competitions.
Ratios
NRPA
lAC
Existing supply
Jeff Co All total
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20-Year Vision
Additions
0.0 I
Jefferson County does not presently provide backcountry horseback riding trails
- nor does it own or have access to lands with this type of trail potential. It is not
Jefferson County's mission to provide these facilities.
The U.S. Forest Service and the National Park Service provide an extensive
inventory of backcountry horseback riding trails within the Olympic National
Forest and National Park. Planning for additional facilities of this type is beyond
the scope of this Plan.
Freshwater trails - ponds and lakes
There are no participation model ratios for hand-carry boat launch or access sites
to freshwater ponds or water bodies. The NRPA does not have a standard for
freshwater hand-carry launch facilities
20- Year Vision
Additions
66
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0.20
Chapter 5 NMT system demand
Jefferson County presently provides a ratio of 0.12 hand-carry launch sites on
freshwater ponds and lakes per 1,000 county residents. All public and private
agencies combined provide a ratio of 0.35 launch sites on freshwater ponds and
lakes per 1,000 county residents.
These facilities are used on a regional basis by popùlations who reside outside
Jefferson County - sometimes during special events by tourists, sometimes on a
regular basis due to a lack of similar access opportunities and facilities in the
surrounding area.
The current inventory provides access to the only freshwater bodies that are
suitable for hand-carry boating activities.
Freshwater trails - rivers
There are no participation model ratios for hand-carry boat launch or access sites
to navigable freshwater rivers and streams, The NRPA does not have a standard
for freshwater hand-carry launch facilities
20-Year Vision
Additions
o
0.25
Jefferson County presently provides a ratio of 0.04 hand-carry launch sites on
navigable freshwater rivers and streams per 1,000 county residents. All public
and private agencies combined provide a ratio of 0.42 launch sites on freshwater
rivers per 1,000 county residents.
These facilities are used on a regional basis by populations who reside outside
Jefferson County - sometimes during special events by tourists, sometimes on a
regular basis due to a lack of similar access opportunities and facilities in the
surrounding area.
The current inventory provides access to the only navigable freshwater rivers that
are suitable for hand-carry boating activities.
Freshwater trails - white water river runs
There are no participation model ratios for whitewater river runs. The NRPA does
not have a standard for whitewater river runs
o
1.18
20- Year Vision
Additions
Jefferson County does not presently provide whitewater river runs - nor does it
own or have access to navigable rivers with this type of trail potential. All public
and private agencies combined provide a ratio of 2.03 miles of white water river
runs per 1,000 county residents - located within the Olympic National Forest and
National Park.
Chapter 5 NMT system demand
67
These facilities are used on a regional basis by populations who reside outside
Jefferson County - sometimes during special events by tourists, sometimes on a
regular basis due to a lack of similar access opportunities and facilities in the
surrounding area.
The current inventory provides access to the only navigable whitewater river runs
that are suitable for hand-carry boating activities.
Saltwater trails - hand launch
There are no participation model ratios for hand-carry boat launch or access sites
to saltwater bodies. The NRPA does not have a standard for saltwater launch
sites
Existing supply 20-Year Vision
lAC Jeff Co All total A.dditions
Na-I 0.3; I 1~; E 0.9~ I
Jefferson County presently provides a ratio of 0.35 hand-carry launch sites on
saltwater bodies per 1,000 county residents. All public and private agencies
combined provide a ratio of 1.5 launch sites on saltwater bodies per 1,000 county
residents.
These facilities are used on a regional basis by populations who reside outside
Jefferson County - sometimes during special events by tourists, sometimes on a
regular basis due to a lack of similar access opportunities and facilities in the
surrounding area.
The current inventory provides access to numerous saltwater launching sites that
are suitable for hand-carry boating activities. However, during the planning
process the public expressed an interest in additional saltwater hand-carry
launch sites in areas with significant recreational value, particularly Discovery
Bay, Hood Canal, and Dabob Bay.
These areas are also important shellfish production areas that could be impacted
by water quality degradation or unauthorized shellfish harvest. Planning for the
development of additional hand carry sites should be done in consultation with
adjoining property owners and shellfish producers.
Saltwater trails - waterside
There are no participation model ratios for hand-carry boat access sites to
saltwater shoreline from the waterside - or to publicly owned or accessible
tidelands, beaches, and other remote shorelines. The NRPA does not have a
standard for saltwater access from the waterside.
Ratios
NRPA lAC
20-Year Vision
Additions
o
0.33
Jefferson County does not presently provide public shoreline in locations that can
only be accessed by hand-carry craft from the waterside. All public and private
agencies combined provide a ratio of 0.58 waterside access sites to publicly
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accessible tidelands, beaches, and other remote shorelines per 1,000 county
residents.
These facilities are used on a regional basis by populations who reside outside
Jefferson County - sometimes during special events by tourists, sometimes on a
regular basis due to a lack of similar access opportunities and facilities in the
surrounding area.
The current inventory provides access to the only saltwater accessible shorelines
that are suitable for hand-carry boating activities.
Saltwater trails - overnight campsites
There are no participation model ratios for overnight water trail campsites. The
NRPA does not have a standard for water trail overnight campsites
Ratios
NRPA
lAC
20-Year Vision
Additions
o
0.11
Jefferson County does not presently provide overnight water trail campsites - nor
does it own or have access to shorelines with this type of trail potential. All public
and private agencies combined provide a ratio of 0.19 campsites per 1,000
county residents - located within saltwater state parks.
These facilities are used on a regional basis by populations who reside outside
Jefferson County - sometimes during special events by tourists, sometimes on a
regular basis due to a lack of similar access opportunities and facilities in the
surrounding area.
The current inventory provides access to the only overnight camping sites that
are suitable and strategically located for saltwater trail activities and routes.
5.4 Future growth implications
The Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM) forecasts that the
population of Jefferson County will increase from 25,953 persons in 2000 to
44,822 persons by the year 2020 - an increase of 18,869 persons or 72%.
This forecasted population increase would create significant demand for
additional non-motorized transportation and recreational trail lands and facilities.
In order to maintain its ELOS for these facilities, Jefferson County would need to
acquire 22.9 acres of land for multipurpose trails and develop 35 miles of non-
motorized transportation and recreational trail facilities.
The cost of the additional land and facilities needed to maintain the County's
ELOS through 2020 is estimated to be $6,250,000 - not accounting for
maintenance, operation, or repair costs.
The cost of maintaining the county's existing level-of-service (ELOS) standard
would be equal to about $294 per every new person added to the County's
population or about $647 for every new housing unit based on the County
average of 2.2 persons per household. This cost can also be expressed in
relation to the number of vehicles. It would be equal to about $250 per vehicle or
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$629 for every new housing unit based on the County average of 2.5 vehicles per
household.
FinancfulimpücaUons
Jefferson County can neither maintain its ELOS nor implement significant
components of the 20-Year Vision for non-motorized transportation and
recreational trails with the resources currently available to it and Port: Townsend,
if each jurisdiction pursues an independent delivery approach or uses traditional
methods of funding. Neither agency will be financially able to develop, manage,
and maintain a comprehensive, independent non-motorized transportation and
recreational trail system using traditional financing methods in light of the needs
projected.
These needs require an area-wide financing approach by Jefferson County, Port
Townsend, and WSDOT. An area-wide approach may use a combination of
shared road and vehicle fees and taxes, joint grant applications, impact fees, and
a voter approved metropolitan park district levy to maintain and improve facilities
in the face of continued Jefferson County population increases.
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Existing level-of-service (ELOS) requirements
Non-motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails
Population in county 2002: 25,953 Vehicles in county 2002 30,436
Population in county 2020 44,822
land
linear trails
Facilities
2020
2002 Standard inventory
inventory per 1000 required
31.5 1.21 54.4
Facility Facility
cost cost
per unit per capita
$16,000 $19.42
2020
funding
deficit
$366,431
Units
acres
Deficit
22.9
1 multipurpose 10ft - asphalt w/svs mile 0.00 0.0 0.0 $305,662 $0.00 $0
trails 10ft - rock w/svs mile 4.0 0.15 6.9 2.9 $185,000 $28.51 $538,013
8 ft - asphalt w/svs mile 0.00 0,0 0.0 $253,456 $0.00 $0
8 ft - rock trail w/svs mile 0.00 0.0 0.0 $157,075 $0.00 $0
2 streetscape brick paver mile 0.00 0.0 0.0 $750,000 $0.00 $0
concrete mile 0.00 0.0 0.0 $500,000 $0.00 $0
gateways mile 1 0.04 1.7 0.7 $50,000 $1.93 $36,352
3 urban 6 ft - concrete mile 0.7 0.03 1.2 0.5 $250,000 $6.74 $127,233
sidewalks 6 ft - asphalt mile 0.00 0.0 0.0 $200,000 $0.00 $0
4 park trails 10ft - asphalt w/o svs mile 0.00 0.0 0.0 $212,960 $0.00 $0
10ft - rock w/o svs mile 0.00 0.0 0.0 $151,465 $0.00 $0
8 ft - asphalt w/o svs mile 0.00 0.0 0.0 $180,833 $0.00 $0
8 ft - rock w/o svs mile 0.00 0.0 0.0 $126,567 $0.00 $0
4 ft - dirt w/o svs mile 9.7 0.37 16.8 7.1 $27,300 $10.20 $192,529
5 day hiking 6 ft - asphalt w/svs mile 0.00 0,0 0.0 $136,996 $0.00 $0
trails 6 ft - rock w/svs mile 0.00 0.0 0.0 $88,806 $0.00 $0
5 ft - rock w/svs mile 0.00 0.0 0.0 $74,750 $0.00 $0
4 ft - dirt w/svs mile 0.00 0.0 0.0 $41,681 $0.00 $0
6 shoreline beach trail mile 1.1 0.04 1.9 0.8 $14,593 $0.62 $11,671
7 backpacking dirt trail s/campsites mile 0.00 0.0 0.0 $47,399 $0.00 $0
8 on-road bike 8 ft - shoulder w/o svs mile 0.00 0.0 0.0 $356,999 $0.00 $0
9 on-road bike 6 ft - shoulder w/o svs mile 16.9 0.65 29.2 12.3 $252,587 $164.48 $3,103,552
4 ft - shoulder w/o svs mile 11.4 0.44 19.7 8.3 $200,000 $87.85 $1,657,663
10 on-road bike in-lane county road mile 0.00 0.0 0.0 $19,667 $0.00 $0
in-lane backcountry mile 0.00 0.0 0.0 $1,194 $0.00 $0
11 off-road bike 14 ft - asphalt w/svs mile 0.00 0.0 0.0 $308,782 $0.00 $0
14 ft - rock w/svs mile 0.00 0.0 0.0 $188,306 $0.00 $0
6 ft - dirt w/svs mile 0.00 0.0 0.0 $48,487 $0.00 $0
5 ft - dirt w/svs mile 0.00 0.0 0.0 $38,434 $0.00 $0
4 ft - dirt w/svs mile 0.00 0.0 0.0 $31,394 $0.00 $0
BMX course mile 0.2 0.01 0.3 0.1 $48,487 $0.37 $7,050
12 horse trail riding areas mile 0.2 0.01 0.3 0.1 $26,060 $0.20 $3,789
6 ft dirt w/svs mile 4.0 0.15 6.9 2.9 $26,060 $4.02 $75,787
backcountry mile 0.00 0.0 0.0 $5,517 $0.00 $0
13 water trail fresh pond launch each 3 0.12 5.2 2.2 $13,894 $1.61 $30,305
fresh river launch each 1 0.04 1.7 0.7 $13,894 $0.54 $10,102
river runs miles 0.00 0.0 0.0 $0.00 $0
salt hand launch each 9 0.35 15.5 6.5 $13,894 $4.82 $90,914
salt access water side each 0.00 0.0 0.0 $0.00 $0
salt overnight campsite each 0.00 0.0 0.0 $0.00 $0
Subtotal for facility impact Miles 48.2 83 35 $274.70 $5,884,960
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Total impact for land and facilities - per capita
per vehicle
Total impact for land and facilities - Persons per household:
Vehicles per household:
Total value of existing NMT and recreational trail lands
Total value of existing NMTand recreational trail facilities
Total value of existing NMT and recreational trail lands and facilities
2.20
2.52
$294.12 $6,251,391 -
$250.80
$647.07
$632.02
$504,000
$7,129,354
$7,633,354
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Chapter 6: Finance
An analysis was conducted of recent financial trends in Jefferson County and the
impact federal and state program mandates, revenue sharing, and the county's
urbanization have on the discretionary funds available for non-motorized
transportation and recreational trails. The analysis also reviewed trends in county
revenues and the affect alternative revenue sources may have on financial
prospects.
6.1 Revenues - general government
County revenues are generated from a variety of sources including general
funds, special revenues, debt service, capital funds, enterprise funds, internal
service funds, and as a state and federal funding pass-through. Following is a
brief description of each funding source.
Revenues by all qovernmental fund types ($000)
Licnse Intrgvtl Chges
Taxes Permits Revne Svs
1998 $ 9,105 $459 $6,224 $1,466
1999* 10,312 413 6,560 1,526
Source: Auditors Annual Report 31 December 1999
Fines
$367
407
Misc
$1,810
1,625
General Fund
General Fund revenue is derived from property taxes, sales taxes, licenses and
permits, intergovernmental revenues including state and federal grants, service
charges and fees, fines and forfeitures, and other miscellaneous revenues
including donations, The General Fund is used to finance most government
operations including staff, equipment, capital facility, and other requirements.
Recreational trails programs and facilities are funded primarily from the General
Fund - although the Larry Scott Memorial Trail has been funded by grants and
matching funds from the County Roads Fund. Following is a brief description of
each revenue source:
General Fund revenues ($000)
Licnse Intrgvtl Chges
Taxes Permits Revne Svs
1999* $7,183 $403 $1 ,388 $909
Source: Auditors Annual Report 31 December 1999
Fines
$374
Misc
$691
. Property tax - is the largest General Fund Revenue source. Counties may
levy a property tax for general governmental purposes at a rate not to exceed
$1.80 per $1,000 on the assessed value of all taxable property within a county.
In 2001, Washington State law was amended by Proposition 747 to limit the
growth of the regular property tax levy at 1.0% per year, after adjustments for
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new construction. Any proposed increases over this amount are subject to a
referendum vote. The statute was intended to control local governmental
spending by controlling the annual rate of growth. In practice, however, the
statute reduces the effective property tax yield to an annual level far below a
county's levy authorization.
· Sales tax - is the second largest General Fund revenue source and may be
used for any legitimate public purpose. The county has no direct control over
this source. The taxes are collected and distributed by the state and may
fluctuate with general economic and local business conditions.
· Licenses and permits - includes revenues generated from business and
occupational licenses, operating and building permits. Generally, these fees are
used to pay for the inspections, processing, and other charges necessary to
perform supporting services.
· Interqovernmental revenue - includes state and federal grants or pass-
through revenues, usually earmarked for specific programs. Federal
governmental grants and funding pass-through funds include the Department of
Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Community Development Block
Grants (CDBG) and revenue sharing.
· Charç¡es for services - includes revenue generated to pay for garbage,
landfill, utility, and other operating services provided by the county or a county
concession or licensee,
· Fines and forfeits - includes monies generated from business fines, code
violations, traffic fines, property forfeitures, and other penalties.
County Roads Fund
The County Roads Fund is derived from property taxes, gas taxes, Hcense fees,
inter-governmental revenues including state and federal grants, service charges
and fees, and other miscellaneous revenues. The County Road Fund is used to
finance most roadway operations including staff, equipment, capital facility, and
other requirements. Non-motorized transportation improvements are funded from
the County Roads Fund. Recreational trails projects (such as the Larry Scott
Memorial Trail), that provide a connection between destinations, are also
appropriate to fund from the Roads Fund. Following is a brief description of each
revenue source:
County Roads Fund revenues ($000)
Licnse I ntrgvtl Chges
Taxes Permits Revne Svs
1999 $2,290 $9 $2,844 $13
2000 2,366 11 3,653 27
2001* 2,485 16 5,065 16
Source: 2001 Final Budget & Program Narratives
Misc
$4
2
4
Assets
Other
$175
478
150
Total (000)
$5,335
6,537
7,734
· Property tax - the County may levy up to $2.25 per $1,000 for road
construction and maintenance needs on the assessed value of taxable property
within the unincorporated area of a county.
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In 2001, Washington State law was amended by Proposition 747 to limit the
growth of the regular property tax levy at 1.0% per year, after adjustments for
new construction. Any proposed increases over this amount are subject to a
referendum vote. Any amount that is not charged up to the maximum at the time
of the referendum, however, may be "banked" for future authorization. At the
present time, the county has an unused "banked" capacity of 8.61 % - portions or
all of which may be used for future roadway or non-motorized transportation
improvements.
· Motor Vehicle Excise Tax (MVET) - Washington State (RCW 82.44) collects
an annual excise tax paid by motor vehicle owners and administered by the
Department of Licensing. Cities and counties receive a percent of the base tax
allocation that must be spent on police and fire, or roadway improvements. RCW
47.30.050 require local governments collect and dedicate not less than 0.005%
of the total amount of MVET funds received during a fiscal year for the
development of paths and trails.
· Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax - Arterial Streets (MVFT-AS) - RCW 82.36 collects
an annual tax paid by gasoline distributors and administered by the Department
of Licensing. Cities and counties receive a percent of the base motor vehicle fuel
tax receipts. The revenues must be spent for highway purposes including the
construction, maintenance, and operations of streets, roads, and non-motorized
systems.
· Licenses and permits - includes revenues generated from vehicle and truck
license fees. Generally, these fees are used to pay for the inspections,
processing, and other charges necessary to perform supporting highway and
transportation services.
· Washinç¡ton State intemovernmental revenue - includes state grants or
pass-through revenues, usually earmarked for specific programs. State grants
are allocated under the Urban Arterial Trust Account (UATA) and Transportation
Improvement Account (TIA) with a 20% matching requirement for alleviating
roadways with traffic congestion or accident problems, and/or caused by
economic development or growth. Both funds may be used for multi-modal
improvements including non-motorized transportation systems.
· Federal interqovernmental revenue - includes federal grants or pass-through
revenues, usually earmarked for specific programs. Federal grants are allocated
under the Federal Transportation Equity Act for the 215t Century (TEA-21).
Programs under this Act include the Surface Transportation Program (STP),
Transportation Enhancement Program (STP-EH) and Safety Program (STPS)
Funds may be used for multi-modal improvements including non-motorized
transportation systems. The US Department of Transportation and Federal
Highway Administration administer federal governmental grants and pass-
through funds.
· Chames for services - includes revenue generated from operating services
provided by the county or a county concession or licensee.
· Fines and forfeits - includes monies generated from traffic fines, vehicle
forfeitures, and other penalties.
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Special revenues
Special revenues are derived from state and local option taxes dedicated to
specific expenditure purposes, such as the real estate excise tax, motel and
hotel tax, and the like. Some special revenues may be used to finance limited
capital facilities, such as roads or parks, where the local option allows - such as
the local real estate excise tax (REET), Conservation Futures, and the like.
Debt service funds
Debt service funds are derived from a dedicated portion of the property tax or
general fund proceeds to repay the sale of general obligation (voted) and
Councilmanic (non-voted) bonds. Both types of bonds may be used to finance
park facility improvements - but not maintenance or operational costs.
County debt capacity
1999 assessed valuation
Debt t e
Councilmanic bond capacity
General obli ation bond ca acit **
Total allowable debt
Available capacity
* Percent of the total estimated assessed valuation.
** Require voter validation where cast votes equal at least 40% of this total votes
cast in the last state general election.
Limit*
0.75%
2.50%
2.50%
Amount
$17,519,209
58,397,362
$58,397,362
. Councilmanic (limited or non-voted) bonds - may be issued without voter
approval by the Board of Commissioners for any facility development purpose.
The total amount of all outstanding non-voted general obligation debt may not
exceed 0,75% of the assessed valuation of all county property.
Limited general obligation bonds must be paid from general governmental
revenues. Therefore, debt service on these bonds may reduce the amount of
revenue available for current operating expenditures and the financial flexibility
the Board of Commissioners may need to fund annual budget priorities. For this
reason, Councilmanic bonds are usually only used for the most pressing capital
improvement issues.
. Unlimited qeneral obliqation bonds - must be approved by at least 60% of
resident voters during an election which has a turnout of at least 40% of those
who voted in the last state general election. The bond may be repaid from a
special levy, which is not governed by the 1.0% statutory limitation on the
property tax growth rate. Total debt that may be incurred by limited ¡and
unlimited general obligation bonds together, however, may not exceed 2.5%
percent of the assessed valuation of the county.
Monies authorized by limited and unlimited types of bonds must be spent within
3 years of authorization to avoid arbitrage requirements unless invested at less
than bond yield. In addition, bonds may be used to construct but not maintain or
operate facilities. Facility maintenance and operation costs must be paid from
general governmental revenue or by voter authorization of special annual or
biannual operating levies, or by user fees or charges.
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Enterprise funds
Enterprise funds are derived from the user fees and charges levied for utility
operations. Enterprise revenues are used to pay operating costs, retire capital
facility debt, and plan future replacement and expansion projects - usually for
sewer and water, storm water drainage, airports, solid waste management, and
other basic infrastructure requirements.
Enterprise funds may be created for a trail activity that has a revenue source
sufficient to finance all costs. Enterprise funds have been used on a limited basis
for marinas, equestrian centers, and similar self-financing operations.
Internal service funds
Internal service funds are fees charged between county departments or
agencies for operating support services. Internal service funds are used to pay
operating costs, staff, equipment, and other supporting services - such as
equipment rental, computers, custodial services, radio communications, vehicle
fleet rentals, self insurance, and workers compensation.
Capital improvements funding implications
Generally, the county has not appropriated very much of the annual budget for
capital improvements. The county has building and infrastructure construction
requirements, but given the declining buying power of its annual budget, not had
the capital resources available to initiate major construction projects from the
general funds or non-dedicated funds accounts.
The 101 % statutory limit on local property tax yields combined with the sporadic
and undependable nature of federal and state grants and revenue sharing
prevents or discourages the county from making long term capital investments in
urban infrastructure necessary to support urban development. The 101 %
statutory limit on the general fund levy in particular, severely curtails the county's
ability to operate and maintain urban facilities and services even if the county
only utilized unlimited general obligation bonds as a means of providing capital
financing.
6.2 Expenditures - general government
Jefferson County annual governmental expenditures include department current
operating expenses and major interdepartmental costs consisting of debt
service, capital improvement programs, and general services.
Cateqorical expenditures from all funds sources
County Culture &
Expenditures Recreation
Total funds Amount Percent
1998 $19,443,923 $709,371 3.6%
1999 21,729,947 755,677 3.5%
Source: Auditors Annual Report 31 December 1999
Transportation
Amount
$4,969,773
5,250,946
Percent
25.5%
24.2%
The county's total expenditures increased from $19,443,923 in 1998 to
$21,729,947 in 1999 or by 11.8%, By comparison, expenditures allocated for
Culture & Recreation and Transportation categories increased in monetary terms
but declined overall as a percent of total expenditures.
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6.3 Revenue prospects - general government
The following options could be used to deal with future capital needs:
General levy rate referendums
The 101 % statutory limitation could be waived by referendum approval of a
majority of the county's registered voters. The referendum could establish a new
levy rate at whatever amount residents prefer below the maximum authorization
of $1.80 per $1,000 assessed valuation for the General Fund property tax and
$2.25 per $1,000 assess valuation for the County Roads Fund prope,rty tax.
The new rates would be subject to the 101 % statutory limitation, however, and
would ultimately decline in purchasing power requiring referendum adjustments
at successive points in time. However, the new rate could establish a continuing
levy amount above the existing rate that could be dedicated to the exclusive
development of non-motorized transportation and trail acquisition, development,
operation, and maintenance facilities and programs on a continuous basis.
General Funds - unlimited general obligation bonds
Jefferson County has not recently submitted a major bond proposal to resident
voters for the funding of major non-motorized transportation and trails acquisition
or development. Consequently, there is no way to know for sure whe,ther county
residents will validate an unlimited general obligation bond for the financing of a
major countywide non-motorized transportation and trails development effort,
Other agencies have offered bond proposals to residents within portions of the
county with different success rates.
There may be support for a countywide bond proposal for non-motorized
transportation and trails development purposes if the contents of the proposal
offers facility benefits of interest to county voters, and the bond effort is properly
coordinated to realize a high enough voter turnout to validate the results.
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The county may come to depend on voter referendums as a means of financing
a larger portion of the county's capital improvement program, since unlimited
obligation bonds are not paid from the general fund levy subject to the 101 %
limitation.
Voter approved capital improvements may be more representative of actual
resident priorities than some other methods of validating capital expenditures,
and will at the least, ensure referendum submittals provide widespread benefits.
Increased user fees and charges
The county may elect to use an increasing array of special user fees, charges,
and special assessments to pay facility operating and maintenance capital
requirements. The user fee approach may be difficult to impose on facilities that
don't have readily identifiable or chargeable users - like some passive trail
systems. The approach may be very responsive, however, for facilities and
services that have an identifiable user group that receives a direct proportional
benefit for the charge - as in equestrian or marina facilities.
6.4 Expenditures - non-motorized transportation and trails
Jefferson County budgets provide for a variety of operational activities including
staff costs, supplies, services and capital outlays, and some facility development
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activities including debt service on bonds, capital improvement projects, and
physical development grants.
Non-motorized transportation and trail improvement projects
Pro'ect
Lar Scott Trail Ruma e to Four Corners
Total
The Department of Public Works has an extensive list of major construction and
repair project proposals. However, the county has not had the funds available
within the General or County Roads Funds with which to finance major non-
motorized transportation and trails improvement projects given other more
critical county requirements for facilities and services (like jail, court, sheriff,
health, and mental health facilities) and motorized roadway improvements.
Funding implications
Jefferson County has begun development of an initial non-motorized
transportation and trails inventory using grants, project development mitigation,
and an allocation of property tax derived from the General and County Road
Funds. However, these sources will not continue to yield enough money with
which to initiate major facility development and/or with which to accomplish major
cyclical maintenance requirements. In addition, in light of the 1.0% statutory limit
on the local property tax yield's affecting discretionary funding in general, the
county can no longer depend entirely on traditional revenue sources as a means
of funding capital improvement projects.
Jefferson County must devise new and/or supplemental financial strategies with
which to develop facilities to meet the non-motorized transportation and trails
interests of county residents.
6.5 Tax and grant prospects - non-motorized transportation and trails
Special funding sources
Jefferson County could approve or submit for voter approval one or more of the
following special financing options.
· Local Option Vehicle License Fee (LOVLF) - the Transportation
Improvement Act (RCW 82.80) authorizes countywide (no county levy) local
option fees up to $15.00 maximum per vehicle registered in the county.
Revenues may be distributed back to the county and cities within the county
levying the tax on a weighed per capita basis. Revenues must be spent on
general transportation purposes that may include non-motorized transportation
and trail systems. The local option fee does not require voter approval.
· Real Estate Excise Tax (REET)) - RCW 82.46 gives county governments the
option of adding up to three 0.0025% increments to the real estate excise tax
(REET) for the sole purpose of financing local capital improvement projects.
The first two REET options may be implemented by Board of Commissioners
action, the third by voter approval. Jefferson County currently collects the first
two REETs. REET funds may not be used to finance operation and maintenance
requirements.
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· Local Option Fuel Tax (LOFT) - is a countywide voter approved tax (RCW
82.80) equivalent to 10% of the statewide Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax and a special
fuel tax of $0.023 cents per gallon, LOFT revenue may be distributed to the
county on a weighed per capita basis. Revenues must be spent for highway
related activities including non-motorized transportation and trail systems. Local
Option Fuel Taxes must be voter approved.
State arants
Washington State funds and administers a number of programs for non-
motorized transportation and trails purposes using special state revenue
programs.
· Washinqton Wildlife Recreation Proqram (WWRP) - provides funds for the
acquisition and development of conservation and recreation lands. The Habitat
Conservation Account of the WWRP program provides funds to acquire critical
habitat, natural areas, and urban wildlife categories. The Outdoor Recreation
Account of the WWRP program provides funds for local parks, state parks, trails,
and water access categories.
· Boatinq Facilities Proqram - approved in 1964 under the state Marine
Recreation Land Act, the program earmarks motor vehicle fuel taxes paid by
watercraft for boating-related lands and facilities. Program funds may be used for
fresh or saltwater launch ramps, transient moorage, and upland support facilities,
· Aquatic Lands Enhancement Act (ALEA) - initiated on a trial basis in 1985,
and since renewed and expanded, uses revenues obtained by the Washington
Department of Natural Resources from the lease of state owned tidal lands. The
ALEA program is administered by the lAC for the development of shoreline
related trail improvements and may be applied for up to 50% of the proposal.
· Washinqton State Public Works Commission - initiated a program that may
be used for watercraft sanitary pump-out facilities.
· Non-Hiqhwav & Off-Road Vehicle Activities Proqram (NOVA) - provides
funding to develop and manage recreation opportunities for users of off-road
vehicles and non-highway roads. An allocation (1%) from the state Motor Vehicle
Fuel Tax (MVFT) and off-road vehicle (ORV) permit fees fund the program.
NOVA funds may be used for the planning, acquisition, development,
maintenance, and operation of off-road vehicle and non-highway road recreation
opportunities.
Federal grants
Federal monies are available for the construction of outdoor park facilities from
the National Park Service (NPS) Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF).
The Washington State Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation (lAC)
administers the grants.
. NPS (National Park Service) qrants - usually do not exceed $150,000 per
project and must be matched on an equal basis by the local jurisdiction. The lAC
assigns each project application a priority on a competitive statewide basis
according to each jurisdiction's need, population benefit, natural resource
enhancements and a number of other factors. In the past few years, project
awards have been extremely competitive as the federal government significantly
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reduced the amount of federal monies available the NPS program. The state
increased contributions to the program over the last few years using a variety of
special funds, but the overall program could be severely affected by pending
federal deficit cutting legislation.
Applicants must submit a detailed comprehensive non-motorized transportation
and trails plan to be eligible for NPS funding. The jurisdiction's plan must
demonstrate facility need, and prove that the jurisdiction's project proposal will
adequately satisfy local non-motorized transportation and trails needs and
interests. Due to diminished funding, however, lAC grants have not been a
significant source of project monies for city or other local jurisdictions in recent
years.
· TEA21 (Transportation Equitv Act for the 21st Century - can be used to
finance on and off-road non-motorized trail enhancements along major and
minor arterial collectors roads or sometimes, within separate trail corridors. The
program was adopted in 1993 and is administered by the Regional
Transportation Organization on behalf of the US Department of Transportation.
Applicants must demonstrate the proposed trail improvements will increase
access to non-motorized recreational and commuter transportation alternatives.
· National Recreational Trails Proqram (NRTP) - is the successor to the
National Recreational Trails Act (NRFTA). Funds may be used to rehabilitate and
maintain recreational trails that provide a backcountry experience. In some
cases, the funds may be used to create new "linking" trails, trail relocations, and
educational programs.
· Boatinq Infrastructure Grant Proqram (BIG) - supports development and
renovation of areas for non-trailerable recreational boats over 26 feet, and
related support elements on US navigable waters. Funds may be used to
produce and distribute information and educational materials. The federal
program compliments the state-funded Boating Facilities Program (BFP)
administered for smaller vessels.
6.6 Private revenue prospects - non-motorized transportation and trails
The following options could be used to deal with future program and project
needs:
Special use agreements
Special property agreements can often be used instead of property purchases to
secure public use rights for land or property at no cost or a nominal fee,
particularly where the possible public use is of benefit to the private landowner.
Some forms of special use agreements can provide favorable tax benefits if the
use agreement can be shown to have an assigned value.
The county could expand the use agreement concept to include complete
development, operation or maintenance responsibilities. Package lease
agreements will usually provide more effectively maintained facilities than
possible where the county must staff specialized, small work crews.
Sometimes package lease agreements covering use and maintenance aspects
may be the only way of resolving an equitable agreement with the private
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ownership. This may include trails on utility corridors where the oWnE~rship may
prefer to control development and maintenance activities, and the county may
prefer to avoid any implied responsìbility or liability for the utility worthiness which
the county's maintenance of a trail system could imply.
Public/private concessions
The county could lease a portion of a site or facility to a private party in
exchange for a fixed fee or a percentage of gross receipts. The private operator
assumes operation and maintenance responsibilities and costs in exchange for a
profit. For certain types of facilities, such as enterprise fund account facilities like
marinas or equestrian facilities, the county's portion of the profits may be used to
pay facility development and/or operation and maintenance costs at the same or
for similar facility developments.
Concessions can save the county considerable monies where the activities are
specialized, seasonal, experimental or unproven. Concessions can be easily
initiated, provide direct user benefit/cost reimbursements and relieVE! the county
of a capital risk should market or user interest fail to materialize to a least break-
even levels.
Concessionaires could operate a wide variety of non-motorized transportation
and trails facilities including horse stables and equestrian centers, boating and
bicycle rentals, among others.
Public/private joint development ventures
The county can enter into an agreement with a private or public devE~loper to
jointly own or lease land for an extended period of time. The purposB of the
venture would be to allow the development, operation, and maintenance of a
major recreational facility or activity in exchange for a fixed lease cost or a
percentage of gross receipts.
The developer assumes development, operation, and maintenance
responsibilities, costs, and all market risks in exchange for a market opportunity
providing a profitable return not otherwise available. The county realizes the
development of a facility not realized otherwise in exchange for a low minimum
capital return and no or very little capital risk.
Joint development agreements represent an ultimate benefit/cost resolution that
may also provide public revenue that the county could use for other development
opportunities. Examples include the possible joint development on county lands
of marinas and equestrian centers, among others.
Self-help land leases
There are instances where an activity is so specialized in appeal or of a service
area so broad in scope that it cannot be equitably financed using general public
funds. Specialized user groups should be provided options for developing or
maintaining facilities in ways that account for equitable public cost
reimbursements. Examples include the use of land leases where the county may
lease land at low or not cost where a user group or club assumes responsibility
for the development, operation, and maintenance of the facility. The club could
provide volunteer help or use club finances to develop, operate and maintain the
facility as a means of meeting user benefit/cost objectives.
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Land lease agreements could accommodate organized activities like equestrian
centers, bmx tracks, crew and kayak centers, among others.
Self-help contract agreements
The county can purchase land, develop, operate, and maintain a specialized
facility under a negotiated contract agreement where a special interest group
agrees to defray all costs in addition to or in lieu of a user fee as a means of
meeting user benefit/cost objectives. The agreements can be quite flexible and
could contract the county, the user group, another public agency or a private
operator to be developer/operator.
Contract agreements could accommodate a range of more expensive special
purpose facility developments including high quality facilities for trail
organizations, cities or schools; and specialized facility developments like bmx
tracks when and where the user organization can provide financial commitments.
6.7 Public revenue prospects - non-motorized transportation and trails
User fees and charges
The county may increase the number of activities subject to user fees and
charges and use the proceeds to purchase land, develop, operate, and maintain
facilities where all costs are reimbursed by the revenue obtained. Essentially, the
county becomes a facility developer/operator providing whatever facilities or
services the market will support from user revenue.
User fees could be used to provide facilities for non-motorized transportation and
trails activities whose profit margins are too low to sustain commercial operations
or whose benefiting user group may extend beyond county boundaries. Possible
facilities include horse stables and equestrian centers, kayak and other boating
centers, trail side campsites, and any other facility where demand is sizable
enough to warrant a user fee financing approach.
In essence, the market would determine which facility's revenues equal costs,
and thereby, which programs the county would provide on a direct costs/benefit
basis.
Recreation service areas (RCW Chapter 36,68)
State legislation authorizes the establishment of local recreation service areas
that correspond to the logical service boundaries of an area's recreation facilities.
The county may provide recreational facilities that are specific to a community in
return for the community's agreement to pay the special development, operation,
and maintenance costs utilizing special financing devices.
Recreation service areas may be initiated by a Board of Commissioners
resolution or citizen petition. The Board' action must be preceded by a hearing
on the feasibility and cost of the proposed facility development or operation. The
proposal must ultimately be submitted for voter approval including all provisions
relating to any special financing agreements.
The method is tremendously flexible and can be used to provide local
recreational facilities in a variety of custom service choices including where the:
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· operating aqencv - may consist of a common property owners association,
an adjacent city or school district, a private operator or the county public works
department as the facility developer, operator or maintenance entity..
· boundaries - may consist of the owners of a residential development project,
of unincorporated county, of an incorporated city, of a school district or any other
physical boundary that corresponds with recreation service benefits.
· services - may be multipurpose including all types of recreation facilities and
programs or single purpose providing a single type of facility service like a
multipurpose trail, horse trail, kayak center, velodrome or other activity.
· financinq - may be by user fees, levies, bonds, self-help contributions or
private concessionaire agreements for facility development, operation and
maintenance costs.
There are no limitations on the number of recreation service areas that can be
established within a county. Conceivably, recreation services could be fully
implemented by a multitude of local, even overlapping, recreation service areas
providing a custom mixture of recreation facilities and services according to each
community's unique sponsor, boundary, service and financing preferences.
Public Works mayor may not be involved in the actual particulars of a local
recreation service area depending on area resident preferences.
Recreation service districts (RCW Chapter 36.69)
State legislation authorizes the establishment of recreation service districts as
special units of government that may be wholly independent of any involvement
with a county or any other local public agency or jurisdiction. Districts may
provide recreational facilities that are specific to the district's boundaries in return
for the district residents' agreement to pay the special development, operation,
and maintenance costs utilizing special financing devices.
Special recreation service districts may be initiated by a Board of Commissioners
resolution or citizen petition. The Board's action must be preceded by a hearing
on the feasibility and cost of the proposed district's facility development or
operation. The proposal must ultimately be submitted for voter approval including
all provisions relating to any special financing agreements. The voters must
initially approve the formation of the district, and may elect district
commissioners or officers solely responsible for non-motorized transportation
and trails policy. Separate voter approvals must be sought for 3-year operating
levies providing maintenance, repair, operating costs, and facility acquisition and
development projects.
The method can be flexible and used to provide local recreational facilities in a
variety of custom service choices including where:
· boundaries - may consist of all or portions of unincorporated county, of an
incorporated city, of a school district or any other physical boundary that
corresponds with recreation service benefits.
· services - may be multipurpose including all types of recreation facilities and
programs or single purpose providing a single type of facility service like a
equestrian center, velodrome, kayak and crew house, bmx or mountain bike
course, or other activity.
· financinq - may be by user fees, levies, bonds, self-help contributions or
private concessionaire agreements for facility development, operation and
maintenance costs.
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There are no limitations on the number of separate recreation service districts
that can be established within a county, provided no district overlaps another.
The Tacoma Metropolitan Park District is the largest and oldest recreation park
district in the State of Washington.
Metropolitan park districts (S8 2557)
In 2002, the state legislature authorized the establishment of metropolitan park
districts as special units of government that may be wholly independent of any
involvement with a city, county, or any other local public agency or jurisdiction.
Like recreation service districts, metropolitan park districts may provide
recreational facilities that are specific to the district's boundaries in return for the
district residents' agreement to pay the special development, operation, and
maintenance costs utilizing special financing devices.
Metropolitan park districts may be initiated by local government resolution or
citizen petition. Action on the district must be preceded by a hearing on the
feasibility and cost of the proposed district's facility development or operation.
The proposal must ultimately be submitted for voter approval (50%) including all
provisions relating to any special financing agreements. The voters must initially
approve the formation of the district, and may designate existing elected officials,
or a body appointed by existing elected officials or elect district commissioners or
officers solely responsible for park and recreation policy.
Unlike recreation service districts, voters must also approve the establishment of
a continuous levv as a junior taxinq district - compared with 3 year levies under
a recreation service district to provide maintenance, repair, operating costs, and
facility acquisition and development projects.
Like the recreation service district, a metropolitan park district can be flexible and
used to provide local recreational facilities in the same variety of custom service
choices with the exception that the financing levy may be as a junior taxing
district with a continuous levy.
There are no limitations on the number of separate metropolitan park districts
that can be established within a city, county, or as a combination of multiple
cities and counties provided no district overlaps another.
Environmental impact mitigation - subdivision regulations
County subdivision policies could require developers of subdivisions to provide
suitably designed and located non-motorized transportation and trail systems
including major components of the countywide plan that may be affected by the
project's location or development. The county may also consider requiring
developers provide acceptable long-term methods of managing and financing
maintenance requirements. Attractive management systems could include:
· ownership bv a private orGanization - like a hike, bike, horse, or kayak golf
club, who assumes responsibility for all maintenance responsibilities and costs,
· ownership bv a homeowners or common property owners association - who
may contract maintenance responsibilities and assess property owner's annual
costs,
· dedication of property - to an adjacent city or school district who assumes
maintenance responsibilities using local city or school funds, or
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. creation of a special recreation service district - where locally elected district
representatives manage maintenance requirements and select a local method of
financing.
The county should not accept title and maintenance responsibility unless the
land or facility will be a legitimate community non-motorized transportation and
trail element that may be supported using public financing, The county may be
contracted by any of the other agencies to provide or oversee a maintenance
contract on the owner's behalf provided all county costs are reimbursed by an
approved method of local financing.
Growth impact fees
Jefferson County could adopt growth impact fees in accordance with the
Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA). Impact fees are based on
the idea that the owners of existing properties have paid property taxes to
develop and maintain existing public facilities such as roads, trails, and parks. In
recognition of the value of this contribution, new residential and commercial
developments within unincorporated Jefferson County could be assessed
transportation and/or park impact fees to maintain the existing level-of-service
(ELOS).
An impact fee ordinance would estimate the impact a development project would
have on non-motorized transportation, trails, and parks facilities. This estimate
would be based on the value of existing facilities and the number of new
residents or vehicles generated by the development. The County would collect a
fee to offset the acquisition and development costs that the county and/or
another providing agency would incur to maintain the existing level-af-service
(ELOS). Impact fees are then used to fund projects to offset impacts of
development on local or neighborhood and community or regional facilities.
Typically impact fee ordinances only collect a portion of the amount necessary to
maintain the ELOS.
An impact fee ordinance may allow a developer to choose a combination of land
or cash mitigation measures including credit for non-motorized transportation,
trail, and park facilities constructed in the project development.
An impact fee ordinance should consider the following when determining the
types of mitigation measures or development credits that are allowed:
· will the facilitv - be available to the public,
· have a desiqnated owner - responsible for continuing operation and
maintenance (the owner may be a common property owner's association, school
district or other agency), and
· correspond to and not exceed or vary from - the types of non-motorized
transportation, trails, and parks facilities that are being impacted (a developer
could provide but should not able to take full credit value for facilities for which
there is no shortage, impact or local interest).
Land contributions can be accepted in lieu of cash if the lands will be suitable
sites for future facilities. Land and revenue accumulated under the proposed
ordinance must be invested within a reasonable time of impact assE~ssment or be
returned to the contributing developer.
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The county could conduct periodic program reviews with residents, user groups,
the school district, and other agencies to decide the most efficient and
representative way of delivering the facilities mitigated by the ordinance.
Alternative delivery methods could include:
· acquisition of suitable sites - in conjunction with other public or school
facilities including title transfer if other public or school agencies enter into
special agreements assuming development, operation, and maintenance
responsibilities and costs,
· development of facilities - on other public or school sites if other public or
school agencies enter into agreements assuming future operation and
maintenance responsibilities and costs, or
· any other alternative - including development, operation or maintenance
proposals by user groups or private concessionaires or developers that provide a
viable facility in accordance with the non-motorized transportation and trails
strategies outlined.
Inter-local agreements
Jefferson County should work with Port Townsend to determine an equitable
means whereby growth mitigation park and transportation impact fees can be
collected for residential and commercial developments occurring within the urban
growth area outside of existing city limits, but within the area the city eventually
expects to annex.
A joint growth impact fee should be collected where the county and city maintain
the same local and regional or citywide level-of-service (LOS) presently existing
within the incorporated (city) and unincorporated (county) sections, and for the
urban growth area in total. A common fee could be collected by each agency,
then shared on a project by project basis for improvements benefiting local
neighborhoods (and potential residents of proposed subdivisions) or residents of
the community and urban growth area-at-Iarge.
It is to Jefferson County's advantage to assist Port Townsend with the
development and operation of common facilities since these facilities serve
residents of the entire county. In return, however, Jefferson County and Port
Townsend must determine an equitable means whereby the city and county
perform or reimburse each other for some of the added facility maintenance and
operational impacts that users create on each agency's facilities,
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Chapter 7: Strategies
This chapter presents a description of strategies that can meet Jefferson
County's non-motorized transportation and recreational trail needs along with a
discussion of the philosophical issues involved,
7.1 Alternative service roles
Jefferson County could provide non-motorized transportation and trail facilities
and services under one of the following alternative service policies:
Alternative 1: Comprehensive role
Jefferson County could provide a public facility and program for every type of
non-motorized transportation and trail activity that could interest county residents.
A comprehensive service approach, however, would have a number of
drawbacks:
· feasibility - there may not be a sufficient number of resident users within
Jefferson County to economically support the development and operation of
some specialized types of non-motorized transportation and trail facilities, such
as cycling, bmx, equestrian, kayak and other centers, white water river runs, or
backpacking excursions.
· duplication - other public and private agencies have already successfully
developed some appropriate, publicly accessible facilities, such as freshwater
boat launches, saltwater marinas, shoreline access points. Jefferson County
could spend considerable monies providing a facility that would duplicate and
dilute the need for an existing facility service.
· capacity - Jefferson County may not have the financial resources to develop
and operate a comprehensive list of facilities and services even if county
residents elected to do so.
Alternative 2: Specialized role
Jefferson County could pursue a limited, focused approach to non-motorized
transportation and trail services - such as providing specific types of facilities
(multipurpose trails) used by residents on a regional basis, as opposed to
providing sites used by residents of the local or neighborhood area. A narrow or
specialized approach to non-motorized transportation and trails service, however,
would have the following drawbacks:
· balance - a quality non-motorized transportation and trail system should
provide a choice of activities allowing for different transportation modes,
commuter versus recreational interests, and user skill levels and capabilities. A
narrow, focused inventory of facilities on a regional or even site-specific basis
could become sterile or uninteresting. Residents would also be shortchanged if
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no other agency assumed responsibility for providing for the other activity
interests that Jefferson County decided not to support.
· representation - as the most comprehensive level of government, local
residents depend on Jefferson County to represent their interests with other
governmental agencies. Jefferson County has a responsibility to see! that other
agencies successfully provide facilities within the local area in the event
Jefferson County does not, and to offset the impact of regional non-motorized
transportation and trail activity demands on local facilities.
· opportunity - Jefferson County may be aware or in a position to capitalize
upon a land or facility opportunity when another agency may not be able to
respond in time or alone. Examples include the use of utility corridors for trails,
the acquisition of surplus or defunct facilities, and sometimes by project specific
mitigation through the subdivision and/or environmental impact review process.
Alternative 3: Strategic role - recommended action
Jefferson County could perform a strategic role providing:
· non-motorized transportation and trail facilities and programs thatt no other
agency can or is willing to provide;
· acting as a coordinator of local interests where facilities are provided by many
other agencies; and
· performing as a facilitator where unique acquisition or development
opportunities may occur that could be implemented or operated by other
agencies.
A strategic approach to services will require the following:
· involvement - Jefferson County must coordinate planning and development
efforts with other local agencies such as the City of Port Townsend, the Port of
Port Townsend, the Port Townsend, Chimacum, Quilcene, and Brinnon School
Districts; Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission, and the
Departments of Transportation, Natural Resources, and Fish & Wildlife; the US
Forest Service, National Park Service, and Department of Defense; and other
public and private agencies to be aware of and have impact on these and other
agency programs,
· planninq - Jefferson County must continually analyze long range needs and
conditions for residents within county and city urban growth areas in order to
recognize and be prepared to act on opportunities,
· priorities - Jefferson County must decide policies and outline actions to be
undertaken should opportunities allow strategic developments,
· commitment - Jefferson County must provide appropriate staff expertise and
budgets with which to implement strategic planning programs and projects when
no other agency can or is able within a strategic time schedule.
7.2 Role recommendations by function
This plan recommends Jefferson County pursue a modified strategic approach to
services where Jefferson County assumes responsibility for those functions no
other agency or organization can provide, and coordinates functions and
activities that have other viable sponsors. Jefferson County would be the
coordinator or planner of first resort, and the provider of last resort. For example:
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No action - present policies
I Alternative 1: Comprehensive role
I I Alternative 2: Specialized role
I I I Alternative 3: Strategic role
I I I I
I I I I Other participants or providers
X X X X w/PTIWAP&RC/DNRlORM/PSE/IWSDOT/Users
X X w/DNRlPSEIWSDOT/Users
Multipurpose trails
Major systems
Minor systems
Pedestrian systems
Streetscape and urban sidewalks X 0 w/PT IWSDOT/Communities
Gateways X XX X w/PT IWSDOT /Communities
Urban walkways X X wIWSDOT /Communities
Walking and hiking trails
Walking in a park 0 XX X w/PTIWAP&RC/DNR
Cross-county trail systems X X w/PT /DNRlORM/PSEIWSDOT /Users
Shoreline trails X 0 w/PT/DNR
Backcountry trails and backpacking X by USFS/NPS
Bicycle systems
On-road bicycle routes X XX X w/PTIWSDOT
Urban bikeways X X w/PT IWSDOT/Communities
Backcountry routes - shared roadways XXX
Off-road biking trails
Off-road bike trails
Off-road bike courses/riding areas
Horse trails
Horse riding areas XX Ow/Users
Horse riding trails X XX X w/PT/DNRlORM/PSE/Users
Backcountry horse trails X by USFS/NPS
Freshwater access - water bodies 0 XX o w/DFW
Freshwater access - rivers X by DFW/DNRlUSFS/NPS
Saltwater access - hand launch 0 XX o w/DNRlWAP&RC/PPT/Private
Saltwater access - waterside XX o w/DNRlDFW/DOD
Cascade Marine Trail campsites X by WAP&RC
Water trails
X
o
Communities
PT
PPT
WAP&RC
DNR
WSDOT
DFW
USFS
NPS
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ORM
PSE
Users
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Minor role/responsibility
Port Hadlock, Chimacum, Quilcene, Brinnon, etc.
Port Townsend
Port of Port Townsend
Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Washington State Department of Transportation
Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife
US Forest Service
National Park Service
US Department of Defense
Olympic Resource Management
Puget Sound Energy
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Coordinating activities
Jefferson County should provide central information and coordination services for
non-motorized transportation and trail activities within the entire County, including
the City of Port Townsend, since Jefferson County alone has the local authority
and resources to operate as a central facilitator. This role should include the
maintenance and updating of future population growth estimates, inventories of
existing and proposed facility developments, the identification of probable local
facility and program needs, and proposals of area-wide facility and program
solutions.
Planning and development assistance
Jefferson County should provide more detailed planning and development
assistance when:
· there are no other designated agencies or organization who can,
· the activity is located within both the county and the city and involves siting
controversies or environmental consequences that may not be equitably resolved
otherwise or
· a proposed development will initially be within an urban growth area subject
to Jefferson County authority until ultimately annexed into city limits.
Development, operation and maintenance
Jefferson County should not develop, operate or maintain non-motorized
transportation or trail facilities and activities unless:
· the facility will have the broadest possible benefits for a large proportion of
the county population and will be financed using resident approved methods, or
· facility development and operating costs will be recaptured from direct
charges of the populations who use the facility, or
· facility development and operating costs will be compensated in some
manner through inter-local agreements with the using agency, area or benefiting
user group, particularly where the demands will originate from a regional service
requirement, or
. the site or facility has intrinsic value apart from traditional operation and
maintenance needs, like the preservation or development of an off-road trail
corridor and riding area.
7.3 Role responsibility by activity
By activity, this plan recommends Jefferson County assume the following
responsibilities:
Multipurpose trails
Jefferson County should assume a major responsibility for the planning,
development, maintenance, and operation of major and minor hike, bike, and
horse trail systems.
Jefferson County should work with Port Townsend, Washington State Parks &
Recreation Commission, Departments of Natural Resources and Transportation,
Puget Sound Energy, Olympic Resource Management and various user and
volunteer groups to create effective projects.
Pedestrian systems
Jefferson County should assume a major responsibility for the planning,
development, maintenance, and operation of gateways and urban walkways
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within the unincorporated areas, and a minor role supporting Port Townsend
within city limits.
Jefferson County should work with the unincorporated communities, Port
Townsend, and the Washington State Department of Transportation to create
effective projects.
Walking and hiking trails
Jefferson County should assume a major responsibility for the planning,
development, maintenance, and operation of park and cross-county walking and
hiking trails, and a supportive role for shoreline and backcountry trails.
Jefferson County should work with Port Townsend, Washington State Parks &
Recreation Commission, Departments of Natural Resources and Transportation,
Puget Sound Energy, Olympic Resource Management, US Forest and National
Park Services, and user groups to create effective projects,
Bicycle systems
Jefferson County should assume a major responsibility for the planning,
development, maintenance, and operation of on-road bicycle systems.
The Proposed On-Road Bicycle Routes and Proposed Urban Bikeways in
Chapter 9 typically require construction of additional roadway shoulder width or a
separate bicycle lane. These projects are expensive to construct. There is limited
funding available for these facilities as separate non-motorized transportation
projects. However, these facilities may qualify for funding as components of
overall roadway improvement projects. Jefferson County should therefore
provide these facilities when constructing roadway improvements on proposed
bicycle routes, as funding allows.
Jefferson County should work with the unincorporated communities, Port
Townsend, and the Washington State Department of Transportation to create
effective projects.
Off-road biking trails
Jefferson County should assume a major responsibility for the planning,
development, maintenance, and operation of off-road bike trails, and a supportive
role for bike courses and riding areas.
Jefferson County should work with Port Townsend, Port of Port Townsend,
Washington State Departments of Natural Resources and Transportation, Puget
Sound Energy, Olympic Resource Management, and users creating effective
projects.
Horse trails
Jefferson County should assume a major responsibility for the planning,
development, maintenance, and operation of cross-county horse trails, and a
supportive role for riding areas and backcountry trails.
Jefferson County should work with Port Townsend, Washington State
Department of Natural Resources, Puget Sound Energy, Olympic Resource
Management, US Forest and National Park Services, and users creating
projects.
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Water trails
Jefferson County should assume a minor responsibility for the planning,
development, maintenance, and operation of fresh and saltwater access and
hand launch sites, and a supportive role for waterside access and Cascade
Marine Trail campsites.
Jefferson County should work with Port Townsend, the Port of Port Townsend,
Washington State Park & Recreation Commission, Departments of Fish &
Wildlife and Natural Resources, US Forest and National Park Services,
Department of Defense, and private facility operations to create effective projects
and access.
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Chapter 8: Goals and objectives
The following goals and objectives are based on an analysis of existing non-
motorized transportation and recreational trail conditions, the public forums, and
the results of workshop planning sessions with the Non-motorized Transportation
Task Force and the Parks Advisory Board.
The goals and objectives in this section support improvements to and
development of opportunities for non-motorized travel throughout the county and
to adjacent communities. The objectives enhance pedestrian and bicycle
connections to commercial and employment areas, residential neighborhoods,
community centers and public facilities. The objectives also encourage and
support development of off-road pedestrian, bicycle, and equestrian facilities.
8.1 Multipurpose trails
Goal:
Develop a system of multipurpose hike, bike, and horse trails that links
residential communities with major commercial and employment centers, schools
and public facilities, parks and playgrounds, public tidelands and shorelines,
public forest lands and conservancies, unique scenic and historic landmarks, and
other transportation modes across the county.
Objectives:
Destinations
a: Develop multipurpose trail systems to preserve major transportation corridors
and link major destinations across county and state jurisdictional lines, such as
the Olympic-Discovery Trail.
b: Extend multipurpose trail systems into major public park and forest land sites
of interest to a high volume of users.
c: Develop a system of multipurpose trails to connect major historic areas and
landmarks of interest to a high volume of users.
d: Provide multipurpose trail access to unique and significant environmental
features and scenic vistas of interest to a high volume of users.
e: Extend multipurpose trails on or across public lands in alignments that are
separated from vehicular traffic, to the extent possible.
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f: Develop multipurpose trails as separate improvements within a shared road or
former railroad right-of-way alignment, such as the Olympic Discovery Trail
(DOT) within the former right-of-way of the Seattle & North Coast Railroad
(S&NCRR), to the extent amenable to adjoining property owners and as
necessary to complete access.
g: Locate multipurpose trails as separate improvements within an easement
across private lands - such as extending segments of the Olympic Discovery
Trail (DOT) across Pope Resources timberlands, where private property owners
are in agreement,.
Services
a: Design multipurpose trails to reflect different user volumes and mode mix as
well as different site and location contexts including hikers, bikers, and horseback
riders - and young children, senior citizens, and the handicapped.
b: Furnish multipurpose trails with a comprehensive system of services including
permanent or structured parking, bike racks and storage facilities, permanent and
temporary restrooms, interpretive exhibits, directional signage, picnic shelters,
and benches for all trail users except equestrians, who may be serviced from
separate sites.
c: Locate trailheads with other public uses and facilities including state and local
parks, schools, community centers, and fire stations - particularly where the trail
use occurs at an off-peak hour from the principal site activity.
d: Locate trailside rest areas or access points with other public or private uses
and facilities including transit stops, pedestrian plazas and viewpoints, and
business districts, particularly where the trail use provides a mutual interest to the
main site activity.
8.2 Pedestrian systems - sidewalks, barrier-free, and hiking
Goal:
Develop walking and hiking routes linking residential communities with major
commercial and employment centers, public facilities, parks and playgrounds,
public tidelands and shorelines, public forestlands and conservancies, unique
scenic and historic landmarks, and other transportation modes across the county.
Provide school children, local residents, and pedestrian commuters access to
schools, public facilities, and transit centers.
Objectives:
Destinations
a: Develop a system of urban sidewalks and streetscapes providing access and
pedestrian amenities to major downtown and rural village commercial centers
and recreational sites in Port Townsend, Port Hadlock, Port Ludlow, Quilcene,
and Brinnon.
b: Develop a system of pedestrian sidewalks, walking routes, and trails linking
school age children in residential communities with schools, public facilities, and
parks and playgrounds in Port Townsend, Port Hadlock, lrondale, Chimacum,
Port Ludlow, Quilcene, Brinnon, and other residential communities throughout
the county. Where appropriate or necessary, locate walking routes within County,
City, or State road rights-of-way.
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c: Extend pedestrian routes that link commuters from residential communities
into major commercial and employment centers, particularly in Port Townsend,
Glen Cove, and Port Hadlock.
d: Connect commuter walking routes from residential communities with other
transportation modes - particularly Jefferson Transit bus stops and the
Washington State Ferry Terminal in Port Townsend.
e: Extend off-road walking and hiking routes into major state and local public
parks and forestlands.
f: Identify public tideland walking and hiking routes linking communities with State
and local parks.
g: Identify and develop walking and hiking trails across tidelands to connect
communities with public tidelands and state and local parks, where private
property owners are in agreement,.
Standards and services
a: Design walking and hiking systems to reflect different skill levels and physical
capabilities for young children, senior citizens, and the handicapped.
b: Furnish major walking routes with a comprehensive system of services
including permanent, structured parking, restrooms, interpretive exhibits,
directional signage, picnic shelters, and benches.
c: Locate trailheads with other public uses and facilities including state and local
parks, schools, community centers, and fire stations, particularly where the route
will tend to occur at an off-peak hour from the principal site activity.
d: Locate rest areas or access points with other public or private uses and
facilities including transit stops, pedestrian plazas and viewpoints, and business
districts - particularly where the route provides a mutual interest to the main site
activity.
8.3 Bicycle systems - on and off-road
a On-road routes
Goals
Commutinq routes - develop a system of bicycle commuter routes for riders of
various skill and experience levels linking residential communities with major
commercial and employment centers, schools and community facilities, transit
and ferry service centers, and other destinations of interest to local experienced
bicycling employees, residents, and students.
Tourinq routes - develop a system of cross-county bicycle touring routes linking
residential communities and tourist facilities with adjoining counties, urban areas,
major parks, public tidelands and shorelines, public forestlands and
conservancies, unique scenic and historic landmarks, and other features of
interest to the experienced bicycle touring enthusiasts.
Objectives:
Destinations - Commuting routes
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a: Develop local on-road bicycle commuting routes linking residential
communities with schools, public facilities, parks and playgrounds in Port
Townsend, Port Hadlock, lrondale, Port Ludlow, Chimacum, Quilcene, Brinnon,
and other residential communities. Where appropriate or necessary, these local
on-road routes may share the roadway or road shoulder on local roads.
b: Extend regional on-road bicycle commuting routes from residential
communities to major employment facilities, commercial centers, and business
districts in Port Townsend, Glen Cove, and Port Hadlock. Where appropriate or
necessary, these on-road commuter routes may share the road shoulder on
principal state and county roads.
c: Link regional on-road bicycle commuting routes in residential communities with
other transportation transfer points including Jefferson Transit stops and the
Washington State Ferry Terminal in Port Townsend. Where appropriate or
necessary, these on-road commuter routes may provide bicycle lanes on
principal state and county roads.
Touring routes
d: Develop on-road bicycle touring routes that access major public park and
forest land sites of interest to a high volume of users.
e: Extend on-road bicycle touring routes into major historic areas, districts, and
landmarks of interest to a high volume of users, such as downtown Port
Townsend, Port Hadlock, Port Ludlow, Quilcene, and Brinnon.
f: Connect on-road bicycle touring routes with unique and significant
environmental features and scenic vistas of interest to a high volume of users.
g: Locate on-road bicycle touring routes as designated bicycle lanes on major,
high volume traffic highways, to the extent practical and necessary to complete
access.
Standards and services
a: Design on-road bicycle commuting routes in conformance with Washington
State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and American Association of State
Highway & Transportation Officials (AASHTO) standards, reflecting different
roadway operations and improvement opportunities.
b: Where high volumes and less experienced riders require and the opportunity
allows, buffer the routes from the roadway used by motor vehicles with
landscaping, fences, and/or traffic barriers.
c: Where the lane passes through developed areas with curbside parking,
designate the lane between the operating motor vehicle lane and the curbside
parking lane and expand the roadway to provide lane space for motor vehicles
and bicyclists.
d: Designate shared in-lane motorist/bicycle routes with signage at frequent
intervals - especially along curves or grades where visibility may be limited.
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e: Furnish on-road bicycle commuting routes with a limited system of services
including structured parking, bike racks and storage facilities, sanicans,
directional signage, and benches.
f: Locate trailheads with other public and private uses and facilities including
shopping centers, employment facilities and business parks, hospitals,
community centers, fire stations, particularly where the touring activity occurs at
an off-peak hour from the principal site activity.
g: Locate commuter and touring rest areas or access points with other public or
private uses and facilities including transit stops, park-and-ride lots, schools,
business districts, shopping centers, employment facilities, business and office
parks, hospitals, particularly at transfer or destination points for the commuting
cyclist.
h. Review the costs and benefits of revising road maintenance activities in order
to provide safer and more comfortable on-road bicycle conditions. Revised
activities could include more frequent shoulder brooming for on-road bicycle
routes and using smaller crushed rock for chip sealing.
i. Require new approaches on to County roads to have a hard surface, either
asphalt or concrete, from the edge of pavement to the edge of right-of-way or a
minimum of 10 feet, in order to minimize deposition of gravel on road shoulders.
j. Assess methods and costs of retrofitting existing gravelled road approaches
with hard surface during road resurfacing operations.
b Off-road bike trails
Goal:
Develop a system of off-road bike trails for riders of all skill and experience levels
that link residential communities with schools and community facilities, major
parks and playgrounds, public tidelands and shorelines, public forestlands and
conservancies, and unique scenic and historic landmarks across the county.
Objectives:
Destinations
a: Develop off-road bike trails linking school age children in residential
communities with schools, parks, and playgrounds in Port Townsend, Port
Hadlock, lrondale, Port Ludlow, Chimacum, Quilcene, Brinnon, and other
residential communities throughout the County. Where appropriate or necessary,
locate local off-road bike trails within state, county or city road rights-of-way.
b: Develop off-road bike trails linking commuters from residential communities
with major commercial and employment centers, particularly to Port Townsend,
Glen Cove, and Port Hadlock.
c: Develop off-road bike trails linking commuters from residential communities
and other transportation modes, particularly Jefferson Transit bus stops and the
Washington State Ferry Terminal in Port Townsend.
d: Extend off-road bike trails through major State and local parks and forest
lands,
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e: Develop off-road bike riding areas, possibly including jumps, ridin~llayouts,
and other features, on public lands that access other trails and State and local
parks.
Standards and services
a: Design off-road bike trails under a system reflecting different skill levels and
location considerations including young children and senior citizens.
b: Furnish off-road bike trails with a varied system of services including parking,
bike racks and storage facilities, restrooms, interpretive exhibits, directional
signage, picnic shelters, and benches.
c: Locate trail heads with other public uses and facilities including state and local
parks, schools, community centers, and fire stations, particularly where the trail
use occurs at an off-peak hour from the principal site activity.
d: Locate trailside rest areas or access points with other public or private uses
and facilities including transit stops, pedestrian plazas and viewpoints, and
business districts, particularly where the trail use provides a mutual interest to the
main site activity.
8.4 Horse trails
Goal:
Develop equestrian trails and riding areas for horseback riders and horses of all
skill and experience levels. Link riding areas or riders from residential
communities with major park and forestlands, public tidelands and shorelines,
unique scenic and historic landmarks, and other features of interest across the
county.
Objectives:
Destinations
a: Develop equestrian trails or areas linking younger age riders in residential
communities with parks in Port Townsend, Port Hadlock, Irondale, Port Ludlow,
Quilcene, Brinnon, and other residential communities throughout the county.
Where appropriate or necessary, locate equestrian access trails within State or
County road rights-of-way.
b: Extend equestrian trails into public parks and forestlands, where possible,.
c: Develop equestrian riding areas, possibly including trailheads with stables and
concession services, on public lands that access other trails and parks.
d: Extend equestrian trails across private properties connecting with other public
trails and state and local parks, where private property owners are in agreement,.
Standards and services
a: Design equestrian trails to reflect different rider and horse skill levels and
compatibility with other trail uses. Create equestrian riding areas to
accommodate moderate to high volumes of riders including younger children with
inexpèrienced horses.
b: In very low volumes or as occasional events, allow equestrians on other trail
systems including walking and hiking trails, and off-road bike routes where such
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systems provide access to areas not available to horseback riders otherwise.
Restrict rides to the trail edge and hold riders responsible for cleanup
requirements.
c: Furnish equestrian trails with a varied system of services including parking for
vehicles and horse trailers, hitching posts or corral enclosures, restrooms,
interpretive exhibits, directional signage, picnic shelters, and benches.
d: Locate trailheads with other public uses and facilities including other types of
trails and State and local parks. Locate equestrian trailheads to provide trailer
parking, unloading, hitching, and other activities in manners not conflicting with
other trail or park activities.
e: Locate trailside rest areas or access points with other public or private uses
and facilities including on or off-site commercial or concessionaire stables, riding
arenas, and boarding farms - particularly where the trail use provides a mutual
interest to the main site activity.
8.5 Water trails
Goal:
Develop a system of access points and landings along the saltwater and
freshwater shorelines of the county for non-motorized boat enthusiasts of all
kinds including rubber raft, dory, canoe, and kayak.
Objectives:
Destinations
a: Coordinate saltwater trails through the county's waterways as a component of
the Cascadia Marine Trail system being developed between Vancouver, British
Columbia, and Olympia.
b: Develop an "outside" saltwater trail providing paddle boat access across
Admiralty Inlet and around Point Wilson to Discovery Bay, and around
Marrowstone Island into Hood Canal.
c: Develop "inside" saltwater trails providing paddle boat access from Port
Townsend to Kilisut Harbor and Mystery Bay, through Oak Bay into Mats Mats
Bay, Port Ludlow, Bywater Bay, and Squamish Harbor, from Hood Canal into
Dabob Bay, Quilcene Bay, Tarboo Bay, and Jackson Cove.
d: Create saltwater trails with day long or short term durations, or as excursions
off principle trails providing paddle boat access to saltwater bays, harbors, and
inlets with unique historical or scenic settings - such as Discovery Bay, Irondale,
Port Hadlock, Port Ludlow, Quilcene, and Brinnon.
e: Establish freshwater trails providing paddle boat access to lakes with unique
scenic or recreational settings, such as Anderson Lake, Gibbs Lake, Beausite
Lake, and Lake Leland.
f: Provide freshwater trail access to creeks and rivers with unique scenic or
recreational settings and rapids - such as the Big Quilcene, Duckabush,
Dosewallips, Queets, and Hoh Rivers,
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Standards and services
a: Furnish water trails with a limited system of services including weather
shelters, primitive campsites, sanicans, interpretive and directional signage,
picnic facilities, and benches.
b: Develop saltwater trail heads with other public uses and facilities including
State and local parks, particularly where paddle boat activities use existing site
improvements.
c: Locate saltwater access points with other public uses and facilities including
marinas, parks, forest lands, utility sites, or road right-of-way ends, particularly
where the site provides access to a public tideland or beach.
d: Locate freshwater access points with other public uses and facilitiE!S including
State and local parks, fishing access sites, or road right-of-way ends, particularly
where paddle boat activities share existing site improvements.
8.6 General provisions
Goal:
Consider the following general principles in non-motorized transportation and
recreational trail developments in regard to access, security, maintenance,
finance, and other general provisions.
Objectives:
Modal accommodation
a: Design motorized and non-motorized transportation improvements and
operations to accommodate and provide for the safety, security, benE:¡fit, and
enjoyment of each modal user.
Accessibilitv
b: Where reasonable, design non-motorized transportation and recreational trail
systems, including parking lots, restrooms, and other supporting facilities, to be
accessible to individuals and organized groups of different physical capabilities,
skill levels, age groups, income, and activity interests.
c: Implement the provisions and requirements of the American Disabilities Act
(ADA) and other design and development standards that improve park and trail
facility safety and security features for users, County personnel, and the public.
Security
d: Where reasonable, install telephones, emergency call boxes, or other means
by which users can summon fire, emergency aid, police, and other safety and
security personnel should the need arise.
e: Develop non-motorized transportation and recreational trail system
improvements with design and development standards that are easy to maintain
and facilitate access by maintenance, security, and other personnel, equipment,
and vehicles, where appropriate.
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f: Design and develop non-motorized transportation and recreational systems
with low maintenance and high capacity design to reduce overall facility
maintenance and operation requirements and costs.
g: Where appropriate, incorporate low maintenance materials, settings or other
value engineering considerations in order to reduce care and security
requirements, and retain natural conditions and experiences.
h: Define and enforce rules and regulations governing non-motorized
transportation and recreational trail system activities and operations that protect
user groups, county personnel, and the general public.
i: Where appropriate, institute adopt-a-route or trail programs, park and trail
police patrols, and other innovative programs that increase safety and security
awareness and visibility.
Finance/Regulatory
j: Investigate the use of innovative methods, such as growth impact fees, land
set-a-side or fee-in-lieu-of-donation ordinances, and inter-local agreements, for
financing non-motorized transportation and recreational trail facility development,
maintenance, and operations to reduce costs, retain financial flexibility, match
user benefits and interests, and increase facility services.
k: Where feasible and desirable, use joint ventures between public and private
agencies such as the State, County, City, Port, school districts, park districts,
Federal, and other public and private agencies including for-profit
concessionaires.
I: Incorporate bicycle parking and pedestrian facility requirements for new
employment, commercial, residential, institutional, and retail uses in Jefferson
County's Unified Development Code (UDC). Amend the UDC to include
requirements for developments to provide secure bicycle facilities and amenities,
which may include bicycle racks and secure rooms within buildings.
m: Incorporate pedestrian access to and circulation within development sites in
order to accommodate safe and direct walking movements while minimizing
conflicts with motorized transportation modes.
Public and private resource coordination
n: Create cooperative, inter-local arrangements between the State, County,
Cities, Port, school districts, and other agencies to avoid duplication, improve
facility quality and availability, reduce costs, and represent resident interests
through joint system planning and development efforts.
Cost/benefit assessment
0: Create effective and efficient methods of acquiring, developing, operating, and
maintaining system facilities in manners that accurately distribute costs and
benefits to public and private user interests.
p: Where appropriate, provide self-help development opportunities, such as
equestrian trailheads and bike courses for those interested groups willing to
finance the cost through user fees, registration fees, volunteer efforts or other
means and methods.
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Chapter 9: Development plan elements
9.1 Multipurpose trails
Multipurpose trails may be developed to link major environmental assets, park
and recreational facilities, community centers, and historical features throughout
Jefferson County and with adjacent jurisdictions. Generally, multipurpose trails
may be developed to provide for one or more modes of recreational and
commuter travel including hiking, biking, equestrian, and other non-motorized
trail uses where appropriate.
To the extent possible, multipurpose trails may be developed within corridors
separate from vehicular or other motorized forms of transportation. For example,
multipurpose trails may be located on former railroad alignments, utility
easements or in separate property alignments. In some instances, the trail may
be developed as an improvement within the right-of-way of established vehicular
or other transportation corridors.
Typically, multipurpose trails may be developed in accordance with Washington
State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and American Association of
State Highway & Transportation Officials (AASHTO) guidelines. Multipurpose
trails may provide 2-way travel on asphalt, very fine crushed rock, compact dirt,
or other base of varying widths. The trails may be usable by all age and skill
groups, and handicap accessible.
Trail corridors may be improved with trailhead services including rest stops,
parking lots, bike racks and storage facilities, restrooms, water, and air services.
Where the trail is located in association with another park and recreational
improvement or public facility, the trailhead may be improved with active picnic,
playgrounds, and play areas.
Multipurpose trail corridors may be independent properties or include portions of
other sites provided for resource conservancies, resource activities, athletic
facilities, and other park and recreational or public facility properties. Linked with
resource conservancies and resource activities, the multipurpose trails element
plans may create a system of interconnected corridors integrating and defining
the developed portions of urban areas in accordance with the Growth
Management Act's (GMA) provisions for urban separators.
Multipurpose trail corridors may be developed on other publicly-owned lands
using public use agreements or special easements; or on lands owned as
portions of road and highway right-of-way, stream corridor conservation or buffer
zones of independent title.
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Trail enthusiasts working in conjunction with public agencies and other private
trail interest groups identified most of the routes proposed in this plan. Future
trail development projects may use the same cooperative, joint venture approach
to formally designate and improve existing routes and trail heads and/or to
develop new routes, rest stops, and other trail services.
Vision
As described, the multipurpose trail vision may be realized by providing trail
opportunities that:
· conserve natural features,
· define urban identities,
· link community facilities,
· serve persons with varied physical abilities and skills, and
· promote utilitarian non-motorized transportation modes.
Multipurpose trail- major systems
Existin trails
1 a OOT - Larry Scott Multipurpose trail located on the former
Memorial Trail from Seattle & North Coast Railroad grade
Port of Port from the waterfront at the Port of Port
Townsend to Townsend southwest to the Rumage
Ruma e ro ert ro ert on Cape George Road.
Total miles multipurpose trail
4.0
4.0
Proposed trails
The following trail systems may be developed to provide combined hike, bike,
horse, and other appropriate non-motorized trail use opportunities within the area
subject to feasibility studies with appropriate public and privatE!
participants. The trails generally follow railroad, public road, and utility
right-of-way corridors, but may be located on public and/or private
property where owners approve.
1b OOT - Larry Scott Multipurpose trail from the Rumage 4.1
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Memorial Trail property on Cape George Road south
Extension to Four through the Quimper Peninsula to Four
Corners Corners.
1c OOT - Utility Multipurpose trail from Four Corners 3.2
Route: Four south on utility easements parallel to
Corners to SR-20 to Anderson Lake Road.
Anderson Lake
Road
1d OOT - Utility Multipurpose trail from Anderson Lake 4.7
Route: Anderson Road on optional routes to Fairmount
Lake Road to Road, the south end of Discovery Bay,
Discovery Bay and US-1 01. Optional routes include
utility easements and old railroad grade.
1e OOT - Forest and Multipurpose trail from Four Corners 3.2
Lakes Route: Four south on utility easements and across
Corners - Anderson forestland to Anderson Lake State Park.
Lake State Park
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10 Timbérton loop Trail
11 Quilcene Trail
12 Brinnon Tr¡¡1I
13 Teal Lake-Hood Head Trail
14 SR-104 Trail
15 SR-104-Q~ilcene Trail
16 Qullcene-Srinnon Trail
17 Srlnnon-SlackPolnt Trail
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1f OOT - Forest and Multipurpose trail from Anderson Lake 8.5
Lakes Route: State Park south on utility easements,
Anderson Lake - forestlands, and County roads to US-
Oiscovery Bay 101 at the south end of Oiscovery Bay.
19 OOT - Oiscovery Multipurpose trail from the south end of 9.0
Bay to Clallam Oiscovery Bay parallel to US-101 and
County Old Gardiner Road to Clallam County
and the continuation of the OOT to Port
Anqeles and the Olympic Coast.
2a Port Townsend Multipurpose trail from the Ferry 0.6
Waterwalk Terminal in downtown Port Townsend
south along the waterfront to Larry Scott
Memorial Trail at the Port.
2b Port Townsend Multipurpose trail from the Ferry 1.4
Waterwalk Terminal and the Gateway to Larry
Extension Scott Memorial Trail at Glen Cove.
3a Port Townsend Multipurpose trail from Fort Worden 2.7
Loop Trail - State Park south past the Fairgrounds,
Portage Blue Heron Middle School, and Kah Tai
Lagoon Nature Park to Larry Scott
Memorial Trail at Glen Cove.
3b Port Townsend Multipurpose trail from Fort Worden 3.5
Loop Trail - Winona southwest past the Fairgrounds, North
Creek-Westside Beach Orainage Corridor, Levinski
Wetland, Winona Wetland, Quimper
Wildlife Corridor, and City Entry Park to
OOT - Larry Scott Memorial Trail.
4 McCurdy Point Trail Multipurpose trail from Port Townsend 1.7
Winona Creek~Westside Trail west
through the Quimper Wildlife Corridor
cast Tibbals Lake to McCurdy Point.
5 Cape George Trail Multipurpose trail from OOT - Larry 2.5
Scott Memorial Trail at the Rumage
crocerty west to Cape Georqe.
6 Four Corners to Multipurpose trail from OOT at Four 4.2
Old Fort Townsend Corners northeast across Airport
property and County roads to Old Fort
Townsend State Park and Larry Scott
Memorial Trail at Glen Cove.
7 Irondale Trail Multipurpose trail from OOT at Four 3.7
Corners along the south boundary of the
Airport to Rhody Orive and lrondale
Road to Port Hadlock.
8 Chimacum Trail Multipurpose trail from Port Hadlock 3.1
south past Bob Bates Park, west across
Chimacum Creek to HJ Carroll Park,
Chimacum School, and OOT at
Anderson Lake State Park.
9 Lower Hadlock Multipurpose trail from Port Hadlock 0.4
Trail through Wooden Boat School campus
and along Lower Hadlock Road to
Lower Hadlock waterfront.
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10 Timberton Loop Multipurpose trail from Port Ludlow 5.0
Trail south to the Olympic Peninsula Visitor
Center and back.
11 Ouilcene Trail Multipurpose trail from Quilcene 1,0
Community Center to Ouilcene River
Park.
12 Brinnon Trail Multipurpose trail from Brinnon 0.7
Elementary School along Schoolhouse
Road, Brinnon Lane, and US-101
across the Dosewallips River Bridge and
into Dosewallips State Park.
Total miles multipurpose trail
63,2
Interpretive signage, parking, and
restroom services.
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Signage, parking, bike racks and storage facilities, restrooms, and other trail
services may be provided at the following sites. Additional trailheads and trail
access sites may be provided at appropriate places alona the trail corridors.
B Fort Worden State Interpretive signage, parking, and
Park restroom services.
C County Fairgrounds Interpretive signage, parking, and
restroom services.
D Kah Tai Lagoon Interpretive signage, parking, and
Nature Park restroom services.
E Rumage Property Interpretive signage, parking, horse
corral and trailers, and restroom
services.
F Four Corners Interpretive sign age, parking, horse
corral and trailers, and restroom
services.
G Anderson Lake Interpretive signage, parking, horse
State Park corral and trailers, and restroom
services.
H Gibbs or Beausite Interpretive signage, parking, and
Lake County Park restroom services.
I Discovery Bay Interpretive signage, parking, and
restroom services.
J Gardiner Interpretive signage, parking, and
Community Club restroom services.
K McCurdy Point Interpretive signage, parking, and
Access services.
L Cape George Interpretive signage, parking, and
Access services.
M Airport Cut-off Interpretive signage, parking, and
Road services.
N Old Fort Townsend Interpretive signage, parking, and
State Park restroom services.
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0 lrondale Park Interpretive signage, parking, and
restroom services.
P Bob Bates Park Interpretive signage, parking, and
restroom services.
Q H.J. Carroll Park Interpretive signage, parking, and
restroom services.
R Port Ludlow RV Interpretive signage, parking, and
Park restroom services.
S Olympic Peninsula Interpretive signage, parking, and
Visitors Center restroom services.
T Quilcene River Interpretive signage, parking, and
Access restroom services.
U Oosewallips State Interpretive signage, parking, and
Park restroom services.
Total trailheads
20
Multipurpose trail - minor systems
Proposed trails - minor systems
The following trail system may be developed to provide combined hike, bike,
horse, and other appropriate trail use opportunities for less volume use
compared with the major trails described above. These trail proposals will also
be subject to feasibility studies with appropriate public and private participants.
The trails generally follow public and forest roads, and utility right-of-way
corridors, but may be located on public and/or private property where owners
approve.
13 Teal Lake - Hood Multipurpose trail from Timberton Loop 3.0
Head Trail Trail east past Teal Lake to Bywater
Bay/Shine Tidelands State Parks.
14 SR-104 Trail Multipurpose trail from OOT Forest and 11.0
Lakes Route east past Peterson Lake,
Ludlow Lake, Horseshoe Lake, and the
Olympic Peninsula Visitor Center to
Shine Tidelands State Park.
15 SR-104 - Quilcene Multipurpose trail from OOT Forest and 7.5
Trail Lakes Route and SR-104 Trail south to
Quilcene.
16 Quilcene-Brinnon Multipurpose trail from Quilcene River 9.0
Trail Park south past the boat launch and
marina on Quilcene Bay, Devils Lake,
Mount Walker, the old Stage Coach
Route to Jackson Cove, then across
US-101 and Oosewallips Road to
Brinnon School.
17 Brinnon - Black Multipurpose trail from Oosewallips 2.0
Point Trail State Park south along US-101 to
Pleasant Harbor marinas and Black
Point.
Total miles multipurpose trail- minor systems
32.5
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Proposed trailheads - minor systems
Signage, parking, restroom, and other trail services may be provided at the
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V Shine Tidelands Interpretive signage, parking, and
State Park restroom services.
W US-101 at Center Interpretive signage, parking, and
Road restroom services.
X Spencer Creek at Interpretive signage, parking, and
US 101 restroom services.
y Brinnon Elementary Interpretive signage, parking, and
School restroom services.
Total trailheads - minor systems
4
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9.2 Pedestrian systems
a Streetscapes and urban sidewalks
Streetscape or sidewalk improvements, which are an urban walking trail, may be
developed to link community facilities, public buildings, commercial business
districts, schools, parks, and other major activity centers within Jefferson County
business districts and residential neighborhoods. Generally, streetscapes and
urban sidewalks provide extended walking routes for recreational and utilitarian
use linked with public transit and other vehicular conveyance systems.
To the extent possible, streetscape and sidewalk improvements may be
developed within the right-of-way of established vehicular or other transportation
corridors. Where appropriate or necessary, however, the right-of-way or the
streetscape or sidewalk improvement may be aligned off the roadway to
incorporate gateways, parks, storefront boardwalks or plazas, and other
pedestrian spaces.
Typically, an urban sidewalk provides 2-way travel on concrete, brick paver,
asphalt or other hard surface material of varying widths. Where necessary, the
sidewalk or walking area may be located directly adjacent the roadway with
integral vertical or rolled curb and gutter, or be separated from the roadway by
barriers, plantings, drainage swales, or other feature. Urban sidewalks may be
usable by all age and skill groups, and handicap accessible.
As a streetscape improvement, the expanded walkway corridor may also include
space in front of storefronts or other building faces for access, and space along
the curb for street trees, plantings, parking meters, and parked car access.
These spaces may be filled with pedestrian activities including signs, shopping
tables or wares, benches, tables and chairs, and other activities. The
streetscape may extend into the street where the curb is extended across
parking lanes to provide pedestrian street crossings. Streetscapes may be
usable by all age and skill groups.
Streetscape and walkway corridors may be improved with trailhead services
including rest stops, parking lots, and transit connections. Where the walkway is
located in association with another park and recreational improvement or public
facility, the corridor may be improved with active picnic, playgrounds, and play
areas, restrooms, water, and air utilities. Where the streetscape is incorporated
into adjacent retail spaces or plazas, the corridor may be improved with artworks
and sculptures, water fountains, outdoor dining areas, amphitheaters and
performing areas, and other activities of interest.
Streetscape corridors may be contained within or extensions of the public road
right-of-way or include portions of other public sites acquired to define gateways
or other linear park definitions. Streetscape and urban walkway improvements
may also be developed and maintained on privately owned lands subject to
public use agreements or public access easements.
Non-motorized transportation advocates working in conjunction with Jefferson
County and other private pedestrian interest groups identified most of the routes
proposed in this plan. Future walkway development projects may use the same
cooperative, joint venture approach to formally designate and improve existing
routes and trailheads and/or to develop new routes, rest stops, and other
walkway services.
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2 Port Townsend Lewtence Stleet
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3 Hadlock - Irondale, Ness' Comer,
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4 QlIilcene - US-t01, linger Longer
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Vision
As described, the streetscape and urban walkway vision may be realized by
providing commuter and recreational walkway opportunities within the most
urban developed areas that
· conserve natural features,
· define gateway and urban identities,
· link public facilities and commercial business centers,
· serve persons with varied physical abilities and skills,
· promote utilitarian non-motorized transportation modes, and
· create pedestrian-friendly access zones and activity areas that support urban
areas and residential neighborhoods.
Streetscape
Existing streetscape
The following streetscape improvements have been developed to provide
edestrian amenities in downtown and business districts in Jefferson Count .
1 Port Townsend, Walkway corridor improved with special 0.5
Water Street - paving, landscaping, seating areas,
Point Hudson to street trees, and street lighting
Ferry Terminal, and standards. Furnishings include sidewalk
side streets kiosks, vendor sales, and cafes to
between Water and increase pedestrian visibility and
Washington seasonal weather activities. Design
themes highlight historical building
facades and the site's sense of lace.
2 Port Townsend, Walkway corridor improved with special 0.2
Lawrence Street - paving, landscaping, seating areas,
Fillmore to Adams street trees, street lighting standards,
and other furnishings. Design themes
highlight historical building facades and
the site's sense of lace.
Tota/ existing streetscape improvement miles 0,7
Proposed
The following streetscape improvements may be developed to provide
pedestrian amenities in business districts and rural centers in other areas of
Jefferson Count .
1 Port Townsend, Walkway corridor to be improved with 2.0
Sims Way - Ferry accent paving, landscaping, street trees,
Terminal to City and street lighting standards. Design
Limits themes will highlight the furnishings
rovided in downtown im rovements.
3 Hadlock - lrondale, Walkway corridor to be expanded within 0.1
Ness' Corner, Oak business district with paving accents,
Bay, and landscaping, street trees, street lighting
Chimacum Roads standards, and other furnishings.
Pedestrian safety and visibility will be
im roved in the intersection.
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4 Quilcene - US-1 01 Walkway corridor to be improved within 0.1
and Linger Longer business district with limited paving
Road accents, landscaping, seating areas,
street trees, street lighting standards,
and other furnishings. Pedestrian safety
and visibility will be improved in the
intersection.
5 Brinnon - US-1 01 Walkway corridor to be improved 0.1
and Brinnon Lane adjacent to the roadway with limited
paving accents, landscaping, street
trees, and other furnishings.
Total proposed streetscape improvement miles 2.3
Gateways
Visitor centers
The following improvements have been or are being developed to provide a
visible accent and ent ima e into the count ,
a Port Townsend Information center, parking area, special 1
Visitor Center signage, landscaping, and benches
located on Water Street within the
downtown business district.
b Olympic Peninsula Information center, parking area, special 1
Visitor Center signage, landscaping, and benches
installed at the intersection of Beaver
Valle Road/SR-19 and SR-104.
Total existing gateways 2
Proposed
The following gateway improvements may be developed to expand visible
accents and ima es u on ent into the count .
c Water Street Ferry
Landing
d SR-104 - Hood
Canal Bridge
e US-101 - Old
Gardiner Road
f Brinnon Visitor
Center
Total proposed gateways
Urban sidewalks
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The following sidewalks serve as major corridors and/or principal connectors to
major public facilities, schools, or sites of interest in Jefferson County. The list
Special signage, landscaping, and
benches to be installed on Water Street
adjacent to the Ferry Landing to define
the north ent into the coun .
Special signage, landscaping, and
benches to be installed at the Hood
Canal Bridge on SR-104 to define the
east ent into the count .
Special signage, landscaping, and
benches to be installed at intersection
with Old Gardiner Road and the ODT to
define the west ent into the count .
Information center, parking area, special
signage, landscaping, and benches
installed in Brinnon alon US-101.
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includes principal corridors or connectors, and not all walkways or sidewalks that
exist within the s stem.
1 Port Townsend
See Port Townsend's Non-Motorized
Transportation Plan for a listing of
existin urban sidewalks
Total existing urban walkway miles
=
Proposed urban sidewalks
The following sidewalk improvements may be developed to provide major
corridors and/or principal connectors to major public facilities, schools, or sites of
interest in Jefferson County. The list includes principal corridors or connectors,
and not all walkways or sidewalks that may be accomplished within Ithe system.
1 Port Townsend See Port Townsend's Non-Motorized
Transportation Plan for a listing of
proposed urban sidewalks
2 Hadlock - lrondale Extend urban walkway from Hadlock 2.0
Road business district intersection west to
Rhody Drive and SR-19.
3 lrondale - Cedar Urban walkway from Ness' Corner Road 0.7
Avenue / Market north to lrondale Road with access to
Street Chimacum Creek Elementary School
and County Library.
4 Hadlock - Ness' Extend urban walkway from Hadlock 1.2
Corner Road business district intersection west to
Rhody Drive with access to Chimacum
Creek Elementary School and County
Librarv.
5 Hadlock - Extend urban walkway from Hadlock 0.5
Chimacum Road / business district intersection south to
Elkins Road Elkins Road and Bob Bates Sports
Fields.
6 Hadlock - Oak Bay Extend urban walkway from Hadlock 0.4
Road and Lower business district intersection along Oak
Hadlock Bay Road and Lower Hadlock Road with
access to Port Townsend Bay.
7 Hadlock - Urban walkway on Matheson Street 0.2
Matheson Street, from lrondale Road to Masonic Hall
Masonic Hall Road Road to Ness' Corner Road.
8 Quilcene - US-101 Urban walkway on US-101 from Linger 0.5
Longer Road north to Center Road with
access to business district and Quilcem:;¡
school.
9 Brinnon - Brinnon Urban walkway on Brinnon Lane and 0.5
Lane, Schoolhouse Schoolhouse Road from business
Road district to Brinnon School.
Total proposed urban walkway miles
6.0
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9.2b Walking and hiking trails
Walking and hiking trails may be developed to link major environmental assets,
park and recreation facilities, community centers, and historic features
throughout Jefferson County and with adjacent jurisdictions. Generally, walking
and hiking trails may be developed as dirt or bark surfaced routes on interior
alignments through environmental features. Portions of the system within the
more densely developed areas, however, may be developed as sidewalks along
roadway corridors with urban streetscape furnishings and amenities.
Where possible, walking and hiking trails may be developed in alignments
separate from vehicular or other motorized forms of transportation. For example,
walking and hiking trails may be located within natural drainage corridors,
wooded ravines, and utility easements. In some instances and for short duration,
walking and hiking trail systems may be developed as improvements within the
right-of-way of established vehicular or other transportation corridors.
Within the most urban alignments, barrier-free walking and hiking trails may be
developed with concrete, asphalt, crushed rock, or similar hard surface. Urban
trails will be usable by all age and skill groups and handicap accessible.
In low volume, remote, or backcountry locations, trails may be developed on
gravel, sand, or compact dirt surfaces of varying widths, steep grades,
surrounding cover, and other features not usable by all skill levels.
Walking and hiking trail corridors may be located to coincide with other park and
recreation improvements or public facilities to access rest stops, parking lots,
restrooms, and other services.
Walking and hiking trail corridors may be independent properties or include
portions of other sites provided for resource activities, athletic facilities, and other
park and recreational or public facility properties. Linked with conservation areas
and resource activities, the walking and hiking trails may create a system of
interconnected greenways to integrate and define the urban and natural portions
of the county in accordance with Growth Management Act provisions for urban
separators.
Hiking trail enthusiasts working in conjunction with public agencies and other
private trail interest groups identified most of the routes proposed in this plan.
Future trail development projects may use the same cooperative, joint venture
approach to formally designate and improve existing routes and trailheads and/or
to develop new routes, rest stops, and other trail services.
Vision
As described, the walking and hiking trails vision may be realized by providing
recreational trail opportunities that:
· access natural features that may not be available otherwise,
· link open spaces and other conservation areas into a greenway system,
· serve persons with varied physical abilities and skills,
· establish high visibility and volume pedestrian routes through the most
developed urban areas,
· expand the park system to connect with public properties, and
· expand road corridors to provide recreational and utilitarian non-motorized
transportation opportunities.
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1 Jefferson County Walking trails provide internal access 0.5
Fairgrounds around fairgrounds perimeter and
attractions for local residents.
2 lrondale Park Walking trails provide internal access to 0.2
park site and adioininQ neiQhborhood.
3 HJ Carroll Park Walking trails provide internal access to 1.5
fields, playground, Chimacum Creek
nature area, and with adjacent
neiQhborhoods.
4 Chimacum Park Walking trail provides internal access 0.2
through campground and with adjacent
neiahborhoods.
5 Lions Club Park Walking trail provides internal access 0.2
from picnic area to shoreline
overlookinç¡ Oak Bay.
6 South Indian Island Walking trail provides internal access 0.7
Park along bluff overlooking Oak Bay from
beach access sites to Scow Bay.
7 Beausite Lake Walking trails provide access along lake! 1.0
County Park shoreline, through Kiwanis campsites,
and into woodland buffer areas.
8 Gibbs Lake County Walking trails provide access around 5.0
Park lake shoreline, through trailhead area,
and into woodland buffer areas.
9 Lake Leland Walking trail provides access to lake 0.2
fishing areas from trailhead and
campsites.
10 Quilcene Park Walking trail provides access through 0.2
campground, picnic area, and
community center site.
11 Chetzemoka Park Walking trails provide access through 0.4
the site to overlooks of the Strait of Juan
de Fuca, flower gardens, and other
Victorian embellishments.
12 Kah Tai Lagoon Walking trails provide access to nature 1.5
Nature Park interpretive sites along the lagoon and
between the site and adjacent areas.
13 Sather Park Walking trails provide access to wildlife 0.2
observation areas and with adjacent
neiQhborhoods.
14 Bishop Park Walking trails provide access through 0.2
the wooded ravine and with adjacent
neiQhborhoods.
15 Anderson Lake Walking trail circles the lake to provide 4.4
State Park fishina access to shoreline.
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1 Jefferson County Fairgrounds
2 Iron dais Park
3 HJ Carroll Perk
4 Chlmacum Park
5 South Indian Island Park 1
6 South Indian Island Park 2
7 Beauslte lakelNW Kiwanis Camp
8 Gibbs LakeCountý Park
9 Lake Leland
10 Qullcene Park
11 Chètsemoka Park
12 Kah Tal Lagoon Nature Park
13 Sather Park
14 Bishop Park
15 Andelson Lakè State Park
16 Old Fort Townsend Stata Park
17 Fort WOlden State Park
18 I'ort Flager State Park
19 PosewallipsState Park
20 PleaseantHarbor State Park
21 Triton Cove State Park
22 Jefferson County Land Trust
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23 WA DNR Forestlands
24 US DOD Bangor
25 Olympic Resource Management
26 Kala Point
27 Port Ludlow
28 Camp Parsons
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8 Gibbs Lake County Park Mdns
29 Chlmacum Creek Beach
30 Rumage Property
31 AlrporfPerlmeter Trail
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16 Old Fort Townsend Walking trails include 0.25 mile historical 7.0
State Park interpretative trail with access through
the parade grounds and fort, 0.25 mile
nature trail with access along the
shoreline bluffs, and 6.5 mile system
with access throughout wooded park
site.
17 Fort Worden State Walking trails provide access along 8.0
Park Admiralty Inlet and Point Wilson
shoreline, through fortifications and gun
battery sites, and around sand mounds
and bluffs overlooking Strait of Juan de
Fuca. Additional sidewalks and
roadways provide access through
parade grounds, officer quarters,
museum, and other building areas.
18 Fort Flager State Walking trails provide access along 4.0
Park bluffs overlooking Admiralty Inlet and
Marrowstone Point, through fortifications
and gun battery sites, and through
campsites to Scow Bay Spit and Kilisut
Harbor.
19 Dosewallips State Walking trails provide access to 4.0
Park Dosewallips River, tidelands on Hood
Canal, and wooded hillsides overlookin!~
the river and campsites.
20 Pleasant Harbor Walking trails provide access through 0.5
State Park parking, marina, and services site
overlookinc:¡ Pleasant Harbor.
21 Triton Cove State Walking trails provide access to Hood 0.2
Park Canal, and along shoreline and marina
overlookinQ Triton Cove.
22 Jefferson County Walking trails provide access through
Land Trust Parcels forestlands and conservancy areas in
the Quimper Wildlife Corridor and
adjacent Old Fort Townsend State Par~(
- on an informal basis.
23 WA Department of Walking trails provide access through
Natural Resource forestland parcels and adjacent
Forestlands residential neighborhoods on the
Quimper Peninsula, south of Anderson
Lake State Park, and between Gibbs
and Beausite Lake County Parks,
among other parcels - on an informal
basis.
24 US 000 Bangor Walking trails provide access through
forestlands and habitat areas on the
Coyle Peninsula across Hood Canal
from the Bangor Submarine Base - on
an unauthorized basis.
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25 Olympic Resource Walking trails provide access through
Management forestlands and habitat areas in the
Anderson and Gibbs Lake areas - on
an informal basis.
26 Kala Point Walking trails provide access to
residential neighborhoods, recreational
center, and along Port Townsend Bay
shoreline - for HOA member use only.
27 Port Ludlow Walking trails provide access to
residential neighborhoods, recreational
center, and along Port Townsend Bay
shoreline - for HOA member use onlv.
28 Camp Parsons Walking trails provide access to
campsites, recreational facilities, and
along Hood Canal - for Boy Scout use
onlv.
Total miles ot park walking trails
40,1
Proposed park walking trails
Where environmentally appropriate, the following sites may be improved with
an expanded system of designated park walking trails:
29 Chimacum Beach Walking trails will provide access to Port 0.5
Park Townsend Bay shoreline, up Chimacum
Creek, and into adjacent
neiQhborhoods.
30 Rumage Property Walking trails will provide access to 0.5
OOT - Larry Scott Memorial Trail, within
the property, and with adjacent
neiQhborhoods.
31 Airport Perimeter Walking trails will provide access around 2.5
Trail the airport buffer area, to viewpoints
overlooking airport approach patterns,
and with OOT, the Old Fort Townsend,
and lrondale Trails.
32 Beausite Lake Walking trails will be expanded to 2.0
County Park - NW provide access to OOT, around the lake
Kiwanis Camp and woodlands, and with Gibbs Lake
County Parks.
33 Gibbs Lake County Walking trails will be expanded to 1.0
Park provide access to OOT, around the lake
and buffer areas, and with Beausite
Countv Park.
Total miles ot proposed park walking trails
Walking and hiking trails - cross county trail systems
Existing trails
The following trail systems provide day walks or hiking trail opportunities
between major attractions or through natural areas and corridors within the
county. The trails generally follow public road and utility right-ot-way
corridors, but have been located on private property where owners
approve and environmental conditions allow.
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2 West Side Trails
3 Golf Course/Blue Heron Trails
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4 Hadlock/South Indian Island Trail
5 Anderson Lako/Gibbs Lake Trail
6 Anderson Lake South ~ DNR/ORM
7 Mount Walker Trail
8 Wh~ney Point Trail
9 Brinnon-Black POint Trail
10 Indian IIllahd [)ODTrail
11 Teal Lake-Hocld Head Trail
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1 Quimper Wildlife Walking trail systems provide access 5.0
Corridor Trails from Blue Heron west through Levinski
and Winona Wetlands, and Quimper
Wildlife Corridor to McCurdy Point and
with adjacent neiahborhoods.
2 West Side Trails Walking trail systems provide access 3.0
from SR-20 north through Hamilton
Heights, Hendrick's Pond, and with
adjacent neiQhborhoods.
3 Golf Course/Blue Walking trails provide access from Kai 2.0
Heron Trails Tai Lagoon north through Port
Townsend Golf Course, Blue Heron
School, and the Chinese Garden.
Total miles of existing walking trails
10,0
Proposed trails
In addition to the multipurpose trail systems described in the preceding
section - the following trail systems may be developed to provide hiking
opportunities within the county subject to feasibility studies with appropriate
public and private participants. The trails generally follow railroad, public
road, and utility right-of-way corridors and public ownership, but may be
located on public and/or private property where owners approve and
environmental conditions allow.
1 Quimper Wildlife Walking/hiking trails to be extended 2.0
Corridor Trails north and west to connect Chinese
Gardens, the North Beach Drainage
Corridor, Levinski and Winona
Wetlands, Buckmans Lake, Tibbals
Lake, and Strangers Lake with ODT and
the Port Townsend's Winona/Westside
Trail svstem.
4 Hadlock/South Walking/hiking trail to provide access 1.5
Indian Island Trail from adjacent neighborhoods to
Chimacum Beach Park then south to
Port Hadlock, to Oak Bay Road, Lions
Club, and South Indian Island Parks.
5 Anderson Lake/ Walking/hiking trail to provide access 2.0
Gibbs Lake Loop from Anderson Lake south to Gibbs
Trail Lake on DNR and Olympic Resource
Manaaement DroDertV.
6 Anderson Lake Hiking trail system to provide multiple 8.0
South - Department access routes from Anderson Lake
of Natural State Park south across forest lands to
Resources and Gibbs and Beausite Lakes County
Olympic Resource Parks, City Lake, Delanty Lake,
ManaQement Peterson Lake, and US-104.
7 Mount Walker Trail Hiking trails to connect the Quilcene- 0.7
Brinnon Trail with Devils Lake and the
Mount Walker summit and back.
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8 Whitney Point Trail Hiking trails to extend east from the 1.5
Quilcene-Brinnon Trail through Camp
Parson Boy Scout Camp to the WDFW
property on Whitney Point and back.
9 Brinnon-Black Point Hiking trails to extend south from 4.0
Trail Dosewallips State Park under power line
easements to Pleasant Harbor, then
east through Black Point to Qualea
Point.
10 Indian Island DOD Hiking trails to extend across and 1.0
Trail around Indian Island from Scow Bay to
the north end of Kilisut Harbor, and back
to Port Townsend Bay channel- in the
event the 000 property is made surplus
or available for public access.
Total miles of proposed trails
20.7
Proposed trailheads
Signage, parking, restroom, and other trail services may be provided at the
following sites - in addition to those listed for park walking trails. Additional rest
and trail access areas may also be provided at appropriate locations along the
trail corridors.
a Airport Interpretive signage, parking, and
restroom services to be provided
adjacent to airport commercial areas
and from Four Corners Road.
b lrondale Park Interpretive signage, parking, and
restroom services to be designated for
trail use in the park.
c Lower Port Hadlock Interpretive signage, parking, and
restroom services to be designated
adjacent to commercial uses and
Wooden Boat School.
d Lions Club Park Interpretive signage, parking, and
restroom services to be provided in the
park site.
e Chimacum High Interpretive signage, parking, and
School restroom services to be designated for
trail use at the school.
f Chimacum Center Interpretive signage, parking, and
Road restroom services to be developed in
road riqht-of-way.
g Mount Walker Interpretive signage, parking, and
restroom services to be developed at
Mount Walker access from US-101.
h Point Whitney Interpretive signage, parking, and
Road restroom services to be developed at
Point Whitney cut-off from US 101.
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j Black Point Road Interpretive signage, parking, and
restroom services to be developed at
Black Point Road access from US 101.
Total proposed trailheads
Shoreline trails
Existing shoreline trails
A system of shoreline trails have been designated on an informal basis across
public and some private tidelands (subject to property owner permission) along
Jefferson County shorelines and between various destinations along the Strait of
Juan de Fuca and Hood Canal.
9
Most public tideland ownership are narrow bands located between the mean low
tide (about +3.0 feet) and the extreme low tide (about -4.5 feet), for a total range
of 7.4 feet of elevation.
A more extensive tideland definition extends from mean high tide (about +13.0
feet) to the extreme low tide (about-4.5 feet) for a total range of 17.4 feet of
elevation.
In some instances, trails cross over numerous private tidelands (where property
owners are agreeable) located between the public holdings - generally on gravel
h r bit bl ff' I t d d b ff d f 'd f I d I t
s ore me e ow seep u s ISO a e an u ere rom resl en la eve opmen s.
1 Point Hudson-North Shoreline trail provides access on 3.6
Beach Shoreline mostly public tidelands from Point
Trail Hudson past Chetzemoka Park and
Point Wilson in Fort Worden State Park
to North Beach Park - when tide
conditions allow.
2 Oak Bay Park Shoreline trail provides access from 0.4
Shoreline Trail picnic area and campground north to
the point overlooking Oak Bay and
Indian Island channel.
3 South Indian Island Shoreline trail provides access from 0.7
Shoreline Trail beach trailhead at Old Island Ferry
Road and Lions Club Park east through
South Indian Island Park to Scow Bay.
4 Bywater Bay (Wolfe Shoreline trail provides access from 1.5
Property) Shoreline Shine Tidelands State Park north along
Trail Bywater Bay to the sand spit linking
Hood Head and the Wolfe Property -
when tide conditions allow.
Total miles of shoreline trails
6.2
Proposed shoreline trails
The following shoreline trails may be designated on public tidelands between
major park and public land holdings. In some instances, shoreline trails may
also cross over private tidelands located between the public holdings -
generally below steep bluffs isolated and buffered from residential
developments (if property owners are agreeable).
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1 Point Hudson-North Beaéh
2 Oak Bay Park
3 South Indian Island
4 Bywater Bay-Wolfe Property
Proposed shoreline trails
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6 Marrowstone Island
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5 North Beach- Shoreline trail to provide access on 6.8
Beckett Point public tidelands under the bluffs from
Shoreline Trail North Beach Park west past McCurdy
Point and Cape George to Beckett Point
County Road - when tide conditions
allow.
6 Marrowstone Island Shoreline trail to provide access on 6.0
Shoreline Trail mostly public tidelands under the bluffs
from Fort Flagler State Park south
through East Beach Park to the State
property located at the south end of
Marrowstone Island.
7 Indian Island 000 Shoreline trail to provide access around 10.0
Shoreline Trail the island circumference past Scow
Bay, Kilisut Harbor, Port Townsend Bay,
and Indian Island Channel - in the
event federal property is declared
surDlus or publiclv accessible.
Total miles proposed shoreline trails
22.8
Existing shoreline trailheads
Shoreline walks can be initiated from the following park sites:
a Point Hudson Interpretive signage, parking, and
restroom services provided adjacent to
the marina and overlook at the end of
Point Hudson.
b Fort Worden State Interpretive signage, parking, and
Park restroom services provided adjacent to
Point Wilson Liç¡hthouse.
c North Beach Park Interpretive signage, parking, and
restroom services provided in the park.
d Oak Bay Park Interpretive signage, parking, and
restroom services provided at south end
of park adjacent to picnic and
camcsites.
e Lions Club Park Interpretive signage, parking, and
restroom services provided adjacent to
picnic shelter.
f South Indian Island Interpretive signage, parking, and
Property restroom services provided adjacent to
beach access.
9 Shine Tidelands Interpretive signage, parking, and
State park restroom services provided adjacent to
cicnic area at Termination Point Road.
Total existing trailheads
7
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Proposed shoreline trailheads
Trailhead or access points may be developed or designated at the following
sites:
h McCurdy Point Signage and limited parking to be
provided from a site to be acquired at
the end of McCurdy Point Road.
i Fort Flagler State Signage and limited parking to be
Park designated at Marrowstone Point in the
park.
j East Beach Park Signage and limited parking to be
designated at bank edge in the park.
k Marrowstone Island Signage and limited parking to be
Property developed at the end of Resort Road
adjacent to the state property holding at
the end of Marrowstone Island.
Total proposed trailheads
4
Hiking trails - backcountry and backpacking
Existing backpacking trails
Numerous extended day hiking and backpacking trails of various lengths and
alignments provide access to Olympic National Park and US Forest Service sites
and campgrounds within Jefferson County. Consult US Forest Service and
National Park Service maps and brochures for a complete inventory of
backcountry and backpacking trails.
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9.3 Bicycle systems
a On-road bicycle routes .
Utilitarian and touring bicycle routes may be developed to access major
population, employment, and commercial centers, public facilities, park and
recreation sites, historic features, scenic corridors and vistas, and other features
of interest to experienced bicycle riders throughout Jefferson County and across
the state.
Where appropriate and to the extent practical and safe, bicycle routes may be
extended into local neighborhoods to create an integrated on-road bicycling
system. The local on-road bicycling system may provide access to residential
communities, park and recreation facilities, schools and public facilities,
community centers and business districts, places of employment, and transit
transfer centers for adult and youth bike riders from local areas.
Bicycle routes should be developed using to Washington State Department of
Transportation (WSDOT) and American Association of State Highway &
Transportation Officials (AASHTO) guidelines for on-road facilities. When
provided within an adjacent trail corridor, the bicycle route may be an integral
part of other hiking and biking activities - as described under multipurpose trails.
On-road bicycle routes may be on delineated and paved roadway shoulders of
appropriate widths adequate to accommodate bicycle riders. In urban areas, the
roadway shoulders may be separately marked bicycle lanes located between the
principal vehicle traffic lanes and turning lanes, parking lanes, driveways, and
other vehicle operating areas.
In residential areas where the pavement is wide enough to safely accommodate
vehicles and bike riders, roadway traffic lanes may be shared by vehicles and
bicycles. Such roadways may be marked with signage, in-lane markings, or
shoulder striping.
Vehicles and bicycle riders may also share rural and scenic backcountry roads
where traffic volumes are low enough to safely allow. Backcountry roads and
riding routes may be specially signed to alert motorists to shared roadway use.
Bike routes may generally share trailhead services with other trail users when
the route is located within or close to a multipurpose trail corridor. When on-road
or in-lane bike routes are provided in separate locations, trailheads may be
provided with parking lots, bike rack and storage facilities, restrooms, and other
services.
Bicycling enthusiasts working in conjunction with Jefferson County, the
Washington State Department of Transportation, and private cycling interest
groups identified most of the bicycle routes proposed in this plan. Future bicycle
development projects may use the same cooperative, joint venture approach to
formally designate and improve existing routes and trailheads and/or to develop
new on-road or in-lane routes, rest stops, and other utilitarian or touring bicycle
services.
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Existing on-road bike - WA/US
1 SR-104
2a SR·20 - Water SVSims Way
3a SR"19 -Airport Cutoff Road
3b SR~19 - Rhody Drive
3c SR-19 - BeaverValley Road
Proposed on"road blke- WAJUS
1b SR-104 - Hood Canal Bridge
2b SR-20 - Four Comers to Discovery
Bay
4a US-101 Mason County to Clallam
County
4b US-101 West End
5a SR-116 Ness' Corner Road
5b SR-t16 Oak Bay Road to South
Marrowstone Island
5c SR-116 Flagler Road to J=ort
Flagler State Park
Existln\¡ on-road bike - County
6 Irondale Rosd
7 Center Road - Chlmacum-SR-104
8 Center Road,.. SR-1 04-Qullcene
9 Eaglemount Road
10 Parsdise Bay Road
Proposed on-road bike - County
11 JeffersonlTyler/FStreetlHastings
12 Hastings Avenue West
13 South Jacob Miller Road
14 Cape George Road
15a Discovery Bay Road
15b Solith Discovery Bay Road
16 Four Corners Road
17 Prospect Avenue
18 Chlmacum Roed
19 Oak Bay Road
20 Anderson Lake Road
21 West Valley Road
22 Swansonville Road
23 TeaFLakeRoadwithin Port Ludlow
Master Planned Resort
24 Öld Gardlm¡f Roads - North slid
South
Existing routes
Proposed routes
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Bicycling on-road
1
4' Minimum 9'-12' Lane Width
Designated Bicycle Lane
2
4' Minimum 9'-12' Lane Width
Shared Roadway: Paved Shoulder
3
1 l' Mir\lmum Lane Width
Shared Roadway:, Backcountry Routes anti
Low Speed, L()w Volume Roads
Source: Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities (AASHTO, 1999)
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Vision
As described, the on-road bicycle route vision may:
· increase bicycle access for local residents, including commuters, to
community facilities, schools, employment, and transit transfer centers,
· increase bicycle access for experienced riders to scenic areas and features,
· serve persons with varied physical abilities and skills, and
· expand roadway corridors to provide utilitarian and recreational uses.
On-road bicycle routes - shoulders
Existing on-road bicycle routes - State and national highways
The following routes have been improved with roadway shoulders or bicycle
lanes, shared roadway designations, markings, and signage for on-road bicycle
routes in accordance with WSDOT standards.
1 SR-104 On-road bicycle route from Hood Canal 14.0
Bridge west to the intersection with US-
101 at the south end of Discoverv Bav.
2a SR-20 - Water On-road bicycle route from the end of 5.0
Street/Sims Way - Water Street at Point Hudson south
Port Townsend to through downtown Port Townsend and
Four Corners Glen Cove past the Airport to the Four
Corners Road intersection.
3a SR-19 - Airport On-road bicycle route from SR-20 south 2.6
Cut-off Road past the Airport to Rhody Drive at Four
Corners Road intersection.
3b SR-19 - Rhody On-road bicycle route from Four 2.5
Drive Corners Road/Airport Cut-off Road
intersection south past HJ Carroll Park,
Tri-Area Community Center, and
Chimacum School to Chimacum.
3c SR-19 - Beaver On-road bicycle route from Chimacum 9.0
Valley Road south through Beaver Valley to the
Visitor Center at the intersection with
SR-104.
Total existing on-road bicycle route miles 33.1
Proposed on-road bicycle routes - State and national highways
The following routes may be developed using shoulder expansions or lane
designations, shared roadway designations, markings, and signage in
accordance with WSDOT standards.
1b SR-104 - Hood On-road bicycle route on the Hood 2.5
Canal Bridge Canal Bridge from Kitsap Peninsula
west to Termination Point and Shine
Tidelands State Park.
2b SR-20 - Four On-road bicycle route from the 6.0
Corners to intersection with Four Corners Road
Discovery Bay south along the west side of Discovery
Bav to the intersection with US-101.
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4a US-101 - Mason On-road bicycle route from Triton Cove 42.0
County to Clallam State Park at the Mason County line
County north through Brinnon, Quilcene, and
around Discovery Bay to the
intersection with Old Gardiner Road at
the Clallam County line.
4b US-101 - West On-road bicycle route from Bogachiel 28.5
End State Park south past the Hoh River and
west access to the Olympic National
Park rain forest and Kalaloch to Queets.
5a SR-116 - Ness' On-road bicycle route from SR-19 past 1.1
Corner Road Chimacum Creek Elementary School
and County Library to the Port Hadlock
business district.
5b SR-116 - Oak Bay On-road bicycle route from Port Hadlock 3.0
Road / Flagler business district on Oak Bay Road and
Road to south Flagler Road over the Portage Canal
Marrowstone Island bridge to Scow Bay on the south end of
Marrowstone Island.
5c SR-116 - Flagler On-road bicycle route from the south 5.0
Road - Scow Bay end of Marrowstone Island at Scow Bay
to Fort Flagler north through Nordland and past
State Park Mystery Bay State Park to Fort Flagler
State Park.
Total proposed on-road bicycle route miles
88,1
Existing on-road bicycle routes -City and County roadways
The following routes have been improved with roadway shoulders or bicycle
lanes, shared roadway designations, markings, and signage for on-road bicycle
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rou es In accor ance WI 0 ownsen an e erson ountv stan ar s.
6 lrondale Road On-road bicycle route from the Port 1.9
Hadlock business district intersection
west to Rhody Drive.
7 Center Road - On-road bicycle route from the 7.3
Chimacum - SR- Chimacum business area at the
104 intersection with Beaver Valley Road
south through the Chimacum Valley to
the intersection with SR-104.
8 Center Road - SR- On-road bicycle route from the 7.7
104 - Quilcene intersection with SR-104 south to
Quilcene.
9 Eaglemont Road On-road bicycle route from SR-20 east 5.4
past City Lake, Delanty Lake to West
Valley and Center Roads.
10 Paradise Bay Road On-road bicycle route from Oak Bay 6.0
Road south around Port Ludlow and
past Tala Point, Bywater Bay, and Hood
Head to the intersection with SR-104 at
Shine Tidelands State Park.
Total existing on-road bicycle route miles
28.3
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Proposed on-road bicycle routes - City and County roadways
The following routes may be developed using shoulder expansions or lane
designations, shared roadway designations, markings, and signage in
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accor ance WI 0 ownsen an e erson oumy s an ar s.
11 Jefferson/Tyler/F On-road bicycle route from Water Street 3.2
Street/Hastings in downtown Port Townsend through the
Avenue uptown business district, west on
Hastinç¡s Avenue to the City limits.
12 Hastings Avenue On-road bicycle route from City limits 2.8
West west to Cape George Road.
13 South Jacob Miller On-road bicycle route from SR-20 north 2.0
Road to Hastinç¡s Avenue.
14 Cape George Road On-road bicycle route looping from the 7.6
north intersection with South Discovery
Road to the south intersection of South
Discovery Road at Chevy Chase Golf
Course.
15 Discovery Road On-road bicycle route from Sheridan 1.6
a Street south past Grant Street
Elementary School to Mill Road and the
City limits.
15 South Discovery On-road bicycle route from the City 4.8
b Road limits south past Chevy Chase golf
course to Adelma Beach and the
intersection with SR-20.
16 Four Corners Road On-road bicycle route from Airport Cut- 1.3
off Road west to SR-20 and South
Discovery Road.
17 Prospect Avenue Shared roadway from Airport Cut-off 1.4
Road east past Kala Point Drive to Port
Townsend Bay overlook and shoreline
access.
18 Chimacum Road - On-road bicycle route from the Hadlock 1.5
Port Hadlock - business district intersection south past
Chimacum Bob Bates sports fields to the
Chimacum business area at the
intersection with Beaver Valley Road.
19 Oak Bay Road On-road bicycle route from the SR-116 10.0
(Flagler Road) intersection south past
Oak Bay and Mats Mats Bay through
Port Ludlow to Beaver Valley Road.
20 Anderson Lake On-road bicycle route from Rhody Drive 2.8
Road west past Anderson lake State Park to
the intersection with SR-20.
21 West Valley Road On-road bicycle route from Rhody Drive 5.5
south past Chimacum School, Beausite
and Gibbs lake Roads, through the
west side of Chimacum Valley to
Eaglemont Road.
22 Swansonville Road On-road bicycle route from Beaver 3.2
Valley Road east over the ridge to Oak
Bay Road and Port Ludlow.
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23 Teal Lake Road On-road bicycle route from Paradise 0.6
Bay Road intersection to MP 0.6 at
Master Planned Resort Boundary.
24 Old Gardiner Shared roadway on old Olympic 5.7
Roads - North and Highway alignment from US-101 at the
South Clallam County line east to US-1 01,
returning to old Olympic Highway
alignment via Broders Road south to
US-101 on the west side of Discovery
Bav.
Total proposed on-road bicycle route miles 54.0
Urban bikeways
Existing urban bikeways
The following bike routes serve as major corridors and/or principal connectors to
major public facilities, schools, or sites of interest in Jefferson County. The list
includes principal corridors or connectors, and not all shared roadways that exist
within the s stem.
1 Port Townsend city
streets
See Port Townsend's Non-Motorized
Transportation Plan for a listing of
existin urban bikewa s.
Total existing urban bikeway miles
Proposed urban bikeways
The following bike route improvements may be developed to provide major
corridors and/or principal connectors to major population, employment, and
commercial centers, public facilities, schools, or sites of interest in Jefferson
County. The list includes principal corridors or connectors, and not all bike routes
that ma be accom lished within the s stem,
1 Port Townsend See Port Townsend's Non-Motorized
Transportation Plan for a listing of
ro osed urban bikewa s.
Urban bikeway from SR-19 Rhody Drive
east past Chimacum Creek Elementary
School and County Library to Port
Hadlock business district.
3 lrondale - Irondale Urban bikeway from the Port Hadlock
Road business district intersection west to
Rhod Drive.
Urban bikeway from SR-116 Ness'
Corner Road north to lrondale Road
with access to Chimacum Creek
Elementa School and Count Libra
Urban bikeway from Cedar Avenue on
Mason and Thomas Streets, 7th
Avenue, and Patison Street to lrondale
Park, Irondale Road, and 5th Avenue.
Urban bikeway from Port Hadlock
business district intersection south to
Bob Bates sorts fields.
7 Port Hadlock - Oak Urban bikeway from Port Hadlock
Bay Road business district east to Lower Hadlock
Road.
2 SR-116 Ness'
Corner Road
4 lrondale - Cedar
Avenue
5 Irondale - Mason
Street to 5th
Avenue
6 Port Hadlock -
Chimacum Road
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Proposed urban bikeways
1 Port Townsend street additions
2 SR-116 Ness's Corner Road
3 Irondale - Irondale Road
4 lrondale -Cedar Street
5 Irondale - Mason to 5th Avenue
6 Hadlock - ChlmacumRoad
7 Hadlock - Oak Bay Road
8 Hadlock - Masonic Hall Road
9 Hadlock - Matheson Street
10 Hadlock - Elkins Road
11 Quilcene - US-1 01
12 Snnncn - Brinnon Lane and
Schoolhouse Road
Existing routes
Proposed r6utes
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8 Port Hadlock - Urban bikeway from Ness' Corner Road 0.1
Masonic Hall Road to Matheson Street.
9 Port Hadlock- Urban bikeway from lrondale Road to 0.1
Matheson Street Masonic Hall Road.
10 Port Hadlock- Urban bikeway from Chimacum Road to 0.1
Elkins Road Bob Bates sports fields.
11 Ouilcene - US-101 Urban bikeway on US-101 from Linger 0.5
Long Road north to Center Road with
access to business district, edge of
adjacent neighborhoods, and Ouiilcene
School complex.
12 Brinnon - Brinnon Urban bikeway from US-101 west on 0.8
Lane and Brinnon Lane and Schoolhouse Road
Schoolhouse Road with access to commercial area,
neighborhood, fire station, and Brinnon
School.
Total proposed urban bikeway miles
7.0
Proposed backcountrv routes - shared roadway
The following routes may share use of the roadway by bicycles and vehicles on
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1 Old Fort Townsend Shared roadway from SR-20 east to Old 0.5
Road Fort Townsend State Park and an
overlook of Port Townsend Bay and the
fort's historic features.
2 Indian Island Road Shared roadway north from Flagler 4.0
Road through the US Naval Reservation
to the mouth of Kilisut Harbor and back -
in the event the site is made publicly
accessible or surplus.
3 Robbins / East Shared roadway looping from Flagler 4.0
Marrowstone / East Road to East Beach County Park and
Beach Roads back to FlaQler Road.
4 Gardiner Beach Shared roadway looping from US-101 2.5
Road over Diamond Point Road and Gardiner
Beach Road east to the Gardiner Boat
Launch overlooking Discovery Bay then
south to Old Gardiner Road.
5 West Uncas Road Shared roadway on old Olympic 2.0
Highway alignment from US-101 at
Discovery Bay south across Salmon
and Snow Creeks back to US-101.
6 Boulton Road / Shared roadway from US-101 south of 6.7
Leland Valley Road Crocker Lake on Boulton Road,
crossing US-101 on to Leland Valley
Road East and crossing US-101 again
on to Leland Valley Road West along
the east shore of Leland Lake and south
to US-101.
7 Snow Creek Road Shared roadway route from US-101 3.0
west to Lords Lake Road.
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7 Snow Creek Road
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9 Lords Lake Løop Road
10 PennyCreek Road
11 Big Qullcene River Road
12 Linger Longer Road
13 Bee Mill/Point Whitney Road
14 DoseWallips Road
15 Duckabush Road
16 BlaèkPolht Road
17 Dabob Road
18 Coyle Road
19 South Point Road
20 Thorndyke Road
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Beach Road
22 Teal Lake Road
23 Shine Road
24 Seven Sisters Road
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27 Gibbs Lake Road
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8 USFS #27 Shared roadway route from Snow Creek
Road over BonJon Pass to Blyn
9 Lords Lake Loop Shared roadway from US-101 south to 5.5
Road intersection with Snow Creek Road and
Lords Lake Road then southeast along
the Little Ouilcene River to US-101.
10 Penny Creek Road Shared roadway from Lords Lake Loop 5,6
Road south adjacent to Penney Creek
to US-101 at the Big Ouilcene River
south of Ouilcene.
11 Big Ouilcene River Shared roadway from US-101 west 4.2
Road along the Big Ouilcene River to Tunnel
Creek and back.
12 Linger Longer Shared roadway from US-101 south 1.7
Road through Ouilcene and along Ouilcene
Bay to the boat launch and marina and
back.
13 Bee Mill / Point Shared roadway from US-101 east to 2.4
Whitney Roads the Department of Fish & Wildlife
laboratory at Whitney Point and back.
14 Dosewallips Road Shared roadway from US-101 west 12.0
along the Dosewallips River into the
Olympic National Park and back.
15 Duckabush Road Shared roadway from US-101 west 5.7
along the Duckabush River into the
Olympic National Park to the
Duckabush River Bridae and back.
16 Black Point Road Shared roadway from US-101 east to 0.8
the overlook of Pleasant Harbor and
back.
17 Dabob Road Shared roadway looping from Center 5.2
Road south across Tarboo Valley and
back to Center Road.
18 Coyle Road Shared roadway from Dabob Road 15.3
south to the end of Toandos Peninsula
and back with views of Hood Canal,
Ouilcene Bav, and Olvmpic Mountains.
19 South Point Road Shared roadway from SR-104 south 3.1
along Squamish Harbor to the old South
Point ferry landina on Hood Canal.
20 Thorndyke Road Shared roadway from South Point Road 8.5
southwest around Thorndyke Bay to the
Coyle Road.
21 Bayshore / Bayview Shared roadway looping from Oak Bay 1.2
Drive / Mats Mats Road east around Mats Mats Bay back
Beach Road to Oak Bay Road.
22 Teal Lake Road Shared roadway from MPR Boundary at 2.9
MP 0,6 south past Teal Lake to SR-104.
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23 Shine Road Shared roadway looping from SR-104 2.3
east overlooking Squamish Harbor back
to SR-104 at Paradise Bay Road, Hood
Canal Bridge, and Shine Tidelands
State Park.
24 Seven Sisters Shared roadway from Paradise Bay 0.5
Road Road north through woodlands and
residential lanes to Baywater Bay State
Park and back.
25 Egg and I Road On-road bicycle route from West Valley 3.3
Road across Chimacum and Beaver
Valleys east to Beaver Valley Road.
26 Larson Lake Road On-road bicycle route from Center Road 4.1
east across the ridge past Larson Lake
and across Beaver Valley to Beaver
Valley Road.
27 Gibbs Lake Road On-road bicycle route from West Valley 1.2
Road to Gibbs Lake County Park with
access to off-road trails and OOT.
28 Upper Hoh River On-road bicycle route from US-101 east 12.0
Road through the Hoh River Valley to the west
entrance to the Olympic National Park
and the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center.
29 Oil City Road On-road bicycle route from US-101 west 11.0
along the Hoh River to Oil City and the
Olympic National Park coastal area and
National Marine Sanctuary.
30 Quinault River On-road bicycle route from US-101 at 4.1
Loop Quinault east along Quinault South
Shore Road crossing the Quinault River
and then west on the North Shore Road
to US-10'1 at Amanda Park.
31 Queets Road On-road bicycle route from US-101 to 0.6
the Olympic National Park.
Total proposed backcountry shared roadway miles
135,9
9.3b Off-road biking trails
A system of off-road bike trails may be developed to link major environmental
assets, park, and recreation facilities throughout Jefferson County. To the extent
practical, off-road bike trails may be linked or extended into local urban
neighborhoods to provide convenient, safe access for younger age riders. Off-
road bike trail facilities may also be developed to provide trails within major parks
and/or on public or utility rights-of-way that are safe and practical for younger,
less experienced riders.
To the extent practical, off-road bike trails may be developed as single mode
trails in accordance with US Forest Service guidelines. Some trail corridors,
however, may be designated for joint equestrian, hiking, and off-road bike trail
use.
Within developed areas, off-road bike trails may parallel or coincide with other
multipurpose trail corridors or within separate routes using power line, pipeline,
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and other alignments of interest to the off-road bike riding population. In some
instances, off-road bike trails may be developed as improvements within the
right-of-way of established vehicular or other transportation corridors -
particularly where these segments may provide trail access to parks or riding
areas that would not be accessible otherwise.
Off-road bike trails may be constructed of crushed rock, sand or a compact dirt
rock base of varying widths with additional area of under-story clearance on
either side of the trail. When provided within a multipurpose trail corridor, the off-
road bike trail may be an integral part of other hiking and biking activities.
Off-road bike trails may generally share trailhead services with other trail users
when the off-road bike trail is located within a multipurpose trail corridor. When
off-road bike trails are provided in separate locations, trailheads may be provided
with parking lots, bike racks and storage facilities, restrooms, and other services.
Off-road biking enthusiasts working in conjunction with Jefferson County and
cycling interest groups proposed most of the off-road bike trails in this plan.
Future public off-road biking trail projects may use the same cooperative, joint
venture approach to formally designate and improve existing trails and trailheads
and/or develop new off-road trails, rest stops, and other trail services.
Vision
As described, the off-road bike trail vision may:
· increase off-road bike trail access for experienced riders to scenic areas and
features for extended ride duration,
· increase trail access for local residents to parks, open space corridors, and
other areas of interest within the urban areas,
· serve persons with varied physical abilities and skills, and
· expand trail corridors to provide for a mixture of recreational uses.
Off-road bike trails
Existing off-road bike trails
In addition to the multipurpose trail systems described in the preceding
section - the following trail systems have been developed to provide off-road
bike trail opportunities within environmentally appropriate corridors and
areas.
1 North Quimper Off-road trails providing access from 5.0
Peninsula Wildlife Blue Heron School west through
Corridor Winona Wetlands to McCurdv Point.
2 West Side Trails Off-road trails providing access from 3.0
SR-20 north to Hamilton Heights and
Hendrick's Pond.
3 Golf Course / Blue Off-road trails providing access from 2.0
Heron Trails Port Townsend Golf Course north past
Froaav Bottoms to Blue Heron School.
Total miles of existing off-road bike trail
10.0
Proposed off-road bike trails
In addition to the multipurpose trail systems described in the preceding
section - the following trail system may be developed to provide off-road biking
opportunities within the county where environmentally appropriate. The trails
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4 Airport Loop Trail Off-road trail to extend around the 2.0
Airport from SR-20 east to Airport Cut-
off Road and back with views of airport
activities and the surroundin valle,
5 Anderson Lake / Off-road trails to extend south from 5.0
Gibbs Lake Loop Anderson Lake State Park through
Trails woodlands to trail extensions into Gibbs
and Beausite Count Parks.·
6 Anderson Lake Off-road trail system to provide multiple 8.0
South - Department access routes from Anderson Lake
of Natural State Park south across forest lands to
Resources and Gibbs and Beausite Lakes County
Olympic Resource Parks, City Lake, Delanty Lake,
Mana ement Peterson Lake, and US-104.
7 Hadlock / South Off-road trail to extend from Chimacum 1.5
Indian Island Trail Creek Beach Park through Port Hadlock
and adjacent to Oak Bay Road to Lions
Club and South Indian Island Parks.
8 Mount Walker Trail Off-road trail to connect Quilcene- 0.7
Brinnon Trail with Devils Lake property
acquired by the Trust for Public Land
and Mount Walker summit.
9 Whitney Point Trail Off-road trail to extend east from the 1.5
Quilcene-Brinnon Trail through Camp
Parson Boy Scout Camp to the WADFW
ro ert on Whitne Point.
10 Brinnon / Black Off-road trail to extend south from 4.0
Point Trail Dosewallips State Park under power line
easements to Pleasant Harbor then east
throu h Black Point to Qualea Point.
Total miles of proposed off-road bike trails 22.7
Trailheads
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a Ai rport Interpretive signage, parking, and 1
restroom services to be provided
adjacent to airport commercial areas.
b lrondale Park Interpretive signage, parking, and 1
restroom services to be designated for
trail use.
c Chimacum School Interpretive signage, parking, and 1
restroom services to be designated for
trail use.
d Port Hadlock Interpretive signage, parking, and 1
restroom services to be designated
adjacent to marina and commercial
uses.
e Chimacum - Center Interpretive signage, parking, and 1
Road restroom services to be developed in
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f Beaver Valley Interpretive signage, parking, and 1
Road restroom services to be designated at
the Olympic Peninsula Visitor Center.
g Mount Walker Interpretive signage, parking, and 1
restroom services to be developed at
Mount Walker access road from US
101.
h Point Whitney Interpretive signage, parking, and 1
Road restroom services to be developed at
Point Whitney Road at US 101.
i Black Point Road Interpretive signage, parking, and 1
restroom services to be developed at
Black Point Road access from US 101.
Total proposed trailheads
9
Off-road bike courses or riding areas
Existing off-road bike courses
The following trail riding areas have been developed to provide off-road bike trail
o ortunities for oun er a e riders within the urban areas.
1 HJ Carroll Park BMX course developed for young age 0.2
riders with obstacles and jumps within
the ark site.
Total miles of existing off-road bike courses 0,2
Proposed off-road bike courses
The following trail riding areas may be developed to provide off-road bike trail
o ortunities for oun er a e riders within the urban areas.
2 County Fairgrounds Off-road trails and course to be 0.2
developed for young age riders with
jumps and obstacles within the
fair round site.
3 Rumage Property Off-road trails and course to be 0.2
developed in association with an
e uestrian ark on the site.
4 Airport Off-road trails and course to be 0.2
developed in association with an A TV
ark on the south side of the air ort.
Total miles of proposed off-road bike courses 0.6
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9.4 Horse trails
A system of horse trails may be developed to link major environmental assets,
park, and recreational facilities within Jefferson County. To the extent practical,
horse trails may be linked or extended into local neighborhoods that have
significant horse populations to provide convenient and safe access for riders of
all age and skill levels.
Within the developed areas, horse trails may parallel or coincide with other
multipurpose trail corridors or within separate routes using roadways and other
alignments of interest to the horse riding population.
Horse trails will be developed within a 3-class system based on US Forest
Service standards accounting for different widths, grades, and terrain. When
provided within a multipurpose trail corridor, the horse trail may be separated as
much as possible from other hiking and biking activities. Riders may be required
to dismount at all bridges and other crossings where the horse trail coincides
with other trail activities.
Horse trails may generally share trailhead services with other trail users when
the horse trail is located within a multipurpose trail corridor. When horse trails are
provided in separate locations, trailheads may be provided with parking lots,
hitching racks, restrooms, and other services.
Some of the horse trails proposed within this plan have already been developed
on an informal basis by horse riding organizations working in conjunction with
public and private landowners. Future public horse trail development projects
may use the same cooperative, joint venture approach to formally designate and
improve existing trails and trailheads.
Vision
As described, the horse trails vision may:
· provide or formally designate equestrian access to scenic areas and other
features of interest,
· for riders of all capability levels,
· for extended ride duration, and
· within close proximity to horse riding populations.
Horse riding areas
Existing riding areas
The followin site has been im roved for on-site trail ridin b rivate owners.
1 County Fairgrounds Event stable and arena provided during
fair events for show and competition
ridin .
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Develop day and event stables, arena,
and trail system to provide instruction,
competition, and recreational riding for
local and special event riders of all ages
and skills.
Develop day stables and on-site riding
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riding trails for local and special event
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The following trail system has been developed to provide equestrian riding
o ortunities within the count .
1 ODT - Larry Scott Multipurpose trail with adjacent horse 4.0
Memorial Trail from trail located on the former Seattle &
Port of Port North Coast Railroad grade from the
Townsend to waterfront at the Port of Port Townsend
Rumage property southwest to the Rumage property on
Ca e Geor e Road.
Total miles of existing horse trail 4.0
Proposed
In addition to the multipurpose trail systems described in the preceding
section - the following trail systems may be developed to provide equestrian trail
opportunities within the county subject to feasibility studies with appropriate
public and private participants. The trails generally follow railroad, public road,
and utility right-of-way corridors, but may be located on public and/or private
ro ert where owners a rove.
1 Tarboo Lake Power Horseback riding trail from the end of 3.5
Line Trail Tarboo Lake Road south to US-101 and
back.
Total miles of horse trail
3.5
Horse trailheads
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There are no sites that have been improved with trailer parking areas, hitching
posts or holding pens, water, and other services to support off-site trails.
Proposed
The following sites may be improved with trailer parking areas, hitching posts or
hold in ens, water, and other services to su ort off-site trails.
a County Fairground Provide trailhead services adjacent to
the fairground stables to support riding
on the West Side Trail to the Larry Scott
Memorial Trail s stem.
b Rumage Property Provide trailhead services on-site to
support riding opportunities along the
GDT- Lar Scott Trail.
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c Gibbs lake Park Provide trailhead services on-site to
support riding opportunities along the
ODT system and across adjacent
Olympic Resource Management and
DNR land and ower line easements.
d Tarboo lake Provide trailhead services at the end of
Tarboo lake Road to support riding
o ortunities alon the ower line.
Total proposed horse trailheads
4
Horse trails - backcountry
Existing backcountry trails
The US Forest Service (USFS) and National Park Service (NPS) have developed
an extensive system of backcountry horse trails of various lengths and
alignments that provide access to Olympic National Park and US Forest Service
sites and campgrounds within Jefferson County. Consult US Forest Service and
Olympic National Park maps and brochures for a complete inventory of
backcountry horse trails.
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9.5 Water trails
A water access system may be developed for dory, sport yak, canoes, kayaks,
and other car-top boating activities. The water trails may provide access to salt
and freshwater bodies that are not readily accessible or suitable for powerboats
or other larger watercraft.
Where possible, water trailheads may be located to coincide with and use other
trail corridors, resource conservancies, and other park and recreation facility
services including parking lots, restrooms, and utilities. When provided on
separate sites, water trailheads may be improved with launch ramps or landings,
picnic tables, parking lots, restrooms, and other services.
Water trail enthusiasts working in conjunction with Jefferson County and other
private water trail interest groups identified most of the routes proposed in this
plan. Future water trail development projects may use the same cooperative,
joint venture approach to formally designate and improve existing launch sites
and trailheads and/or to develop new launch sites, rest stops, and other water
trail services.
Vision
As described, the water trail vision may:
· increase and promote public access to the area's significant fresh and
saltwater resources - particularly for car-top boating enthusiasts,
· to scenic natural areas and features of interest that can not be accessed
from other trail systems,
· for boating enthusiasts of all skill levels, and
· for extended boating duration including the possibility of overnight trips.
Freshwater access - water bodies
Existing access - freshwater ponds and lakes
Kayak, canoe, rubber raft, dingy, and other hand-carry boat launch sites or
access oints are rovided onto the followin water bodies:
1 Beausite Lake/NW Hand-carry launch onto Beausite Lake with
Kiwanis Camp access from Beausite Lake and West Valley
Roads. Leased to NW Kiwanis for operation
of a rou cam round facili .
Hand-carry launch onto Gibbs Lake with
access from Gibbs Lake and West Valley
Roads.
Hand-carry launch and boat ramp onto the
south shore of Lake Leland with access from
Leland Valle Road.
Hand-carry launch onto the lagoon with
access from Sims Way across from the Boat
Haven.
Hand-carry launch onto Anderson Lake with
1 picnic table, vault toilets, and boat launch
ramp with access from Anderson Lake
Road.
Hand-carry, boat launch, and fishing access
3 miles south of Discove Ba on US-101.
2 Gibbs Lake Park
3 Lake Leland
4 Kah Tai Lagoon
Nature Park
5 Anderson Lake
State Park
6 Crocker Lake
Access
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7 Tarboo Lake Hand-carry, boat launch, and fishing access
Access 7 miles north of Quilcene on Tarboo Lake
Road at the southeast end of the lake.
8 Leland Lake Hand-carry, boat launch, and fishing access
Access 6 miles north of Quilcene on US-101 on
Leland Lake Road on the east side of the
lake.
9 Yahoo Lake Hand-carry launch onto Yahoo Lake with 4
campsites, picnic tables and shelter, toilet,
kitchen shelter, and fishing access northeast
of Queets on US-101, 13 miles on
Clearwater Road, 4 miles on C-3000 Road,
6.1 miles on C-3100 Road.
Total freshwater pond and lake access
9
Proposed freshwater ponds and lakes access
There are no proposals for additional hand-carry boat launch sites or access
points to freshwater lakes and ponds.
Freshwater access - rivers
Existing access - rivers launch sites
Kayak, canoe, rubber raft, dingy, and other hand-carry boat launch sites or
access points are provided at the followinQ river sites:
1 Quilcene River Hand-carry launch onto the Big Quilcene
Park River with access from Muncie Street.
2 Bogachiel Hand-carry launch onto the Bogachiel River
Recreation Area with access 6 miles south of Forks on US-
101.
3 Bogachiel River Hand-carry, boat launch, and fishing access
Access 8 miles south of Forks on US-1 01, 5 miles
east on Dowans Creek Road on the south
bank of the river.
4 Hoh River Access 1 Hand-carry, boat launch, and fishing access
15 miles south of Forks on US-1 01, 0.5
miles west of the bridge on the north bank of
the river.
5 Hoh River Access 2 Hand-carry, boat launch, and fishing access
12 miles south of Forks on US-101, 7 miles
east on Upper Hoh River Road on the north
side of the river.
6 Quilcene River Hand-carry, boat launch, and fishing access,
Access and hiking trails 2 miles south of Quilcene on
US-101.
7 Cottonwood Hand-carry launch onto Hoh River with 9
campsites, and toilet 13 miles south of Forks
on US-1 01, 2.3 miles on Oil City Road, then
0.9 miles on H-4060 Road.
8 Hoh Oxbow Hand-carry launch onto Hoh River with 8
campsites, and restroom 14 miles south of
Forks on US-101 on the Hoh River.
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9 Coppermine Hand-carry launch onto Hoh River with 9
Bottom campsites, picnic tables and shelter, toilets,
fishing access, and pier 12.6 miles on
Clearwater Road on US-1 01, 1.5 miles on C-
1010 Road.
10 Upper Clearwater Hand-carry boat launch with 9 campsites,
picnic tables and shelter, and toilet 12.9
miles on Clearwater Road, 3.2 miles on Coo
3000 Road.
Total river launch sites 10
Proposed river launch sites
There are no proposals to provide additional hand-carry boat launch sites or
access points to rivers.
Freshwater trails - whitewater river runs
Existing whitewater river runs
Whitewater kayak, canoe, and raft hand-carry boat launch sites or access points
are rovided at the followin sites:
1 Upper Big Quilcene Class 5-6 (extreme) river run with falls, logs, 2.0
River rapids from November to June with a
gradient of 165 feet per mile. Put-in 1.4
miles on Penny Creek Road, then 1.8 miles
on Big Quilcene River Road, then 2.3 miles
on FS Road 2700.
2 Lower Big Quilcene Starting with class 4+ (including portages, 3.2
River trees, and hatchery wier) then class 2-3 river
run from November to June with a gradient
of 140 feet per mile. Put-in at Rainbow
Campground and take-out at the US-101
brid e 2 miles south of Quilcene.
3 Dosewallips River- Class 5-6 river run (with numerous portages 3.0
Elkhorn Canyon and boulders) with a gradient of 208 feet per
mile. Put-in approximately 15 miles on
Dosewallips Road below Dosewallips Falls
and take-out at Elkhorn Cam round.
4 Upper Dosewallips Class 4+ river run (rapids and fallen trees) 5.2
River - The Maze with a gradient of 82 feet per mile. Put-in 11
miles on Dosewallips Road at Elkhorn
Campground and take-out river-right
downstream from FS Road 2620 bridge off
of Dosewalli s Road at MP 5.9.
5 Lower Dosewallips Class 3- river run (rapids and canyon) with a 6.5
River gradient of 38 feet per mile. Put-in river-right
downstream from FS Road 2620 bridge off
of Dosewallips Road at MP 5.9 and take-out
at Dosewalli s State Park.
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6 Duckabush River Class 4+ river run (rapids, boulder and 6.2
gorge, portages) with a gradient of 55 feet
per mile. Put-in 3.7 miles on Duckabush
Road at Range Hole Trail and take-out at
US-101 bridQe.
7 South Fork Hoh Class 3 river run (rapids, logjam, portage) 6.7
River from November to July with a gradient of 37
feet per mile. Put-in at South Fork Hoh
Campground on H-1000 Road off of Hoh-
Clearwater Mainline and take-out off of
Rainforest Road off of the H-1000 Road.
8 Hoh River Class 2 river run (sweepers and portages) 20.0
from November to September with a
gradient of 24 feet per mile. Put-in 18.4
miles on Upper Hoh Road at the Ranger
Station and take-out at the Hoh Oxbow
Recreation Area at US-101.
Total miles whitewater river runs
53,8
Saltwater hand-carry access sites
Existing saltwater launch sites
Kayak, canoe, rubber raft, dingy, and other hand-carry boat launch sites or
access points are provided at the following sites (sometimes in association with
powerboat ramps):
1 North Beach Hand-carry launch onto the Strait of Juan de
County Park Fuca with access from Kuhn Street.
2 Lower Oak Bay Hand-carry launch and boat launch ramp
Park onto Oak Bay with access from Oak Bay
Road.
3 South Indian Island Hand-carry launch onto Oak Bay from Indian
Park Island with access from FlaQler Road.
4 South Indian Island Hand-carry launch onto Oak Bay from Indian
Lions Club Park Island with access from Oak Bay Road.
5 East Beach Park Hand-carry launch onto Admiralty Inlet from
Indian Island with access from FlaQler Road.
6 Squamish Harbor Hand-carry launch and boat ramp onto
Boat Launch/Hicks Squamish Harbor with access from Shine
Park Road.
7 Broad Spit Property Hand-carry launch onto Dabob Bay. No
public access from Bolton Peninsula via
Broad SDit Road.
8 Pope Marine Park Hand-carry launch onto Port Townsend with
boat launch access from Madison Street.
9 City Dock Hand-carry launch onto Port Townsend from
new City Dock with temporary moorage and
access from Madison Street adjacent to
Pope Marine Park.
10 Adams Street Park Hand-carry launch onto Port Townsend with
access from the end of Adams Street.
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3 South Indian Island LIons Club Park
4 South Indian Islam:! Park
5 East Beach Park
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8 Pope Marine Park
9 City Dock
10 Adams Street Park
11 Union Wharf
12 Rotarypårk
13 Fort Woiden Beach
14 Point Hudson Marina
15 Port of Port Townsend Boat Haven
16 Quincy Street dock
17 Gardiner Boat Launch
18 Lower Port Hadlock Boat Launch
19 Mats Mats Boat Basin
20 Qullcene Marina
21 Fort Worden State Paf'k.
22 Fort FlagerState Park
23 Mystery Bay State Park
24 Bywater Bay - Wolfe Property
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27 Triton Cove Slate Park
28 PolntWhlmeyRamp
29 Shine Tidelands State Park
30 White Rock
31 Flapjack Cove Tidelands
32 Seal Rock USFS Park
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35 Yelvlk's Store Ramp
36 Pleasant Harbor Marina
37 Pleasant Harbor Old Marina
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40 South Marrowstone State Property
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43 Polnl Whitney WDFW Property
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47 Fort Flager SIate'Park
48 Shine Tidelands State Park
49 Dosewalllps Slate Park
___ Proposed saltwater trail
. Exl!!tlng !!altwater accas!!
o Proposed saltwater access
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11 Union Wharf Hand-carry launch with transient floating
moorage dock on Port Townsend Bay with
access off Water Street.
12 Rotary Park Hand-carry launch onto Port Townsend with
access next to the ferry terminal on Water
Street.
13 Fort Worden Beach Hand-carry launch onto Admiralty Inlet with
access from Fort Worden State Park.
14 Point Hudson Hand-carry launch, boat launch ramp, 75-
slip marina onto Port Townsend with access
from Jefferson Street.
15 Boat Haven Hand-carry launch, boat ramp, 450-slip
marina, 125 vessel work yard, and 7-acre
shipyard onto Port Townsend with access
from Washinaton Street.
16 Quincy Street Dock Hand-carry access onto Port Townsend from
adjacent former state ferry dock at the end
of Quincy Street. The dock is not used and
has been fenced because of liability
concerns.
17 Gardiner Launch Hand-carry launch and boat ramp onto
Ramp Discovery Bay with access from Gradiner
Beach Road.
18 Port Hadlock Hand-carry launch and boat ramp onto Port
Launch Ramp Townsend with access from Lower Hadlock
Road.
19 Mats Mats Launch Hand-carry launch and boat ramp with
Ramp moorage dock onto Mats Mats Bay with
access from Quarry Road.
20 Quilcene Marina Hand-carry launch, boat ramp, and 50-slip
marina onto Quilcene Bay with access from
LinQer LonQer Road.
21 Fort Worden State Hand-carry launch with 3 primitive
Park & Conference campsites, bathhouse, vault toilets, 2 boat
Center launch ramps with floats, mooring float, 8
mooring buoys, underwater marine park,
snack bar and grocery concession, and
laundromat on Admiralty Inlet. Also includes
hand-carry access onto Chinese Gardens
laQoon.
22 Fort Flagler State Hand-carry launch onto Admiralty Inlet, Port
Park Townsend Bay, and Kilisut Harbor with 4
primitive campsites, restrooms, snacks and
grocery concession, 2 boat launch ramps,
moorage dock and floats, 7 mooring buoys,
and fishina pier.
23 Mystery Bay Hand-carry launch onto Kilisut Harbor with 4
Marine State Park picnic sites, picnic shelter, boat launch ramp,
dock with floats, 7 mooring buoys, marine
pump-out station, and vault toilet with
access from Flaaler Road.
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24 Bywater Bay State Hand-carry launch onto Bywater Bay and
ParkIWolfe Hood Canal with 20 primitive campsites,
Property vault toilets, and access from 7 Sisters
Road.
25 Dosewallips State Hand-carry launch onto Hood Canal with 2
Park primitive campsites, and vault toilets with
access from US-101 at Brinnon.
26 Pleasant Harbor Hand-carry access onto Pleasant Harbor
State Park with dock with float, and vault toilet on the
west side of the harbor adjacent 2 private
marinas with access from US-101.
27 Triton Cove State Hand-carry access onto Hood Canal with,
Park vault toilets, boat launch ramp, and a dock
for near-shore fishing with access from US-
101.
28 Point Whitney Hand-carry, boat launch, and fishing pier
Tidelands onto Dabob Bay 6 miles north of Brinnon on
US-101 and Point Whitney Road.
29 Shine Tidelands Hand-carry launch, 3 boat launch ramps, 20
campsites, and toilets onto Hood Canal with
access from SR-104.
30 White Rock Hand-carry launch onto Hood Canal located
3 miles southeast of Port Ludlow with
access from White Rock Lane, a private
road off of Paradise Bav Road.
31 Flapjack Cove Hand-carry launch onto Dabob Bay with
Tidelands Beach access from US-101.
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32 Seal Rock Hand-carry launch onto Dabob Bay 2 miles
north of I3rinnon on US-1 01. Operated by a
private lease with National Forest Service.
33 Port Hadlock Hand-carry launch, boat ramp/hoist, 160-slip
Marina marina, restrooms, showers, grocery, and
restaurant on Port Townsend Bay with
access from Alcohol Loop Road in Port
Hadlock.
34 Port Ludlow Marina Hand-carry launch, boat ramp/hoist, 300-slip
marina with 50-slip guest moorage, on Port
Ludlow with power, fuel, restrooms,
showers, laundry, pump-out, tackle,
supplies, 2 restaurants, lodaina, and aolf.
35 Yelvik's Ramp Private hand-carry and boat ramp behind
Yelvik's Store located 3 miles north of
Brinnon with access from US-101.
36 Pleasant Harbor Hand-carry launch, boat ramp/hoist, 312-slip
Marina marina with 43-slip guest moorage located in
Pleasant Harbor in Brinnon with 240-foot
side tie, power, fuel, pump-out, laundry, and
showers, groceries, gift shop, and swimming
pool.
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37 Pleasant Harbor 99-slip marina with no guest moorage
Old Marina located in Pleasant Harbor in Brinnon with
services available from new adjacent
marina.
Total existing saltwater launch sites 37
Proposed saltwater launch sites
Kayak, canoe, rubber raft, dingy, and other hand-carry boat launch sites or
. t b . d d t th f II . I f
access pOln s may e proVI e a e 0 oWlnQ oca Ions:
38 South Discovery Bay - Fairmount Beach Road
39 Chimacum Creek Beach County Park
40 South Marrowstone Island - WA State Parks property
41 Hood Canal - Brown Point Department of Defense property
42 Dabob Bay - Tarboo Bay WA Dept. of Natural Resources property
43 Point Whitney - WA Department of Fish and Wildlife property
Total proposed saltwater launch sites
Saltwater access sites - waterside only
Existing saltwater access sites - waterside
Kayak, canoe, rubber raft, dingy, and other hand-carry boats may access the
shoreline or tidelands from the waterside at the followin sites:
1 Old Fort Townsend
State Park
2 Hood Canal State
Park Tidelands
3 HJ Carroll Property
4 Right Smart Cove
State Park
5 Toandos Tidelands
State Park
6 Kinney Point Beach
404 A
7 Cape George
Beach 407
8 Cape George
Beach 409
9 Bolton Peninsula
Beach 56
10 Case Shoal Beach
59A
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Water access from Port Townsend Bay with
3 primitive campsites, restrooms, vault
toilets, and 4 moorin buo s.
Water access to saltwater shoreline in 4
tidelands located on the south end of the
Toandos Peninsula between Tskutsko Point
and Oak Head, east of Fisherman Harbor.
Water access to saltwater shoreline located
0.2 miles north of Pula Ii Point on the west
side of Dabob Ba .
Water access to saltwater shoreline located
5 miles north of Brinnon and 0.3 miles west
of Wawa Point on the west side of a creek
drainin a saltwater estua
Water access to saltwater shoreline on the
south end of Toandos Peninsula on both
sides of Fisherman's Harbor.
Water access onto public tidelands located
at the south end of Marrrowstone Island with
u er and beach.
Water access onto saltwater shoreline on
the Strait of Juan de Fuca at the mouth of
Discove Ba.
Water access onto saltwater shoreline on
Discove Ba.
Water access onto public tidelands located
at the south end of the Bolton Peninsula.
Water access onto beach located in
S uamish Harbor.
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11 Squamish Harbor Water access onto shoreline on Squamish
Beach 59 Harbor.
12 Jackson Cove Water access to shoreline on Dabob Bay
Beach 55 adiacent to Pulali Point.
13 Triton Cove Beach Water access to shoreline on Hood Canal
50 accessed by boat onlv.
14 Tabook Point Water access to shoreline on the west side
Beach 57 of Toandos Peninsula on Dabob Bay.
15 Toandos Peninsula Water access to shoreline on the east side
Beach 57B of Toandos Peninsula fronting on the military
reservation on Hood Canal.
Total existing saltwater access sites - waterside
15
Proposed saltwater access sites - waterside
There are no proposals to provide additional access for hand-carry boats from
the waterside.
Cascade Marine Trail - saltwater campsites
Existing overnight campsites
Overnight campsite accommodations are provided for kayak, canoe, dingy, and
th h d b t f th C d M . T ' t th f II . 't
0 er an -carry oa users 0 e asca e anne ral a e 0 oWlna Sl es:
1 Fort Worden State 3 primitive campsites, bathhouse, vault
Park & Conference toilets, mooring float, 8 mooring buoys,
Center snack bar and grocery concession, and
laundromat on Admiralty Inlet.
2 Fort Flagler State 4 primitive campsites, restrooms, snacks
Park and grocery concession, moorage dock and
floats, 7 mooring buoys, and fishing pier on
Admiralty Inlet.
3 Shine Tidelands 20 campsites and toilets on Hood Canal with
access from SR-104.
4 Dosewallips State 2 primitive campsites and vault toilets on
Park Hood Canal with access from US-101 at
Brinnon.
Total existing overnight campsites
4
Proposed overnight campsites
There are no proposals for additional overnight campsite accommodations for
hand-carry boat users.
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Chapter 10: Public opinion
Public opinions were collected concerning non-motorized transportation and
park, recreation, and open space issues from a telephone survey, Following is a
summary of major findings.
10.1 Telephone survey
A random sample of resident voter households in Jefferson County were
contacted in December 2001 to participate in a controlled survey concerning
non-motorized transportation and park, recreation, and open space needs and
priorities.
226 households agreed to participate in the survey and were mailed a copy of a
summary description of the plan and a copy of the questionnaire. 114
householders (14 more than the survey objective) completed surveys during
follow-up telephone calls and return mailings. 53% were male and 47% were
female voters. The remaining households were contacted but for various reasons
did not complete their surveys by the time the 100-sample group objective had
been completed.
The survey results are accurate to within +/-10% of the opinions of the general
population (the statistics are rounded and may not add to 100%). The statistics
also account for undecided (ranged from 0 to 3% of the total) but do not depict
the percents in the tables shown.
Following is a summary of the findings for the total sample group.
Location of residence
The respondent's home address reflects the current distribution of registered
voter households:
43% live in Port Townsend,
16% live in Quimper Peninsula,
10% live in lrondale/Hadlock,
5% live in Chimacum,
5% live in Gardiner/Discove Ba,
10% live in Port Ludlow/Shine,
1 % live in Toandos Peninsula,
3% live in Quilcene,
2% live in Brinnon, and
0% live in the west end of the count .
time residents of Jefferson Coun :
17% resident 6-10 years, and
54% resident 10+ ears.
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Type of housing
Most survey participants are homeowners:
I 92% own their home, 7% rent their home.
ants are from older a e households:
50% age 50-64, and
32% age 65+ years.
49% had not.
Survey participants were asked to rate the need for the county, city, school
district, or another public or private agency to provide recreation programs in
Jefferson County in general on a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 is the least important
and 5 is the most important.
A choice was considered critical or VHry important if the participants selected
ratings of 4 or 5 in high percentages, nice-to-have or medium if the participants
selected a 3 rating, and not important if the participants selected ratings of 1 or 2
in high percentages. Following is a rank ordering of their selections.
Recreational ro ram in riorit se uence
Before/after school childcare/latch key program?
Teen social, education, life-safety activities?
Ph sical conditionin and fitness - all a es?
Senior social and health activities?
Bicycle safety education programs - all ages?
Aquatic instruction and recreation - all ages?
Nature education programs?
Outdoor athletic leagues and clinics (non-school)
- baseball, softball, soccer - all ages?
Indoor athletic leagues and clinics (non-school)-
basketball and volle ball - all ages?
Special populations - all skills and disabilities?
Self-help - finance, health, fashion - all ages?
Skateboard/roller-blade instruction programs?
Music/dance instruction and socials -- all ages?
Arts and crafts instruction - all ages?
Skiing, hiking, other outdoor events -- all ages?
Drama/performing arts instruction - all ages?
On-water sailin and ka akin - all a es?
Ratings
1 + 2
Low
18%
13%
23%
20%
19%
28%
27%
20%
27%
40%
51%
41%
43%
41%
46%
52%
3
Medium
16%
24%
21%
28%
29%
25%
25%
37%
36%
30%
20%
30%
29%
32%
29%
31%
4+5
Hi h
63%
59%
51%
49%
49%
44%
44%
39%
33%
27%
26%
25%
25%
23%
21%
14%
Note - the overall results indicate the relative rank-order importance the survey
participants gave these needs as a general population - and therefore, which
needs would likely receive the highest general population approval ratings where
general funds, for example, to be used to finance program services.
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Conversely, a low rank-order does not mean the need should or does not need
to be provided. Rather, that the need may appeal to a more limited age or
interest group (on-water sailing and kayaking, for example) and may need to be
funded by special means or discretionary revenue sources rather than general
monies.
Program costs
Survey respondents were asked to rate the following methods of paying for
recreational programs assuming that it would require more money to provide
present or future services.
Ratings
1+2 3 4+5
Pro ram cost 0 tion in riorit se uence Low Medium Hi h
Increase user fees - to finance program 21% 24% 54%
services?
Reduce the number - of programs to control 36% 22% 38%
costs?
Reduce the content. variety, and duration - of 27% 34% 36%
programs to control costs?
Increase county tax revenues - to finance 56% 12% 30%
ro ram services?
10.3 Facility priorities in general
Survey respondents were asked how they rated the existing inventory of non-
motorized transportation and park, recreation, and open space facilities provided
in Jefferson County by the county, city, school district, and other park providers
on a scale of 1 to 5?
Ratings
1 + 2 3 4+5
Low Medium Hi h
32% 29% 34%
29% 34% 31%
Non-motorized trans ortation
Bicycle system quantity - the number and
location of existing on-road facilities including
bike lanes, shoulders, and se arated aths?
Bicycle system quality - of maintenance
conditions of lanes, shoulders, and paths - and
furnishings including trailheads and storage
racks?
Pedestrian system quantity - the number and
location of existin sidewalks and trails?
Pedestrian system quality - of maintenance
conditions of sidewalks and trails - and
furnishings including trailheads, parking, and
services?
Parks, recreation, and 0 en s ace
Park system quantity - the number and
location of existinq park, recreation, and open
s ace sites?
Park system quality - of maintenance and
furnishings including parking, restrooms, and
other e ui ment in existin arks?
24%
36%
36%
25%
37%
33%
17%
24%
56%
12%
28%
57%
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In general, the respondents gave the existing park, recreation, and open space
inventory high ratings. The respondents gave bicycle and pedestrian systems
mixed ratings for quantity and the quality of existing conditions.
10.4 Project priorities
Survey respondents were advised the proposed plans may jointly organize the
resources of Jefferson County, Port Townsend, school and port districts, State
and Federal agencies, and other public and private organizations. Survey
participants were also asked to rate project proposals on a scale of 1 to 5 where
1 was the lowest and 5 the highest priority for specific project proposals that
were illustrated. The results indicate how resident voters react to these project
concept particulars. Following is a rank ordering of their priorities by project.
. Ratings
1 + 2
Low
10%
Pro "ect ro osals in riorit se uence
Salmon enhancement - restore buffer zones
along freshwater corridors to protect fish runs
and s awnin rounds?
Wildlife habitat - conserve migration routes,
nesting or feeding areas for endangered plants
and animals?
Prime aqriculturallands - preserve orchards,
crops, grasslands, and other working farm
activities?
Forestlands - conserve and protect working
forest and woodlands as resource industries?
Teen centers - jointly sponsor before and after
school programs for junior high and teenage
youth at existing facilities and/or at junior and
hi h school sites?
Open space - conserve undeveloped lands -
which mayor may not possess the above
characteristics - to provide buffer space between
develo in areas?
Swimminq pool- develop an indoor aquatic
facility for instruction, competition, recreation,
and thera eutic use?
On-road bicycle routes - develop a network of
safe bicycle routes (bicycle lanes, shoulders, and
low traffic streets) to business districts,
employment centers, schools, parks, and other
communit facilities?
Playqrounds - improve and develop additional
playgrounds at school and park sites in the
count ?
Pedestrian streetscape - develop a network of
safe sidewalk or other walkway routes to school,
ark, work, and sho in districts in the count ?
Recreation center - improve and expand
gymnasium facilities at junior and high school
sites for day use by students and after-hour use
by the public as a joint venture with school
districts?
3
Medium
14%
4+5
Hi h
75%
8% 18% 74%
13% 12% 73%
10% 20% 69%
13% 17% 68%
19%
16%
64%
21%
17%
60%
22%
19%
57%
16% 29% 53%
26% 23% 51%
16% 31% 51%
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Project DroDosals in priority sequence Low e lum Iq!
Olympic Discovery Trail (DOT) - develop an 27% 24% 49%
inter-county multipurpose off-road hike, bike, and
horse trail from Port Townsend to Port Angeles
and the coast?
Multipurpose trails - develop a network of other 34% 20% 45%
off-road hike, bike, and horse trails within the
county?
Shoreline (beach walk) trails - designate and 36% 18% 45%
develop access across public and some private
tidelands between Darks and sites of interest?
Hikinq trails - develop an off-road network of 34% 26% 39%
hiking trails within major parks and between
backcountry sites of interest?
Scenic backcountry bicycle routes - designate a 37% 24% 38%
network of backcountry bicycle routes to scenic
areas of interest that share low traffic volume
roadways?
Basketball and volleyball courts - improve and 26% 34% 37%
develop additional courts at school and park
sites?
Cultural/historical landmarks -erect historical 34% 29% 35%
signs, create touring maps, and generally exhibit
important cultural heritaqe sites?
Group picnic facilities and day use areas - 29% 35% 35%
develop day use activities for family or organized
qrOUD use?
Baseball/softball fields - improve and develop 30% 32% 34%
additional baseball and softball fields at school
and park sites?
Soccer fields - improve and develop additional 27% 36% 33%
soccer fields at school and Dark sites?
Reqional fields complex - develop a regional 45% 23% 30%
complex of competition athletic fields at a new
central site in the county, such as the airport?
Saltwater trails - develop a network of saltwater 36% 32% 29%
kayak and canoe launch sites with overnight
campsites?
Skateboard courts and in-line roller-blade areas 42% 26% 29%
- develop additional skateboard courts and in-
line roller-blade areas at middle and high school
sites?
Boat launches - develop additional boat launch 44% 29% 25%
ramps to increase public access to fresh and
saltwater sites?
Campqrounds - develop additional tent and 38% 34% 25%
recreational vehicle campsites for resident use?
Day-use adult qymnasium - develop an adult 42% 33% 23%
day-use recreation center with gymnasium and
physical conditioning facilities at Chimacum
School as a joint venture with the school district?
Ratings
1+2 3 4+5
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Pro 'ect ro osals in riorit se uence
Environmental exhibits - develop environmental
interpretive and exhibition areas at park sites
throu hout the count ?
Horse trails - develop a network of horse trails
providing access to backcountry areas and
parks, and riding facilities for equestrian events
and trainin ?
Off-road mountain bicycle trails and riding areas
- develop a network of off-road mountain bike
trails?
Motorized trail bikes - develop a network of trail
bike routes on power line and other utility
corridors?
A TV course - develop a designated site for an
all-terrain vehicle course for oun er a e riders?
Ratings
1+2 3 4+5
Low Medium Hi h
52% 24% 23%
60% 25% 13%
62% 27% 11%
76% 14% 8%
78% 16% 5%
10.5 Growth management
All survey participants were advised that in the next 6 years the Jefferson County
population could increase by another 2,500 people (or by approximately 9%
more than the existing population of 26,600 persons) as vacant lands are
developed for more housing. Survey participants were asked whether there
would be enough existing non-motorized transportation and public and private
agency park, recreation, and open space (not including any of the above
proposals) to provide for this population increase.
Approximately 45% of all survey participants indicated the existing supply would
not be sufficient, compared with 21 % who indicated there would be, and 34%
who didn't know.
Project costs
Survey respondents were advised that the existing inventory of non-motorized
transportation routes and trails is estimated to be worth about $500 per every
vehicle registered in the county. The existing inventory of park, recreation, and
open space is estimated to be worth about $1,200 per person or $3,000 per an
average single family house. If the county is to maintain the existinQ standards
for non-motorized transportation and park, recreation, and open space facilities,
then improvements of equivalent value must be funded for each increment of
residential and commercial development. Given this fact, the respondents were
asked to rate the following methods for dealing with impacts.
Ratings
1 + 2
Low
25%
4%
3
Medium
17%
don't
4+5
Hi h
54%
know
27%
6%
44%
know
23%
don't
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Ratings
1+2
Low
61%
5%
59%
12%
3
Medium
16%
don't
19%
don't
4+5
Hi h
18%
know
10%
know
Growth impact fee amounts
Survey participants were asked to indicate what amount should be collected for
each new vehicle and each new housing unit in the event growth impact fees
were to be collected from new developments.
A plurality or 55% of all survey participants would approve a vehicle impact fee
above $125 or 25% of value and 54% would approve a park impact fee above
$750 or 25% of value.
If a non-motorized transportation impact fee were to 15%= $ 500
be collected from all new development proiects, what 7%= $ 375
amount of this cost would you recommend be charged 19%= $ 250
for every new vehicle or vehicle equivalent parking 14%= $ 125
space added by the project in the county? 18%= $ 75
11%= $ 0
11%= don't
know
If a park qrowth impact fee were to be collected from 16%= $3,000
new housinq development proiects, what amount of 4%= $2,250
this cost would you recommend be charged for every 20%= $1,500
new single family house to be developed in the 14%= $ 750
county? 17%= $ 450
18%= $ 0
11%= don't
know
10.6 Local Option Taxes
Survey respondents were advised that growth impact fees can not be used to
expand or improve non-motorized transportation, recreational trails, park and
recreation facilities, and open space for existinq residents. Projects that improve
or develop the existing park system that benefit existinq residents must be
financed by other methods. The County Commissioners could assess a variety
of optional taxes as a means of financing the acquisition and development of
additional improvements. Respondents were asked how they would rate the
following methods of financing improvements for existinq residents?
Ratings
1 + 2
Low
40%
Tax 0 tions
Local Option Fuel Tax - an additional $0.023
per gallon sales tax to be paid by residents and
tourists to be dedicated exclusively to the
acquisition and development of non-motorized
trans ortation and trail im rovements.
3
Medium
12%
4+5
Hi h
44%
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Tax 0 tions
Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) - an additional
0.25% assessment of the sales price of real
estate property (equal to $250 per $100,000 of
sale price) to be dedicated to the acquisition and
develo ment of trail, ark, and 0 en s ace.
Local Option Vehicle License Fee - an
additional $15.00 per license per vehicle
registered in the county to be dedicated
exclusively to the acquisition and development of
non-motorized transportation and trail
im rovements.
Ratings
1 + 2
Low
53%
3
Medium
10%
53%
17%
4+5
Hi h
32%
28%
10.7 General obligation bonds
Survey participants were asked how much, if anything, their household would be
willing to pay per year for non-motorized transportation and park, recreation, and
open space improvements that would benefit existing residents. The mean
amount the respondents would pay was $142.55 per year per household.
10.8 Recreational service areas
Survey respondents were advised that Jefferson County could also impose a
limited short-term (3-5 year) property tax levy as a means of financing the
acquisition and development and/or operation of additional non-motorized
transportation and park, recreation, and open space facilities and/or programs
within specified areas of the county. Recreation service areas may be
established for a single facility for a single benefit area, such as a swimming pool
for the entire county - or for multiple facilities for a specified portion of the
county, such as playgrounds, athletic fields, and indoor gymnasiums for a single
school district.
Once proposed, the county residents within each recreation service area vote to
determine whether to assess themselves an additional limited short-term
property tax increment to finance acquisition, development, and/or operation of
the proposed facilities and programs within their service area.
The respondents were asked to rate, on a scale of 1 to 5, the following
recreation service area options.
Recreation service areas
Specific facilities - organizing recreation
service areas to finance specific facilities and
ro rams, such as a swimmin ool?
Specific areas - organizing recreation service
areas to provide a mixture of facilities and
programs within a specific area, such as a school
district?
Ratings
1 + 2
Low
30%
12%
3
Medium
22%
don't
37%
9%
25%
don't
4+5
Hi h
36%
know
29%
know
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10.9 Joint venture opportunities
Survey respondents were advised that besides Jefferson County and Port
Townsend, the school and port districts, churches, athletic leagues, and a variety
of nonprofit, and for-profit agencies own and operate park, recreation, and open
space. The respondents were asked to rate, on a scale of 1 to 5, the following
joint venture opportunities with these agencies.
Ratings
1+2 3 4+5
Low Medium Hi h
19% 17% 60%
19% 25% 52%
Joint venture develo ment 0 ortunities with
With school districts - for the development of
playgrounds and athletic fields at school sites for
after-school ublic use?
With nonprofit organizations - for the
conservation of sensitive environmental areas or
the preservation of historical areas or the
development of community athletic facilities for
ublic use?
With for-profit organizations - for the
development of specialized facilities like athletic
clubs, swimmin ools, and conference centers?
Joint venture 0 eration/maintenance with
With school districts - for the operation of after
school recreational programs in the school
build in s for ublic use?
With nonprofit organizations - for the
manaqement of sensitive environmental areas or
the operation of after school programs, athletic
leagues, or community facilities for public use
aid with a fee?
With for-profit agencies - for the operation of
specialized facilities like athletic clubs, swimming
pools, conference centers, and performing
theaters for ublic use aid with a user fee?
35%
17%
13%
35%
16%
19%
30%
25%
45%
61%
52%
35%
10.10 Jefferson County roles and responsibilities
Survey respondents were asked if it requires more money than is available using
current revenues to provide the programs and facilities that the county has
funded in the past, how they would prioritize the following functions that should
be provided by the county.
Facilities
Regional coordinator - create plans, financing
strategies, and implementation programs
re ardless of who ma rovide the service?
Regional developer - acquire and develop
regional facilities only, such as multipurpose
trails, to be used by all residents of the county on
a count ide basis?
Local developer - acquire and develop local
facilities, such as playgrounds, to be used by
residents of s ecific local areas in the count .
Ratings
1 + 2
Low
29%
16%
26%
11%
48%
12%
3
Medium
23%
don't
30%
don't
20%
don't
4+5
Hi h
32%
know
33%
know
20%
know
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Pro rams
Landlord - own, develop, and maintain facilities
- but have other agencies conduct and operate
ro rams?
Regional operator - organize, schedule, staff,
and conduct ro rams in re ional facilities?
Local operator - organize, schedule, staff, and
conduct ro rams in local facilities?
Ratings
1 + 2
Low
33%
15%
3
Medium
25%
don't
4+5
Hi h
27%
know
20%
18%
32%
17%
34%
don't
28%
don't
28%
know
23%
know
Conclusion
In general, the results of the telephone survey indicate resident County voters
will support user fees, growth impact fees, general obligation bonds, and joint
venture projects if the programs and projects are conceived along the lines
indicated in the survey results.
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11.1 Jefferson County 2003-2008 alternative financial strategies
Jefferson County's non-motorized transportation and recreational trail financial
strategy must generate sufficient revenue during the next 6-year period (2003-
2008) to maintain existing facilities and implement the priority projects chosen
from the 20-Year Vision presented in Chapter 5 Demand.
For planning purposes, facility repairs and renovations, as a rule of thumb, cost
approximately 5% of facility value per year. Jefferson County's existing inventory
of non-motorized transportation and recreational trail facilities has an
approximate value of $2,860,000, excluding the value of on-road bicycle routes
that also function as roadway shoulders. Since roadway shoulders are
maintained through the road maintenance program, they are not included in the
estimated cost of repairs and renovations for the period 2003-2008. Considering
that many of the facilities in Jefferson County's inventory are fairly new, the cost
of repairs and renovations would be correspondingly lower. The cost of repairs
and renovations is estimated to be $500,000 for the period 2003-2008.
The funding sources for non-motorized transportation and recreational trail
facilities may be different. Transportation funding sources, such as County Road
Fund revenues and transportation growth impact fees, may only be used to fund
transportation facilities, that is, projects that provide or enhance a travel mode
between destinations. Non-motorized transportation facilities would be included
in the County's Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan.
Some non-motorized transportation facilities such as multipurpose trails, perform
both a transportation function and a recreational function (such as walking or
bicycling for exercise or enjoyment). Facilities that combine transportation and
recreational functions may be funded either by the Road Fund or by parks and
recreation funds.
Purely recreational trail facilities, such as BMX and mountain bike courses, horse
trails, and back country hiking trails, would be funded by parks and recreation
funds.
This chapter presents three alternative integrated financial strategies for funding
non-motorized transportation and recreational trail facilities. (For details see the
Financial Strategies 2003-2008 spreadsheet at the end of this chapter.) The
strategies use a combination of existing and new revenue sources to fund
maintenance and operation of existing facilities, site acquisition, and new facility
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development. The strategies are based on alternative funding levels of
$2,000,000, $4,000,000, and $7,000,000 for the period 2003-2008.
Non-motorized transportation capital facility program revenues currently come
from the County Roads Fund and grants. The forecast for these revenues is
based on continuing average past expenditures for the Larry Scott Trail. Parks
and recreation capital facility program revenues currently come from the Parks
Improvement Fund and grants.
The strategies utilize two new revenue sources: a Jefferson County Metropolitan
Park District (JCMPD) levy and transportation impact fees. Both received
significant support in the public opinion survey.
The strategies also recognize that many non-motorized transportation and
recreational trail projects are eligible for grant funding from State and Federal
agencies. The strategies envision that new local revenues could be used to
match additional grants, thus increasing the overall level of available funds. While
grants typically require a 25% local match, the strategies reflect a more
conservative dollar per dollar or 50% local match.
Finally revenues have been adjusted to account for projected increases during
2003-2008.
The following chart summarizes the information in the Financial Strategies (2003-
2008) spreadsheet that is shown at the end of this chapter.
Non-motorized Transportation Alternative Financial Strategies (2003-2008)
Pro osed ex enditures Alt 1 Alt 2 Alt 3
Renovations and repairs $ 500,000 $ 500,000 $ 500,000
ELOS/PLOS additions 1,500,000 3,500,000 6,500,000
Total $ 2,000,000 $ 4,000,000 $7,000,000
Pro osed revenues
Current CFP revenues $ 1,581,628 $ 1,581,628 $ 1,581,628
Road Funds - banked capacity 307,601 307,601 307,601
Transportation growth impact Fee 0 0 319,480
Local Option Vehicle License Fee 0 0 0
Real Estate Excise Tax 0 0 0
Local Option Fuel Tax 0 0 0
Additional Grant Revenue* 307,601 307,601 627,081
Metro olitan Park District Lev 0 1,803,171 4,164,211
Total $ 2,196,829 $ 4,000,000 $7,000,000
* Matched by additional Road Fund and transportation impact fee revenues
Annual cost for ortion of MPD Lev allocated to NMT and recreational trails
$160,000 avera e house value $ 0.00 $ 19.51 $ 45.06
11.2 Alternative priority projects
The following alternatives reflect the priorities expressed by the public during the
development of the Plan. The alternative expenditure levels are based on the
alternatives depicted in the Financial Strategies spreadsheet. Projects and
planning level estimates of project costs are presented in the 20-Year Vision.
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Alternatives 2 and 3 include revenues from a Jefferson County Metropolitan Park
District (JCMPD) levy. Since JCMPD revenue could be collected from a County-
wide levy, these alternatives could also include projects within the City of Port
Townsend.
Alternative 1
This alternative continues the County's commitment to providing a non-motorized
transportation and recreational trail system. Priority projects could include:
· Larry Scott Trail: Extend the existing multipurpose trail from the Rumage
property on Cape George Road to Four Corners. Estimated cost: $965,000.
· Olympic Discovery Trail - Forest and Lakes Route: Extend the
multipurpose trail from Four Corners to Discovery Bay via utility corridors,
Anderson Lake State Park, forest management roads, and County road
rights-of-way. Estimated cost: $273,000.
· Chimacum Trail: Construct a multipurpose trail from Bob Bates Fields at
Elkins Road across Chimacum Creek to HJ Carroll Park and Chimacum
School. Estimated cost: $216,000.
· Brinnon Trail - Brinnon Lane to Dosewallips State Park: Construct a
multipurpose trail on the US-101 right-of-way from Brinnon Lane to the
Dosewallips State Park. Estimated cost: $31,000.
Alternative 1 would modestly enhance existing revenue sources: Road Fund
revenues and grants. No new revenues sources are proposed. Alternative 1
could finance more than $2,000,000 in maintenance, repair and facility
improvements during 2003-2008 if:
· Capital facilitv proqram revenues - from the County Road Fund, fuel taxes,
and state and federal grant revenues could remain in the same proportions as
recent years;
· Road Funds - could be increased by $307,601 using a portion of the property
tax levy capacity that was banked in previous years;
· Growth impact fee - would not be assessed for the cost of maintaining the
county's existing level-of-service (ELOS) through additional population increases;
· Local Option Vehicle License Fee (LOVLF) - would not be assessed at the
allowable rate of $15 per vehicle;
· Real Estate Excise Tax - the third $0.025 increment would not be submitted
for voter approval;
· Local Option Fuel Tax (LOFT) - the $0.023 per gallon fuel tax would not be
submitted for voter approval;
· New qrant revenues - $307,061 in grants could be obtained by using banked
capacity Roads Fund revenues as matching funds at a $1 per $1 rate; and
· JCMPD levv - could be submitted for voter approval to finance $2,424,673 in
parks and recreation expenditures with an annual payment of $24.89 for an
average valued ($160,000) house, but these funds would not be dedicated to
fund non-motorized transportation and recreational trails facilities.
Alternative 2
This alternative would expand the County's commitment to providing a non-
motorized transportation and recreational trails system. Priority projects could
include:
. Alternative 1 projects.
· Olympic Discovery Trail - Discovery Bay to Clallam County: Purchase
right-of-way and construct a multipurpose trail parallel to US-101 and Old
Gardiner Road. Estimated cost: $1,805,000.
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· Quilcene Village Center sidewalks: Construct sidewalks along US-101
adjacent to Quilcene School and business district. Estimated cost: $127,000.
· Chimacum Creek Beach Park: Construct a park walking trail. Estimated
cost $21,000.
Alternative 2 would modestly enhance existing revenue sources: Road Fund
revenues and grants. It would also require a new revenue source: a metropolitan
park district levy. Alternative 2 could finance $4,000,000 in maintenance, repair,
and facility improvements during 2003-2008 if:
· Capital facilitv proqram revenues ., from the County Road Fund, fuel taxes,
and state and federal grant revenues could remain in the same proportions as
recent years;
· Road Funds - could be increased by $307,061 using a portion of the property
tax levy capacity that was banked in previous years;
· Growth impact fees - would not be assessed for the cost of maintaining the
county's existing level-of-service (ELOS) through additional population increases;
· Local Option Vehicle License Fee (LOVLF) - would not be assessed at the
allowable rate of $15 per vehicle;
· Real Estate Excise Tax - the third $0.025 increment would not be submitted
for voter approval;
· Local Option Fuel Tax (LOFT) - the $0.023 per gallon fuel tax would not be
submitted for voter approval;
· New qrant revenues - $307,061 eQuid be obtained by using banked capacity
Roads Fund as matching funds at a $1 per $1 rate; and
· JCMPO levy - could be submitted for voter approval to finance $4,858,414 in
parks and recreation expenditures, including $1,803,171 for non-motorized
transportation and recreational trails, with an annual payment of $49.88 for an
average valued ($160,000) house.
Alternative 3
This alternative would significantly expand the County's commitment to providing
a non-motorized transportation and recreational trails system. There are a large
number and great diversity of potential projects that could be constructed with
this level of funding. In addition to the projects proposed for Alternatives 1 and
2, priority projects could include:
· Olympic Discovery Trail - Utility Route Four Corners to Discovery Bay:
Construct a more direct OOT alignment as an alternative to the OOT Forest
and Lakes Route. Estimated cost: $1,625,000.
· Port Townsend Winona Wetlands Trail: Construct multipurpose trail as per
the Port Townsend Non-motorized Transportation Plan. Estimated cost:
$1,157,000.
· McCurdy Point Trail: Construct multipurpose trail from the City limits to
McCurdy Point. Estimated cost: $292,000.
· Anderson Lake/Gibbs Lake Trail: Construct day hiking and mountain bike
trail. Estimated cost: $63,000.
· Chimacum Creek Beach Park: Construct park trail and car-top boat launch.
Estimated cost: $26,000.
· Chimacum Trail - Chimacum School to Anderson Lake State Park:
Extend multipurpose trail from Chimacum School to Anderson Lake State
Park and Olympic Oiscovery Trail. Estimated cost $299,000.
· Four Corners/Airport/Old Fort Townsend/Glen Cove Trail: Construct a
multipurpose trail looping the Larry Scott Trail through the Airport and Old
Fort Townsend State Park back to Glen Cove. Estimated cost: $930,000.
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· Trailheads: Construct trailheads with parking, benches, and restrooms to
provide services to trail users. Typical cost per trailhead: $237,000 with
permanent restroom facilities and $105,000 with sanicans.
· Bicycle Route Signage: Provide 8 route directory signs per mile for on-road
bicycle routes. Estimated cost: $1,200 per mile.
Alternative 3 would modestly enhance existing revenue sources. It would also
use two new revenue sources: a metropolitan park district (MPD) levy and growth
impact fees. The JCMPD levy would be higher than proposed for Alternative 2,
However, since Alternative 3 also uses transportation and park growth impact
fees, a portion of non-motorized transportation and recreational trail funding
could be transferred to new residential and commercial development. This would
lower the JCMPD levy that would otherwise be required to achieve this funding
level. This alternative could finance $7,000,000 in maintenance, repair, and
facility improvements during 2003-2008 if:
· Capital facilitv proqram revenues - from the County Roads Fund, fuel taxes,
and state and federal grant revenues could remain in the same proportions as
recent years;
· Road Funds - could be increased by $307,061 using a portion of the property
tax levy capacity that was banked in previous years;
· Growth impact fees - of $319,480 could be assessed at 40% (or $100 per
vehicle) of the cost of maintaining the county's existing level-of-service (ELOS)
through additional population increases (equal to $250 per dwelling unit where
the unit averages 2.5 vehicles);
· Local Option Vehicle License Fee (LOVLF) - would not be assessed at the
allowable rate of $15 per vehicle;
· Real Estate Excise Tax - the third $0.025 increment would not be submitted
for voter approval;
· Local Option Fuel Tax (LOFT) - the $0.023 per gallon fuel tax would not be
submitted for voter approval;
· New qrant revenues - $627,081 could be obtained by using banked capacity
Roads Fund and growth impact fee revenues as matching funds at a $1 per $1
rate; and
· JCMPD property tax levy - could be submitted for voter approval to finance
$5,173,123 in parks and recreation expenditures, including $4,164,211 for non-
motorized transportation and recreational trails, with an annual payment of
$53.11 for an average valued ($160,000) house.
11.3 Concurrency and implementation
After review of the adopted level-of-service and the existing inventory of non-
motorized transportation facilities and recreational trails, no capacity deficiencies
have been identified. The projects identified in this Plan are non-capacity
projects.
The alternatives shown above are only intended to illustrate potential financial
strategies. The Non-motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan will
be implemented through the County's annual budget. The Board of County
Commissioners will determine projects, funding levels, and the mix of revenue
sources during their annual budget process.
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Non-Motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan
Financial strategies 2003-2008
Proposed Expenditures
Renovations and repairs (5%/year of current facility value)
Proposed land and facilities additions
Total Expenditures
Existing Capital Facility Program Revenue
Capital facility program Annual revenue Annual %
NMT
$2,300,000 $22,600 1.0
$1,238,678 $7,432 0.6%
County Roads Funds
Fuel Tax-Paths &
Trails
TEA21,STPgrants $110,000 $110,000
lAC, ALEA grants $98,000 $98,000
SEPA mitigation $0 $0
Volunteers/donations $25,000 $25,000
Total Existing Revenue $263,032
Proposed Expenditures Minus Existing Revenue
100
100
100
100
Additional Revenue Options
Option 1 Road Fund banked capacity NMT %
¡County Roads Funds $226,000 $50,000 22.1
County Road Funds Additional 2003-2008
Option 2 Growth impact fee
County vehicles: Existing/ Projected
ELOS: Value per vehicle and SFR
Percent of value assessed for fee
Growth Impact Fee 2003-2008
Vehicles V/DU
30,436 2.4%
$250 2.52
Option 3 Local option vehicle license fee (LOVLF) - countywide
Countywide vehicles - all types
Local option vehicle license fee for NMT projects
Annual allocation for Jefferson County NMT projects
Annual LOVLF sales receipts for NMT purposes
LOVLF revenue 2003-2008 with annual growth= 2.4%
6-Year CFP
Total
1.0%
na
na
na
na
na
$1,581,628
Inflate
1.0%
$307,601
per SF DU
35,000
$629
100%
$1,141,000
30,436
$15.00
100%
$456,540
$2,905,742
Option 4 Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) - unincorporated county
Annual real estate sales (2001) in unincorporated county $80,000,000
Assessed rate per $1.00 sales $0.0025
Annual allocation for Jefferson County NMT projects 100%
Annual allocation for NMT/trails projects $200,000
REET revenue 2003-2008 with annual growth- 2.4% $1,274,346
Option 5 Local option fuel tax (LOFT) - countywide
Countywide vehicles - vehicles/gallons 30,426 413 gal.
LOFT dedicated to NMT purposes - per gallon
Allocation for Jefferson County NMT projects
Annual LOFT sales receipts for NMT purposes
LOFT revenue 2003-2008 with annual growth - 2.4%
12,574,415
$0.023
100%
$289,212
$1,840,746
Alternative 2
($500,000)
($3,500,000)
($4,000,000)
$660,000
$588,000
$0
$150,000
$1,581,628
($2,418,372)
$307,601
$307,601
$80,000,000
$0.0025
0%
$0
$0
12,574,415
$0.023
0%
$0
$0
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Total Additional CFP Revenue (Options 1-5)
Additional Grant Revenue
Assumes revenues from Options 1-5 are used to match grants $1 per $1.
Total Existing and Additional6-Year CFP Revenue
6-Year CFP Expenditures Minus Revenue
Option 6 Metropolitan Park District levy
Assessed valuation year 2001 $2,406,893,808 2.4% $2,464,659,259
Total levy rate per $1,000 valuation for 2003-2008
MPD Levy:
Annual levy for average value house: $160,000
Annual levy rate per $1,000 assessed valuation
$307,601
$307,601
$2,196,829
$1,803,171
$2,464,659,259
$0.73
$1,803,171
$19.51
$1.22
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