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STATE OF WASHINGTON
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON
In the matter of the Adoption of }
The 2010 Jefferson County }
Non - motorized Transportation and }
Recreational Trails Plan } Resolution No. n -10
WHEREAS the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners adopted the
Jefferson County Non - motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan in
September 2002; and
WHEREAS the 2004 update to the Jefferson County Comprehensive
Plan, Transportation Element adopted the 2002 Non - motorized Transportation and
Recreational Trails Plan; and
WHEREAS Jefferson County conducted an extensive public outreach and
involvement program for the development of the 2002 Non - motorized Transportation
and Recreational Trails Plan to gauge public support for the Plan and for developing non-
motorized transportation facilities and recreational trails; and
WHEREAS since the adoption of the Non - motorized Transportation and
Recreational Trails Plan, Jefferson County has developed priority non - motorized
transportation and multi- purpose trail projects identified in the Plan, including the Larry
Scott Trail; and
WHEREAS Jefferson County citizens have demonstrated their support
for the development of the priority projects identified in the Plan through their use of the
facilities and the development of Larry Scott Trail segments by citizen volunteers; and
WHEREAS since the adoption of the Plan there has been increased
scientific knowledge regarding the affects of vehicle emissions on climate and an
appreciation for the role of non - motorized transportation facilities as healthy and
sustainable alternatives to vehicular travel; and
WHEREAS Jefferson County prepared a Draft 2010 Non - motorized
Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan that updates the 2002 Plan and includes
additional goals, objectives, and a 2010 - 2015 Capital Improvement Program for the
development of non - motorized transportation facilities and multi- purpose trails; and
WHEREAS Jefferson County conducted a public outreach process to
notify the citizens of Jefferson County regarding the Draft 2010 Non - motorized
Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan, including posting the Draft Plan on the
County's internet website, providing press releases to the Port Townsend - Jefferson
County Leader, and notifying stakeholder organizations; and
2010 Non - motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan
Resolution No. 18 -10
WHEREAS the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners held two
public workshops on April 5 and May 17, 2010 on the update to the Non - motorized
Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan; and
WHEREAS Jefferson County published legal notices in the official
newspaper of record on May 5 and 12, 2010 regarding a public hearing before the
Jefferson County Board of Commissioners on May 17, 2010 to take comments on the
Draft 2010 Non - motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan; and
WHEREAS the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners held a public
hearing on May 17, 2010 to take comments on the Draft 2010 Non - motorized
Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan; and
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WHEREAS the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners has
considered the comments presented through the public hearing process and proposed
revisions to the Draft 2010 Non - motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan;
and
WHEREAS updating the Non - motorized Transportation and Recreational
Trails Plan will further the achievement of Croat TRG 3.0 Non - motorized Transportation
of the Transportation Element of the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS the Board finds that the citizens of Jefferson County
continue to support the development of non - motorized transportation facilities and multi-
purpose trails as provided for in the Draft 2010 Non - motorized Transportation and
Recreational Trails Plan;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Jefferson County
Board of Commissioners does hereby approve and adopt the 2010 Non - motorized
Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan.
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-1VD ADOPTED this 7 day of June, 2010.
Clerk of the Board
JEFFERSON
BOARD OB4
David
John tystin, Membei
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Phil Johnson, Member
2010 Non - motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan
MEMORANDUM
Jefferson County
Department of Public Works
623 Sheridan St.
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 385 -9160
Frank Gifforc4 Public Works Director
Monte Reinders, P.E., County Engineer
TO: Jefferson County Board of Commissioners
Philip Morley, County Administrator
THRU: Frank Gifford, Public Works Director F y�y5
Monte Reinders, PE, County Engineer
FROM: James W. Pearson, Project cliv
DATE: May 24, 2010
RE: Draft 2010 Non - motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails (NMT) Plan
Public Hearing Comments and Public Works Department Responses
Attached for your review are the compiled comments on the Draft 2010 Non - motorized Transportation
and Recreational Trails (NMT) Plan that were presented through the public hearing process and responses
to those comments by the Public Works Department. The responses include recommendations for
revisions to Draft NMT Plan Chapter 3 Existing Facilities, Chapter 4 Destinations, Chapter 5 Land and
Facility Demand, and Chapter 8 Goals and Objectives. The recommended revisions are attached with the
revisions underlined.
1. Jefferson Trails Association (JCT) and Pacific Northwest Trail Association, Daniel Collins, letter
dated May 13, 2010
a. Comment:
Expressed support for the Olympic Discovery Trail and for an ODT connection from Anderson Lake
State Park to Chimacum and Port Hadlock. JTC's contacts with local citizens indicate strong support for
these facilities.
Response:
The Draft NMT Plan Six-Year Capital Improvement Program includes the Discovery Bay estuary
segment of the ODT. The other main segments of the ODT (Four Corners to Discovery Bay and
Discovery Bay to Clallam County) are supported in the Plan, but are not included in the Six-Year Capital
Improvement Program. The Drat} Plan recognizes the work of volunteers in planning the ODT route from
Four Comers to Discovery Bay. The route chosen for this segment would probably also be the route for
the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail (PNI).
The Draft Plan includes a connection from HJ Carroll Park and Chimacum School to the ODT at
Anderson Lake State Park as a long range planning concept. This facility is not included in the Six-Year
Capital Improvement Program.
Draft E911 Ordinance
Summary and Issue Analysis
2. Buckhorn Range Chapter, Back Country Horsemen of Washington, Jeff Chapman and Bob
Hoyle, letter dated May 7, 2010
a. Comment:
Expressed support for the Olympic Discovery Trail as a multi- purpose trail that accommodates
pedestrians, bicyclists, and equestrians. The ODT should connect to Chimacum and Port Hadlock through
Anderson Lake State Park
Response:
The Draft NMT Plan Six-Year Capital Improvement Program includes the Discovery Bay estuary
segment of the ODT. The other main segments of the ODT (Four Comers to Discovery Bay and
Discovery Bay to Clallam County) are supported in the Plan, but are not included in the Six -Year Capital
Improvement Program. The Draft Plan recognizes the work of volunteers in planning the ODT route from
Four Comers to Discovery Bay. The route chosen for this segment would probably also be the route for
the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail (PNT).
The Draft Plan includes a connection from HJ Carroll Park and Chimacum School to the ODT at
Anderson Lake State Park as a long range planning concept. This facility is not included in the Six-Year
Capital Improvement Program.
b. Comment:
The Plan should place greater emphasis on equestrian facilities. Equestrians contribute significantly to the
County's economic base and have played a major role in trail development. Some of the funding sources
for the ODT can be used to develop equestrian facilities.
Response:
Section 9.4 Horse Trails of the 2002 Plan addresses the development of equestrian facilities. The focus of
the Draft 2010 Plan is on non - motorized transportation facilities, including multi- purpose trails that
perform a transportation function. The Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program is a major funding
source for the ODT. W WRP funds can be used to develop equestrian facilities such as horse trails that
parallel multi- purpose trails.
c. Comment:
The Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail should be referenced and supported in the Plan.
Response:
The Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail was established by Congress in 2009. It will extend from the
Continental Divide in Montana to Cape Alava on Washington's Pacific Coast. The US Forest Service has
been designated as the agency responsible for developing the PNT. It is anticipated that the PNT will
follow the Larry Scott Trail from the Port of Port Townsend to Four Corners. The Olympic Discovery
Trail and the PNT would likely follow the same route from Four Corners to Discovery Bay. Jefferson
County should consider a partnership with the Forest Service and trail advocates to develop this route.
The discussion of the ODT in Chapter S of the Draft Plan has been revised to reflect this.
3. Port Townsend Transportation Lab: Scott Walker, Marion Huxtable, Peter Lauritzen, email
May 16, 2010
a. Comment:
The Draft Plan should emphasize non - motorized transportation, rather than recreational facilities.
Transportation planning should be coordinated with the County's greenhouse gas reduction program. The
County should develop a transportation plan that coordinates all transportation options and encourages
non - motorized transportation as a response to climate change and declining oil supplies.
Response:
Coordination of all transportation modes would be done through the periodic update to the Transportation
Element of the County Comprehensive Plan. An objective reflecting this comment has been added to
Chapter 8 Goals and Objectives.
Draft E911 Ordinance
Summary and Issue Analysis
b. Comment:
The Draft Plan proposes development of bicycling facilities and sidewalks. While these facilities are
worthwhile, they are unlikely to be developed due to their expense. A more effective approach would be
to add non - motorized connections between neighborhoods that foster walking and bicycling. Trail
development in the City of Port Townsend was cited as an example.
Response:
While the comment is correct that these facilities can be expensive, there are options available to fund
them. These can include incorporating them into road reconstruction projects, establishing local
improvement districts, and through developer improvements. In order to use these funding options, it is
necessary to identify these facilities in the NMT Plan, even if they are not included in the Six -Year
Capital Improvement Program.
Public Works concurs with the proposal to connect neighborhoods with trails. The Draft Plan Chapter 8
Goals and Objectives includes a goal to this effect. An objective reflecting this comment has been added
to Chapter 8. Because of the expense of acquiring right-of-way, neighborhood trails are typically
developed on unopened rights -of -way in previously platted areas, such as Port Townsend, Port Hadlock,
and Irondale. Developing these facilities in areas, such as Kala Point, Woodland Hills, and Cape George
that lack these connections is typically not feasible.
e. Comment:
The Draft Plan should make provision for identifying and prioritizing areas with safety problems. As an
example the comment cited a specific situation where south bound bicyclists on the Larry Scott Trail who
wish to travel to the Glen Cove area need to ride against the direction of traffic on the east (north bound)
shoulder of SR 20 for approximately 500' from the end of the trail to Frederick Street. It was suggested
that there should be a connection from the trail to N. Otto Street approximately one block north of
Fredericks Street.
Response:
Public Works considers safety issues during the design, construction, and operation of non - motorized
transportation facilities. When Public Works becomes aware of potential safety problems on County
Roads and non - motorized transportation facilities, it conducts an assessment and implements appropriate
corrective actions.
Regarding the specific situation, the public rights -of -way in this area were statutorily vacated by an action
of the State Legislature. Although it may be possible to obtain a trail easement in the proposed location in
the future, it is unlikely that the present property owners would encumber the property with an easement
prior to development.
Public Works will assess an alternative connection from the Larry Scott Trail to N. Otto Street farther
north on the alignment of the extension of Glen Cove Road where there is an existing informal path.
d. Comment.
Development of bicycle commuting facilities between Port Townsend and the Tri-Area should be a high
priority in the Plan. High vehicle speeds and traffic volumes discourage travel on the SR 19120 shoulders.
Potential facilities and routes were suggested, including a separated trail adjacent to SR 19 and SR 20,
using lower speed roads such as Otto Street and Parkridge Drive, and a multi- purpose trail on the power
line easement.
Response:
SR 19 and SR 20 have 6' wide shoulders. Experienced bicyclists regularly ride this route. Bicyclists can
by -pass most of SR 20 by using local access streets and the Larry Scott Trail.
A bicycle commuting route between Port Townsend and the Tri-Area is proposed as a long range
planning concept in Draft Plan (See Tri-Area Active Transportation Network in Chapter 5 Demand and
Chapter 11 Capital Improvement Program). Planning for a multi- purpose trail on this route would need to
Draft E911 Ordinance 3
Summary and Issue Analysis
consider the feasibility of alternate routes, safety (particularly if crossing SR 19 is proposed), and funding
sources for right -of -way acquisition, development, and maintenance. This project would also require a
partnership with WSDOT, since SR 19 and SR 20 are State Routes. Public Works has not identified a
funding source or developed a cost estimate for this facility. It is reasonable to assume that this project
would be expensive. There are other non - motorized transportation facilities that should be given higher
priority.
The opportunity cost of developing this facility should also be considered. That is, could the resources
necessary for this project be expended differently to better achieve the goals of the Plan? An alternative
would be to increase the opportunities for pedestrian and bicycle connections with Jefferson Transit on
this route.
Considering these factors, this project is not proposed for the Six -Year Capital Improvement Program.
e. Comment:
Bicycle parking, an essential component of bicycling as a transportation mode, should be addressed in the
Plan. Businesses, public agencies, and parks should be required to provide bicycle parking.
Response:
The NMT Plan is a planning and guidance document, not a regulatory document. An objective has been
added to Chapter 8 Goals and Objectives to consider revisions to the County's Unified Development
Code that would require developments to provide appropriate facilities for customers who access
developments by bicycle, including bicycle parking.
4. Owen Fairbank, email May 16, 2010
a. Comment:
The County should fully integrate transportation planning, including non - motorized transportation, into
overall land use planning and the update of the County's Comprehensive Plan. This goal should be added
to the General principles and goals section of Chapter 8.
Response:
Coordination of all transportation modes would be done through the periodic update to the Transportation
Element of the County Comprehensive Plan. An objective reflecting this comment has been added to
Chapter 8 Goals and Objectives.
b. Comment:
Chapter 8 Goals should include maps of off -road bicycle, equestrian, and water trails.
Response:
Maps depicting conceptual routes and potential facility locations are included in Chapter 9 Plan Elements.
C. Comment:
The County should develop, map, and promote "ecotourism" bicycle routes to parks, local farms, and
other attractions.
Response:
The facilities cited in the comment would mostly be accessed by existing shared roadway bicycle routes.
Mapping and promoting these destinations is outside of Public Works' mission. This task could be done
by an appropriate organization with a focus on tourism and economic development
d. Comment:
Chapter 8.3.a. On -road bicycle routes: Include signage to guide touring bicyclists to and from the Ferry to
the Larry Scott Trail, Olympic Discovery Trail, and Fort Townsend State Park.
Draft E911 Ordinance
Summary and Issue Analysis
Response:
The objectives for specific facility types in Chapter 8 include providing appropriate signage. No revision
to the Draft Plan is necessary.
Directional signs from the Port Townsend Ferry Dock would be the responsibility of the City. Public
Works will review its signage on the LST to determine whether additional signage to Glen Cove and Old
Fort Townsend should be provided.
C. Comment:
Chapter 8.3.a, standards and services, a. should incorporate recent research regarding bicycle Level of
Service (LOS) in road evaluation and planning.
Response:
Bicycle LOS uses a fairly complex statistical model to evaluate "typical" bicyclists' perceived safety and
comfort in their interaction with the roadway and motor vehicles on specific roadway segments. It
requires the collection and processing of data that includes roadway width, traffic volume and speed,
shoulder and bike lane widths, striping, pavement condition, truck volume, and on -street parking. The
evaluation results in a qualitative score ranging from A (excellent) to F (failing) that is similar to roadway
Level of Service for motor vehicles. A poor LOS suggests the needs for road improvements so that
bicyclists will feel comfortable using it The primary factors that influence bicycle LOS are roadway
width, traffic volume, and motor vehicle speed.
Most of Jefferson County's roads have comparatively low traffic volumes and adequate lane width. Many
lack adequate shoulders. When Jefferson County undertakes a road reconstruction project, it typically
constructs wider shoulders that will accommodate bicyclists. Examples include projects on S. Discovery
Road, Cape George Road, Irondate Road, Paradise Bay Road, and Teal Lake Road
Calculating bicycle LOS would be a significant task that is not necessary in order to assess and prioritize
on -road bicycle improvements.
£ Comment:
Chapter 8.3.a, standards and services, h.: I appreciate the guidelines for chip sealing in this section, and
the County's decision not to chip -seal bike lanes. Smaller crushed rock for chip sealing would be
wonderful too.
Response:
Public Works has decreased the size of its chip seal rock. This decreases the roughness experienced b_ y
bicyclists. A minimum size rock is necessary to provide an adequate wear factor.
g. Comment:
Chapter 8.5 Goal• Consider adding increased public access to marine shorelines, including Discovery
Bay, Dabob Bay, Quilcene, and Coyle Peninsula and a recreational trail along the Dosewallips River from
Dosewallips State Park to the Olympic National Park.
Response:
The 2010 NMT Plan only addresses non - motorized transportation; it does not update the sections that
address water access sites.
h. Comment-
Connect the IrondalelProspect Ave. area to Four Corners and the Olympic Discovery Trail along the
south side of the airport property
Response:
These routes were originally proposed in the 2002 NMT Plan. They are retained as long term priorities in
the 2010 Plan. However, given the County's limited resources, they are not included in the Six -Year
Capital Improvement Program.
Draft E911 Ordinance 5
Summary and Issue Analysis
I. Comment:
Connect the Larry Scott Trail to N. Otto St. in Glen Cove so southbound trail users don't have to either
cross SR 20 or go against vehicular traffic for 500' to get from the LST to Fredricks St, in Glen Cove (and
thence to Fort Townsend State Park). There is an informal trail there now.
Response:
The public rights -of -way in the Glen Cove area were statutorily vacated by an action of the State
Legislature. The referenced informal trail is on statutorily vacated rights -of -way. Although it may be
possible to obtain a trail easement in the future, it is unlikely that the present property owners on the
suggested trail alignment would encumber the property with an easement prior to development.
Public Works will investigate an alternative connection from the Larry Scott Trail to N. Otto Street
farther north on the alignment of the extension of Glen Cove Road where there is an existing informal
path.
5. Steve Oahford, public hearing testimony
a. Comment:
Trails are discontinuous and need proper signage. They should also be accessible for persons with special
needs. This comment referred to trails in the City of Port Townsend.
Response:
Jefferson County's non - motorized transportation facilities and multi - purpose trails are typically designed
to be ADA accessible.
b. Tom Thiersch, public hearing testimony
b. Comment:
The information in Chapter 4 Destinations regarding school enrollment and Mountain View School in
Port Townsend in outdated. It should be updated or deleted.
Response:
Chapter 4 Destinations provides a broad picture of Jefferson County: where people live, work, go to
school, shop, and recreate and the locations of tourist facilities and significant public facilities. The 2010
NMT Plan Update notes that this background information is intended to inform decisions about
connecting these destinations with non - motorized transportation facilities. It is not intended as an up-to-
date guide. While Chapter 4 has not been updated, it still performs its intended function. It is beyond the
resources allocated to the 2010 Plan to update Chapter 4.
7. Andrew Redding, public hearing testimony
a. Comment:
Future increases in oil prices will make driving and maintaining the road system prohibitively expensive.
He supported the Draft Plan's emphasis on providing non - motorized transportation facilities rather than
recreational trails.
Response:
The comment is noted.
8. Norman McLeod, public hearing testimony
a. Comment:
The County should preserve local prerogatives by participating in the "coordination" of the Pacific
Northwest National Scenic Trail through Jefferson County.
Response:
The Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail was established by Congress in 2009. Recently the US
Forest Service was designated as the agency responsible for trail development. Working with the USFS
on the PNf may be an effective means for developing the Olympic Discovery Trail route from Four
Corners to Discovery Bay. The discussion of the ODT in Chapter 5 of the Draft Plan has been revised to
reflect this.
Draft E911 Ordinance
Summary and Issue Analysis
The Larry Scott Trail is located on rights -of -way and easements that were acquired by Jefferson County.
The development and use of the trail is subject to the terms and conditions of the acquisition and the
decisions made by Jefferson County as the facility's owner. While PNI' users may use the LST as a
component of the PNf, the USFS would not have authority over the LST.
9. David McCullough, public hearing testimony
a. Comment:
Development of transportation facilities should balance the needs of all users. Some facilities that
improve roadways for vehicular use, such as rumble strips and left turn pockets, take away road shoulders
for use by bicyclists.
Response:
The comment is noted.
b. Comment:
Regional bicycle facilities help to stimulate the tourism economy.
Response:
The comment is noted.
Draft E911 Ordinance
Summary and Issue Analysis
Jefferson County
Non - Motorized
IV
Updated 2010
Jefferson County Non - Motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan
2010
3: Existing Facilities
7.6 miles.
The remainder of this chapter was not revised for the
the original 2002 Plan format.
3.9
Jefferson County, Port Townsend, Port
Washington State, National Forest and
private agencies have assembled a.sig
transportation and recreational t'1 "
systems provide a variety of on a"' o
bicycling, horse, and hand launch pt
The 1998 County
non - motorized
This chapter pro*
the Comorehensr
Maps
a
update. It has open retained in
and other public and
y of non - motorized
arson County. These
ies for walking, hiking,
kjut the county.
as a Very limited description of the
trail facilities in Jefferson County.
y that far exceeds the inventory in
as well "`facilities proposed in this Plan are
ment Plan Elements.
wns#s o has developed the following non - motorized
on ar „off -road hike, bike, horse, and water trail systems.
I w i — Larry., it Multipurpose trail iocatea on the Tormer 4.0
Memorial Trai Seattle & North Coast Railroad bed from
the Port of Port Townsend southwest
past Glen Cove to the Rumage property
on Cane Georce Road.
uateways — vrsnor centers
1 Olympic Peninsula Information center, parking area, special
Visitor Center signage, landscaping, and benches
installed at the intersection of Beaver
Vailev Road/SR -19 and SR -104.
Chapter 3 Existing facilities
Jefferson County Non - Motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan
2010
Chapter 4: Destinations — Utilitarian and Recreational
2010 Plan Update: Chapter 4 Destinations provides a broad picture of Jefferson
County: where people live, work, go to school, shop, and recreate and the locations of
tourist facilities and significant public facilities. This information is intended to inform
decisions about connecting these destinations with non - motorized transportation
facilities. It is not intended'as an ut) to -date guide. While Chapter 4 has not been
updated, it still performs its intended function. This chapter has been retained in the
original 2002 Plan format.
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County, City, Port, School District, State, Federal, and pr enterprises have
developed an extensive number of commercial, empl n6t, business,
educational, recreational, and other public facildtes� a County. This
extensive array of facilities is of interest to non mozed sportation and
recreational trail users. This chapter descri bes fi most a gYli gent destinations.
4,9 Schools
The Brinnon, Chimacum, Port Townsentf oasts Cl�ratar, Quilddri �
Quillayute Valley, and Sequim School Dh �ro � ducational sewvices to
Jefferson County residents. `fli
,
Brinnon School District
The school district collects students'by bus ` yithin th& district's service area —
which includes all of Bnnnon and the areas ;aliah 11S -ib�t from the Mason
County line to Mt We F ` transpb to tfte ntral school site. Upper
grade students are bI I d ilcene School the district operates 6
school bus routed beginning :35-9:N am and ending at 3:46 -4:23 pm for the
collection and dt�bution .of�erent scHOW grades and after school programs.
Local walkways and bikmqlesgfva noteen improved to provide access to
the schoolfrorp,US l' i a�` r roadways.
W,, sy play area, soccer field, 60x250 -foot
grit softball field, field house gymnasium,
and cafeteria located on School House Road
The school district collects students by bus within the district's service area —
which includes all of Chimacum, Port Hadlock, Irondale, 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.
Chapter 4 Destinations
Jefferson County Non - Motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan
2010
5: Land and Facility Demand
2O7o Plan Update: The toliowing upoate aiscusses the public invoivement processes
that Jefferson County conducted for the development of the 2002 Plan and the 2010
Plan update. Following the update, background information evaluating demand for non-
motorized transportation facilities and recreational trails has been retained in the original
2002 Plan format.
Assessing demand in the 2002 Plan
Jefferson County s priorities for developing non - motorized transportation and
multi - purpose trail facilities reflect the public's interest expressed during the
development of the 2002 Non - motorized Transportation ah> l Recreational Trails
Plan. One of the purposes of the 2010 Plan update was to tf" rtitine whether the
public continues to support these priorities or they ould * *Ised.
Jefferson County conducted an extensive public dfit�ch prccess'fbS the
development of the 2002 Plan to determine the de ri ni�for non -riliq kl do
transportation facilities and recreational trails.'Fr'H a _
First, the County considered standard meats of d�d,such as
population ratios and level of service stag _1 J The f4,ounty prepared an
inventory of the available facilities and �611zparec} k fsdictions in
Washington State and nationally. This A sass is ent ad below in 51
Methodologies from the 2002 Plan n x� IP2, ".
Second, the County conduc
citizens, engage them in de
and priorities for developing
recreational r u
newspaPe n
through lie Courrty, an
forunit7seven to tions th
the ty >and locations of n.
that th ently used and
this proNs �r1 unconstrair
and Recre�,Trails w
Plan. It is disdd on t
accompanying
range planning.
I>3 'extensrv�j ubbcs treach process to notify
nt of thl,I d determine their demand
torized trans ortation facilities and
le pg articles and advertisements in local
in pu acilities and commercial establishments
duc64lmell- attended series of fourteen public
hout the County. Forum participants discussed
otorized transportation and recreational facilities
they wanted the County to develop. Based on
X20 -Year Vision of Non - motorized Transportation
leveloped and presented in Chapter 5 of the 2002
10 of this updated chapter and depicted in the
Year Vision helps guide Jefferson County's long-
Third, the County convened a Task Force to provide stakeholder input, technical
expertise, and policy guidance for the Plan. Task Force members included
representatives from bicycle and trail advocacy groups, chambers of commerce,
the Economic Development Council, the City of Port Townsend, the Washington
State Department of Transportation, and Washington State Parks.
Fourth, Jefferson County conducted a survey of 114 County households to obtain
a random sampling of the demand and priorities of the general public for non -
motorized transportation facilities, recreational trails, parks, and open space.
The results of this survey were presented in Chapter 10 Public opinion of the
2002 Plan.
Chapter 5 NMT System Demand
Jefferson County Non - Motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan
2010
Based on this process, the County developed the following list of priority non -
motorized transportation and multi - purpose trail projects that had significant
public support and would achieve the goals and objectives of the Plan. These
projects were presented in Chapter 11 Implementation of the 2002 Plan.
• Larry Scott Trail from the Port of Port Townsend to Four Comers on SR 20,
• Olympic Discovery Trail from Four Comers around Discovery Bay to
Clallam County,
• Chimacum Trail (now named the Rick Toliefson Trait) from Port Hadlock
across the Chimacum Creek valley and through HJ Carroll County Park to
Chimacum School,
• Quiicene Village Center sidewalks, crossing, anZ*b edestrian route to the
Community Center,
• Brinnon pedestrian route from Brinnon SchogFflb. ilo s State Park
along County Roads and parallel to Highway
• Multi- purpose trail from HJ Carroll Park a e t►irft�" School
campus to the Olympic Discovery Trail at n Lake Sia e P k,
• Larry Scott Trail Extension from Four Come to Ha oc dale
Road and to Glen Cove, and
• Construction of trailheads with parkin ches, rooms to provide
services to trail users. f,r'
Implementing the 2002 Flan'
Jefferson County's implementation of t 2002 iYan h;cused on the top
priorities, the Larry Scott Trail, th cck r�lief h Trai oifiieriy the Chimacum
Trail), and the Olympic DiscoveF i , it
Larry Scott Trail
Jefferson County-
uiscove a near rca
miles gf , `G 'from the Porf
Volunt�ots have construct
the tfop - S. Discovery Rc
the rerh'9iho trail to Four
iles of trail easement from numerous
t[k j,from the Port of Port Townsend to S.
ersR 20. The County has constructed 4.4
th
,ond bape George Road trailhead.
additional 1.6 miles of primitive trail that extends
the Discovery Bay Golf Course. Construction of
rrs at SR 20 is proposed for 2010 — 2012.
In order to anec rknowledge regarding trail use, the Jefferson County
began taking cod aid users on the initial segment of the Lary Scott Trail
between the Porgy Townsend and the Port Townsend Paper Company.
There were an avls a 310 daily trail trips on this segment during the first
weekend of April 2010 and an average 276 daily trips during the week of April 12,
2010.
The significant use of the existing trail segments and the volunteer trail
construction clearly demonstrate the public support for completing the
development of the Lary Scott Trail,
Rick Tollelson Trail
In 2008 Jefferson County began planning, design, easement acquisition, and
grant applications for the first phase of the Rick Tollefson Trail from Old Hadlock
Road across the Chimacum Creek valley to HJ Carroll County Park. This project
was proposed as the Chimacum Trail in the 2002 Plan. When completed, it will
Chapter 5 NMT System Demand
Jefferson County Non - Motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan
2010
achieve a significant goal of the 2002 Plan: a non - motorized transportation link
between the residential and commercial center of Port Hadlock and HJ Carroll
Park, Chimacum School, and the Tri-Area Community Center. The County has
conducted outreach to the community and stakeholders to gauge support for the
trail and to obtain input on its design and management. The community and
stakeholders have shown strong support.
In 2010 the County in partnership with Chimacum School District and the
Jefferson County Sheriffs Department applied for a Safe Routes to School grant
for the design and construction of a signalized crossing of SR 19 for the trail at
the Chimacum School campus. The grant would also fund traffic safety and
bicycle education programs that would be conducted by the School District and
the Sheriffs Department.;;.,,
Olympic Discovery Trail
The Olympic Discovery Trail (ODT) will extend "he, id of%, arry Scott
Trail at Four Comers on SR 20 around the southe bf Disci Bay to
Clallam County. From Four Comers through And a State Park. _.f�,
Discovery Bay, the Trail would be a back country taut see existt o ility
easements, logging roads, and constructed tr t ,Trail a tes have taken the
lead in planning this segment of the route. , j' _west si aiscovery Bay
to Clallam County, the Trail could be ontdjacer5t to County °toads and
Highway 101.E °
Developing a route around the a
connection between these segrr
development of the ODT Disco
easement from the Washin J
abandoned rail�. e. Thdi�
and constructgdil 'n onty is
Land
trail route, coi
interpretive fE
tthe WDFW's
uthern;snd,,ofiDiscoveiy£Bay is a critical
#S. In 20 [f! Jefferi County initiated
Fy Bay es%, _confiktion by requesting a trail
!apartment tli�u�i A and Wildlife (WDFW) on the
ty is also applying for grants for trail design
fflong with partners including the WDFW,
rsi Iunty Conservation District, Jefferson
Lion, f North Olympic Salmon Coalition to
rvironmental restoration, and provide public
The concept of a trail on the railroad grade is
orth Olympic Wildlife Management Plan.
Additional facility concepts
Since the adoption of the 2002 Plan, Jefferson County has continued long -range
planning for non - motorized transportation and multi- purpose trails. In addition to
the priority projects listed in Chapter 11 implementation of the 2002 Plan, the
County has developed the following list of facility concepts for consideration by
the public through the 2010 Plan update process. Some of these concepts were
originally listed in the 2002 Plan 20 -Year Vision. They could be developed in a
longer time frame than the Six -Year Capital Improvement Program.
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Chapter 8: Goals and objectives
2090 Plan Update: The following update presents general principles, goals, and
obiectives related to non - motorized transportation facilities as a component of the overall
transportation system. Following the update, the remainder of this chapter has been
retained in the original 2002 Plan format.
General principles and goals
Principles
The primary purpose of a transportation system is to move
safely and efficiently. Walking and bicycling are efficient to
particularly for shorter trips. By providing convenient connp
routes, the effective trip distance for these modes ce`s
Walking and bicycling promote physical act
livable, family - friendly communities; reduce
expenditures; and reduce fuel use and vqhf
Jefferson County's transportation
abilities including children, people
and people who choose not to do
Goals
In order to fulfill these
following goals:
a. Provide safe an;
abilities;
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of
young
a and goods
ation modes,
to transit
intly increased.
safer, more
s of all ages and
who cannot drive,
to achieve the
alternatives for people of all ages and
torized transportation
system;
c Dg
lop non -mot` d tr�i ortation facilities and multi - purpose trails that:
• pttivide connectio ithiri' ghborhoods and between communities,
• pro&4,eafe routes . chool,
• connectesidential,,'; mercial, employment, and recreational destinations
and commti faq,116 s, and
• provide con °' ,, "`to transit routes and other transportation modes.
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The remainder of this chapter has been retained in the original 2002 Plan format.
Goals and objectives for specific facilities
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- mtkonzed Transportation
Task Force and the Parks Advisory Board. n�µf
The goals and objectives in this section will guide r ,=' Oiment of non -
motorized transportation facilities and multi- purpbs trails t i0inations
throughout the County and connections to ad nt counties I' .goals and
objectives also guide the development recpt atbnal trails, includ`hg� and
back - country hiking trails, off -road bicycle 69ils, back Quntry ho rss , Is, and
water access sites. 5 f';'`
8.1 Multipurpose trails ,. N
Goal.
1!b �aa.
Develop a system of multipurposd 'agol bicyclueg and horse trails that
connect neighborhoods and comma, ies air itnk then pth commercial and
employment centers, tra>S it�foutas, ools ibii�cili 'ies, parks and
playgrounds, public-- tialrreind shorku35, pubhc'irest lands and
conservancies, uud scenic 2nd histcir,landmarks, and other transportation
modes across tre "ounty.
a Day multiOU09se t hsystems that provide connections within
b. Deveka multipurposi.4, it systems that connect residential areas, commercial
and emplo'yrnent centerchools, public facilities, and parks and playgrounds.
c. Develop mu�jr ",, : 'trail systems that connect to major destinations across
county and state fictional lines, such as the Olympic Discovery Trail and the
Pacific Northwest Trail.
d. Extend multipurpose trail systems into major public park and forest land sites
of interest to a high volume of users.
e. Develop a system of multipurpose trails to connect major historic areas and
landmarks of interest to a high volume of users.
f. Provide multipurpose trail access to unique and significant environmental
features, shoreline areas, and scenic vistas of interest to a high volume of users.
Chapter 8 Goals
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Non - Motorized. Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan
Updated 2010
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction (2010)
1.1 Non - motorized transportation facilities and recreational trails
1.2 2010 Non - motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan
1.3 Non - motorized transportation facilities and multl- purpose trams update
Chapter 2 Community Setting (2002)
2.1 Climate
2.2 Transportation systems
2.3 Population and housing (2010)
Chapter 3 F)dsting Facilities
3.1 Jefferson County
3.2 Port Townsend
3.3 Port of Port Townsend
3.4 Washington State
3.5 Federal Government
3.6 Private landholdings and fac
3.7 Inventory implications
4.3 Business and
4.4 Community fe
4.5 Park,
4.5 P ' c
4.7 dine ani
accommodations
2002 Plan vision (2010)
(2002)
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Chapter 6 Finance (2002)
Financing non - motorized transportation facilities and multi- purpose trails (2010)
6.1 Revenues — general government
6.2 Expenditures — general government
6.3 Revenue prospects — general government
6.4 Expenditures — non - motorized transportation and trails
6.5 Tax and grant prospects — NMT and trails
6.6 Private revenue prospects - NMT and trails
R 7 WAT and 4raila
10.9 Joint venture opportunities
10.10 Jefferson County roles and responsibilities
Chapter 11 Capital Improvement Program (2010)
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Non - motorized transportation and multi - purpose trails financial strategy
11.3 Plan implementation 2002 — 2010
11.4 Long rang planning concepts
11.5 Six -Year Capital Improvement Program
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1: introduction
aui u wtan upaare. cnapter 1 mtroaucnon was suostanvaq rewritten for the zui u
Plan update. it describes the focus of the 2010 update on non - motorized transportation
facilities and multi- purpose trails. For information regarding recreational trails refer to the
2002 Plan.
1.1 Non - motorized transportation facilities and recreational trails
While some non - motorized transportation facilities and recreational trails may be
similar In form, they perform different functions. This has implications for their
planning and funding.
Non - motorized transportation facilities provide and
vehicular travel between destinations. On -road bi
multi- purpose trails that link neighborhoods, corn
are common examples of non - motorized transpo
term "active transportation" has been used to desci
While these facilities perform a transportation fund
used for recreational activities, such as walking or I
a , atives to
rou ewalks, and
It r destinatior
c[titles. ntly he
use trave
are quite' also
rtcyc = ,,t exercise.
While recreational trails may be similar 1 non -ized
transportation facilities, they do not pro a tr fl betty en destinations.
Recreational trails include park and be coun , t and mountain bike
trails, and water access sites for d c at
In 2001 when Jefferson Cou gan wor l- motorized transportation
plan, it was also revising Its rehensive ecreation, and Open Space
Plan. In the p ng for tional trails ad been conducted through the
Parks Plan. the las between non - motorized
transpo act les re ils, the decision was made to
incorpo Tanning for the 2 on- motorized Transportation and
Recrehal Trails fNMTl
The 2f ` n- motorized T ortation and Recreational Trails Plan only
updates ions of th 2 Plan regarding non - motorized transportation
facilities an -pt its. It does not update the sections regarding
recreational tr W
1.2 2010 Non- motorizeaTransportation and Recreational Trails Plan
The 2010 Plan update follows essentially the same format as the 2002 Plan with
one significant change. The Plan:
• Defines Jefferson County's setting, Including its climate, transportation
system, and demographic characteristics.
• Provides an inventory of existing non - motorized transportation facilities and
multi - purpose trails that have been developed by the County, City of Port
Townsend, State and Federal governments, and other agencies.
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• Describes destinations — residential, commercial, employment, educational,
governmental, and recreational centers that could be connected with a system of
non - motorized transportation facilities and multi - purpose trails.
• Assesses demand for non - motorized transportation facilities and multi -
purpose trails that could be provided by the County and other agencies.
• Assesses revenue sources to fund non - motorized transportation facilities
and multi- purpose trails.
• Assigns appropriate roles and responsibilities for Jefferson County and
other agencies to developing non - motorized transportation facilities and mufti-
purpose trails.
• Adopts goals and objectives to guide the d sr tpme on- motorized
transportation facilities and mufti- purpose trails.
• Describes the elements of a connected syst non -mo
transportation facilities and mufti- purpose trails. 11 }
There is one significant change to this
"Define an Implementation program —
the plan's development...." The 20101
• Presents a Six -Year Capital Impi
estimated development costs, fun,* g
proposed non - motorized trans 'oi
1.3 2010 Non - motorized
The 2010 Non -m
updates the
d to
to realize
provides
iedules for
ose trail projects.
an ° urpose trails update
n and ecreational Trails Plan only
Plan that relate to non - motorized
sg trails. It does not update the sections
The Ian contains valu v background information related to planning and
fundi n- motorized Ira "ortation facilmes and recreational trails. This
Inform atio been retain the original 2002 Plan format.
Following is a s n of each chapter of the 2010 Non - motortzed
Transportation tional Trails Plan update.
Chapter 1 Introduction has been completely rewritten to describe the 2010
update and summarize the revisions to the 2002 Plan.
Chapter 2 Community Setting has only been revised to provide an updated
County population and population projections. This chapter has been retained in
the original 2002 Plan format.
Chapter 3 Existing Facilities provides an inventory of non - motorized
transportation facilities and recreational trails. The only signIficant addition to the
inventory has been additional construction of the Larry Scott Trail which now
extends 4.4 miles from the Port of Port Townsend and the development by
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Chapter 4 Destinations provides a broad picture of Jefferson County: where
people live, work, go to school, shop, and recreate and the locations of tourist
facilities and significant public facilities. This information is intended to inform
decisions about connecting these destinations with non - motorized transportation
facilities. It is not intended as an up-to -date guide. While Chapter 4 has not been
updated, it still performs its intended function. This chapter has been retained in
the original 2002 Plan format.
Chapter 6 Land and Facility Demand in the 2002 Plan discusses
methodologies for determining demand for non - motorized transportation facilities
and recreational trails. This background information has been retained in the
original 2002 Plan format. F
The 2010 update describes the extensive public oµt c 1 olvement
process conducted for the 2002 Plan. It discus se Je A � , County's
development of non - motorized transportation fac d ose trails
has implemented the goals, objectives, and pri o' a 2002 . It
describes the County's public outreach and involy �o ass f ` b
Plan update.
Chapter 6 Finance of the 2002 Plan prBest 4 , nalysh bf arson County's
financial condition and alternatives for f g n oozed. sportation
facilities and recreational trails. This ba ounrf�t on has been retained in
the original 2002 Plan format rJ t°
I s,
The 2010 update discusses Jefton Cou stra of using County Road
Fund revenue to match Stag Federal nd non - motorized
transportation facilities and urpose t = tovides an analysis of Road
Fund revenue the s capacity to fund these facilities in the
future.fi
Chapt,q trategles pre strate w% for developing non - motorized
tran *'2002 on facilftI sand 'eational trails. This chapter has been retained in
the Plan forma
Chapter s and Obj, as in the 2002 Plan presented goals and
objectives fo lopm cific types of non - motorized transportation facilities
and recreational ` se goals and objectives have been retained in the
original 2002 PIa`lP t.
The 2010 update presents principles, goals, and objectives supporting the
development of non - motorized transportation facilities as an alternative to
vehicular travel.
Chapter 9 Development Plan Elements describes the existing non - motorized
transportation and recreational trail systems in Jefferson County and additional
facilities could be provided. This chapter has been retained in the original 2002
Plan format. Maps of the Larry Scoff Trail, Rick Tollefson Trail, and the Olympic
Discovery Trail have been added.
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Chapter 10. Opinion Is a summary of the findings from the public opinion survey
conducted for the 2002 Plan and the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan.
This chapter has been retained In the original 2002 Plan format.
Chapter 11 Capita I hnprcrrement Program (previously titled Implementation)
has been completelyy rewritten. It presents Jefferson County's ft -Year Non -
motorized Transportation and Multi - purpose Trails Capital Improvement Program
(GIP) for 2010 — 2015. It also discusses additional non - motorized transportation
facilities and mutts- purpose trails that could be developed in a longer time frame
than the Six -Year CIP.
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Ipter 2: Community Setting
Plan Update: Section 2.3 Population and housing and the County population
,tions were revised. The remainder of this chapter has been retained in the original
Plan format.
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
comer 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, IhVp largest in the
state.
2.1 Climate
Washington State's climate Is strongly Influen ois )den air masses
created in the Pacific Ocean. The air masses move into gion any time
of the year, but particularly during fall, wint spring seaso a flow of air
from the Pacific Ocean is Interrupted firs : r e Olympic Mountal d then
significantly by the Cascade Mountains. result, ortion of th ate west
of the Cascades receives moderate to h ° c , on, while the eastern
portion of the State receives a III t to modera unt of precipitation.
The Cascades also affect tempe es in te. The west side Is
influenced by maritime air masses ge mil n those that sweep
down from the Canadi ocky Mo ` ins gt a of the State.
Consequently, easte on u as inters and hotter
summers, while w Wa` gton i w der and more frost -free.
v
Jefferson Coun Gated the W oast Marine Climatic Region with 5
distinct climatic zori a , topography, rainfall, and position
with re s _ ; M. _ dies' er an ttems. The variations are significant
rangi es ually in the rain forest to 18 inches in Port Townsend
in t m S ,the epic Mountains.
In Po send, med, mpefttures vary from a high of 71 degrees In July to a
low of roes Fah '` sit in January with extreme variations recorded at -3 to
a high of 1 roes . ` enheit. Average annual precipitation is about 18
Inches with a ng season with temperatures above 32 degrees
Fahrenheit for 0 -190 days. Approximately 80% of the precipitation
occurs from Octob' through March with less than 6% falling from June through
August.
2.2 Transportation systems
US and Washinaton State Hiahways
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.
• 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
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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
commercial centers in the north county to the south County and to SR -104
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 mr
movement with limited access to adjoining property
from and distribute it to both arterials and local acre
some access to adjoining property. Arterlals and CO
traffic. A.
Jefferson County roadways
Jefferson County's road system consist
roads. Collector roads that are Important to
include Hastings Avenue, South Discovery
Comers Road, Irondale Road, scum I
Road, Oak Bay Road, and Para R
access to adjoining property. The e
The following local access roads p de i
connections: Cedar A South b
West Valley Road. so nu '
of -way that have tents be no i
recreational trait tes.
ravel and freight
roads collect traffic
They also provide
nY high volumes of
and
e George Road, Four
nter Road, Eaglemount
access roads provide direct
F e and low speed roads.
no torized transportation
ft d Gardiner Road, and
ut unopened street rights -
transportation and
Typically, „ my ro city for the volume of motorized
travel t ver, many my roads lack adequate sidewalks or
show( o pro � safe comfortable routes for bicyclists and pedestrians.
Port To I nd has on or arterial (SR -20 / Sims Way) and a network of
minor arte collecto d local access streets. It also has numerous platted,
but unopen K�eet ' -of-way that have the potential to be non - motorized
transportation r . e reader should consult the City of Port Townsend
Comp rehens hre d 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
operate on New Year's, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day,
Thanksgiving, or Christmas.
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In 2001, Jefferson Transit operated 7 fixed routes including transfers between
Port Townsend and county routes, and with neighboring Island, Kltsap, Clailam,
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. "116
Washington State Fenn
The Washington State Ferries provides vehicle
between Port Townsend and Whidbey Island of
per day during the summer on the 30 minute ru
Bicycles and kayaks are given different
access ramps. The ferry service stores
secure from other vehicles.
ferry service
(here are 15 trips
and loaded from ehicle
pmer}11 areas sepa and
Puget Sound Exioress
Puget Sound Express provides ngerkNICIE between Port
Townsend and Friday Harbor in th ' n `' Ian May through
September. A limited nurpyber of bic " an " carried on each run.
2.3 Population and ho g ( ed ft0 Upda e)
Jefferson Coun establi d as a my in 1852. The resident population
increased on a ai b h peak p , s in 1910, 1950, and the present
day, and bust pert 1 ,di10 economic downturns.
Early r am • ed in fishing, agriculture, forestry, and some limited
man uring a to in Port Townsend, Port Hadlock, Irondale, and
Porgy low. Curren den a Increasingly employed by manufacturing,
servi d related en rise cated in Port Townsend, unincorporated
Jeffers o' nty, and where In northwest Washington.
Between 200 2 j he County's population increased from 25,953 to an
estimated 30,9 " • nual average rate of 1.9 %.
There are two Urban Growth Areas (UGAs) in Jefferson County — the City of Port
Townsend and the Port Hadlock Urban Growth Area. The City's estimated 2010
population of 8,925 is 29% of the total county population. The Port Hadlock
UGA's estimated 2010 population of 2,553 is 9.7% of the total county population.
Jefferson County population projections — According to the Washington State
Office of Financial Management (OFM), Medium Series projection, Jefferson
County's population will increase to 37,447 by the year 2020, an increase of
21 %, and to 40,139 by 2024, an Increase of 30 %.
The City of Port Townsend population is projected to Increase to 13,329 by 2024,
approximately 33% of the total county population. The Port Hadlock UGA
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population is projected to increase to 4,806 by 2024, approximately 12.20/a of the
total county population.
oee 2Mjg charactaristfos —the LIS 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 WashingtorL State. Likewise, the
median age was 47.1 years for residents within the cou pared with 35.3
years in Washington State.
Jefferson County also had a large percent of
the �__..
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ant
the
,
children in
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Population projections by nation, state, region, county and olty
United States
I Washington State
I I Puget Sound (I4ng/l( tsaptPierce(Snohomish Counties)
I I I Jefferson County (1852)
I I I 1 Port Townsend (1860)
I I I I I
1900
76,094,000
518,100
196,285
5,712
3,443
1910
92,407,000
1,142,000
492,308
8,337
4,181
1920
106,466,000
1,356,600
634,254
6,557
4",, 2,847
1930
123,077,000
1,563,400
736,996
6,
3,970
1940
132,594,000
1,736,200
820,202
1%
0.7%
4,683
1950
152,271,000
2,379,000
1,196,172
3.8%
1
t 6,888
1960
180,671,000
2,853,200
1,512,979
, " 9,639
074
1970
204,879,000
3,413,300
1,938,
10,681
1
1980
226,500,000
4,132,200
2,2
15,965
8,
1990
250,410,000
4,866,692
',895
20 6
7,00fi
2000
268,266,000
5,894,121
3, 7
3
8,334
2005
275,604,000
6,291,772
3,4
2000 -2005
2010
282,575,000
8,6%,M
3,660,1
_ aid2005
Forecasts
2015
1 288,997,000
7,142,
572
%41
Forecasts
2020
294,364,000
7,610,0 l
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Annual average pementAi f .1, r"
1900 -1910
/0
8.2%
I ' 9.6%
3.99%
2.0%
1910 -1920
4 °k
1.7%
2.6%
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1920 -1930
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2.4%
3.40/
1930 -1940
1%
0.7%
1.7%
1940 -1
1.4
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3.8%
2.7%
3.9%
1950-
/o
1.8%
2.5%
1.00/0
0.30/0
1970 -
€ %
1.5%
4.1%
1.5%
1980 -1
'a
1.6%
2.1%
2.5%
1.4%
1880 -2000
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1.8%
2.4%
1.8%
2000 -2005
1.3%
1.1%
_ aid2005
-2010
1.2%
1.2'/0
Forecasts
2010 -2015
2015 -2020
0.4%
1.30/6
1.20/6
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Sources:
US Bureau of the Census, Current Population Reports, Series P -25, Number 1018,
Mid Series 14: fertility =1.8 birthstwoman, mortality=81.2 years,
500,000 Yearly net immioration.
State Data Book, Office of
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3: Existing Facilities
The multi - purpose trail inventory in the 2002 Plan shows the length of the Larry Scott
Trail as 4.0 miles. This included both trail segments constructed to the County's adopted
standards and the existing "usage" trail on the railroad grade. Since the adoption of the
2002 Plan, Jefferson County has constructed additional trail segments. The constructed
trail length is now 4.4 miles. Volunteers have developed additional segments that extend
the trail to S. Discovery Road at the Discovery Bay Golf Course. These segments, while
useable, are not constructed to the County's standards and are not included in the
current inventory. The remaining trail right -of -way has been acgto the Milo Curry
Road 1 S. Discovery Road intersection near Four Comers. Co „ ' ' 'on of the remaining
trail segments is planned for substantial completion in 2011 T trail length will then be
7.6 miles.
The remainder of this chapter was not revised for the
the original 2002 Plan format.
3.9
Jefferson County, Port Townsend, Port
Washington State, National Forest and
private agencies have assembled;;asig
transportation and recreational f
systems provide a variety of on a tot, "
bicycling, horse, and hand launch It
update. It h4t,4een retained in
and other public and
y of non - motorized
erson County. These
A f 'i s for walking, hiking,
the county.
The 1998 County Cp0r�ieive Plato { fdes a'47611 limited description of the
non - motorized tra, rtation 4 recr tAnal trail facilities in Jefferson County.
This chapter pro s a more,'
mvntory that far exceeds the inventory in
the Comorehensi an.
Maps st s ii s tm dies as well" facilities proposed in this Plan are
preset m Ch�,B ppment Plan Elements.
owns" has'developed the following non-motorized
i on a , , ff -road hike, bike, horse, and water trail systems.
vu i — Lary� tt nnumpurpose Iran iocatea on the tanner
Memorial Trai Seattle & North Coast Railroad bed from
the Port of Port Townsend southwest
past Glen Cove to the Rumage property
miles
wareways — vrsrror cenrers
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.
Chapter 3 Existing facilities
Jefferson County Non - Motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan
2010
I V01T HaaloCK concrete siaewaIKS on Ironame ano U.1
Commercial Area Chimacum Roads and SR -116
extending out from the Hadlock
intersection.
Walking trails — In a park
1
Jefferson County
Walking trails provide internal access
0.5
Fairgrounds
around fairgrounds perimeter and
Island channel.
2 South Indian Island
Shoreline trail provides access from 0.7
attractions for local residents',
beach trailhead at Old Island Ferry
2
Irondale Park
Walking trails provide intft
°
I access to
0.2
ark site and ad'oinin . ''
: M
, hood.
3
HJ Carroll Park
Walking trails prove Mal ss to
1.5
fields, playground E imacum C
nature area, aqo.' adjacent
nee hborhoo,'
4
Chimacum Park
Walking trail' ":. ides a $s to 14
0.2
adjacent neigh ' ood.i'
5
Lions Club Park
Wall�i trail prove emal access
0.2
from area to spline overlooking
Oak F$; ;
6
South Indian Island
Walkih§` ail p'
es mterrtal access
0.7
Park ,�
alongblttf{ ova,
tAiiiQrqak1§ay from
ach ac I
as to 5'`dow Bay.
7
Beausite L
Iking ire provide access along lake
1.0
County P
s i " line, t gh Kiwanis campsites,
Krovanis Ca
ii 'r woo ° d buffer areas.
8
Gibbs lake C
dl rr , ovide access around
5.0
Per
End e shovel , through trailhead area,
.'
into woodland buffer areas.
a ke LelandiJcing
trail provides access to lake
0.2
�d��h}
fls jj areas from trailhead and
4ry
campsites.
10
Qui Park °
Walking trail provides access through
0.2
44 A
campground, picnic area, and
community center site.
Total miles - walft ' In a park
Shoreline trails
9.7
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
Chapter 3 Existing facilities
Jefferson County Non - Motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan
2010
On -road blcycle routes — city and county roadways
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.
3 Center Road — SR-
On -road bicycle route from the
7.7
104- Quilcene
Intersection with SR -104 soutivrough
Tarboo Creek Valley to Qui
4 Eaglemont Road
On -road bicycle route 20 east
5.4
past City Lake, Delon VY est
iio�
Valle and Center o
5 Paradise Bay Road
On -road bicycle rp% from Oak
6.0
Road south aro, Fort Ludlow, o
46, p
_
Tale Point BysN;er Bay, and Hoods �u
Head to the intp ection SR- 104.''
Total miles on -road bicycle route
esiwx W ur a veiopeo1q,pyoung age
riders With olis ddes and dos
within
arena
competition
28.3
vt x s y�arry ocorr:; ivw¢/purpose trau iocatea on the former 4.0
Me'rtI Trail fro '= Seattle & North Coast Railroad (S &NC)
Port o? track bed from the waterfront landing at
Townson` f the Port of Port Townsend southwest to
Cove Glen Cove.
— warer aoores
a Lake Hand -cant' launch onto Beausite Lake with
Park/NW access from Beausite Lake and West Valley
Camp Roads. Leased to NW Kiwanis for operation
access from Gibbs Lake and West Valley
ana ooat ramp on i
access from Leland
!`hnnfer Z G'vioFinn fonilifien i
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2010
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 -carry access sites
1
North Beach
Hand -carry launch onto the Strait of Juan de
standards. Furnishings include sidewalk
Ferry Terminal, and
Fuca with access from Kuhn Street.
2
Chimacum Creek
Hand -carry launch onto Chimacum Creek
seasonal weather activities. Design
Beach Park —
estuary and Port Townsend BW with access
pending
from Moore Street in Irondal. I!�'
3
Lower Oak Bay
Hand -carry launch and b fal h ramp
Park
onto Oak Bay with a # Oak Bay
Road and Portage E ay.
4
Indian Island Park
Hand -carry launc�.jo -dto Oak Bay rl
Indian
Island with acr, m Fla ler
5
Lions Club Park
Hand -carry onto Oak Bay fro TMl ; ian
1
Island with ' s from ,; ler Road. ,
6
East Beach Park
Hand carry lailho on, , dmiralty Inlet from
' ''
Marr wstone Isla access from Flagler
Ro `' oad.
7
Squamish Harbor
Han
rich an it ramp onto
Boat Launch/Hicks
Squa
the . from Shine
Park
Road.
8
East Quilcene
s nd -ca R.
ch fro developed park
Land
onto '�'
"'
shore of Quilcene Bay with
ss fro ;-
ilcene Road.
9
Broad Spit t
-arty
I '
ch onto Dabob Bay from
i
No public road access.
Total
3.2 Port
access sit"
i ownsrk ` haddeveloped the following non - motorized
and on a doff- -road hike, bike, horse, and water trail systems.
Water StreW—"
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.
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.
9
Chapter 3 Existing facilities
Jefferson County Non- Motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan
2010
Gateways - visitor centers
1 Port Townsend Information center, parking area, special
Visitor Center signage, landscaping, and benches
located on Sims Way.
Total gateways 1
Urban sidewalks
1 Port Townsend See Port Townsend's Non - Motorized
Transportation Plan for a listing of
existing urban sidewalks
Total miles urban sidewalks
Walking trails- In a narkH "�
1 Chetzemoka Park
Walking trails provide - ough
0.4
Beach Shoreline
the site to overlooks.o . 'e AdlYlii ty
from the end of
Trail
Inlet, flower gardeno,jkand other "fl� ian
Townsend, around Point Hudson Fort
embellishment Y ''"
side
Worden State Park past Chetzemoka
2 Kah Tel Lagoon
Walking trams . access to natur R.
1.5
Nature Park
interpretive s{ along tkltagoon and
between the sitb''. d tent areas.
3 Sather Park
Walking trails pro" r=csss to wildlife
0.2
obsipn areas and with adjacent
nei hli , b� :,
4 Bishop Park
Waikirtfl"trails p , de ac& _A through
0.2
_the woo' rev fbrtq wit hdjacent
r'
Total tulles
2.3
i wuim r vvnai v ranurrcg ._ ystems provioe access 5.0
C s from BlueMH on west through Levinski
+f "' d Winona Wetlands, and Quimper
life Corridor to McCurdy Point and
;adjacent neighborhoods.
2 - ` Side Trails Walking trail systems provide access 3.0
` from SR -20 north through Hamilton
e Heights, Hendricks Pond, and with
Glob coursekkotre Walking trails provide access from N
Heron Trails Tel Lagoon north through Port
Townsend Golf Course, Blue Heron
miles
zinorenne trans
1 Point Hudson -North
Shoreline trail
provides access on
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
r:hnnfnr't Fvieflnn fnnXfin*
5
Jefferson County Non-Motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan
2010
Wilson in Fort Worden State Park to
North Beach Park.
Total miles shoreline trails 16
Urban bIkewa
I Port Townsend city See Port Townsend's Non-Motorized
streets Transportation Plan for a listing of
existing urban blkeways.
Total miles urban bikeways
bike trails
Peninsula Wildlife Blue Heron
SR-20 north to Heo
q , Ition Heights
Heron Trails Port Townsend -0 , Olf co Onorth past
Froggy �sl=' , I
y Bottorrig"Im, Aron School.
Total miles off-road bike "it
10.0
Freshwater access — water boa
Kah Tai Lagoon Hand- la to goon with
V �,*v
Nature Park access V -aLqr its from the Boat
van. JrV
Total freshwater mess — -- erbodl% 1
Saltwater handL ..Am.
1 Pope ,MLadne Pok 'On!
ri,&cat --Iaahch onto Port Townsend Bay
fth acces—IfIrpm Madison Street.
2 onto Port Townsend Bay
new City Dock with temporary moorage
ah ' ccess from Madison Street adjacent to
PoMarine Park.
3 Ada ,.Street Pa
Hand-carry launch onto Port Townsend Bay
with access from the end of Adams Street.
4 Union Wh#fp
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
access
6 Chapter 3 Existing facilities
3.4
Jefferson County Non - Motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan
2010
2 Point Hudson
Hand -carry launch, boat launch ramp, 75 -91ip
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 Washington 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 liabil'; ; ;concems.
5 Gardiner Launch
- p onto
Hand -carry launch and bo48r,
Ramp
Discovery Bay with accesm Gardiner
Beach Road. ,
6 Port Hadlock
Hand -carry launch qn , :boat rap onto Port
Launch Ramp
Townsend with access from Lowbii,padlock
Road.
7 Mats Mats Launch
Hand -carry 16 {rbh and boat ramp
Ramp
moorage dock ti,�
Math ats Bay with k;
,qnto
access from qu R
8 Quilcene Marina
Hand -carry launctt b ;M ramp, and 50 -slip
mar ' to Quilcan$ ay with access from
�'
Lm: . r Road.i�
Total saltwater hand -carry
rshington State
The Washington I
Recreation Cora.
Department of Nt3
non - motorized tra
water traWU- s
EiS_}
of'ff sportation (WSDOT), Parks &
), D ment of Fish &Wildlife (DF &W), and
:)NR) and have developed the following
,tpoid off -road hike, bike, horse, and
State A � 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.
8
tlUl
a rorr vvorcen state vvaiKmg 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 buildina areas.
Chapter 3 Existing facilities
Jefferson County Non - Motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan
2010
4 Fort Flager State
Walking trails provide access along 4.0
Park
bluffs overlooking Admiralty Inlet and
Port Townsend to
Marrowstone Point, through fortifications
Four Comers
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 acces`. ',fbugh 0.5
State Park
parking, marina, and serv' Iite
-"A
overlooking Pleasant '�'�',
7 Triton Cove State
Walking trails providQ'' "' ss It, hod 0.2
Park
Canal, and along, line and a
overriookinq T ' ;doves
8 WA Department of
Natural Resource
Walking trail ide access through`€
forestland
Forestlands
pir' „Itp and a sentrp,
residential neig °` hq on the
Qui er PeninsuI ' 6' f Anderson
Lake Park, anti }eiween Gibbs
and $t"p_ pr ake Cou : Parks,
among�gher fis o, informal
basis. y}
Total miles of park, !`{ 28.1
-i tsywater o oire line traiq,rovicies access rrom 1.5
Property) 5h a `State Park north along
Tra Bywater�� the sand spit linking
Flood Head and the Wolfe Property -
an tide conditlons allow.
Bridge west to the intersection with US-
101 at the south end of Discovery Bay.
SK -zu - water
On -road bicycle touring route from the
Street/Sims Way -
end of Water Street at Point Hudson
Port Townsend to
south through downtown Port Townsend
Four Comers
and Glen Cove past the Airport to the
Four Comers Road intersection
Cut -off Road past the Airport to Rhody Drive at Four
Comers Road intersection.
Chapter 3 Existing facilities
Jefferson County Non - Motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan
2010
Drive Comers Road/Airport Cut -off Road
intersection south past HJ Carroll Park,
Chimacum Park, and Chimacum School
to Chimacum.
*SR -19 - Beaver On -road bicycle route from Chimacum
Valley Road south through Beaver Valley to the
Visitor Center at the intersection with
* SR -19 and SR -104 are shared use, unsigned, non - designated facilities.
ac
Freshwater access — lakes
1 Anderson Lake
Hand -carry launch nttr nders�R Lake with
State Park
1 picnic table, vauXilets, and NA launch
ram with am Anderson "' Road.
2 Crocker Lake
Hand -carry, b' launch, and fishing ti I ss
Access
21 miles southeast of Seim on US-16 f ,
and SR -104 Z
3 Tarboo Lake
Hand -carry , boat ftittlh, and fishing access
Access
12 rt�,,#outh of PortTownsend on Tarboo
;
Lake i `bn. he south st end of the lake.
4 Leland Lake
Hand (ry bt.l;�unch, fishing access
Access
6 miles rrc rth atR Cr e otfi 8-101 on
� land L J ad on b ast side of the
5 Yahoo La `V
d -carry 1EUnch onto Yahoo Lake with 4
4 tit
sites pitc tables and shelter, toilet,
i i i t ?, end fishing access northeast
Queet §Yt (1S -101, 13 miles on
=Clearwater Road, 4 miles on C -3000 Road,
1 miles on C -3100 Road.
109i.access
Park & ice' ,e 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
Fort Hagler State Hand -carry launch onto Admiralty Inlet, Por
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,
Chapter 3 Existing facilities
3
Jefferson County Non - Motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan
2010
3 Mystery Bay Marine
Hand -carry launch onto Kilisut Harbor with 4
State Park
picnic sites, picnic shelter, boat launch ramp,
3-
dock with floats, 7 mooring buoys, marine
2 Hood Canal State
pump -out station, and vault toilet with access
Park Tidelands
from Fla ler Road.
4 Bywater Bay State
Hand -carry launch onto Bywater Bay and
ParMolfe
Hood Canal with access from 7 Sisters
Property
Road.
5 Dosewallips State
Hand -cant' launch onto Hood Canal with 2
Park
primitive campsites, and vault !lets with
access from US -101
6 Pleasant Harbor
Hand -carry access onto P !ant Harbor
State Park
with dock with float, a t l t filet on the
9
west side of the harbdt�; ,i�tlja ;,2 private
marinas with ac ''from US -1 R
7 Triton Cove State
Hand -carry act '*onto Hood Cangtrl h,
Park
vault toilets, aunch ramp, and a k
for near -shd , shmg witliraccess from
101.
8 Point Whitney
Han cant', boa , and fishing pier
Tidelands
ont ' b Bay 6 tribe north of Brinnon on
US int Whit w Road.
9 Shine Tidelands
Hand " x ph 3 boat ranch ramps, 20
camps! andutsnt000d Canal with
' 4
wd ss t "- -`104.
A
10 White Rock 'A,a'
dnd -ca � °tench onto Hood Canal located
"
3kiles soast of Port Ludlow with access
QN
a 1.
Lane, a private road off of
11 Fla C ve Hand- ci"Yry'dnch onto Dabob Bay with
4c,access
and ph
from US -101.
Tot' twater hanc�ny "sites t 1
t k:
Saltwate mess sites �waterslde only
1 Old ownsp>
WD
Water access from Port Townsend Bay with
State PF,A.�,
3 primitive campsites, restrooms, vault
3-
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 Pulaii 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
draining a saltwater estuary.
Chapter 3 Existing facilities
Jefferson County Non - Motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan
2010
5
Toandos Tidelands
Water access to saltwater shoreline on the
toilets, rnb? ri;' g float, 8 mooring buoys,
State Park
south end of Toandos Peninsula on both
F �
, dromat on Admiralty Inlet.
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
Admiraltv Inlet.
3 Shine Ti
upper and beach.
7
Cape George
Water access onto saltwater shoreline on the
access from SR -104.
Beach 407
Strait of Juan de Fuca at the mouth of
Park
Hood Canal with access from US -101 at
Discovery Bay.
8
Cape George
Water access onto saltwater shoreline on
Beach 409
Discovery Bay.
9
Bolton Peninsula
Water access onto public ticl `ohds
located
Beach 56
at the south end of the Rqtf °
Peninsula.
10
Case Shoal Beach
Water access onto begdh, "` fed in
59A
,
8 uamish Harbor.
11
Squamish Harbor
Water access onxg shoreline on S§uamish
Beach 59
Harbor.
12
Jackson Cove
Water acre 10shoreline on Dabob
Beach 55
ad'ace Point.,-.' '
13
Triton Cove Beach
Water access tts , oreiittiY on Hood Canal
50
accessed by boaVOhly.
14
Tabook Point
Wank, i
ess to shoreline on the west side
64ninsula
Beach 57
of T ,
dO.Dabob Bay.
15
Toandos Peninsula
Water 0cess b,T#- relin&4,on the east side of
Beach 57B Toando)'em b'ort the military
"i of
z ervati _E t Ca'rlal.
.Ad
Total saltwater a"—' sit waters j 15
7 -7
Cascade MarinAI WI - salter came es
1 Fort Worden w
' ` sites, bathhouse, vault
Pec �tnfereir`
toilets, rnb? ri;' g float, 8 mooring buoys,
tfer,
"
, Hack bar and grocery concession, and
F �
, dromat on Admiralty Inlet.
2 t t Flagler Sta °
lmitive campsites, restrooms, snacks and
4t. i
groibery concession, moorage dock and
floats, 7 mooring buoys, and fishing pier on
Admiraltv Inlet.
3 Shine Ti
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 ovemight campsites
4
3.5 Federal govemment
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.
Chapter 3 Existing facilities
Jefferson County Non - Motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan
2010
trails
u5 uepartment of vvalKing trails provide access through
Defense — Bangor forestlands and habitat areas on the
Coyle Peninsula across Hood Canal
from the Bangor Submarine Base — on
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 tralls - backcountry
Consult US Forest Service and Olympic National Par and brochures for a
complete inventory of backcountry horse trails.�l °
Freshwater access — rivers b _, " u"
1 Bogachiel
Hand -carry lain¢ Onto the Bogac $giver
Recreation Area
6 miles soot f.'FOrks on US -101. "
2 Bogachiel River
Hand-carry ,t launch d fishing a
Access
8 miles south df;: rkp, ' bS -101, 5 miles
east on Dowans 6 oad on the south
ba 01he river.
3 Hoh River Access 1
Han at laun y fishing access
,rid
15 mid, bso�fiFprks b1S -101, 0.5 miles
west o bn g� ri " h bank of the
4 Hoh River
42
� p d-carW, 156at launch, and fishing access
°�,
11k Illes sot of Forks on US -101, 7 miles
Upphloh River Road on the north
,d
5 Qpi iver �
" Hand- `f at launch, and fishing access,
ess rid hiking trails 2 miles south of Quilcene on
"i
ga-101.
6 ttonwood
' • -carry launch onto Hoh River with 9
caMpsites, and toilet 13 miles south of Forks
j�
on US -101, 2.3 miles on Oil City Road, then
F'
0.9 miles on H-4060 Road.
7 Hoh O)d air
Hand -carry launch onto Hoh River with 8
campsites, and restroom 14 miles south of
Forks on US -101 on the Hoh River.
8 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 -101, 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
3 Existing facilities
Jefferson County Non - Motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan
2010
Freshwater trails — white water kayaking raftlna. and canoein_a
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 aV& US -101
bridge 2 mile south of Quit'';ire.
3 Upper Dosewallips
Class 5-6 river run (w�� ` #rous portages
3.0
River — Elkhorn
,
and boulders) with a gradient of 208 feet per
Canyon
mile. Put -in approximately 15 miles on
Dosewallips low Dosewali Falls
and take -out x Ikhom Campgroun
4 Dosewallips River
Class 4 + -5 river run (maz-*=of rapids ari a' -
5.2
fallen trees) wtft�a grad)Ont of 82 feet per
mile. Put-in 11 m9 fi,'Dosewallips Road at
Elkhr ftp iQampground;^and take -out river -right
dowht fea from FS d 2620 bridge off
Of Do rallf -k , ad
5 Lower Dosewalhp Class 3,riyer wrfii a gradient of
6.5
River feet peg n�a'`Put 1ri weer -right
nstre ,;from FS Road 2620 bridge off
w''rix,,
o osewaj ..: Road at MP 5.9 and take -out
osewalli State Park.
6 Duckabush ,"ar' n (rapids, boulder and
s) with a gradient of 55 feet
6.2
V
r m*1 Put -in 3.7 miles on Duckabush
Range Hole Trail
ad at and take -out at
, 01 bridge.
7 8nth Fork Hoh ,a;
Cla s 3 river run (rapids, logjams, portages)
6.7
Rim
from November to July with a gradient of 37
�k+ W
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
Saltwater hand -carry access sites
1 Seal Rock Hand -carry launch onto Hood Canal 2 miles
north of Brinnon on US -101.
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3.6 Private landholdings and facilitles
Non - profit, private, and homeowner associations own and have developed the
following off -road hike, bike, horse, and water trail systems.
Walking trails - in a Park
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 aregw,1 Y the
Forest Lands
Anderson Lake, Gibbs Lq d
Thomd ke areas— on , i al basis.
3 Kala Point
Walking trails provide ss
residential neighb rhoods, recce` al
center, and along,' Townsend.,
shoreline f r'OA member use onl ?f;
4 Port Ludlow Master
Walking t "p oA a ac ", s to
"
Planned Resort
residential neighorhoq;'recreational
and commercial faaNiti, Ludlow Bay
shorlOni #, and forest` ds within and
adla�rit dpi h aster pried Resort
on pupil rig }1fsway aft private
easem f� corrt$d�nj Maintained
a#
% a joint{ ii f the 84" toper and
Ludlo w; a e Council
5 Camp Park
ng trall# rovide access to
sites rd �.eational facilities, and
�I
— for Boy Scout use
onl .,i,,
mai'tha, restrooms, showers, grocery, and
restaurant on Port Townsend Bay with
access from Alcohol Loop Road in Port
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.
Private hand -carry and boat ramp behind the
Yelvick's Store on Hood Canal 2.5 miles
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Marina marina with 43 -slip guest moorage located it
Pleasant Harbor in Brinnon with 240 -foot
side tie, power, fuel, pump -out, laundry, and
showers, groceries, gift shop, and swimming
o measam naroor ae -sup manna witn no guest moorage
Old Marina located in Pleasant Harbor in Brinnon with
services available from new adiacent marina.
Implications
inciudes a wide variety of on a
mode within Jefferson County.
areas even though the maintem
partially financed by the County
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inventory -
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4: Destinations — Utilitarian and Recreational
2010 Plan Update: Chapter 4 Destinations provides a broad picture of Jefferson
County: where people live, work, go to school, shop, and recreate and the locations of
tourist facilities and significant public facilities. This information is intended to Inform
decisions about connecting these destinations with non - motorized transportation
facilities. It is not intended as an up -to -date guide. While Chapter 4 has not been
updated, it still performs its intended function. This chapter has been retained in the
original 2002 Plan format.
County, City, Port, School District, State, Federal and p enterprises have
developed an extensive number of commercial, amp
t, business,
educational, recreational, and other public facilities vyii tfe County. This
extensive array of facilities is of interest to non- mowitzed t portation and
recreational trail users. This chapter describe
,a most Sig ant destinations.
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4.1 Schools
The Brinnon, Chimacum, Port Townson tweets Claanvater, Quila
Quillayute Valley, and Sequim School Dis A*'ts provi' educational se i iices to
Jefferson County residents.�
Brinnon School District �
The school district collects studen � , y�hm th&�trict's service area —
which includes all of Brinnon and th', reas i S -1 ;; from the Mason
County line to Mt Wal transp to t ntral school site. Upper
grade students are ', d ilcene School T_a district operates 6
school bus rout inning 35 -9:, m and ending at 3:46 -4:23 pm for the
collection and d ' ution of rent sc grades and after school programs.
Local walkways an m _ n an improved to provide access to
the schoo US fiQ i cal ar i "' or roadways.
sy Play area, soccer field, 60x250 -foot
gr ee softball field, field house gymnasium,
and cafeteria located on School House Road
in Brinnon.
The school district collects students by bus within the district's service area —
which includes all of Chimacum, Port Hadlock, Irondale, 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.
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Primary School grassy play area, and recreational courts
located on Ness Comer Road in Port
Campus ES/MS /HS campus with playground, grassy play area, 4 360
tennis courts, 1 grass 160x360 -foot 430
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 facil iditorium,
and arts and crafts facil' ' ? sated on
Rhodv Drive in Chimacit
Port Townsend School District VA,
The school district collects students by b},* in the district's as �'i area —
which includes all of Port Townsend, the P'mper P sula, and very Bay
and transports them to 4 school sites. The ct t,tes 10 school us routes
beginning at 6:35 -9;00 am and ending at 3:4 m for the collection and
distribution of different school g end after of programs. in addition, the
city has begun development of a f local ays and biking routes that
will provide access to the schools n it�i, al a [lector roadways.
4 Mountain View 112
_rade x gram with
320
grouri ennis courts, multi -use fields,
g? nasiurn�d indoor swimming pool
fed on a Street.
5 Grant Street K b 3 h playground, recreational
oourts, muse fields, and small
325
mnasium located on Grant Street.
e Herro6m , 1
ade 6-8 with 2 grass 60x250 -foot softball
398
�.'.
• _
130, 1 grass 160x360 -foot
footf5alU210x330 -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 Townse "d HS
Grade 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
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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.
9 Queets - Clearwater Grade kindergarten -8 with playground, 47
School recreational courts, multi -use field, and
gymnasium located on US -101 near Queets.
Total students 47
Quilcene School District
The school district collects students by bus within the dislid
which includes Quilcene and the areas north along U §f
and transports them to the central school site The
routes beginning at 6:35 -9:00 am and ending at 3'4:23`
and distribution of different school grades and;r school
walkways and biking routes have not been', g't ved to prc
school from US -101 or local area collectorl M adways.
t s service area -
and Center Road
Aerates school bus
m for the collection
> bb',,0�rams. Local
nd8'access to the
foot 10x330 -fo`gt boccer field, 400 -meter
6 la W' : ' grass 50 -foot softball
field, sass 0 -f66 eball field,
gymna }, ca #r And sand crafts
The school district act' db within the district's service area —
which in, �ti;1 Ho gacti VVIO° ys and the areas along US -101 north
of Ka�d 'dam to the central school site in Forks.
The scft ,, ,I district eoil� studd °nts by bus within the district's service area —
which incl' Gardined transports them to the central school site in
Sequim. `.
4.2 Employment cent` V
A number of busine , 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.
r ownsena rnaustriar
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
room.
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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.
Jefferson County industrial centers
3
Port Townsend
Heavy industrial site with pulp and paper mill
283.8
49tores,
Paper Mill
located on Port Townsend Bay.
2 ` ,ptown , _
I
4
Glen Cove
Multiple light industrial and as
elated
128.0
as
Industrial Area
commercial uses located o20.
.,
-
4 Washington!'
5
Quilcene Industrial
Sawmill, machine shop, 'n` ;
' 'al storage
22.3
Area
facilities located on U
Convenience district — shopping center,
Way
6
Center Valley
Sawmill and associqtW%GUvffiVcated
on
3.8
Shopping center, business park,
Center Road.
'
7
Gardiner Industrial
. ravel
Sawmill and ate;,, ted activities a
24.9
Area
pit located o ; =101.
8
West End
Sawmill an sedated a ' hies locatsAon
122.5
,
US -101 near Ht'i iRiv°
Total acres
4.3 Business and commercial ceniq
A number of commercial centers Wt
and office parks have d ., oped wd
transportation and r trail
significant destine W. fin W.
i
Port Townsend ` ness ers
585.3
tjng centers, business
hst to non- motorized
describes the most
1 Downtown tiAA
..
t retail and business center
r
# Nz4 hotels, eafdurants, tourist and apparel
banks, and shopping centers located
49tores,
'
t Water Street.
2 ` ,ptown , _
I
fft'ric neighborhood business district —
grofery, theater, stores, services located on
Lawrence Street.
3 Kea Street
Convenience cluster — coop food store,
as
professional offices, convenience uses
l
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 La oon.
6 Upper Sims Way
Shopping center, business park,
professional services, bank, automobile
services, general commercial.
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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.
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' Comer
General crossroads center,
"'r, ail
31.8
_
commercial and services Iii'
led on SR -19
,
near intersection with1 '
`_.
12 Irondale Comer
General crossroads ' "' `er — re fit(
22.0
commercial and "ices located,ien�,SR -19
_
near intersectip h Irondale Rod 1
13 SR -19/20
General crop dbds center — nursery &rden
27.3
Intersection
supply store;-'o o dealei#ip, auto repair$!~
located on SR�= '�`�
14 Port Ludlow
General crossroad inter - grocery,
38.3
here services sidents and tourist
use on Oak , _Road.
15 Mats Mats
Rural '° hb Etd cen general store,
Oak
5.9
photo s �io ro�t9?l11l�ic Gated on
Roa � "s'
16 Discovery �1 $ '
,al center - grocery, cafe,
9.1
zi
;' servi _located on Oak Bay Road.
17 Gardiner
?
I neighb'
0od center - grocery and
4.5
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&
`_
led on US -101.
18 F , Rural nei 'i srhood center — convenience
26.4
P Vl 0
tore and gas, construction yard, auto
UPS distribution
cycling, office, and mini -
located intersection
tP
a at of SR -20 and
South Discovery Road.
19 Chi mum
Rural neighborhood center — post office,
36.5
,1
restaurant, auto services, farm equipment
F,.�
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/ as 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
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users, particularly local residents. Following is a brief description of the most
significant facilities of interest.
Port Townsend
1
Jefferson County
General hospital complex with emergency
r and en service located in Gardiner
Hospital
services and medical offices located on
ad.
9 TJ
Sheridian Street.
2
Port Townsend
Camegia grant library located in Uptown on
and game room, crafts, and
of r, services located in Chimacum
Library
Lawrence Street.
3
Jefferson County
Board of Commissioners, courts, and
Community building with a great room and
Courthouse
general administration offices:# cated in
5 .
to Quilcene Park with access�f from US- 101.
historic building on Jeffers eet.
4
Post Office and
Historic building located , `„ ashington
Customs House
Street also houses J a, , ounty Public
Community building with meeting room and
Center
Works De artment, " s.
5
City Hall
Historic building rhouses J on
Coyle Road. Operated by the Coyle Park &
Coun Museu ;i ted on Water' at.
6
Port Townsend
Multiple use �f fifty with gymnasium,
support facilities located 6 miles south of
Community Center
meeting roo child carry teen, and se�
facilities locate; U ti on Lawrence
Street. E'M
7
Pope Marine Park
Mu k{, a facility multipurpose
Building
meet xkitcher° " ices, and
'
restro
Jefferson County A a'. 0�a
8 Gardiner
T6:,_orical munity building with a great
Commun'lth± ;- nter
r and en service located in Gardiner
oking ovary Bay wit h access from
ad.
9 TJ
Commuri ` nter buiid'mg with conference
mun ' me
nd multipurpose meeting rooms, kitchen
ice, day
and game room, crafts, and
of r, services located in Chimacum
with
access from SR -19.
10 Qufi a IV
Community building with a great room and
Com Ce
kitchen service located in
5 .
to Quilcene Park with access�f from US- 101.
11 Brinnon S " t* `.'
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
3,000 -foot runway and associated airport
International Airport
support facilities located 6 miles south of
Port Townsend on SR -19 and SR -20.
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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.
Jefferson County
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 Towr1send with
access from 49th Street.
2 North Beach
4 picnic tables, picnic shot " and 310 linear
0.6
feet of saltwater bead}. `'''I , sy, trait of Juan
de Fuca with access Ku treet.
3 Memorial Field
1 grass 90x300- fgtttibaseball fib 4y1 th
4.1
backstop, bleach , lighting and 114�lium in
Port Townsoth access from "
Washin ton` , r et.
4 County Courthouse
3 picnic tables e nis #_v , basketball
1.1
Park
court and open gigs area adjacent to
his�0.t county cot#t�l use building in Port
To �� acces T Washington
5 Chimacum Creek £
Beach Park
3;000 linaar fe at shoreline and
i
34.0
-
al shall #,Ahe of Chimacum
¢w
Pei
ek's of into Port Townsend.
I des 244cres of wooded uplands along
'creek co' fishing access, beach,
r ; unimproved).
6 Ir4 rk
2 picnics ,; •, playground, basketball court,
1.9
n.1 grass 210x330 -foot soccer field, and 1
as 60x250 -foot softball field with access
Irondale Road.
7 ckiBob Ba
4 g as 60x200 -foot baseball fields, 1 grass
Sp Park "
60x250 foot grass softball field with fence,
k
backstop, bleachers, concession stand, and
;s
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restrooms in Hadlock with access off
n V
Chimacum Road.
8 Chimacum rk
8 campsites, 4 picnic sites, picnic shelter,
8.0
and water services adjacent to TH -Area
Community Center with access from SRA 9.
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.
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11 Upper Oak Bay
24 campsites with some power hook -ups, 2
5.0
Park
picnic tables, and playground overlooking
Oak Bay 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 Fla ler Road.
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 5j�se park
located on Marrowstone ltd with access
from Fla ler Road. Y
15 Beausite Lake/NW
Park site on Beausftd' e w1t pcess from
30.0
Kiwanis Camp
Beusite Lake and lst Valley gi fds.
Leased to NW .ICiVnis for operati641t% a
group cam Wql facility.
16 Gibbs Lake Park
Picnic table, Iter, trai fishing
348.0
,y;pnd
access to Gibbit!!mke.w access from
Gibbs Lake and W.W- Valle Roads.
17 Lake Leland
22 p es, 2 pick
bles, boat ramp,
2.6
250�� freshwaf
fishing
.
accesn t qjh shot
with ac` s fr ,`,
,beach,
Lake Leland
s�Va y Road.
18 Squamish Har s nic tatl at ra ` , end 460 linear feet
0.7
Boat Launc s
_,al at' ach located on Squamish
Vibor
Park -
wit ' " . as from Shine Road.
19 Quilcene t kr m sitesZ picnic tables, picnic shelter,
4.1
e�9is court, and trails located
1901 1! �� adjacen ilcene Community Center with
OR
`ter_
��access from US -101.
AA
2f S , st Quilcen rk
` ^� ndeveloped 175 linear foot saltwater beach
1.0
lb€stpd on the east shore of Quilcene Bay
witfi access from Quilcene Road.
21 Bro pit Park
Undeveloped 1,000 linear feet of saltwater
43.8
shoreline located on Bolton Peninsula. No
upland access from public roads.
22 Quilcene Riftr?
Picnic tables, fishing access, and 300 linear
033
Park
foot freshwater beach on the Big Quilcene
River with access from Linger Longer 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.
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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 Chezemoj "Park. The
site is currently used as and nurse .
3 Skateboard Area
Volunteer -built skatep ' ` metal ramps,
0.5
,
resurfaced asphalt, dMWIng f main, and
sani -can located rbss from Mar tw{ial Field
on Monroe Str . -
.
4 Pope Marine Park
Picnic tables own, and playground ' d
across from +y Hall on y4(ater Street '
1.2
3,600 linear feet' of saIN ter shoreline.
Includes a portion;itf fFAntage and
'
stray ps on Madl n Street. Named after
Joh . eti redi JIV.Parks Supervisor.
5 City Dock
r „
New D " temo moorage and
0.1
beach QP ss 1 ta t#,acro from City Hall
� an Wate' t& Of adjd o Pope Marine
6 Tidal Par, a
Viewing G '
)Bquest ` yiRuth Jackson that includes a
crete scu re - Tidal Clock, and the
0.2
allery — a structure along
the ml ge with native beach grass
,G sr nd beach peas. Located adjacent to Pope
rine Park.
dams Street
s I downtown park located at the end of
0.3
P
Ad `P' s Street with beach access, flower
gardens, and viewpoints.
8 Unio arf °
A smaller reconstruction of the original 1867
0.2
„ t. ,
wharf that includes a timber - framed, open -
4<�
air structure echoing the old warehouse
fagade, 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
Washington Street.
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10 Bell Tower
1890 fire call tower looted 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
landscaping.
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 dedicatk�l;t h willow
Mini -Park 11
tree, and low maintenan, ° #monstration
landscaping located ori,� :ta}treet at
%" treat
't
Walker Street..r
14 Triangle Mini -Park
Pedestrian island -1 "' tained b gshington
0.1
III
Mutual Bank onxb'ter Street at*
t K y
Street.`;.
15 Triangle Mini -Park I
Master Gar a qrs' Dahl' ;; amonatrati ' E :
0.1
Garden locatetj Sir?4NVay entry into t{ie
city maintained bC Master Gardeners
with , rs and of mamental plantings.
18 Kah Tai Lagoon
Nat Uf ncludrng ;, cres of open
80.0
Nature Park
water - ac wetla ' nd 40 acres of
aptla
upland on a bra s on the Pack
byway dbvs CCfo wr t� vl nesting, resting,
ttd forage i,'ated off Sims Way across
froth the Bow Haven. Includes picnic tables
�nd shelter Obyground, exercise course,
o, an0f*alking and jogging trails
dT4 °oon
� ;
aroun with into retive exhibits.
17 o d � %,>9 -hole 2,763 yard, par 35 golf course
55.7'
unicipal Gd
tgrated by a concessionaire with driving
urse
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
r F „ ;
and buffers located off Cher y 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
Cos rove Streets.
19 Bobby McGarraugh
Grassy play area, picnic tables and shelter,
2.0
ParktCherry Street
playground, and restroom located in a
Park
former gravel pit site on Cherry Street.
Named after a former Ci Parks em to ee.
20 Bishop Park
Wooded ravine with picnic tables, walking
2.5
trails, and wildlife habitat located near
Parkside Drive.
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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
0
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,
Ramp r.
benches, bike racks, interpret signs,
4 Port Hadlock`, wry
kiosk, and restrooms locate jr," -the end of
LatAtttj't� amp tai
the Boat Haven.
24 The Pink House
Historical house restora''16 0„Teased to 0.1
+ ats Mats U4 h
private business use. l ocatei A to the
mE';a
City Library with xpto,maintenarY parks
6 gene Manna ` .
staff. ,
Port of Port Townsend
1 Fort Worden Beach
1,200 linear feet,:, :zoned for park
and n space lti� adjacent to Fort
W .' State
2 Quincy Street Dock
Fo t t j@rry dodXIW#h no upland
grope s of faetlitA @s ndtN OWned by the port
0
and loci d I �• fa The dock is
bed because
qt used iced of
_'
cc hs.
3 Gardiner La itch
B .t ramp ;_ upland parking located in
Ramp r.
ner on a iscove Bay.
4 Port Hadlock`, wry
" * , " ssociated dock with no
LatAtttj't� amp tai
upland f "s located in Port Hadlock at
^y
he south end of Port Townsend Bay.
+ ats Mats U4 h
at ramp with associated dock and upland
mE';a
located on Mats Mats Bay,
6 gene Manna ` .
50J6 lip marina, boat ramp, and swimming
beach located in south county outside of
Quilcene. A portion of the facility is leased to
11 _
a large seafood processing business.
a;4,14T
sraterarKs a
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
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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 conces ion, and
laundromat. Also includes a oned Coat
Artillery fortifications, marry ` terpretive
center, Coat Artillery M `i , ;pavilion, 2
lighted tennis courts, f? - s 50 -foot
softball field, con fel8nce center t theater,
dormitories, ch , gymnasium, eria,
and trailer du§tation Also includ
Chinese Ga 4' s lagoon.,, _d meadow ,
conservancy. l[It, in tl�;brly 1900s to
protect Puget Sd%ittr massive concrete
em marts an nary, the site is on
the a c nationaaisters. The Point
momscmia house uay -use, estorpgAl Pc mouse iocatea on
ashin
Heritage Aream r , et .cal 2,500 antique
'shin g l rpeis, wallpaper, and
dwork It for DCH Rothschild, a
an imrh Pant who became a prominent
e erchant, the house is listed
sen s,yr;u urear teat or saltwater snoreune on
Park 4 rt Townsend Bay with 40 standard
3 primitive campsites, 75- person
grsites,
camp, picnic tables, fire rings, 4
kitchen shelters, 100 - person group day -use
y,
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
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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 litaming
center camps, youth hostel,�,fi'cks and
grocery concession, 2 boa ll,�unch ramps,
moorage dock and float tooring buoys,
fishing pier, nature trend 4 0 Alas of hiking
trail, Fish & Wildli %ervice lab;
underwater Environmeniif ;�
parK,,, ,die
Leaming Cenf�c t housed in the criglt�aj fort
buildings
and' , eludes g thouses,
dormitories, m hall, 5elitonum,
classrooms, and't a fields for guest use.
Marione Point L �thouse is not open to
the , I
6 Mystery Bay Marine Day -Usk par> t" feet of
State Park i IHarbor 4
10.0
saltwater shor j 7a Ills with
�rnc sites,hi'b st�t9boatyaunch ramp,
"
k with ht 7 moonh buoys, marine
V -out 'on, and vault toilet.
7 Anderson ` $I use pafk. ith 8,250 linear feet of
410.0
t
State Park �r shline on 59 -acre trout-
stockedele, t picnic table, vault toilets,
,boat launch ramp; 4.4 miles of walking trails
z'} " round lake shoreline with fishing access.
gwater Bay yy, --..use park with 16,092 linear feet of
134.6
olfe Vii. saltwater shoreline on Hood Canal. Claming,
`
Pf y crabbing, beach walking, scuba diving, and
windsurfing site.
9 Dose U Std 3' 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.
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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 US -101 at the
Jefferson County line.
Washington State Department of Natural Resources — recreation sites
1 Willoughby Creek
3 campsites, toilet, and fishing access 12
1
miles south of Forks on US -101, 3.5 miles
east on Hoh Rain Forest R , S
2 Minnie Peterson
8 campsites, 1 picnic tab °:1 lists, and
9
hunting 12 miles south , I -' on US -101,
5 miles south on Hohl'I in Fo '. Road.
3 Cottonwood
9 campsites, toiletIfshing accesiMp F and-
12
carry access taking trails, and hunt' r 13
miles south gf`crks on US -101, 2.3 60 �e
on Oil City Road then 097niles on H 4q
Road.
4 Hoh Oxbow
8 campsites, res ` fit,` boat launch, fishing
15
a and carry la ch site, and hunting
�
14 tt of Fork' lc rt US -101 on the
Hoh Ricer - ?:..
5 South Fork Hoh 3 �ni miles on
n 7 4 AT
8.4
d
Mains on H-1
M�
d.
6 Copperm i
9 mpsde icnic tables and shelter,
1
Bottom 4�
lets, hand boat launch, hand -carry
i crass and hunting 12.6
+ pier,
miles or �ater Road on US -101, 1.5
miles on C -1010 Road.
7i1�f pper Clea r
�ampshes, picnic tables and shelter, toilet,
11
Vf YF �
' 19 access, hand -carry launch site, and
h2g
trails 12.9 miles on Clearwater Road,
. .a
3.2 miles on C -3000 Road.
8 Yaho e
4 campsites, picnic tables and shelter, toilet,
17
kitchen shelter, fishing access, hand -carry
�,,
launch site, and hiking trails northeast of
Queets on US -101, 13 miles on Clearwater
Road, 4 miles on C -3000 Road, 6.1 miles on
C-3100 Road.
9 Mor an's Crossing
8 miles east of US -101 on Upper Hoh Road.
.3
10 Spruce Creek
11 miles east of US -101 on Upper Hoh
1
Road.
Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife boat launch sites
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.
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2 Hoh River Access 1
Freshwater boat launch and fishing access
t� -,
15 miles south of Forks on US -101, 0.5
miles west of the bridge on the north bank of
-k, oilets located 3 miles south of Brinnon on
the river.
3 Hoh River Access 2
Freshwater boat launch and fishing access
12 miles south of Forks on US -101, 7 miles
east on Upper Hoh River Road on the north
4 t' 'tltrailer campsites, 16 tent campsites,
side of the river.
4 Crocker Lake
Freshwater boat launch and fishing access
Access
21 miles southeast of Sequim on US -101
access 11 miles northwest of Brinnon along
and SR -104.
5 Tarboo Lake
Freshwater boat launch and access
Access
12 miles south of Port T�uiFisend on Tarboo
end
30 tent/trailer campsites, picnic tables,
Lake Road on the south sti: • d of the lake.
6 Leland Lake
Freshwater boat launeKand fighing access 6
Access
miles north of QuIIdene on US-1 dfqn
Quilcene off US -101 on Quilcene River Trail.
Leland Lake Rq 1' bn the east sid ;,Ihe
4 Interrorem
lake.
7 Quilcene River
Freshwater oat launch, Ting access, Aid
Access
hiking trails 30`Miles of Sequim on
US- 1.
6 Point Whitney
2,0%-.1, ear feet of s ater beach,
Tidelands
shelti' t launch, tii¢h pier, and visitor
5 Mount Walker
cente46,mil6k Lritt h of Bnt n on US -101
2
and PoirtiWhrty^?Qad AIo site of
g �'
ashingion #e Shot Lab with marine
lay, art- ; tl acent la oon..
Olympic Natlon- ores!
1 Collins # FIF$tb1i campsites, 6 tent campsites,
6ing
6
t� -,
Epp trdifs, fishing access, hunting, water,
-k, oilets located 3 miles south of Brinnon on
{ X101 and 4 miles west on the Duckabush
40 on FS Road 2510.
2 him
4 t' 'tltrailer campsites, 16 tent campsites,
7
=3
picnic tables, water, toilets, and fishing
access 11 miles northwest of Brinnon along
Dosewalli s River Road, FS Road 2610.
3 Falls Vfew .' `.
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 Quilcene on Mount
Walker Road 2730.
6 Rainbow
Group camp on reservation basis only with 9
3
campsites and vault toilets 5 miles
southwest of Quilcene on US -101.
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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
Olympic National Park
1 Ifalaloch 195 campsites, dump station �cnic tables,
swimming beach, fishing a store,
nature trail, and amphdh 0'35 miles south
of Forks on US-101. 4 -
It „a!,
2 Quests 26 campsites, picnip les,
fl
r access,
and hiking trails �ttl ids east of , "ts on
US -101, 14 milti"irtheast on Qu5...
Road.
3 Hoh 95 campsi mp staff ' n, picnic tabl
fishing access;�i to ��a, nature trail,
visitors' center, a' rt, 'I Phitheater 13 miles
soutti stfrom Fork' US -101, 19 miles
easrgf 0 ad
4 North Fork Quinault 10 ca e ; 'i , rqq tab shing access,
and hikiit ral no of Amanda
Perk o 18.4 ilaa northwest on
IdInd h' no sip a of Quinault Lake.
5 Graves Cr 4 ampsite ppcnic tables, fishing access,
a hiry5(Jking tr l; 20 miles east of Amanda
6 D 33 cam3 r ; picnic tables, fishing access,
�p brand hiking trails west Brinnon at the end of
Dosewalli s Road/FS Road 2610.
Other everal aovef nt
uzu a rvanonak r-xpenmentai nsn natcnery racuay open to
Fish ' ery 4 ' public tours located on the Quilcene River
`� i off US -101 north of Quilcene.
Other publicly acd6ssible - museums and
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
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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 family.
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 /Kallem,
Chmakum, Quileute, and Qui. (-It tribes,
explorers and mariners, se and
builders, the Victorians ad" ` ' ilita .
4 Marine Science
Housed in the historic ", on the dock
Center at Fort Worden, the er prties touch
tables, aquarium exhibits gl op, boat
tours, beach w ;summer camp in d
education p S.
5 Wooden Boat
Located at t Pupola H,dttse in Point "•
Foundation
Hudson Mann'. a _T(�ime educational
�1,
center provides classroom,
wore educatio programs, and retail
stor ;aitrhs�sts andat�nual Wooden Boat
Fest�
6 Fort Flagler Houser the eri —1 Learning
nter,lfum �fit�prets the Coast
lery hi with special emphasis on the
`'
�
or De _ as of Puget Sound, the 248th
F;
4th Co' rtillery regimental history.
7 Port Ludlow t "
j; other memorabilia
'
CI kw ,r
documeri arly development of Port
>� LL
Ludlow displayed in the entry hall to the
?�
house facI itv.
8 uilcene Muse ¢
cgraphs and other memorabilia
documenting early development of logging,
„ i mining, and other activities in Quilcene from
; -.
buildinq located on Center Road.
4.6 Private faculties '�
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.
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2 Port Ludlow Marina
300 -slip marina with 50 -slip guest moorage,
Gym
460 -foot side tie located on Port Ludlow with
power, fuel, restrooms, showers, laundry,
2 Olympic Music
pump -out, tackle, supplies, 2 restaurants,
2 Port Ludlow RV Recreational v d plpties located in
Park Ludidtiro6rt hook
lodging, golf, and other other amenities.
3 Yelvik's Boat Ramp
Private launch ramp behind Yelvik's Store
walkm trails..
located on Hood Canal 3 miles north of
3 recreatil
Brinnon with access from US -101.
4 Pleasant Harbor
312 -slip marina with 43 -slip guest moorage
Marina
located in Pleasant Harbor in Bpnnon with
ootsg
240 -foot side tie, power, fu I:yprtimp -out,
laundry, and showers, groFies, gift shop,
Goff es
and swimming pool.�� u�..
5 Pleasant Harbor
99 -slip marina with P&." as �age
A61pri
Old Marina
located in Pieasa, y arbor in B with
services avail*,101)) om new adfacetit•,,,
urse
liq
marina.'``
I>
Campgrounds,w
u,
1 Smitty's RV Park
40 recreational vd ,i ,,Campsites located in
Gym
Norm nd of Flagler d on Marrowstone
Islant'3Nit11 ttogJc -ups ooms, and
2 Olympic Music
walkiri tratls
2 Port Ludlow RV Recreational v d plpties located in
Park Ludidtiro6rt hook
old barn and farmstead located 10 miles
rt rvi -ups, restrooms,
west of Hood Canal on Center Road by the
walkm trails..
3 Cove RV
3 recreatil
vehicle campsites with hook -
�howersl,
ckle store, coffee shop.
3
ootsg
rll Road.
Goff es
' ort Ludlow
6,878 yard, par 72 public golf
urse
liq
, ,role,
cot0-se with clubhouse, pro shop, and
vt meeting room in Port Ludlow on Highland
1� s, Drive. Rated among the nations top-10
r-
.;.'
resort courses.
2 Chevy ,�A
18 -hole, 6,745 yard, par 72 public golf
Club 4 r
course with clubhouse, restaurant, meeting
rooms, and pro shop located on Cape
George Road overlooking Discovery Bay.
u!,laA
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
Washington State Arts Commission.
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3
Kayak Port
Kayak storage, rentals and tours of Port
treet.
Townsend /
Townsend Bay from beach access at the
Harborside Inn
Northwest Maritime
future site of the Northwest Maritime Center
3
Center
on Water Street.
4
Whale Watch with
49- passenger vessel cruises from Union
103 Hudson' et.
Captain Jack
Wharf and Port of Port Townsend for whale
Port Townsend Inn
Motel located 6*20,MMshington Street.
watching in the San Juan Islands.
5
Whale Watch
Passenger vessel cruises from the Boat
21
Adventure
Haven in the San Juan Islands with a stop at
Vi r 66 h tel locatd' 925 Water Street.
4
Friday Harbor.
6
House Boats for
Overnight accommodations: �;,' , ouse boat
15
Two
rental in Pleasant Herbot�c:;` "°
Tourist accommodations in Port Townsend '4
1
Aladdin Motor Inn
Motel located on 2S,33 Washin r
treet.
30
2
Harborside Inn
Motel located Q.600 Bendict Stree `c ";,
63
3
Point Hudson
Motel (Port R t Pdrt Townsend) located 'o,
22
Resort
103 Hudson' et.
4
Port Townsend Inn
Motel located 6*20,MMshington Street.
33
5
Tides Inn
Mote grated on ' '7' ?Water Street.
21
6
Belmont Hotel
Vi r 66 h tel locatd' 925 Water Street.
4
7
Bishop Victorian
Vict&
n h icated 64144 Washington
15
Street
8
Manresa Castle , v�v;m,,,Victoriaifftp
pts e ` } 1,7„ & Sheridan
40
9
Palace riuyqr
riots
wazonan h located on 1004 Water
17
et. i ..
10
Swan Hotel4°
tt
hot '-�§ rated on Water Street and
9
onr'o
W
11wttes
, Victorian hotel located on 925 Water Street.
3
12 �,
; ter Stre ' tel
"Agctodan hotel located on 635 Water Street.
5
1 „, nn Starrett
and breakfast inn located at 744 Clay
11
Sion
St t t.
14
An uma Inn &
"eJl
6i
Bed and breakfast inn located at 538 Adams
5
Climb 11
Street.
15
Baker H04se uh ""
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.
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
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23
James House
Bed and breakfast inn located at 1238
13
2
Old Alcohol Plant
Washington.
25
24
Lizzie's
Bed and breakfast inn located at 731 Pierce.
7
25
Quimper Inn
Bed and breakfast inn located at 1306
5
5
5
Franklin.
Located at 200 OI rn pi`d Place 1 fdart
Ludlow.
26
Ravenscroft
Bed and breakfast inn located at 533
8
8
7
Quincy.
Located at Fo-riiFlagiler State
Tourist accommodations in Jefferson County
1
Valley View Motel
Located on 162 SR -20 in Discovery Bay.
5
2
Old Alcohol Plant
Located on 310 Alcohol Loo ,•, toad in Port
Haldlock.i�' -"
25
3
Heron Beach Inn
Located at 1 Heron Ro . ' art Ludlow.
37
4
Nantucket Manor
Located at 941 Shine d '' ..
rt Ludlow.
5
5
Port Ludlow Resort
Located at 200 OI rn pi`d Place 1 fdart
Ludlow.
150
6
Ecologic Place
Located on Fo ' a ler Road in Noil
8
7
Hostel —Fort Fla ler
Located at Fo-riiFlagiler State
Park. ?h7:>
5
4.7 Shoreline and tidelands —water access
Following is a list of significant ti lapds holdiri6J -,h shore and/or boat access
opportunities:
1
Kinney Point Beach Publi 'del d;Locate
E,,xhe south end of
3,900
404 A Marrro tone tith
user and beach —
cress oft
2
Cape Georg -,
twater`" 'line on the Strait of Juan de
5,035
Beach 407,.
at the ; outh of Discovery Bay.
3
Cape Ge °
Itwater sh0bline on Discovery Bay.
1,475
Beach 409
"t
4
Bo Wins ilw", ,
ub icti r4i§ located at the south end of
Bolton lreninsula by boat
2,400
;vthe
with access
Pik
ply.
ase Shoal B
Wave] beach located in Squamish Harbor
46''access by boat only.
6
S Tidelands l Saltwater shoreline located on Hood Canal
1,500
S2e 1 adjacent
,jR
to SR -104 bridge with 20
campsites, toilets, 3 boat launch ramps, and
ravel beach.
7
Squamish Harbor Saltwater shoreline on Squamish Harbor
1,335
Beach 59 accessed by boat only.
8
White Rock 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 Bay Road.
9
Flapjack Cove Saltwater shoreline on Dabob Bay with
567
Tidelands Beach access
from US -101.
54
10
Jackson Cove Saltwater shoreline on Dabob Bay adjacent
2,791
Beach 55 to Pulali Point with access by boat only.
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11 Triton Cove Beach Saltwater shoreline on Hood Canal 2,610
50 accessed by boat only.
12 Tabook Point Saltwater shoreline on the west side of 3,280
Beach 57 Toandos Peninsula on Dabob Bay with
i oanaos remnsuia oairwaier snorellne on me east site oT
Beach 57B Toandos Peninsula on the military
reservation on Hood Canal with access by
4.8 Conclusions
types of activities ranging from schools to it
commercial stores and village centers, com
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Chapter 5: Land and Facility Demand
2010 Plan Update: The following update discusses the public involvement processes
that Jefferson County conducted for the development of the 2002 Plan and the 2010
Plan update. Following the update, background information evaluating demand for non-
motorized transportation facilities and recreational trails has been retained in the original
2002 Plan format.
Assessing demand In the 2002 Plan
Jefferson County's priorities for developing non - motorized transportation and
multi - purpose trail facilities reflect the public's interest expressed during the
development of the 2002 Non - motorized Transportation %q'R,, re stional Trails
Plan. One of the purposes of the 2010 Plan update s ine whether the
public continues to support these priorities or they uliised.
Jefferson County conducted an extensive public °proc Dthe
development of the 2002 Plan to determine the de 71�for non-
transportation facilities and recreational trails.
First, the County considered standard meas,. pts of deh41 such as
population ratios and level o 5). The 4nty prepared an
inventory of the available facilities and pare �fj their jurisdictions in
Washington State and nationally. This �ess I�[I}fnted below in 5.1
Methodologies from the 2002 Plan, g,,, i
Second, the County corn
citizens, engage them in
and priorities for days o
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accompanying t` 2(
range planning. I
Y extensor bl!i � reach process to notify
ant of th d determine their demand
t�jtonzed transportation facilities and
3d :ng articles and advertisements in local
n pu cilities and commercial establishments
9pducti_ ell- attended series of fourteen public
hout ttie County. Forum participants discussed
otorized transportation and recreational facilities
t they wanted the County to develop. Based on
20 -Year Vision of Non - motorized Transportation
eveloped and presented in Chapter 5 of the 2002
10 of this updated chapter and depicted in the
fear Vision helps guide Jefferson County's long-
Third, the County convened a Task Force to provide stakeholder input, technical
expertise, and policy guidance for the Plan. Task Force members included
representatives from bicycle and trail advocacy groups, chambers of commerce,
the Economic Development Council, the City of Port Townsend, the Washington
State Department of Transportation, and Washington State Parks.
Fourth, Jefferson County conducted a survey of 114 County households to obtain
a random sampling of the demand and priorities of the general public for non-
motorized transportation facilities, recreational trails, parks, and open space.
The results of this survey were presented in Chapter 10 Public opinion of the
2002 Plan.
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Based on this process, the County developed the following list of priority non -
motorized transportation and multi - purpose trail projects that had significant
public support and would achieve the goals and objectives of the Plan. These
projects were presented In Chapter 11 Implementation of the 2002 Plan.
• Larry Scott Trail from the Port of Port Townsend to Four Comers on SR 20,
• Olympic Discovery Trail from Four Comers around Discovery Bay to
Clallam County,
• Chimacum Trail (now named the Rick Tollefson Trail) from Port Hadlock
across the Chimacum Creek valley and through HJ Carroll County Park to
Chimacum School,
• Qullcene Village Center sidewalks, crossing, and Pedestrian route to the
Community Center, j "r
• Brinnon pedestrian route from Brinnon Scho ps ,n D State Park
along County Roads and parallel to Highway ' . N
• Multi- purpose trail from HJ Carroll Park a " I e,w;k r
School
campus to the Olympic Discovery Trail at n Lake e P k,
• Larry Scott Trail Extension from Four Comer Had C' ; " s dale
Road and to Glen Cove, and - d
• Construction of trailheads with , arkin " ,pnches, a kjroorns to provide
services to trail users. p 9 .?
Implementing the 2002 Plan
Jefferson County's implementation of 200 n h , sed on the top
priorities, the Larry Scott Trail th�3cltmalleh Trailer arty the Chimacum
Trail), and the Olympic Disco vej, y!
Larry Scoff Trail
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property o No
Discovery% „ d neamiles ofd from th
Voles have construct
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the re 411 trail to Four
iles of trail easement from numerous
m the Port of Port Townsend to S.
3rs R 20. The County has constructed 4.4
rand tape George Road tratlhead.
additional 1.6 miles of primitive trail that extends
the Discovery Bay Golf Course. Construction of
irs at SR 20 is proposed for 2010 — 2012.
In order to c , , an e . I if knowledge regarding trail use, the Jefferson County
began taking c ; ' users on the initial segment of the Lary Scott Trail
between the Po Townsend and the Port Townsend Paper Company.
There were an avei a `e 310 daily trail trips on this segment during the first
weekend of April 2010 and an average 276 daily trips during the week of April 12,
2010.
The significant use of the existing trail segments and the volunteer trail
construction clearly demonstrate the public support for completing the
development of the Lary Scott Trail.
Rick Tollefson Trail
In 2008 Jefferson County began planning, design, easement acquisition, and
grant applications for the first phase of the Rick Tollefson Trail from Old Hadlock
Road across the Chimacum Creek valley to HJ Carroll County Park. This project
was proposed as the Chimacum Trait in the 2002 Plan. When completed, it will
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achieve a significant goal of the 2002 Plan: a non - motorized transportation link
between the residential and commercial center of Port Hadlock and HJ Carroll
Park, Chimacum School, and the Tri-Area Community Center. The County has
conducted outreach to the community and stakeholders to gauge support for the
trail and to obtain input on its design and management. The community and
stakeholders have shown strong support.
In 2010 the County in partnership with Chimacum School District and the
Jefferson County Sheriffs Department applied for a Safe Routes to School grant
for the design and construction of a signalized crossing of SR 19 for the trail at
the Chimacum School campus. The grant would also fund traffic safety and
bicycle education programs that would be conducted by the School District and
the Sheriffs Department. w "p
Olympic Discovery Trail h
The Olympic Discovery Trail (ODT) will extend fr the, oj arty Scott
Trail at Four Comers on SR 20 around the soothe ff)af Disco , i+uBaX o
Clallam County. From Four Comers through Ande e Statee r
Discovery Bay, the Trail would be a back country �g` v1ses exrs "utility
easements, logging roads, and constructed tr ls, TreiI a rY tes have taken th
lead in planning this segment of the route fir west all fpiscovery Bay
to Clallam County, the Trail could be on ja� CounW, ds and
Highway 101.' bu4
Developing a route around the ii
connection between these segri
development of the DDT Di p
easement from the Washin
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erti� nd Disco ry�ay is a critical
. In 20 Jeff County initiated
tion by requesting a trail
epartment`tiff 'and Wildlife (WDFW) on the
ty is also applying for grants for trail design
I g with partners including the WDFW,
rs ` unty Conservation District, Jefferson
bon; `d North Olympic Salmon Coalition to
rvironmental restoration, and provide public
The concept of a trail on the railroad grade is
orth Olympic Wildlife Management Plan.
Additional facility concepts
Since the adoption of the 2002 Plan, Jefferson County has continued long -range
planning for non - motorized transportation and multi - purpose trails. In addition to
the priority projects listed in Chapter 11 Implementation of the 2002 Plan, the
County has developed the following list of facility concepts for consideration by
the public through the 2010 Plan update process. Some of these concepts were
originally listed in the 2002 Plan 20 -Year Vision. They could be developed in a
longer time frame than the Six -Year Capital Improvement Program.
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Tri -Area Active Transportation Network:
• SR 116 pedestrian and bicycle Improvements from Port Hadlock
Crossroads to the County Library,
• Cedar Avenue pedestrian and bicycle Improvements,
• Lower Hadlock Trail from Port Hadlock Crossroads to Waterfront,
• SR 19 pedestrian and bicycle Improvements from SR 116 to Irondale
Road,
• Irondale Road crossing for connection to Irondale County Park,
• SR 116 pedestrian and bicycle improvements from County Library to
SR 19,
• SR 19 pedestrian and bicycle Improvements from SR 116 to HJ Carroll
Park,
• SR 19120 bicycle route from Tri -Area to Port To f i en p,
Oak Bay & Paradise Bay Roads pedestrian b li iprovements in
Port Ludlow,
Swansonville Road pedestrian and bicycle��rrriraom Oak Bay
Road to Pioneer Drive, r:
Cross -State Trail segment from Hood Canal Bridsto Olympic 'Pry
Trail at Discovery Bay.kkr_
2090 Plan Update: Reaffirming the 2002 Plan I r °�
Jefferson County conducted a public o : j ' p � for the fO Plan update
to determine whether there is continui i blic r the priorities in the
2002 Plan. It also provided the opport I i idY � nal projects that
have public support. This proces , cis t "F
• Posting the Plan update ancdraft 2 Non Otorized Transportation
and Recreational Trails Par{in the Cot' its,
• Press releases to locale pers,
• Posting a IipkJq ",Plan on the Public Works Department's Visionary
• Dis' "'the Plari wftFwounty Planning Commission's
Tr rtall n Subco e,
•
in stakeholdars,
• Ming two public w hops with the Board of County Commissioners,
• Re public Comm throughout the 2010 Plan update process, and
•
Con d a public h , g before the Board of County Commissioners to
take test}" on th ate.
The Six -Year Nora tdiized Transportation and Multi- purpose Trails Capital
Improvement Program 2010 — 2015 presented in updated Chapter 11 reflects the
public's continued support expressed through the 2010 Plan update process.
The remainder of this chapter was not revised for the 2010 Plan update. It has been
retained in the original 2002 Plan format.
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.
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2010
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 invento available to Jefferson
County residents and visitors should be considered. (Sep ha r 3 Existing
facilities.) This includes, not only Jefferson County jliti6kyIso an extensive
inventory provided by the City of Port Townsend,,, P of P�k send, and
State and Federal agencies, including the Washi n $ ant of
Transportation, Washington State Parks, US For ce, an C `ationaifark
Service.
Ratios — the demand for non - motorized
estimated using a ratio of a required fac
as 0.5 miles of multipurpose trail corridc
relatively simple to compute and can
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non - motorized transportation and recri
However, the method cannot
characteristics that may affe;
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population, such
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I or other local
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Nor can the method
features that may cause
ized transportation and
The r i� method is frequent t=lsed to estimate land requirements. However, a
numb tB$,factors may signifl jtly influence the amount of land a community
may is set -aside for nc otorized transportation and trail purposes. Such
factors mtglude the pre9 ?tce of sensitive environments. scenic viewpoints,
historical or cutt' I assa#s�a I1heads, and other features that may increase land
set - asides alolpaotorized 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 -of- 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.
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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 levef -of- service (ELOS) can be simpl
facility supply per 1,000 population. It can also be
standard that it wishes to maintain in the future 0
case, future facility requirements can be estimate
ratio and future population estimates. For the axe
were projected to increase by 10,000 in 10 years,
multipurpose trails would be required in order tgT
The Washington State Office of Financi I
population of Jefferson County will fncr
44,822 persons by the year 2020—an ,
order to maintain its ELOS form L', u
need to aoquife 22.9 acres for of w
its composite ELOS for non'rizad to
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ParNcloaftn 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 mos ur a participation
model is usually controlled by climatic region and agd .a ically updated
to measure changes in recreational behavior in ack'k+it1 s of over time.
Properly done, participation models can be very a ' t� prediI an area's
facility requirements in terms that are specific and ,able. Hoikr� rij(ou9h
accurate, participation models can be somewhat rd 'rf not c�Fsliined
with other methods of gathering public opinion the methec(49 fail to determine
the qualitative issues of an area's facility dgrii�t in adddiW in' facility's
quantitative requirements. M
For example, an area might provide
to meet the resident population's rip,
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;nce. The walking trail, for example, might
�acenery and /or in an inaccessible location.
This pl 11fig effort utilize§ I results` the Washington State Interagency
Coin a for Outdoor Rec on surveys for six age groups (male and female)
for th], heart region of th ate (east of the Cascade Mountains). Estimates
were d I d for non- mo(ned transportation and trail activities that were
determine a of most hest to the residents of the Jefferson County.
The estimates vii developed for each activity demand for the peak season
periods that wou4f impact facility capacities and thereby the level of service
to local residents. l f e estimated demands were calculated in facility unit terms
based on an assumed high 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. 'P•,
Proposed level-of-service (PLOS) ,
The ELOS can also be compared to national ore st n local
conditions to help the jurisdiction determine w hi i,' ants a hifi or lower
ratio than it currently has. After considering nati m , tats stanraT Eid
local preferences for specific facilities, local decisi i rii(' can adO' J '
appropriate proposed level -of- service (PLOS) ratios for th #i, lie' diction. A
comparison of the existing inventory, and cut;rat pepulatiol l indicate whether
there is a surplus or deficit of a particular �dity€ gansidennc�ruture population
projections, decision - makers can deterft ,! a the +t t'j y f additional facilities
required to meet the PLOS in the futurnd m p1aY i ~provide sufficient
additional facility units at specifie#gfuturkm o me ���fb PLOS.
For example, if the existing sui of beact%is jurisdiction of 20,000
population were 20 miles, th ��tIng level ," ce (ELOS) standard would be
1.0 mile per 1, I. ti on ver, the public may feel that existing trails
are overcro d in that are of little interest. The public could
express tF. f,esire to a ore to the existing inventory in order to
reduce ding and pro' , ccess ff i ore interesting sites. The proposal
woulj�,, ire an increase inp overall supply to 30 miles. The proposed level-
of -s ,(PLOS) standard " 'Id be 1.5 miles per 1,000 population.
During the d6v'n*grkdnd tfia Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan (1998), the
Board of Count toners adopted level -of- service standards for public
facilities, mcludmfor trails of 0.52 miles per 1,000 population. Trails are
defined in the PaRecreation El ement 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
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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.
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 z °ice
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. Ba ttiventory J Person County
currently exceeds its LOS for trails. Fr,
This Plan does not propose to mp t ifyt6-'e g Ccniteensive Plan trail LOS
standard or to adopt LOS an t" "'for ea pecifi ype of non - motorized
transportation facility and recce nal trail
In order to p volve .in preparing this Plan and the Parks and
Recreatio n, Jeffe 0 unty cited a series of public forums and
conve cdizens advis . I oup, t on- motorized Transportation Task
Force ' rticipants were as he types of activities that they participated in and
the fe " they used. They `, re also asked to list the additional non - motorized
transp park, and re ion facilities that they desired without
consider ati r financial 9traints. The list included multipurpose trails,
commuter aYsdnng bi, routes; mountain bike trails and BMX courses, park
and day hikin g tCi ►trFS sidewalks and streetscapes, and shoreline trails. It
also included supjortacilities, such as trailheads, parking, and restrooms. All of
these facilities t 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 necessay to determine the preferred facility
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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
constructed. As another example, there are multiple routes for the Olympic
Discovery Trail from Four Comers 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 It capital facility
programs discussed in Chapter 11 1mplementatI
In order to provide a reality check on the 20 -Year nd as B rd of
County Commissioners in decision - making regards ific projA,.
construct, funding sources, and overall funding le nning p s
included a statistically valid, random survey of unty vo he survey
questions and responses are discussed in j0 Oft
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Jefferson County Non - Motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan
2010
Capital Facilities Prouram
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
Muldpumose or linear trails
Multipurpose or linear trails are built or natural corridors,
railroad lines, undeveloped road - rights -of -way, and activ
natural areas defined by drainage features, topogrgp('ticE
areas or vegetation patterns that can link employrerit ai
schools, parks, and residential areas. Generally linear ti
for multiple modes of commuter and recreational trivou
and horseback riding. The trail system may parallej aki*,
transportation systems, but apart from and usually wh6Ir
Linear trail corridors may also include trailheadvelopr
as abandoned
gghts -of -way or
s, wooded
as districts,
developed
tg b "ng
I ve If, i;;P otnf
)arate riJW6f -wa!
or access points.
Multipurpose trail systems should be an ' stinatid&� O trailhead, like
an employment area, shopping district, lic f ol, park, or other
feature, and extend into surrounding r enti " ea natural features or
established roads, sidewaJorr tr corri `. Ideally, a minimum
trail system should be at les to nd pr , ' e the ability to loop back
to the point of origin. The be s de enough to provide for
the type of trail user(s) thmmoda "`' 'eserve the features through
which the trail " , adjacent land use activities.
Accordin a NRPA,
transp n trails is abo
Sep ; iking trail per 1,0
trail er 1,000 popular
the d' pes are provir�
used prim tiv local res."
J,able `' rd for off -road linear non - motorized
miles iking and jogging trail and 0.5 miles of
puiation, or the equivalent of 4.85 acres of linear
assuming a 40 foot width). The ratio assumes
ithin a combined off -road multipurpose corridor
The IAC does not have a standard for trail land.
20 -Year Vision
Additions
Acres of trail corrido
31.51
31.5
1 400.3
I.Ratio per 1,000 1 4.851
Na 1
1.21
1.2
1 9.83
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 lineartrail 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.
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2010
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 IAC 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 Existing suppw 20 -Year Vision
NRPA IAC JeffCo All tq Additions
Multipurpose trail
1 4.0 J?q'
41L
,?' 95.7
Ratio per 1,000
0.50
1 0.15
1 0.1 r ,X 0.:
`
2.1
Jefferson County presently provides 4.0 miles of M' rF
0.15 miles of multipurpose trail facilities per 1,000}>
of multipurpose trails provided by all public and private'
not developed for this Plan. Such an invento ry.would inclu
:
multipurpose trails within the Olympic Nat and
Park. '' 2' XI
Local residents, as well as regional
In order to achieve the 20 -Year
motorized transportation and fr
additional 95.7 miles within I e
portion including the Olympidl " ,,
Angeles.,
Streets and gate
The N. "ratios and IAC
urbal tNetscapes or pat
troth rat-ct of
lents ." ntory
es cambihed was
"ny miles of
blumoic National
es1Iriles in large numbers.
of road multipurpose non -
e_t�p'reased to provide an
tlall system — the principal
im from Port Townsend to Port
do not provide speck ratios for
20 -Year Vision
Additions
Streetsca a "`
0.0
0.7
2.3
Ratio er 1,0004f'
Na
Na
0.00
0.03
0.07
Gatewa s
1
2
4
Ratio er 1,000
Na
Na
0.04
0.08
0.13
Jefferson County does not presently provide urban streetscape 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 streetscape 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,
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2010
Hood Canal Bridge, Brinnon, and Gardiner to provide entry definition into the
county.
Urban sidewalks
The NRPA ratios and IAC participation models do not provide specific ratios for
urban sidewalks — the routes provided to schools, parks, and community facilities
for local residents and children.
Ratios Existing supply 20 -Year Vision
NRPA IAC JeffCo All total Additions
Urban sidewalk miles
fts
1 .1%@3
0.7
0.7
6.0
Ratio per 1,000
Na
Na
0.031
0.03
1 0.13
There is a system of urban sidewalks in the Port Hadlock business district along
Irondale, Chimacum, Ness' Comer, and Oak Bay Rbitds aft if4theson Street.
Port Townsend has begun a program to improve C�'aI acga s ;public fact ities I'll that has been itemized in the Port Townsend non i "' ation plan.
Jefferson County does not presently provide urban alk routet , pc L;
schools, business centers, of public facilities in Chi Lt ec Iron dale;�ne, or
Brinnon.
In order to achieve the 20 -Year Vision 6 0 ffii1bslc r�ban sid' elks could be
developed to provide local residents andifi dren,, ; ," s to scf &ls, parks, and
other public facilities within commercialtVheas o <P6rt.l es lock, Quilcene, and
Brinnon. It would be particularly import s to wide th`�S facilities in Port
Hadlock in conjunction with the gn2ltton n Urb ' Growth Area.
Park trails
The participation model proj indicate fS 11C agencies could provide a ratio
of 0.13 miles1 in g tre9 r every 1,000 residents during the 1990s
and into 20a Th' =;1 as n lye a ratio for local park walking trails.
20 -Year Vision
Additions
Park 04
fts
1 .1%@3
9.7
65.0
6.5
Ratio
0.13
0.37
2.50
1.60
Jefferson Co r es t 1provides a ratio of 0.37 miles of local park trails per
1,000 county reft All public and private agencies combined provide a ratio
of 2.50 miles of to ark 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.
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Day hlklng 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 Existing supply 20 -Year Vision
NRPA IAC JeffCo All total Additions
Day hiking trail miles
I I
1 0.0
1 10.0
1 15.7
Ratio per 1,000
1 Na 1 0.15
1 0.00
1 0.391
0.58
Jefferson County does not presently provide cross - county day hiking trails apart
from multipurpose trail corridors. All public and private a ncies combined
provide a ratio of 0.39 miles of day hiking cross county t�b 1000 county
residents. v
The existing countywide inventory does not
resident populations — most of the existing i
Townsend.
The county has some of the most unique
state including historical areas and envirc
surrounding countryside. In addition, th
increasing creating an additional sourp
In order to achieve the 20 -Year , jpn,1
hiking trails could be develops rese
agencies could plan on devC g day I
historic features in surrounds as of
alike. ,b -e ate:.
along public or tidelands.
local
..ventones in the
'tend across the
at e# visits are
hiking trail interest.
>s of cross - county day
i, state and county
access the scenic and
resident and tourist use
do not provide specific ratios for
20 -Year Vision
Additions
Park trail mil"
1.1
5.2
22.8
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Na
1 0.041
0.20
1 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
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2010
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.
Backcountry and backoackina trails
The NRPA ratios and IAC participation models do not provide specific ratios for
backcountry or backpacking trails.
Ratios Existing supply 20 -Year Vision
NRPA IAC JeffCo All total;, Additions
Park trail miles
; ;
0.0
I _
7.0
Ratio per 1,000
Na
Na
0.00
1 0.00
1 0.16
Jefferson County does not presently provide back
nor does it own or have access to lands with this t
Jefferson County's mission to provide these facilit
The U.S. Forest Service and the National Pa J s,
inventory of backcountry and backpackin 4;
Forest and National Park. Planning for alfional`�
the scope of this Plan.$
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On -road urban bikewa 14 %{
The NRPA ratios and IAC partiation mod do
on -road urban bikeways – o . ocal route
public facilities.
or beckmg trails –
ail pots, I fAl, it 1T of
+ an extensive
Oth #Jc National
of th 5lype is beyond
vide speck ratios for
to schools, parks, and
20 -Year Vision
he —I Additions
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; ;
0.0
0.0
7.0
Rati ; ";,1,000
Na
1 0.00
1 0.00
1 0.16
Jefferson oupty does not ently provide specially marked bicycle lanes on
local road indicat ' es to schools, parks, and other public facilities in
the developin} ege� ' i rs in Port Hadlock, Quilcene, and Brinnon. School
children L u > ( oadways of various conditions between residential
neighborhoods and:fiools. Preparation of safe walk route maps for elementary
schools is the responsibility of 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 commutinaltourina 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
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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.
Ratios Existing supply 20 -Year Vision
NRPA IAC JeffCo All total Additions
Bicycling route miles
28.31
61.41
142.7
Ratio per 1,000
1 Na
1 0.03
1 1.091
2.37
4.55
Jefferson County presently provides 1.09 mites c
routes with road shoulders and specially marked
commuter or recreational routes per 1,000 count
private agencies in the county currently provide
commuting and touring routes per 1,000 resident
The existing countywide inventory provides
bicycle commuting and touring routes of irk
populations. However, commuting and tai
centers, schools and parks, and scam
throughout the county rather than bein r
rural character of the county req i aWor
tour to destinations than would 'typical in
Bicycle commuters and tou tere
E st groi
conditions and ratios along t st trafficb
and touring
and
Of
it afto nt of on -road
at resid , and tourist
Cns in ons incl�tit' Ing employment
as,, are widely distributed
WOWO,I a few locations. The
, trip to commute or
I
, developed areas.
idways of various
and scenic roadways.
PT -. ��vin
In order to �1ie�i ar Vse present supply of improved and
designat�SilCing road w" ong c uting and scenic routes could be
expand y another 14 2. files to de connected roadways providing
acc.ttween employ me `siness, and recreational facilities of interest to
to ants and tourists. k '
The NRPA rs *'and I,( ,pbrticipation models do not provide specific ratios for
on -road backc6tAti" ycle 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 Existing supply 20 -Year Vision
NRPA IAC JeffCo All total Additions
Backcourt road miles
0.01
0.01
136.5
Ratio per 1,000
1 Na
I Na
1 0.001
0.00
3.05
Jefferson County does not presently designate backcountry or rural roadways for
in -lane or in- traffic bicycle touring routes.
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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 rldina areas
The NRPA ratios and IAC participation models do not provide specific ratios for
off -road bicycle riding areas — or the local BMX courses mpst frequented by
younger a a riders in urban areas.
Ratios Existing atpply.l4Year Vision
NRPA IAC Jeff Co taiion. s.
Off -road course miles
1
0.2
Ratio per 1,000
1 Na
I Na
1 0.01
1- 0.44
, ;. 0.02
Jefferson County presently provides a
BMX riding area for younger age riders
improvements at HJ Carroll Park. BMx
the county, even as available gravel pit
are being absorbed by urban lar>;eve
In order to achieve the
be developed in the im
local riding annip
rate lio 30 miles of into
the ion ages into
per 1,.jlents.
ad bicycle or
ing, and other
I in popularity in
suitable sites
0.6 miles of courses could
Ihout the county to provide
county youth.
:at5ublic agencies should be providing a
trails per 1,000 residents declining to 0.29 as
NRPA standard is 0.50 miles of off -road trail
20 -Year Vision
Off -road bike trail WM
1
21.7
Ratio per 1,000
1 0.50
1 0.30
0.00
0.39
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
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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 IAC participation models do not provide speck ratios for
horseback riding areas — or the local stables, corrals, and arenas most
frequented by younger age riders and competitions.
l ' .,0,
Ratios Recmnd
NRPA IAC # ffCCo , Add/std
Horse riding area miles
i,77T,
U a ' ;10Q_ ,_
1.3
Ratio per 1,000
Na
Na
I
I 0 j
.,. . ,p9.03
Jefferson County presently provides a ratio of 0.01 mile § Mprseback riding
areas per 1,000 county residents. All public tit vate a�s combined
provide a ratio of 0.01 miles per 1,000 co whe�i t its trails are
included. Local residents as well as an i asin� r of red net or tourist
riding groups interested in competition
lea,, ng evjese facilities.
In order to achieve the 20 -Year gn,'�a''h al tfonal miles of public riding
facilities could be added to the em to pr a mrtiotion and competition
space for local younger age and tourl its alike.
'Eat t,
4 -� .
Horseback ridiff r
Particip�atro jod �r"'c� ns in � Public agencies should be providing a
ratio of 0�fiiles of horsk ndingw{ its per every 1,000 residents declining to
0.11 M as the populatiotges into X20. The NRPA does not have a
20 -Year Vision
Additions
Horse trail mtle
4.0
4.0
3.5
Ratio er
a
1 0.12
1 0.15
1 0.15
1 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.
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2010
Backcountry horseback rldina trails
The NRPA ratios and IAC 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 Existing supply 20 -Year Vision
NRPA IAC JeffCo All total Additions
Backcountry miles
0.0
1
0.0
Ratio per 1,000
1 Na
0.12
0.00
` 0.35
0.20
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
inventory of backcountry horseback riding trails
Forest and National Park. Planning for additiono
the scope of this Plan.
Freshwater trails — aonds and takes
There are no participation model ratios for h yarry bodfll
to freshwater ponds or water bodies. The P� not h2
freshwater hand -carry launch facilities - � , {?
Ratios xis ti su
NRPA C " J „Co Alttotal
extensive
National
pp is beyond
or access sites
tandard for
20 -Year Vision
Additions
Launch sites
;`" 3
9
0
Ratio per 1,000°
Na
Na
;,
` 0.35
0.20
V, � .
Jefferson Co , I' ` prove ratio of 0.12 hand -carry launch sites on
freshwaters "an d r 1, unty residents. All public and private
agencies hibined proviti? atio launch sites on freshwater ponds and
lakes PO "1,000 county resi ,
These es are used on gional basis by populations who reside outside
Jefferso ty — someti "during special events by tourists, sometimes on a
regular, ba ia` to a lag similar access opportunities and facilities in the
surrounding d
The current inven'" ;` rovides 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
Ratios Existing supply 20 -Year Vision
NRPA IAC JeffCo All total Additions
Launch sites
1
11
0
Ratio per 1,000
Na
Na
0.04
0.42
1 0.25
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2010
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 -cant' boating activities.
Freshwater trells — whitewater river runs
T
A.
here are no participation model ratios for whitew� (Tiv V, The NRPA does
not have a standard for whitewater river runs S,:
Ratios
Whitewater river miles
I
I
I
0
Ratio per 1,000
1 Na
I Na
I
Jefferson County does not presently
own or have access to navigable riv(
and private agencies combined prov
runs per 1,000 county residents,
a,
National Park. ,_r"
These facilities are used on
Jefferson Col tin
regular basl�a to a
that
i nere are n
to saltwater
sites
for
t nver — nor does it
it potential. All public
2 0' iof white water river
the dff "Pic National Forest and
basis *J06pulations who reside outside
special events by tourists, sometimes on a
gcess opportunities and facilities in the
to the only navigable whitewater river runs
I activities.
M ratios for hand -carry boat launch or access sites
does not have a standard for saltwater launch
Ratios Existing supply 20 -Year Vision
NRPA IAC JeffCo All total Additions
Saltwater launch sites
I
I
I 9
39
5
Ratio per 1,000
1 Na
I Na
1 0.35
1.5
0.98
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
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2010
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 cant' sites should be done in consultation with
adjoining property owners and shellfish producers.
Saltwater trails — waterside
There are no participation model ratios for hand boat" a sites to
saltwater shoreline from the waterside — or to id' ssible
tidelands, beaches, and other remote shorelines A dod had
standard for saltwater access from the waterside
Waterside access sites
I
1
_
5
15
1 0
Ratio per 1,000
I Na
1 0.001
0.19
1 0.11
Jefferson County does not pres '1'r prbViida j blic sit iefine in locations that can
only be accessed by hand =ca ft from ftliwatersi e. All public and private
agencies combined provide, o of 0.58 O'`access sites to publicly
accessible tidelands, beach e d other ra tit orelines per 1,000 county
residents
These fa pr tJ s are used eg!on� sis by populations who reside outside
Jeffe ounty —so meti '' wring cial events by tourists, sometimes on a
rag u- sis due to a lack o ilar access opportunities and facilities in the
surro , area.
The curren ritory pro , access to the only saltwater accessible shorelines
that are Buda ha: � rry boating activities.
There are no participation model ratios for overnight water trail campsites. The
NRPA does not have a standard for water trail overnight campsites
Ratios Existing supply 20 -Year Vision
NRPA IAC JeffCo All total Additions
Overnight campsites
I
1
1 0
5
0
Ratio per 1,000 1
Na
I Na
1 0.001
0.19
1 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.
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2010
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 signiff _ dg, nd for
additional non - motorized transportation and recre i' dal 1 9If iI sand facilities.
In order to maintain its ELOS for these facilities rson rt, would need to
acquire 22.9 acres of land for multipurpose trails dq f p 3 i[es of non-
motorized transportation and recreational trail facii
p
The cost of the additional land and facilities
ELOS through 2020 is estimated to be $6,2
maintenance, operation, or repair costs. .4
The cost of maintaining the county's exi
would be equal to about $294 per eve ;fie
population or about $647 for ever ell
ho
average of 2.2 persons per hold. Thi
relation to the number of ve It would
$629 for every new housing�t sed on
household. tub b°r,,, ar,,
ledlo in the Ci'fbtity's
(Q - not e'° k ; ,ting for
ce (ELOS) standard
ion d O o the County's
unit on the County
call to be expressed in
pig about $250 per vehicle or
ty average of 2.5 vehicles per
Jeffers; ` �tounty can neitPtr aintairi ELOS nor implement significant
come, nts of the 20 -Year n for non - motorized transportation and
recre I trails with the re
rtes currently available to it and Port Townsend,
if each " fiction pursues
Independent delivery approach or uses traditional
method.... Ing. Neith .a
'ency will be financially able to develop, manage,
and mall tai pre
e, independent non - motorized transportation and
recreational ing
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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2010
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
Facilities
1 multipurpose 10 it - asphalt Wave mile
0.00
0.0
0.0
$305,662
$0.00
$0
trails 10 It - rock w /sys mile
4.0
0.15
6.9
2.9
$185,000
$28.51
$538,013
8 ft - asphalt wlsys mile
0.00
0.,D
fg x3,456
$0.00
$0
8 it - rock trail w /sys mile
0.00
C
.
57,075
$0.00
$0
2 streetscape brick paver mile
0.00
D
0
000
$0.00
$0
concrete mile
0.00
u 0
'% -6.0
50
D;000
$0.00
$0
gateways mile
1
0.04
0.7
$�t1
e,$1.93
$36,352
3 urban 6 ft - concrete mile
0.7
0.03
' 3Q.5
$250"
". '6.74
$127,233
sidewalks 6 it - asphalt mile
0.00
6.0
, ` k,
$200,000
$0.00
$0
4 park trails 10 ft - asphalt w/o sys mile
0 0Q
4
0.0
00
, V,12,960
$0.00
$0
10 ft -rock w/o sys mile
"�
i' N
0 0
" tti1,465
$0.00
$0
8 ft - asphalt wlo sys mile
t
r 0
1, 0.0
tili(),833
$0.00
$0
8 it -rock w/o sys mile
.
0;0
$126,507
$0.00
$0
4 ft - dirt w/o sys mite
0,7
0.37
^ dl
18 8
;elf9
$27,300
$1020
$192,529
5 day hiking 6 it - asphalt Wave mile
m` :
0 0 }
I 0
0.0
$136,996
$0.00
$0
trails 6 ft - rock Wave mile
IN,
000
1 0
0.0
$88 ,806
$0.00
$0
5 ft- rock Wave mils
0
' 1 0
0.0
$74,750
$0.00
$0
4 ft - dirt w /sys mile
_ .
0.00
0.0
0.0
$41,681
$0.00
$0
6shoreline beach trail 9'_ +' '�
" .,��
0.04
1.9
0.8
$14,593
$0.62
$11,671
7 backpacking dirt trail s/ ' ` es I ..
`4
, ,; °. 0.00
0.0
0.0
$47 399
$0.00
$0
8 on -road bike 8 ft - sh ` "' 'wto sys mile '
00
0.0
0.0
$356999
$0.00
$0
Son -road bike bit -
8lar W/o sys mile
0.65
29.2
12.3
$252,587
$164.48
$3,103,552
Oft = '.
'' erw/oeve mile
r_1
0.44
19.7
8.3
$200,000
$87.85
$1,657,663
10 on-road bike in -lane d mile
0.00
0.0
0.0
$19,667
$0.00
$0
in -lane be mile A.
0.00
0.0
0.0
$1,194
$0.00
$0
11 off -road bike 14 it - esphal mi:,4 ?`
0.00
0.0
0.0
$308,782
$0.00
$0
14 ft -rock w /sv a ?ti.
0.00
0.0
0.0
$188,306
$0.00
$0
6 ft - dirt wJsys q ,i le
0100
0.0
0.0
$48,487
$0.00
$0
5 ft - dirt w /sys y mile
0.00
0.0
0.0
$38,434
$0.00
$0
4 ft - dirt w /sys 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
8 It dirt w /sys 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
1
0.001
0.0
0.0
$0.00
$0
Subtotal for facil :Pact miles 48.2 83 35
1 $274.701
$5,884,960
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2010
Impact for land and facilities - per capita
per vehicle
Impact for land and facilities - Persons per household:
value of exis*g NMT and recreational trail lands
value of existing NMTand recreational trail facliiUes
$284.12 !38,281
$260.80
2.20 $847.07
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2010
Gha iter 6: Finance
20 -1O -PrnUpdate: The following update discusses the strategy that Jefferson
County has used to fund non - motorized transportation facilities and multi- purpose trails.
Following the update, background information assessing the County's options for
funding non - motorized transportation facilities and recreational trails has been retained
In the original 2002 Plan format.
Financing non - motorized transportation facilities and multi- purpose trails
Chapter 6 of the 2002 Non - motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails
Plan presented an analysis of Jefferson County's financial condition and options
for funding non - motorized transportation facilities and re ' tional trails. Since
the adoption of the 2002 Plan, Jefferson County has n to use County
Road Fund revenue to match State and Federal g fund non - motorized
transportation facilities and multi- purpose trails s arty Scott Trail that
function as transportation facilities. This 2010 to of G ` or 6 Finance
provides an assessment of Road Fund rove fiends that a ` t.t# a County's
capacity to fund these facilities.
The County Road Fund receives revenu V taxes, gas takes, timber
harvest, inter - governmental transfers, Sta re
grants, and other
miscellaneous sources. It funds unty Rnce and capital
improvement projects, includin tortation facilities.
Property tax revenues
Property taxes are the _
County is authorize
taxable property f nspo
capital improve State
per year plus ne struct
Fund
ompp" "' nt nff'havenue. Jefferson
to $2. t r $1, - n the assessed value of
n pu es, including road maintenance and
limits t crease In the property tax levy to 1%
inc over this amount requires a local
y the largest component of Road
axpen as Increase significantly more than 1%
reduce the County's capacity to fund County
>ments including non - motorized transportation
Secure Schools, ogram
For many y count Washington State received payments from the
Federal gove ed on timber harvest revenue from Federal lands. In
order to offset th' ine of timber harvest, the Federal government
implemented the S cure Rural Schools Program, primarily to support rural
school districts and County Roads. As depicted In the table below, this program
has been a significant, but declining component of Road Fund revenue. The
current program will end in 2012. Road Fund revenue projections in the
County's Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program do not anticipate that it
will be renewed.
Secure Rural Schools Revenue 000
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
$1,289
$1,160
1 $1,044
$428
-
Secure Rural Schools Percents
a of Road Fund Operating
Revenue
21% 19% 1M.
S%
-
Chapter 6 Finance
Jefferson County Non - Motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan
2010
Road Fund Revenue and Fund Balance Trends
The following table shows projections for Road Fund year -end fund balances
(cash reserves).
CourRoad
Fund Endin Fund Balance Pro actions 000
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
Ending Fund
Balance
1 4,641
1 3,766
1 3,841
1 3,386
2,634
1 1,559
629
Source. 2010 — 2015 Transportation Improvement Program
These projections show that that the Road Fund's
transportation improvements, Including non- motori
and multi- purpose trails, will be signifIcantly dimini
years.
F.m.
(The remainder of this Chapter was not revised
retained in the original 2002 Plan format.)
6.1 Revenues — general government
County revenues are generated from a i
funds, special revenues, debt se ce, a
service funds, and as a state a R
brief description of each funding
fund
rtation facilities
the next six
Plan upd, It has been
it "oes including general
enterprise funds, internal
3s- through. Following is a
Gene 7altho e i ved from property taxes, sales taxes, licenses and
pe f a to ' : nues including state and federal grants, sery ice
chat , fin end res, and other miscellaneous revenues
includi ns ener I Fund is used to finance most government
operatiing std equipment, capital facility, and other requirements.
Recro aIs pro sand facilities are funded primarily from the General
Fund — W Scott Memorial Trail has been funded by grants and
matchina County Roads Fund. Following is a brief description of
each reur e:
General Fund revenues ($000)
Licnse Intrgvtl
Misc Total
Source:
• Properly 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.
Chapter 6 Finance
Jefferson County Nan - Motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan
2010
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. 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 condi*ps.
• Licenses and permits — includes revenues
occupational licenses, operating and building
used to pay for the inspections, processing, ai
perform supporting services. a
• Interoovemmentai revenue— include
through revenues, usually earmarked fd
governmental grants and funding pass -th?
Housing and Urban Development's (HUD)
Grants (CDBG) and revenue sh
• Charges for services —
landfill, utility, and other of
concession or licens
ener from business and
a orally, these fees are
j r ch s necessary to
d federal gran { pass -
ic pr ms. Feder t
fu clude the Department of
Development Block
pay for garbage,
a county or a county
from business fines, code
er penalties.
The C un erived from property taxes, gas taxes, license fees,
intef mment en
cluding state and federal grants, service charges
and ,and other
ells s revenues. The County Road Fund is used to
finan " st roadway
� ratio including staff, equipment, capital facility, and
other re ments. No
otorized transportation improvements are funded
from the ° Road
_,
nd. Recreational trails projects (such as the Larry
Scott Memo all) '
provide a connection betwreen destinations, are also
_
appropriate to 'the
Roads Fund. Following is a brief description of
each revenue souk
County Roads Fund revenues ($000)
Lccnse Intrgvtl Chges Assets
Taxes Permits Revne Svs Misc Other Total 000
1999 $2,290
$9 $2,844 $13 $4 $175
$5,335
2000 2,366
11 3,653 27 2 478
6,537
2001 2,485
16 5,065 16 4 150
- 7,734
Source: 2001 Final Budget & Program Narratives
• Prooerty 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 Exclse Tax fMVETI — Washington State (RCW 82.44) collects
an annual excise tax paid by motor vehicle owners and ad{ inistered by the
Department of Licensing. Cities and counties receive a nt of the base tax
allocation that must be spent on police and fire, or ro y improvements.
RCW 47.30.050 require local governments collect � cate not less than
0.005% of the total amount of MVET funds race uri fiscal year for the
development of paths and trails.
raurur veruure rum r - nnenar au
an annual tax paid by gasoline distribut
of Licensing. Cities and counties receive
fuel tax receipts. The revenues must be
the construction, maintenance, er,
motorized systems.
• Licenses ang Demltrs —
license fees. Generally, the
processing, and othe
transportation se ,
— RCW M36 collects
-ad by the artme
base motor ehicle
purposes including
roads, and non-
from vehicle and truck
3 inspections,
carting highway and
• WashinatonVffite Inte Ommental' "" enue— includes state grants or
pass - through re ve u ke r specific programs. State grants
are also R or t n A Account (UATA) and Transportation
Impro_ r nt with a 20% matching requirement for alleviating
roa wfth tra on' n or accident problems, and/or caused by
eco is developm r g �i Both funds maybe used for multi -modal
impro nts includin on -m' rized transportation systems.
• Federftd(qove ntal revenue— includes federal grants or pass -
through rave4. u earmarked for specific programs. Federal grants are
allocated under era[ Transportation Equity Act for the 218t Century (TEA -
21) _Programs un 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.
• Charges forservices— 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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Speciai 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 operal(pnal costs.
County debt capacity
1999 assessed valuation
General obligation bond
,362 ` 2,555,000
Available capacity 54,589,368
" Percent of the total estimated ssessed v
" Require voter validation who votes eq t least 40% of the total votes
cast in the last state general el
• Councilmanic (limited or non- bo a IDru tisued without voter
approval by the Boa Tf)missioq any development purpose.
The total amount outs ing n ,' ad general obligation debt may not
exceed 0.750% off, assess aluatio A f all county property.
Limited general ob o F „beO d from general governmental
revenue;„, r fore, ervice a bonds may reduce the amount of
reven r c t operating expenditures and the financial flexibility
the of Corn on ay need to fund annual budget priorities. For this
reasd .Councilmari1 nds usually only used for the most pressing capital
ft;o'5l�t ent issues.
• UnfirriftMIseneral o NAation bonds - must be approved by at least 60% of
resident voter .. , rin election which has a turnout of at least 40% of those
who voted in th 3 ate general election. The bond may be repaid from a
special levy, whic 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 utllfty
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 coun _ artments or
agencies for operating support services. internal se rids are used to pay
operating costs, staff, equipment, and other sup ices — such as
equipment rental, computers, custodial services o co nications, vehicle
fleet rentals, self insurance, and workers comg�sation.
capital improvements. The +
requirements, but given the
had the capital resources a
the general funds or non-de
The 101 % statutory
and undependable i
prevents or
disc o
u
In urban infras
statutory limit on
county's ability to
6.2 Expa res — 9
Jeffer Count'
operatin' .;pen
service, ca if
ip_vx
C$ a Ori i eX
County
has
the annu'affiudoet for
its annual budget, not
istruction projects from
YET\
local p
rty c ined with the sporadic
ederal
. nd revenue sharing
m my fr
eking Ion term capital investments
s to su
rt urban development. The 101%
d levy
in rticular, severely curtails the
u facilities and services even If the
pane
tIon bonds as a means of providing
mental expenditures include department current
)r interdepartmental costs consisting of debt
programs, and general services.
4.7 755,677 3.5%
Report 31 December 1999
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 property 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 rXdto ablish a continuing
levy amount above the existing rate that could b the exclusive
development of non - motorized transportation anition, development,
operation, and maintenance facilities and progr# inuous basis.
Jefferson County has not recently subm50, major bond propol�to resident
voters for the funding of majornon -mot tmnsp tion and tra
acquisition or development. Consequee is: ay to know fo sure
whether county residents will validate an unl . , neral obligation bond for
the financing of a major coun on -m transportation and trails
development effort. tither agen ffered proposals to residents
within portions of the county with er ess r '
There may be suppo ftdle- pr n for non - motorized
transportation and ` mant oses if the contents of the proposal
offers facility be to cou voters, and the bond effort is properly
coordinated to r e uah vo ` , umout to validate the results.
The co#'�bords corn MW nd 6WIVWeferendums as a means of financing
a larget5 capital Improvement program, since unlimited
obli rom the general fund levy subject to the 101
Voter ap` %th capital rovements may be more representative of actual
resident p s than a other methods of validating capital expenditures,
and will at st, 'r e referendum submittals provide widespread benefits.
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
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development activities including debt service on bonds, capital improvement
projects, and physical development grants.
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 en other more
critical county requirements for facilities and: (I court, sheriff,
health, and mental health facilities) and motorized ro , y improvements.
Fundina Imultoations
Jefferson County has begun development of
transportation and trails inventory using g
and an allocation of property tax derived,
Funds. However, these sources will not
which to initiate major facility deveiopmen
major cyclical maintenance reqtsm nts. In
statutory limit on the local prop yield's
general, the county can no loner
sources as a me ans of funding
Jefferson County
which to develop
Interests of court
6.5 Tax and
Act
levying the tax
general transport
and trail systems.
new
roject develo t mitigation,
General and Road
f,i enough m O y with
hich to acco pllsh
light of the 1.0% iscretionary funding in
ditionai revenue
W financial strategies with
transportation and trails
transportation and trails
or submit for voter approval one or more of the
reh1& Pcen Fee LOVLF —the Transportation
'RC 80) authorizes countywide (no county levy) local
615.Q,
ax per vehicle registered in the county.
did ed back to the county and cities within the county
ghed per capita basis. Revenues must be spent on
it ` n purposes that may include non - motorized transportation
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 BEET 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 (LOF77 — 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 grants
Washington State funds and administers a number of programs for non -
motorized transportation and trails purposes using special state revenue
programs.
• Washington Wildlife Recreation Program (WWRP) fn ides funds for the
acquisition and development of conservation and req ands. The Habitat
Conservation Account of the WWRP program pro to acquire critical
habitat, natural areas, and urban wildlife catel le oor Recreation
Account of the WWRP program provides fun for local pa Mate parks,
trails, and water access categories.
• Boating Facilities Program — approv 1964 u r the state ine
Recreation Land Act, the program earmar' oto, cle fuel taxes 'aid by
watercraft for boating - related Ian s and faci gram funds may be used
for fresh or saltwater launch ra ansient I ge, and upland support
facilities. 't
• Aquatic Lands Enhancement A'
' LE
OWN
tedji
a trial basis in 1985,
and since renewed a.. k;
, ded, ,
by the Washington
Department of Nat
as es fro lease of state owned tidal lands. The
ALFA program i .: inistere y the I for the development of shoreline
related trail Imp rm Monts
a ay be lPod
for up to 50% of the proposal.
• Was ' I Stat
r Wor
ss +on - initiated a program that may
be us
f ft
j ry pump out facilities.
• Hr hwa
-R i` ,Vehicle Activities Program (NOVA) — provides
fun ,to develop at
4'k
an ) ( ecreation opportunities for users of off -road
vehic d non -high "
roa An allocation (1 %) from the state Motor
Vehicle
Tax (MV
nd off -road vehicle (ORV) permit fees fund the
program N
be used for the planning, acquisition, development,
maintenance;
funds
opiP
ion of off -road vehicle and non - highway road
recreation oppdff.
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 (IAC)
administers the grants.
• NPS (National Park Service) grants - usually do not exceed $150,000 per
project and must be matched on an equal basis by the local jurisdiction. The
IAC 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, IAC grants have not been a
significant source of project monies for city or other local jurisdictions in recent
years. _A?1L
finance on and off -road non - motorized to
minor arterial collectors roads or sometir
program was adopted in 1993 and is adr
Transportation Organization on behalf of
Applicants must demonstrate the
access to non - motorized recreatii
National Recreational Trails Act l-
and maintain recreational trails V
cases, the funds may be used to
educational programs 4.
related support
produce At
can be used to
dong major and
,trail corridors. The
the
the successor to the
be used to rehabilitate
M 's. experience. In some
trail relocations, and
— supports development and
nal boats over 26 feet, and
rs. Funds may be used to
)nal materials. The federal
Facilities Program (BFP)
6.6 Private i*nue pros�*s - irin- motorized transportation and trails
The foil dgjl ptions c Ad be used to deal with future program and project
needs:
Special property a ements 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 ownership may
prefer to control development and maintenance activities, and the county may
prefer to avoid any implied responsibility or liability for the utility worthiness
which the county's maintenance of a trail system could imply.
PublicJorlvate 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 m manse costs at the
same or for similar facility developments.
Concessions can save the county considerable m re the activities are
specialized, seasonal, experimental or unprov en. hces s can be easily
Initiated, provide direct user benefiUcost reiml ments a Have the county
of a capital risk should market or user Inter, .} Ito material/ a least break -
even levels. ,
Concessionaires could operate a wide va f Motorized trans ortation
and trails facilities including horse stables an trian centers, boating and
bicycle rentals, among others. ,b 0 „ro
The county can enter into an agree nt „ ' �t6V-public developer to
jointly own or lease la exte The purpose of the
venture would be t, w t pvelo oporal , and maintenance of a
major recreatlo ility or ity in ange for a fixed lease cost or a
percentage of g � ceiptt ^'
The devsu elopm ” " ration, and maintenance
resporl s,: _ r s atll market ris in exchange for a market opportunity
pro a profit etuf t otherwise available. The county realizes the
dev ment of a to no `" zed otherwise in exchange for a low minimum
caoft tum and no o , sry Vo Xcaoftal risk.
Joint deveirf ent agr, ents represent an ultimate benefit/oost resolution that
may also pro' 7pu p. bvenue that the county could use for other
development o , ILies. Examples include the possible joint development on
county lands of mstthas 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 beneflVcost objectives.
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Land lease agreements could accommodate organized activities like equestrian
centers, bmx tracks, crew and kayak centers, among others.
Self -heir 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 beneflVcost 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 or xpensive special
purpose facility developments including high quality fac `for trail
organizations, cities or schools; and specialized facil elopments like bmx
tracks when and where the user organization can nancial
commitments.
6.7 Public revenue prospects — non- motorl ransportattd trails
User fees and charges
The county may increase the number o vibes su to user f nd
charges and use the proceeds to purchas ` d, op, operate, a "d maintain
facilities where all costs are reim ussed by I '` us obtained. Essentially,
the county becomes a facility d er /operat oviding whatever facilities or
services the market will support r enu
User fees could be used to
provide ildie °�' mrized transportation
_
and trails activities w r it mar �oo sustain commercial
_
operations or who no
user may extend beyond county
boundaries. Po facilitie clude a stables and equestrian centers,
kayak and othe ting ce
_
trail sit - mpsftes, and any other facility
where demand is le
rr user fee financing approach.
In essenp ar
, �
d dete ich facility's revenues equal costs,
and th 3 pro
s the county would provide on a direct costs/benetit
State Is lion author the establishment of local recreation service areas
that comes'. to the cal service boundaries of an area's recreation
facilities. The nty, + provide recreational facilities that are specific to a
community in r� ` q ; ; 'the community's agreement to pay the special
development, ope on, 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 ail 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 agency- 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.
• financing - 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 recre
established within a county. Conceivably, recre
Implemented by a multitude of local, even overl
providing a custom mixture of recreation facilT,
each community's unique sponsor, bound
preferences. Public Works 1 1
of a local recreation service on
special units of government that'd
with a county or any other local p
provide recreational facilities that
return for the district f ac
operation, and mat; ancf
M e areas that can be
s could be fully
h re %a" rvice areas
serding to
I
d in ,particulars
service districts as
it of any involvement
i. Districts may
s boundaries in
tl development,
i devices.
Special recreati6rvice di is may pitiated by a Board of
Commissioners re on trt The Board's action must be
precede - hpari V, a feasiony, a8 cost of the proposed district's
facilitpafd}{ or ation. The proposal must ultimately be submitted for
votes, roval Inc a, "{visions relating to any special financing
ag ents. The vo mu ; lally approve the formation of the district, and
may district coma, Iona or officers solely responsible for non-motorized
transpo�t� ,> and trails1icy. Separate voter approvals must be sought for 3-
year operaf evies P., ding maintenance, repair, operating costs, and facility
acquisition ai ., ve ent projects.
The method can bffexible 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.
• financing- maybe by user fees, levies, bonds, self -help contributions or
PH vate 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.
Met Malitan Dark districts !SB 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 bou des in return for the
district residents' agreement to pay the special develoPoll! operation, and
maintenance costs utilizing special financing devicesAx
Metropolitan park districts may be initiated by
citizen petition. Action on the district must be
feasibility and cost of the proposed district'
The proposal must ultimately be submitt
provisions relating to any special financ'
approve the formation of the district, and
officials, or a body appointed by existing ele%
commissioners or officers solelyA,%onsible
Unlike recreation service
resolution or
firing on the
rz r operation.
dncludino all
t t The voters t in
e existing elec ed
ials or elect district
and recreation policy.
the establishment of
operating costs,
Like the recrea ervice d fjct, a me'f olitan park district can be flexible
and used to pro vi "' I aofes in the same variety of custom
service c ges Kh f y option financing levy may be as a junior
faxing Ito us levy.
tz
Th$e no Iimftati on t ember of separate metropolitan park districts
that establishe ' It in tarty, county, or as a combination of multiple
cities an unties proud no district overlaps another.
cnvrromm�n n nur �rwrr _aWu Ivrarvu ry uruuv. ro
County subdivisi , „r ' 'oies could require developers of subdivisions to provide
suitably designed' d 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 by a private organizatio n -like a hike, bike, horse, or kayak golf
club, who assumes responsibility for all maintenance responsibilities and costs,
• ownership by 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 recreatlon service dlstrlct- 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 at
Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA). I
the idea that the owners of existing properties hav
develop and maintain existing public facilities syc
recognition of the value of this contribution, n psidi
oe with the
t fees are based on
petty taxes to
roa rails, and parks. In
mtial ,,commercial
developments within unincorporated Jeff e ounty could b
transportation and/or park Impact fees to taln the existing
(ELOS). VIK _,,
An impact fee ordinance would
would have on non - motorized t
estimate would be based on thi
new residents or vehicles gene
collect a fee to offset the acqui,
and/or another provl c
service (ELOS). I ee
development on or neig
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to maintain the EL
An imp aGj j , dina a
or ca shr a In(
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estimate the-1 & development project
rtation, and parks facilities. This
xisting ies and the number of
i by velop The County would
Ito d d n is that the county
wo I o in the existing level -of-
then to fund p ojacts to offset impacts of
rhood community or regional facilities.
)nly col a portion of the amount necessary
oper to choose a combination of land
iding credit for non - motorized transportation,
3d in the project development.
�oonslder the following when determining the
fevelooment credits that are allowed:
• will Macilltv - able to the public,
• have a n ted er- responsible for continuing operation and
maintenance o ay be a common property owner's association,
school district o gency), and
• correspond toted 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 assessment or
be returned to the contributing developer.
The county could conduct periodic program reviews with residents, user groups,
the school district, and other agencies to decide the most efficient and
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representative way of delivering the facilities mitigated by the ordinance.
Alternative delivery methods could include:
• �uisitlon of suitable sites - in conjunction with other public or school
fad Nties 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 d topers that provide
a viable facility in accordance with the non - motorized t rtatian and trails
strategies outlined.
I ter- cal m re nt
Jefferson County s ouid work with Port
means whereby growth mitigation park i
collected for residential and commercial
urban growth area outside of existing d
eventually expects to annex.
A joint growth impact fee shoul
the same local and regional or c
within the incorporated (city) and
urban growth area in total. A con
then shared on a pro oje
neighborhoods (a en r
of the communi urban 1
It is to Jefferson
develop op
reside e
To d must
or reimburs
opera l impacts thi
equitable
as can be
bin the
the
the county and city maintain
(LOS) presently existing
sections, and for the
M ad by each agency,
cents benefiting local
subdivisions) or residents
's t Port Townsend with the
o:nr Ilties since these facilities serve
turn, owever, Jefferson County and Port
ktable means whereby the city and county
h o r some of the a dded facility maintenance and
serate on each agency's facilities.
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Z
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.
Z 1 Altemative service roles
Jefferson County could provide non - motorized transportation and trail facilities
and services under one of the following alternative servi icies:
Altemative 1. Comprehensive role
Jefferson County could provide a public facility an " for every type of
non - motorized transportation and trail activity t Id in' t county residents.
A comprehensive service approach, however Id have a %_er drawbacks:
feasrbi!' - there may not be a suffici umber - asident hin
Jefferson County to economically support t v ant and operation of
some specialized types of non- dzed tran ion and trail facilities, such
as cycling, bmx, equestrian, ka other ce white water river runs, or
backpacking excursions.
• duoficatlon - other and p a e ready successfully
developed some ap ublicl . le es, such as freshwater
boat launches, sa r ma , sho a access points. Jefferson County
could spend cc rable mo s provi a facility that would duplicate and
dilute the need fo - existi cfaty se
'hWve the financial resources to develop
facilities and services even If county
elected
Jefferson my could sue a limited, focused approach to non - motorized
transportati Vtrai ices — such as providin g specific types of facilities
(multipurpose y residents on a regional basis, as opposed to
providing sitedents of the local or neighborhood area. A narrow or
specialized apn - 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
no other agency assumed responsibility for providing for the other activity
Interests that Jefferson County decided not to support.
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• representatton - 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.
• o ortun - 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 sometim by project specific
mitigation through the subdivision and/or environmental ' review process.
Jefferson t;ounty could perform a strategic role p ngNdevelopme
• non - motorized transportation and trail facil' d pr other
agency can or is willing to provide;
• acting as a coordinator of local intere ere faciliti by many
other agencies; and
• performing as a facilitator where uniqu uis r
opportunities may occur that could be ample operated by other
agencies.
A strategic approach to services folio
• involvement- Jefferson County r • st co pl 'ng and development
efforts with other Ic s suc ' ownsend, the Port of
Port Townsend, th end, cum, Qul ene, and Brannon School
Districts; Washi State P & R tion Commission, and the
Departments of _ sportatI atural ources, and Fish & Wildiifa; the US
Forest Service, Na I P _ partment of Defense; and other
publican .x a ag` o be d have impact on these and other
Jaffe Coin ust continually analyze long range needs and
esiden ` hin °' my and city urban growth areas in order to
be prep to act on opportunities,
• riorltles" _ er _ ouniy must decide policies and outline actions to be
undertaken sho rtunities allow strategy 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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ARem Vve roles - non- molorhed transportation and trails
No action - present policies
I Alternative 1: Comprehensive role
I I Alternative 2: Specialized role
I I I Alternative 3: Strategic role
Muttl a trails Other artfci ants or providers
Major systema X X X wlPThNAP &RCIDNR/0RM PSFllWSDOTNsers
Minor systems LXI IXIwIDNRIPSEWSDOT/Wers -
PwraatVlan avatama
IStreetscane and urban sidewalks
I
IXI
0 OMSDOT /Communites
Gatswa
I X
X
X /PTM Communities
Urban walkways
" /PTJDNR
X
X /WS mmunitfes
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lWalking in a park
O xxx
XWRMDOT
GtDNR
Cross co trail tems
X
/DNRJ SEWSDOTNsers
Shoreline trails
Backcountry routes - shared roadwa
" /PTJDNR
Backcou trails and aokin
X wlPT1DNR/ORMlPSE/Users
USFSRJPS
Bicycle Systems
On -road bf s routes
X
XWRMDOT
Minor rols/responsibllity
Urban bticewa
0 w1Us rs
Horse riding
SDOTICommunitles
Backcountry routes - shared roadwa
X - -
X X
X wlPT1DNR/ORMlPSE/Users
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areas
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X X
0 w1Us rs
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trails AM
WA
X - -
X X
X wlPT1DNR/ORMlPSE/Users
Backcou
horse
WSDOT
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USFS/NPS
Water trails A "
X
Major role/responsibility
O
N01
Minor rols/responsibllity
Communities
Port Hadlock, Chimacum, Quilcane, Bdnnon, etc.
PT
Port Townsend
PPT
Port of Port Townsend
WAP &RC
Washington State Parks & Recreation. Commission
DNR
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
WSDOT
Washington State Department of Transportation
DFW
Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife
USFS
US Forest Service
NPS
National Park Service
DOD
US Department of Defense
ORM
Olympic Resource Management
PSE
Puget Sound Energy
Users
Trail Interest and User Groups
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Coordinatina 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 develodment assistance
Jefferson Couniy should provide more detailed planning evelopment
assistance when:
• there are no other designated agencies or organ who can,
• the activity is located within both the county a = e c d involves siting
controversies or environmental consequences t may not uitably resolved
otherwise or
• a proposed development will initially in an urban gro a subject
to Jefferson County authority until ultim annexed o city limits: i r
transportation or trail facilities an)
• the facility will have the broac
the county population and will be
• facility developme %and
charges of the pop
• facility devei - nt manner throucth -lo
and riding
Z3 Role
By
by
non - motorized
a large proportion of
approved methods, or
Cured from direct
or
I be compensated in some
using agency, area or benefiting
originate from a regional service
value as art from traditional operation and
grvation or development of an off -road trail
Jefferson County assume the following
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
development, maintenance, and operation of gateways and ur
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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.
Welklna and hlkina 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 back ntry trails.
Jefferson County should work with Port Townsend, W gton State Parks &
Recreation Commission, Departments of Natural R and Transportation,
Puget Sound Energy, Olympic Resource Manage rest and National
Park Services, and user groups to create off rojects. '
Bicycle systems
Jefferson County should assume a maj ponsibil or the plan
development, maintenance, and operation -to cycle systems.
The Proposed On -Road Bicycl es and Pr ' ed Urban Bikeways in
Chapter 9 typically require const additio adway shoulder width or a
separate bicycle lane. These prof I nsive - nstruct. There is limited
funding available for these facilities sep -m •zed transportation
projects. However, th " ies m TO ' g as components of
overall roadway im ,_' m oject rson Co ty should therefore
provide these fa when structi ' oadway improvements on proposed
bicycle routes, ' ding all
Jefferson sho wi rporated communities, Port
Towns` Wa ton State Department of Transportation to create
Jefferso ass shout . sume a major responsibility for the planning,
developm nten and operation of off -road bike trails, and a supportive
role for bike iding areas.
Jefferson County uld 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
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8: Goals and
objectives related to non - motorized transportation facilities as a component of the overall
transportation system. Following the update, the remainder of this chapter has been
retained in the original 2002 Plan format.
General principles and goals
Princlul®s
The primary purpose of a transportation system is to move people and goods
safely and efficiently. Walking and bicycling are efficient tra . ortation modes,
particularly for shorter trips. By providing convenient con e, ohs to transit
routes, the effective trip distance for these modes can, ; i&'ianificantly increased.
Walking and bicycling promote physical activity dI%ealtl
livable, family - friendly communities; reduce hoytatald'tra
expenditures; and reduce fuel use and vehip,�'emissions.
Jefferson County's transportation system shdQ
abilities including children, people too young to
and people who choose not to driv%,
Goals
In order to fulfill these principles,
following goals.
a. Provide safe and an
abilities; MV i,',
b. Develop
networks a
safer, more
a of all ages and
who cannot drive,
to achieve the
for people of all ages and
torized transportation
system;
c. ug�op non- mot ttailtion facilities and multi - purpose trails that:
• prcr connections ' hln r' ghborhoods and between communities,
•
pro vid fe ro utes t ``E cho6l,
•
con nec ential, mercial, employment, and recreational destinations
and comet' facil, and
• provide con to transit routes and other transportation modes.
Ob ec8ves 4V
In order to achieve these goals, Jefferson County will:
a. Integrate non - motorized transportation facilities into the programming, design,
funding, and construction of transportation improvement projects;
b. Integrate planning for non - motorized transportation facilities with land use and
transportation planning in the periodic update to the County Comprehensive
Plan;
c. Consider revisions to the Jefferson County Unified Development Code to
require developments to provide appropriate, safe, convenient, and properly -
designed facilities for parking and storing bicycles;
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d. Identify potential locations for the development of neighborhood connector
trails where feasible and cost effective;
e. Work with Jefferson Transit to improve connections between transit routes and
non - motorized transportation facilities, including increased opportunities for
bicycle commuters to use Transit.
The remainder of this chapter has been retained in the original 2002 Plan format.
Goals and objectives forspec /fic facilities
The following goals and objectives are based on an analysis of existing non-
motorized transportation and recreational trail conditions, t public forums, and
the results of workshop planning sessions with the Non -g zed Transportation
Task Force and the Parks Advisory Board. ,,,
The goals and objectives in this section will guide �O'dev mant of non -
motorized transportation facilities and multi -pu, Se' "trails td''' tinetions 11 throughout the County and connections to si, t counties. oals and
objectives also guide the development re nal trails, Include rk and
back - country hiking trails, off -road bicycl its, back- untry hors Is, and
water access sites. v'
&I Multipurpose trails �, y
Goal: . t
Develop a system of muitipurpos bicyc and horse trails that
connect neighborhoods and comm lies a the h commercial and
employment centrunty. routes, 041 � I' ies, parks and
playgrounds, pubd sho Oe` , public Best lands and
conservancies, uc� r d histo Landmarks, and other transportation
modes across t fi :c
a. DT,(A
Op multiptiffiose W414ystems that provide connections within
b. Devet ultipurposk1all systems that connect residential areas, commercial
and em)l rit cente9f,j , chools, public facilities, and parks and playgrounds.
C. Develop mu 'trail systems that connect to major destinations across
county and state s' ictional lines, such as the Olympic Discovery Trail and the
Pacific Northwest Trail.
d. Extend multipurpose trail systems into major public park and forest land sites
of interest to a high volume of users.
e. Develop a system of multipurpose trails to connect major historic areas and
landmarks of interest to a high volume of users.
f. Provide multipurpose trail access to unique and significant environmental
features, shoreline areas, and scenic vistas of interest to a high volume of users.
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g. Extend multipurpose trails on or across public lands in alignments that are
separated from vehicular traffic, to the extent possible.
h. Develop multipurpose trails as separate improvements within a shared road or
former railroad right -of -way alignment, such as the Olympic Discovery Trail
(ODT) 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.
i. Locate multipurpose trails as separate improvements within easements across
public and private lands, such as extending the Olympic Discovery Trail across
Department of Natural Resources and Pope Resources timberlands and
Department of Fish and Wildlife shoreline properties, whe .Orivate property
owners are in agreement and environmental affects ar dressed.
Services iY
a. Design multipurpose trails to reflect different. ei= ivolume' d mode mix as
well as different site and location contexts in rig hikers, bi�° is, and
horseback riders and young children, senipens, and the he�pped.
�4�llk
,.i . �al.W
b. Furnish multipurpose trails with a com nsive m of trailhe` and
services including parking, bike racks and s ities, permanent and
temporary restrooms, interpretiv tin Wbits, dire al signage, picnic shelters,
and benches. i`r r
c. Locate trailheads with other pubri ses b ilities"�' cluding state and local
parks, schools, Comm enters, f fL paicularly where the trail
use will occur at an ur froriinncipa site activity.
d. Locate trail a a, is point. rest ar .adjacent to public or private uses and
facilities including' mer ' ' tranatops, pedestrian and bicycle routes,
and viewpoigts, pa {J mpliments the main site activity.
d Fi syste , s elks, barrier -free, and hiking
Go
Deve edestrian
#� ms t ;;� nnect neighborhoods and communities and
link thePn" th commer land employment centers, transit routes, schools,
public faci , parks a playgrounds, public tidelands and shorelines, public
forest lands t cons 'holes, unique scenic and historic landmarks, and other
transportation i oss the county.
Provide safe routes for children who walk and bicycle to school.
Ob/ectives:
Destinations
a. Develop sidewalks, streetscapes, and pedestrian facilities in the Port Hadlock
Urban Growth Area commercial and high - density residential designations and the
rural village commercial centers in Brinnon, Port Ludlow, and Quilcene.
b. Develop a system of sidewalks, walking routes, and trails in Brinnon,
Chimacum, Port Hadlock, and Quilcene that provide safe routes for children who
walk to school.
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c. Develop a system of sidewalks, walking routes, and trails that connect
residential areas in Brinnon, Chimacum, Port Hadlock, Port Ludlow, Quilcens,
and other residential communities In the County with commercial and
employment centers, transit routes, public facilities, and parks and playgrounds.
d. Develop pedestrian routes for commuters from residential communities to
major commercial and employment centers, particularly in Port Townsend, Glen
Cove, and Port Hadlock.
e. Connect pedestrian routes for commuters from residential communities with
other transportation modes - particularly Jefferson Transit rputes and the
Washington State Ferry Terminal in Port Townsend.. .
f. Extend off -road walking and hiking routes into
forestlands.
g. Identify public tideland walking and
State and County parks.
h. Identify and develop walking and hil
communities with public tidelands and
property owners are in agreemera, ,,r
a. uesign wam
capabilities of c
b. Furnish majc
including parkit
shelters, and b
c. Locatq
park :, 'cols,
will'' "• "ratan
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d. Lo ca ce:
facilities, r
viewpoints,
parks and
linking coNftpities with
ielands to c&, beet
parks, where private
levels and physical
sive system of services
directional signage, picnic
public u and facilities including State and local
iters, and fire stations, particularly where the use
;gym the principal site activity.
mf areas adjacent to public or private uses and
I areas, transit stops, pedestrian routes, and
the route compliments the main site activity.
8.3 Bicycle systems = "and off -road
a. On -road routes
Goals
Commuting 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
routes, ferry service, 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
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conservancies, unique scenic and historic landmarks, and other features of
interest to the experienced bicycle touring enthusiasts.
Oblectives:
Destinations - Commuflna routes
a. Develop local on -road bicycle commuting routes linking residential
communities with schools, public facilities, parks and playgrounds in Port
Townsend, Port Hadlock, Irondale, 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 fror(r sidential
communities to major employment facilities, commercip{lrters, and business
districts in Port Townsend, Glen Cove, and Port Hari I41Vtiere appropriate or
necessary, these on -road commuter routes may t ` d shoulder on
principal state and county roads.
c. Link regional on -road bicycle commuting) l as in residential #,rimunities with
other transportation transfer points inclu i """Jefferson, ransit routeo!and the
Washington State Ferry Terminal in Port send - era appropriafihor
necessary, these on -road commuter routes t+ e bicycle lanes on
principal state and county roads ,}
Touring routes W�a .,
d. Develop on -road bicycle tounng`� es'th ".; ss>or public park and
forest land sites of inte, o,a high jurn
e. Extend on -roa cle
landmarks of into t to a
Townsend, Port Eck,
g Lo on -road bicycle, touriri
high vo ' 1„ " traffic hight�ys, to
access.
major historic areas, districts, and
rs, such as downtown Port
one, and Brinnon.
oute' r+vith unique and significant
vistas of interest to a high volume of users.
utes as designated bicycle lanes on major,
extent practical and necessary to complete
a. Design on -road` j i Ycle 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, develop bicycle facilities that are separated from the roadway by
landscaping, fences, and/or traffic barriers.
c. Where bicycle lanes pass through developed areas with curbside parking,
designate a bike lane between the motor vehicle lane and the curbside parking
lane and expand the roadway to provide lane space for motor vehicles and
bicyclists.
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d. Designate shared roadway motor vehicle and bicycle routes with signage at
frequent intervals, especially along curves or grades where visibility may be
limited.
e. Furnish on -road bicycle commuting routes with a limited system of services
including parking, bike racks and storage facilities, sanicans, directional signage,
and benches.
f. Locate trailheads with other public and private uses and facilities, including
commercial and employment centers, hospitals, community centers, fire stations,
particularly where the touring activity occurs at an off -pea ur from the
principal site activity. '
X0r
g. Locate commuter and touring access points anc° q with other public or
private uses and facilities including transit stop pond- jots, schools,
commercial and employment centers, hospit (art icularly ati sfer or
destination points for the commuting cycli:,,
h. Review the costs and benefits of rep
to provide safer and more comfortable
activities could include more fre t ;
routes, not chip sealing road sh , if s
condition, and using smaller crus
I. Require new
asphalt or cons
minimum of 10
j. Assess
with hard
that Iii
parks
to
Finance activiff` in order
conditions. Revised
;g for on -road bicycle
alt surfaces in good
b d hard surface, either
to `t edge of right -of -way or a
ion of gravel on road shoulders.
gravelled road approaches
of mad .bi trails for riders of all skill and experience levels
co �nities with schools and community facilities, major
ands, - blic tidelands and shorelines, public forestlands and
d urn: t scenic and historic landmarks across the county.
Oblectives: ' } '
Destinations
a: Develop off -road bike trails linking school age children in residential
communities with schools, parks, and playgrounds in Port Townsend, Port
Hadlock, Irondale, 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.
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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.
e: Develop off -road bike riding areas, possibly including jumps, riding layouts,
and other features, on public lands that access other trails and State and local
parks.
Standards and services ;6; (fi
a: Design off -road bike trails under a system reflecting 01 ant skill levels and
location considerations including young children anA 't r citizens.
b: Furnish off -road bike trails with a varied
bike racks and storage facilities, restrooms,
signage, picnic shelters, and benches. ,a
c: Locate trailheads with other public uses a
parks, schools, community centers, and fire
use occurs at an off -peak hour frpm the prir
d: Locate trailside rest areas or
and facilities including transit at
business districts, part! !�� w
main site activity, aqi , ,! ?n
&4 Horse trails
Goal:
Develop e
skill ands#
facillitncluding statilnd local
4p articularly where the trail
fat�ls�e activity.
with ' `Far public or private uses
�1I�zas viewpoints, and
Iko`twrtrtd "' a mutual interest to the
stnan Yttdtltg'r for horseback riders and horses of all
le Link riding 'as or riders from residential
olt pr pakand forestlands, public tidelands and shorelines,,
and li", Ir # !arks, and other features of interest across the
a: uevelop equeri Ibails or areas linking younger age riders in residential
communities with s 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,.
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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
Inexperienced 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
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 se Cricluding parking for
vehicles and horse trailers, hitching posts or corral a .�,res, restrooms,
interpretive exhibits, directional signage, picnic shy" , `t# benches.
d: Locate trailheads with other public uses anc S? bliities mcluA6gther types of
trails and State and local parks. Locate e ` lan trailheads to . de trailer
parking, unloading, hitching, and other a s m ma secs not co %jk with
other trail or park activities. "s ;W
e: Locate trailside rest areas or as points
and facilities including on or off - �merci
arenas, and boarding farms pa I � e
interest to the main site actrvdv. Tit,, �k
8.5 Water trails
Goal:
Develop a
freshwater
kinds inclui
a: C' mate saitwt
the Ca§dia Marine
b: Develop an
Admiralty Inlet
Marrowstone I;
access ptf�hts and
public or private uses
msionaire stables, riding
use provides a mutual
the saltwater and
coat enthusiasts of all
the county's waterways as a component of
rig developed between Vancouver, British
saltwater trail providing paddle boat access across
id Point Wilson to Discovery Bay, and around
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.
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e: Establish freshwater trails providing paddle boat access to lakes with unique
scenic or recreational settings, such as Anderson Lake, Gibbs Lake, Beausfte
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.
Standards and services
a: Furnish water trails with a limited system of services including weather
shelters, primitive campsites, sanicans, interpretive and direlctional signage,
picnic facilities, and benches.
b: Develop saltwater trailheads with other public
State and local parks, particularly where paddle
improvements. A
c: Locate saltwater access points with
marinas, parks, forest lands, utility site
where the site provides access to a pi
d: Locate freshwater access
State and local parks, fishing
where paddle boat activities i
8.6 General provisions
Goal:
Consider the fol
recreational trail
finance, ancj„pth
a:
other
;s, or
uses and
Kies including
use existing site
ends;
uses and facilities including
got -of -way ends, particularly
torized transportation and
security, maintenance,
torized transportation improvements and
provide for the safety, security, benefit, and
Accesslblllty
b: Where reasons[ 5'deslgn 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.
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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.
Maintenance and safefv
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 mate
value engineering considerations in order to reduce care
requirements, and retain natural conditions and experigg
h: Define and enforce rules and regulations
transportation and recreational trail system
user groups, county personnel, and the ger
I: Where appropriate, institute adop
police patrols, and other innovative
awareness and visibility.
Finance/Reaulatory
j: Investigate the use of
set -a -side or fee-in -I ieu•
financing non- motorizef
maintenance, and o 6
user benefits and;i a
k: Where
as
and
trail
services.
settings or other
security
that protect
trail
impact fees, land
;al agreements, for
facility development,
d flexibility, match
Tres between public and private
school districts, park districts,
including for - profit
I: Indtit` ,rate bicycle wing apedestrian facility requirements for new
emplo t, commerce ,residential, institutional, and retail uses in Jefferson
County's d Deveiq Cant Code (UDC). Amend the UDC to include
requiremen devej r ants to provide secure bicycle facilities and amenities,
which may inch@ b�le racks and secure rooms within buildings.
a=
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.
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Maps for the Larry Scott Trail, Rick Toliefson Trail (formerly the ChimacumTrail), and
.Olympic Discovery Trail have been added at the end of Section 9.1 Multi- purpose trails.
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. Generall multipurpose trails
may be developed to provide for one or more modes of , National and
commuter travel including hiking, biking, equestrian, her non - motorized
trail uses where appropriates
To the extent possible, multipurpose trails ma Wevelop thin corridors
separate from vehicular or other motorized f
of trans to example,
multipurpose trails may be located on fo
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easements or in separate property alig
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instancrail may
be developed as an improvement within
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or o ther transportation corridors.
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lines. Multipurpose
trails may provide 2 w -
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The
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ay be by all age and skill
groups, and han acres
Trail corridors ma Imp r it
services including rest stops,
parking to era
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restrooms, water, and air services.
Where
cat
association
ith another park and recreational
Imp r
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faci the trailhead may be Improved with active picnic,
Multipu a trail corn maybe independent properties or include portions of
other it '` vided for ource conservancies, resource activities, athletic
facilities, an ` ' er p d recreational or public facility properties. Linked with
resource cons and resource activities, the multipurpose trails element
plans may create '' stem 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.
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
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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 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 mode{
se trail — major systems
ng trails
ODT — Larry Scott Multipurpose trt
Memorial Trail from Seattle & North
Port of Port from the waterf
Townsend to Townsend so
Proaosed trails
The following trail systems may
horse, and other appropriate nc
area subject to feaslbill stul
vartiolpants. The n
wi -Lt
Memorial
the Port
to the Ri
WWI' ombined hike, bike,
fl urtunities within the
and private
r blic road, and utility
on public and/or private
from the Rumage
George Road south
)er Peninsula to Four
Four on utility easements parallel to
> to SR- to Anderson Lake Road.
pn Lake
U vLJ I —
Mutipurpose rran Trom Ancerson LaKe 4. r
Route: An
Road on optional routes to Fairmount
Lake Road t
Road, the south end of Discovery Bay,
Discovery Bay
and US -101. Optional routes include
utility easements and old railroad grade.
1 e ODT — Forest and
Multipurpose trail from Four Comers 3.2
Lakes Route: Four
south on utility easements and across
Comers - Anderson
forestiand to Anderson Lake State
Lake State Park
Park.
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Multipurpose trails
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14 SR- 104Trag
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18 QuOoerre-BrkrrrorlTralt
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1 f
ODT — 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-
Discovery Bay
101 at the south end of Discovery Bay.
1g
ODT — Discovery
Multipurpose trail from the south end of
9.0
Bay to Clallam
Discovery Bay parallel to US -101 and
County
Old Gardiner Road to Clallam County
and the continuation of the ODT to Port
Angeles and the Olympic Coast.
2a
Port Townsend
Multipurpose trail from the Fa
0.6
Waterwaik
Terminal in downtown Port ,` send
south along the watertro arry
Scott Memorial Trail a
2b
Port Townsend
Multipurpose trail frorffr. a Fe
1.4
Waterwalk
Extension
Terminal and the way to L
Scott Memodauxal at Glen Cove'. &6
3a
Port Townsend
Multi u ose from Fort Worden
2.7
Loop Trail —
State Parks past t i irgrounds, I+
Portage
Blue Haron MI Sc and Kah Tai
Lago n Nature arry Scott
Me - rail at G ove.
3b
Port Townsend
Multip , it fro m4 . Worden
3.5
Loop Trail -
south t pa Fair ds, North
Winona Creek-
Beach na L'' Inski
Westside
etland,1/' We Qulmper .
life C or, and City Entry Park to
O -La tt Memorial Trail.
4
McCurdy P..' Trail
ose . I from Port Townsend
1.7
estside Trail west
hrough''f imper Wildlife Corridor
ast Tibbals Lake to McCurdy Point.
pe Georg • it
tipurpose trail from ODT - Larry
2.5
Memorial Trail at the Rumage
ro erty west to Cape Georqe.
6
Fo mers to
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Multipurpose trail from ODT at Four
4.2
Old F wns
Comers 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 ODT at Four
3.7
Comers along the south boundary of
the Airport to Rhody Drive and Irondale
Road to Port Hadlock.
8
Chimacum Trail
Multipurpose trail from Port Hadlock
3.1
(now the Rick
south past Bob Bates Park, west across
Tollefson Memorial
Chimacum Creek to HJ Carroll Park,
Trail)
Chimacum School, and the ODT at
Anderson Lake State Park.
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9
Lower Hadlock
Multipurpose trail from Port Hadlock
0.4
Park
Trail
through Wooden Boat School campus
Coun
� ge, parking, and
and along Lower Hadlock Road to
restroom ces.
D
ai Lterpretive signage, parking, and
Lower Hadlock waterfront.
ture Park
10
Timberton Loop
Multipurpose trail from Port Ludlow
5.0
Trail
south to the Olympic Peninsula Visitor
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SBNICBS.
Center and back.
Four rs AV
11
Quilcene Trail
Multipurpose trail from Quilcene
1.0
f
Community Center to Quilcene River
G
Anderson Lake
Interpretive signage, parking, horse
Park.
State Park
12
Bdnnon Trail
Multipurpose trail from Brin,
0.7
H
Gibbs or Beausite
Elementary School alon 9 oolhouse
Lake Countv Park
restroom services.
Road, Brinnon Lano j� 1
Discovery Bay
Interpretive signage, parking, and
across the Dose wa1 Ivor e
restroom services.
J
Gardiner
and Into Dosewaf tate Par .
Total miles multipurpose trail
Provosed traAheads
signage, parking, ^b1keand, services may be paccess sites may t
63.2
. Noms, and other trail
T.Uas. nal traliheads and trail
places along the trail corridors.
B
Fort Wor late
1 retive age, parking, and
Park
se S.
C
Coun
� ge, parking, and
F
restroom ces.
D
ai Lterpretive signage, parking, and
ture Park
Tom services.
E "
Pe George
`
In ' , retive signage, parking, horse
corral and trailers, and restroom
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SBNICBS.
F
Four rs AV
Interpretive signage, parking, horse
Vk o' %
corral and trailers, and restroom
f
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 Countv 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.
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L
Cape George
Interpretive
signage, parking, and
Trai east past Teal Lake to Bywater
Access
services.
Bay/Shine Tidelands State Parks.
M
Airport Cut -off
Interpretive signage, parking, and
11.0
Road
services.
N
Old Fort Townsend
Interpretive signage, parking, and
State Park
restroom services.
0
Irondale Park
Interpretive signage, parking, and
15 SR -104 - Quilcene
restroom services.
P
Bob Bates Park
Interpretive signage, parking, and
restroom services.
Q
H.J. Carroll Park
Interpretive signage, parka
d
Trail
Park south past the boat launch and
restroom services.
R
Port Ludlow RV
Interpretive signage,
Mount Walker, the old Stage Coach
d
Park
restroom services.
US -141 and Dosewallips Road to
S
Olympic Peninsula
interpretive sign arking, an
Visitors Center
restroom servl
T
Quilcene River
Interpretive , ga, park' g, and
Access
restroom se 4 ,
U
Dosewallips State
Interpretive sig ' _
ng, and
Park
rest services. --
Total traltheads
Multipurpose trail - minor
Arnnnsedl balls — mlm
horse, and otFier " "" 6
compared with ajc
be subject to fea ,
The trails , erally
co rldo be
x
ms lems .
be de to pro a combined hike, bike,
'I use ortunitles for less volume use
escribe ove. These trail proposals will also
fit pr to public and private participants.
gads, and utility right -of -way
on pubJt d/or private property where owners
20
13 I Lake ' Ho
urpose trail from Timberton Loop
3.0
Trail
Trai east past Teal Lake to Bywater
Bay/Shine Tidelands State Parks.
14 Cross Tr '
Multipurpose trail from ODT Forest and
11.0
connects,
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 ODT 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 -141 and Dosewallips Road to
Brinnon School.
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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 veA ther transportation
corridors. Where appropriate or necessary, howev-of -way or the
streetscape or sidewalk improvement may be align oadway to
Incorporate gateways, parks, storefront boardwal and other
pedestrian spaces.
Typically, an urban sidewalk provides 2 -wa , " el on cancret ck paver,
asphalt or other hard surface material of g widths. Where ssary, the
sidewalk or walking area may be locate ectly adj, nt the roa with
Integral vertical or rolled curb and gutter, se d from the ro dway by
barriers, plantings, drainage swales, or othe Urban sidewalks may be
usable by all age and skill group" handic ssible.
As a streetscape improvement, t xj
space in front of storefronts or oth r
the curb for street tre In a,
These spaces may e ' pede"
tables or wares, as,ta and c
streetscape ma end into street
parking lanes to p e p tt
usable bvak-aae an ouos.
*wa rridor may a lso include
fo ess, and space along
" parked car access. ' ncluding signs, shopping
and other activities. The
a the curb is extended across
)ssings. Streetscapes may be
stre pe and W.; a dors may be improved with trailhead services
Inc rest stops, king and transit connections. Where the walkway is
locat association and r park and recreational improvement or public
facility, rridor ma} improved with active picnic, playgrounds, and play
areas, res rns, waters -nd air utilities. Where the streetscape is incorporated
Into adjacen it s or plazas, the corridor may be Improved with artworks
and so - 11 ' . untains, outdoor dining areas, amphitheaters and
performing areas, 5 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
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routes and trailheads and/or to develop new routes, rest stops, and other
walkway services.
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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 mo nd
• create pedestrian- friendly access zones and activ eas that support
urban areas and residential neighborhoods. s
Streetscape
Exlstlna streeiscaae
The following streetscape
Water Street —
pa vin , landsca tang areas,
Point Hudson to
str
ps, and st
ighting
Ferry Terminal, and
stan
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Jude sidewalk
side streets
kios
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between Water
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and Washingtoasonalie aft. Design
Lawrence St suing, seating areas,
Fill Ada treat tY eat lighting standards,
and other fumishings. Design themes
o Night historical building facades and
ice's sense of olace.
The following t improvements may be developed to provide
pedestrian ame "�. business districts and rural centers in other areas of
Sims Way— Ferry accent paving, landscaping, street
Terminal to City trees, and street lighting standards.
Limits Design themes will highlight the
furnishings provided in downtown
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a naU1UUK — 1rUnU8.1e,
Ness' Comer, Oak
vv wKway cornoor is oe expanoeo wimin U.1
business district with paving accents,
Bay, and
landscaping, street trees, street lighting
Chimacum Roads
standards, and other furnishings.
Pedestrian safety and visibility will be
adjacent to the Ferry Landing to define
Improved in the Intersection.
4 Quilcene — US -101
Walkway corridor to be improved within 0.1
and Linger Longer
business district with limited paving
Road
accents, landscaping, seating areas,
Canal Bridge on SR -104 to define the
street trees, street lighting standards,
east entry into the county.
and other fumishings. Pedest n safety
Special signage, landscaping, and 1
and visibility will be improved Ads"
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and Brinnon Lane adjacent to the
paving accents,
Gateways
Visitor centers
The following Improvements
a
Visitor Center
or are b ,g developed to provide a
and
set within
parking area,
mdscaping, and
at the intersection of
td /SR -19 and SR-
may be developed to expand visible
c water S F
`
Special signage, landscaping, and 1
Landing
benches to be Installed on Water Street
adjacent to the Ferry Landing to define
the north entry into the county.
d SR -104 - Hood
Special signage, landscaping, and 1
Canal Bridge
benches to be installed at the Hood
Canal Bridge on SR -104 to define the
east entry into the county.
a US -101 -Old
Special signage, landscaping, and 1
Gardiner Road
benches to be installed at intersection
with Old Gardiner Road and the ODT to
define the west entry into the county.
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f Brinnon Visitor Information center, parking area, 1
Center special signage, landscaping, and
benches installed in Brinnon along LIS-
101.
Total proposed gateways 4
Urban sidewalks
Existlno urban sidewalks
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
includes principal corridors or connectors, and not all wallys or sidewalks that
Transportation Plan
Proposed urban sidewalkst
The following sidewalk Improvements m e Bevel , to provide jor
corridors and/or principal connectors to ma - ub' cilities, schools, or sites
of Interest in Jefferson County. T e list inclu' cipal corridors or
connectors, and not all walkway *dewalks ay be accomplished within
the system. l u �..
1
Port Townsend
See ed
To s N otoriz
o Transp jg of
;pose ide'
2
Hadlock -I
a
I ndurd Kvalkway from Hadlock
2.0
Road
b Hess di intersection west to
M,
Drive SR -19.
3
Irondale — Ce tom Ness' Corner Road
northfto sett le Road with access to
0.7
A -ke
C
himacum Creek Elementary School
C C ounty Libra
4'
-1 dlock — Nes
d urban walkway from Hadlock
1.2
r Road
bus ass district intersection west to
Rhody Drive with access to Chimacum
Creek Elementary School and County
Library.
5
Hadlock AV
Extend urban walkway from Hadlock
0.5
Chimacu ad 1
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 Irondale.Road to Masonic Hall
Masonic Hail Road Road to Ness' Comer Road.
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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 Quilcene
school.
11 - Ol ll ll lul l
Schoolhouse
on
from business
9.2b Walking and hiking trails
Walking and hiking trails may be developed to link maj ironmental assets,
park and recreation facilities, community centers, an do features
throughout Jefferson County and with adjacent jurj . Generally, walking
and hiking trails maybe developed as dirt or ba kl " a utes on Interior
alignments through environmental features. P , ns of the m within the
more densely developed areas, however, a developed ewalks along
roadway corridors with urban streetscap shings and amen
Where possible, walking and hiking trails `
separate from vehicular f
e oped in alignnYents
For
or other motorized
ransportation. example,
walking and hiking trails may b ed within'"
wooded ravines, 'i t I
ral drainage corridors,
and utility ease
ces and for short
duration, walking and hiking trail erfj .
the "vehic
„
e d
,ppad as improvements
within right -of -way of establish
theansportation corridors.
Within the most ur
ign
s is, ba
ree
walki g and hiking trails may be
developed with
ete, asp
Jt, crus'
" rock,
or similar hard surface. Urban
trails will be use
all ag
d skill g
` ,
s and handicap accessible.
In low vo mot ckcou"%t� lions, trails may be developed on
gravel ' pa surfaces o varying widths, steep grades,
surrtltjing cove , of eatures not usable by all skill levels.
Walk d hiking traf rrido` may be located to coincide with other park and
recreati rovemen r public facilities to access rest stops, parking lots,
restrooms, others ces.
Walking and hi I' corridors may be independent properties or include
portions of other s ' 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.
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Urban sidewalks
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Vfslon
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 utllian non - motorized
transportation opportunities.
Walking trails – In a park
s !n ark Malkin trails 31
The ollowing sites have been improved with fents'
of ated asphalt,
bark, and dirt trails that access existing activ .; teas or build
I
Jefferson County
Walking trail
Internal acres
0.5
Fairgrounds
around fair
Eide
perl r and 5
attractions for 1
ire
2
Irondale Park
Walking trails pr
emal access to
0.2
a nd ad of
ei hborhood.
3
FU —Carroll Park
Wal rovide
al access to
1.5
f(elds,yg Ghim
Creek
nature a, ark
'a t
4
Chimacum P
king t ,.,;' ovides intemal access
'I king
0.2
gh ca round and with adjacent
hborhoo
5
Lions Club P
' ides Internal access
0.2
rom p ft ca to shoreline
everlookin
Oak Bay.
6 .
uth Indian d
king trail provides Internal access
0.7
rk
a bluff overlooking Oak Bay from
boa access sites to Scow Bay.
7
Bee a Lake
Walking trails provide access along lake
1.0
Goun , rk
shoreline, through Kiwanis campsites,
-Al
and into woodland buffer areas.
8
Gibbs Lak ty
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.
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expand road corridors to provide recreational and utilitarian non - motorized
transportation opportunities.
Walking trails — In a park
1XJstlna nark walklna trails
The following sites have been improved with segments of designated asphalt,
bark, and dirt trails that access existina activity areas nr huildinns.
1 Jefferson County
Walking trails provide intemal access
0.5
Fairgrounds
around fairgrounds perimeter and
attractions for local residents.
2 Irondale Park
Walking trails provide Internal, cess to
0.2
ark site and adjoining nei ` cod.
3 HJ Carroll Park
Walking trails provide access to
1.5
fields, playground, Ghreek
Aac
nature area, and wi
4 Chlmacum Park
III
Walking traPnd s intemal acc
0.2
through ca and with adja
nei hborho
5 Lions Club Park
Walking trail pr es nal access
0.2
from icnic area line
ov C ik Be '
6 South Indian Island
Wal vides al access
0.7
Park
%1fiQ;
alon in a from
g
beass a .
7 Beausite Lake
king , I vide ss along lake
1.0
County Par
aline, ugh Kiwanis campsites,
into wa- nd buffer areas.
8 Gibbs Lake my
trail pvide access around
5.0
Park
1 rough trailhead area,
`
and into and buffer areas.
9 e a
alking trail provides access to lake
0.2
ing areas from trailhead and
ltes.
10 ne Park
W ing trail provides access through
0.2
-
campground, picnic area, and
community center site.
11 Ghetzerrt`
Walking trails provide access through
0.4
5, >�
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
neighborhoods.
14 Bishop Park
Walking trails provide access through
0.2
the wooded ravine and with adjacent
neighborhoods.
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Perk walking traits
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1 NJ Odais 9* e3mowde
3 Park
3 tlenop Park
4 Chknaaum Perk
8 Bank In"n IsIWW Park 1
8 BWN MONMIOW Pera2
7 Sea0tlle UdIs hhY Kiwanb Camp
4 O1*1 Lob County pstk
P LWM LeWtl
10 Oakm® Park
11 Chspomol s Park
12 KshTsJLepbon Nelme Park
13 SIVWPark
14 BWM Risk
18 AToeraon Lake Step Pea
19 Oki "Toannend Side Perk
17 FMh Wmden See Park
18 Port Feger Sto Pao
19 Cov4alips Sho Perk
20 PUNWA HOWStae P4rk
21 Tft"CM Seeped
22 ASIWs n ComdY WW Trust
Parge
23 WA ONt Fwasdards
24 US COO HWWr
25 047M p Raa w cs Manogmwl
2B K414 Print
27 Pod Lu4e4
28 Camp Persons
Proaopd hale In a Berk
7 Bomb Lei &WN K%wis Adore
8 Groln Lake Go" Pork Addns
28 Cidmdown Creak Beech
30 RWNW Properly
31 Akpat PmhsWTwB
• PxIot8 p" trYe
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15 Anderson Lake
Walking trail circles the lake to provide
4.4
State Park
fish[n access to shoreline.
16 Old Port Townsend
Walking trails include 0.25 mile
7.0
State Park
historical 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
ark site.
17 Fort Worden State
Walking trails provide access „ ng
6.0
Park
Admiralty Inlet and Point W
shoreline, through fortill , ' s and gun
battery sites, and arour ounds
and bluffs overlook[ all an de
Fuca. Additional elks and
roadways prov ess through
parade grou " fficer quarters,
museum an ie r build& areas. p
18 Fort Flager State
Walking trails de
ss along
4.0
Park
bluff overlookin
alty Inlet and
M no Point,
ugh
forts d gun
"
ry sites, and
throu airy E o
S ay Spit
and Kil Had
19 Dosewallips S
k[ng vide ss to
CO
Park
ewallip ver, tidelands on Hood
1!
I, and ad hillsides
lookin er and campsites.
20 Pleasant Har
I vide access through
0.5
St
C�pva king, '' " a, and services site
A. :a`
rlo okin Pleasant Harbor.
21A on Cove
IM Iking trails provide access to Hood
0.2
rk
, , and along shoreline and marina
ookin Triton Cove.
22 Joffe ,n County.
Walking trails provide access through
Land Parc
forestlands and conservancy areas in
i `
the Quimper Wildlife Corridor and
adjacent Old Fort Townsend State Park
— 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.
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24 US DOD Bangor
Walking trails provide access through
0.5
forestiands and habitat areas on the
T nsend " shoreline, up Chimacum
Coyle Peninsula across Hood Canal
from the Bangor Submarine Base — on
an unauthorized basis.
25 Olympic Resource
Walking trails provide access through
Management
forestlands and habitat areas in the
0.5
Anderson and Gibbs Lake areas — on
- Larry Scott Memorial Trail, within
an informal basis.
26 Kala Point
Walking trails provide access to
residential neighborhoods, ational
borhoods.
center, and along Port Tow d Bay
Riusee"
31 A Perimeter
Trill
shoreline — for HOA me onl .
27 Port Ludlow
Walking trails provide
around the airport buffer area, to ,
residential neighbor s, re Zonal
center, and alon Townsenl
shoreline —for member us e
28 Camp Parsons
Walking trail
ide access to
Townsend, and Irondale Trails.
campsites, r
ational sties, and
Walking trails will be expanded to
along Hood C
—f i y Scout use
provide access to ODT, around the lake
only.,
°
Tots! miles of park walking 40.1
Proposed bark walking tralJs .
Where envfr nme ro rl z th it may be improved with
an expanded syste mated o 'kin tr
29 Chimacum h
ng tr will provide access to Port
0.5
Park
T nsend " shoreline, up Chimacum
d in djacent
Y
30 F b '
tr will provide access to
0.5
- Larry Scott Memorial Trail, within
roperty, and with adjacent
borhoods.
31 A Perimeter
Trill
Walking trails will provide access
2.5
around the airport buffer area, to ,
viewpoints overlooking airport approach
patterns, and with ODT, the Old Fort
Townsend, and Irondale Trails.
32 Beausite Lake
Walking trails will be expanded to
2.0
County Park — NW
provide access to ODT, around the lake
Kiwanis Camp
and woodlands, and with Gibbs Lake
Countv Parks.
33 Gibbs Lake County
Walking trails will be expanded to
1.0
Park
provide access to ODT, around the lake
and buffer areas, and with Beausite
County Park.
r vrai mnes or proposed parx waxong trails
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Walking and hiking trails — cross county trail systems
F.istinA 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 tralls generally follow public road and utility right-of -way
corridors, but have been located on private property where owners
approve and environmental conditions allow.
Trails from Blue Heron west throu
and Winona Wetlands, and
Wildlif e Corridor to McCurd,
with adjacent neighborho
to Trails Walking trail systemst
from SR -20 north' hrd h
Heron Trails
Prcoosed trails
In addition to the
section - the folio,
opportunities with!
public and priv
road, and ufill
located on public
Tai Lagoon
Townsend1
access
access
Levinski
and
Heron
rMd In the preceding
to provide hiking
y studies with appropriate
dly follow railroad, public
c ownership, but may be
owners approve and
W If ng /hiking trails to be extended
Trails ri
S = and west to connect Chinese
Gar ens, the North Beach Drainage
Corridor, Levinski and Winona
Wetlands, Buckmans Lake, Tibbals
i Lake, and Strangers Lake with ODT
' . and the Port Townsend's
hadiocw5oum wam ingmiwng trap to provide access
Indian Island Trail from adjacent neighborhoods to
Chimacum Beach Park then south to
Port Hadlock, to Oak Bay Road, Lions
Anderson Lake/ Walking /hiking trail to provide access
Gibbs Lake Loop from Anderson Lake south to Gibbs
Trail Lake on DNR and Olvmoic Resource
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Hiking trails
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Mdxt rm Nkkm tralfa
1 QUI MOar Wlldtb G"Of Traps
Z West Bide Traps
3 QWf OmMaBlue Heron Traits
Pranoaed Milder tra0s
7 QulmperWIdL&GorAdorTrath-
ad
4 Hadbol ttouth Indian Island Trap
8 Anderson LakWGtft Lake Trd
8 Anderson Lake South - DNMIOA
7 Mount MORTree
8 Whitney Point Trap
S S%nnbn -Steak PWnt Twp
10 Indian Nand DOD Trap
11 Teal Laka4ioad Head Trap
Exlatin0 tree
— Proponed trait
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6
Anderson-Le a
Hiking trail system to provide multiple
8.0
South - Department
access routes from Anderson Lake
and from Four Comers Road.
b Irond a,, ark
of Natural
State Park south across forest lands to
restroom services to be designated for
Resources and
Gibbs and Beausite Lakes County
Interpretive signage, parking, and
Olympic Resource
Parks, City Lake, Delanty Lake,
adjacent to commercial uses and
Mane ement
Peterson Lake, and US -104.
Interpretive signage, parking, and
7
Mount Walker Trail
Hiking trails to connect the Quilcene-
0.7
e Chimacum High
Interpretive signage, parking, and
Brinnon Trail with Devils Lake and the
restroom services to be designated for
trail use at the school.
Mount Walker summit and back.
8
Whitney Point Trail
Hiking trails to extend east fro the
1.5
Quiicene- Brinnon Trail thro amp
Parson Boy Scout Gamp.,t' a WDFW
pro e on Whitne P ack.
.
9
Brinnon -Black
Hiking trails to extern &Wbth ffttj
4.0
Point Trail
Dosewallips Stat rk under p
line easement .,as ant Ha ,
then
then east thr Black Point to Qu
Point. �'
10
Indian Island DOD
Hiking trails to p ss and
1.0
Trail
aro un Indian IsI Scow Bay to
the nd of Kiln. arbor, and
bac wnsen channel —
in the nt D pr ' is made
surplus ' va' w, Dull "access.
TOW mires of
s, 20.7
signage, parkin gi,, trW,alsMobe ther tr ervices may be provided at the
following sites — in park walking trails. Additional rest
and trail a d at appropriate locations along the
trail c
a,4 ort
rpretive signage, parking, and
r om services to be provided
adjacent to airport commercial areas
and from Four Comers Road.
b Irond a,, ark
Interpretive signage, parking, and
restroom services to be designated for
trail use in the park.
c Lower Port Hddlock
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
ark site.
e Chimacum High
Interpretive signage, parking, and
School
restroom services to be designated for
trail use at the school.
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I Chimacum Center
Interpretive signage, parking, and
Road
restroom services to be developed in
road right-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
Read
restroom services to be developed at
Point Whitney cut -off from US 101.
J Black Paint Road
Interpretive signage, parking, and
restroom services to be devel = d at
Black Point Road access fr S101.
oral proposeo tranneads 9
Shoreline trails -'`
Qddtino shoreline trails
A system of shoreline trails have been des ed on a\info' across
public and some private tidelands (sub] ; property n) along
Jefferson County shorelines and betwa lous d a Strait
of Juan de Fuca and Hood Canal. uti' ��
Most public tideland ownership ow banN cated between the mean low
tide (about +3.0 feet) and the ext d +tide {a k�4.5 feet), for a total range
of 7.4 feet of elevation. " 1 tr,. a ,
s ,
A more extensive tld nition frori n high tide (about +13.0
feet) to the e tide out-4. t) for a total range of 17.4 feet of
elevation. ,
In some instances, s private tidelands (where property
owners abii ed betwe e public holdings — generally on
grave i w s bluffs isolated and buffered from residential
-luason- " J 1, line trail provides access on
Beach mo `��y public tidelands from Point
k,,, ail .i Hudson past Chetzemoka Park and
Point Wilson In Fort Worden State Park
to North Beach Park - when tide
van oay ram onorenne Iran proviaes access trom
Shoreline Trail picnic area and campground north to
the point overlooking Oak Bay and
J ovum uiuwan isianu onorenne Iran proviaes 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 Bev.
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�r tiay Shoreline trail provides access from
Property) Shine Tidelands State Park north along
ne Trail Bywater Bay to the sand spit linking
Hood Head and the Wolfe Property -
PoProposed shorn ll a trails
e 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. biic holdings —
gerrerallybelow steep bluffs Isolated and buffered iT�esldential
Beckett Point
Shoreline Trail
Shoreline Trail
public tidelands
North Beach Ps
Point and Cap
Point County
on
ist past Mc
'ge to Becht
when tide
:ess on
�r the bluffs
south
the State
a end of
Shoreline T � 1KIlisu ands kgmb,,,, renc0 past Scow
„. t , Port Townsend
nd In and Channel — in the
party is declared
can
the following ark sites:
a Poi dson $
Interpretive signage, parking, and
rt`
restroom services provided adjacent to
the marina and overlook at the end of
Point Hudson.
b Fort Worden tats
Interpretive signage, parking, and
Park
restroom services provided adjacent to
Point Wilson Lighthouse.
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
cam sites.
e Lions Club Park
Interpretive signage, parking, and
restroom services provided adjacent to
picnic shelter.
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f South Indian Island Interpretive signage, parking, and
Property restroom services provided adjacent to
beach access.
g Shine Tidelands Interpretive signage, parking, and
State park restroom services provided adjacent to
icnic area at Termination Point Road.
Total existing trailheads 7
Proposed shoreline trailheads
Trailhead or access points may be developed or designa,;at the following
from a site tg%q'ed at
Park designated
marrowsrone island big and limit g to be
Property dev the eRoad
ac aholding at
Hiking trails —
Numerous exten ay ack king trails of various lengths and
alignmen vide nal Park and US Forest Service
sites a nd In Jefferso ounty. Consult US Forest Service and
Nati ark Se ma nd brochures for a complete inventory of
ba ntry and ba fttiacki grails.
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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 ass to residential
communities, park and recreation facilities, schools and c facilities,
community centers and business districts, places of yment, and transit
transfer centers for adult and youth bike riders fro R eas.
Bicycle routes should be developed using to ngton Department of
Transportation (WSDOT) and American As Ion of State � ay &
Transportation Officials (AASHTO) guide or on -road facillti hen
provided within an adjacent trail oorrido bicycle to maybe tegrai
part of other hiking and biking activities — sc4 under multipu ` ose trails.
On -road bicycle routes may be lineateda %blcy. oadway shoulders of
appropriate widths adequate to ate rs. In urban areas, the
roadway shoulders may be separ' y es located between
the principal vehicle traffic lanes an umm " g lanes, driveways,
and other vehicle ooar reas. s "
In residential are ere th veme wide enough to safely accommodate
vehicles and bik ers, roa y traffic s may be shared by vehicles and
bicycles. Such roa s d signage, In -lane markings, or
shoulder WI -
bicy . del y also share rural and scenic backcountry roads
volume to ough to safely allow. Backcountry roads and
may be s sally a ned to alert motorists to shared roadway use.
Bike route vpar�lcts, share trailhead services with other trail users when
the route is I or close to a multipurpose trail corridor. When on -road
or in -lane birovided in separate locations, trallheads may be
provided wit 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 trallheads and/or to develop
new on -road or in -lane routes, rest stops, and other utilltarian or touring bicycle
services.
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1�
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2a
21)
awroad Was WARM
7f
28 6R-2D-WMrMhMWay
39 SR-19-Atrport Cutoff Read
31; SR-19 - Rhody DdVe
30 SR-10- BealferVell" Road
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Is &t- 104 -Hood Canal Bdtlga
K Ij
2b SR -20- Few Comm to Disoonney,
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41) US-IQl Wag End
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road bicycle routes
awroad Was WARM
7f
28 6R-2D-WMrMhMWay
39 SR-19-Atrport Cutoff Read
31; SR-19 - Rhody DdVe
30 SR-10- BealferVell" Road
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Is &t- 104 -Hood Canal Bdtlga
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2b SR -20- Few Comm to Disoonney,
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41) US-IQl Wag End
80 SR-1 16 NOW Comer Read
Str SR-116 Oak Bay Read to South
Marrowstoes, haland
So SR -118 Flaglar ROW to Felt
Plaster state park
IbMna oil-read bike - CwrAv
6 Inondsler Road
7 Centorftad-Chllha=�SR-104
8 Center ROW - SR-I 04400ane
road bicycle routes
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awroad Was WARM
28 6R-2D-WMrMhMWay
39 SR-19-Atrport Cutoff Read
31; SR-19 - Rhody DdVe
30 SR-10- BealferVell" Road
Ongoadlolko-WAM
Is &t- 104 -Hood Canal Bdtlga
2b SR -20- Few Comm to Disoonney,
MOD
BSY
40 US-101 MOoren county to Clallone
00"
41) US-IQl Wag End
80 SR-1 16 NOW Comer Read
Str SR-116 Oak Bay Read to South
Marrowstoes, haland
So SR -118 Flaglar ROW to Felt
Plaster state park
IbMna oil-read bike - CwrAv
6 Inondsler Road
7 Centorftad-Chllha=�SR-104
8 Center ROW - SR-I 04400ane
9 Euglerrount Road
IS Paradlerr Say Rom
12 HadnpAvstrueWast
13 South Jacob PAllor Read
rr
14 Cape Getup Read
10
Joe Olsov" Say Read
16b SotdhDlswvaiy Say Road
IS Four Canners Road
17 ProstractAvenue
Is Chhurourn Road
lb
is Oak Bay Road
20 Anderson Lake Road
21 West Valley Road
22 SWartsolvirtge Road
23 Test Lake ROW wfth[n Pert Ludlow
Master Planned Resort
24 o[d Gardiner Roads -North and
South
—Elating routes
— Proposed routes
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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
i ne Touowing routes have been improved with roadway s ulders or bicycle
lanes, shared roadway designations, markings, and sig , for on -road bicycle
routes in accordance with WSDOT standards.
1
SR -104
On -road bicycle route anal
14.0
Bridge west to the int h US-
MNistelov
101 at the s outh . ay.
2a
SR -20 - Water
On -road bicycl s from the an
5.0
Street/Sims Way -
Water Stree int Hudson south
Port Townsend to
through dove ` n Port nsend an e
Four Comers
Glen Cove par Ai ` : to the Four
Comers Road in ' n.
3a
SR -19 - Airport
On -f !cycle rou om SR -20 south
i
2.6
Cut -off Road
past to Rh rive at Four
Come '' eects r.
3b
SR -19 - Rhody
On -roe cycl . m _ ur
2.5
Drive
mars o +off Road
sect! uth past J Carroll Park,
T rea C r unity Center, and
acum of to Chimacum.
3c
SR 19 - Bea
c" ute from Chimacum
9.0
V
6�, eaver Valley to the
Csoutlhot
enter at the Intersection with
miles
s , w vsvw.. -e w .na, v wYtva —v {tl�Q tlI1Y l(tl IIV(Itll Nf grvtl
The follows utes a developed using shoulder expansions or lane
designations, a dway designations, markings, and signage in
I u4 — nose un -roaa oicycle route on the mood
Canal Bridge Canal Bridge from Kitsap Peninsula
west to Termination Point and Shine
or, -4u — r-vui un -ruau uiuycie route trom the
Comers to intersection with Four Comers Road
Discovery Bay south along the west side of Discovery
33.1
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4a
US -101 -Mason
On -road bicycle route from Triton Cove
42.0
ck business district Intersection
County to Clallam
State Park at the Mason County line
we to Rhod Drive.
County
north through Brinnon, Quilcene, and
7.3
C m SRS` `
Chimacum business area at the
around Discovery Bay to the
104
intersection with Beaver Valley Road
Intersection with Old Gardiner Road at
south through the Chimacum Valley to
the Clallam County line.
4b
US -101 —West
OF road bicycle route from Bogachiel
28.5
intersection with SR -104 south to
End
State Park south past the Hoh River
Quilcene.
9 Eaglemont Road
and west access to the Olympic
5.4
past City Lake, Delanty Lake to West
National Park rain forest and laloch
Valley and Center Roads.
to Quests.
On -road bicycle route from Oak Bay
5a
SR -116 — Ness'
On -road bicycle route fro -19 past
1.1
Corner Road
Chimacum Creek Ele chool
Head to the intersection with SR -104 at
and County Library to' Po" '_ dlock
Shine Tidelands State Park.
business district. _,61 .
5b
SR -116 - Oak Bay
On -road bicycle a from Port
3.0
Road / Flagler
Road to south
Hadlock bus district on Oak ea
Road and F( r Road they
Marrowstone island
Portage Cana e, w Say on
the south end of stone Island.
5c
SR -116 - Flagler
On cycle rout m the south
5.0
- Scow too Fort Flagler
north , 9r tdone I at Scow Bay
gland
State Park
M ste .,
y y S,a� tort Flagler
ate Pa: .. u
Total proposed
88.1
r ne roeowrng route v „ With roadway shoulders or bicycle
lanes, sp we. gnations, ' ngs, and signage for on -road bicycle
route - , c f' nrt Tnwnsand and .laffarsnn Rnnnty etandarrin
ndale Rod 3 e=
road bicycle route from the Port
1.9
" N
ck business district Intersection
we to Rhod Drive.
7 Ce oad —
On -road bicycle route from the
7.3
C m SRS` `
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 Tale. Point, Bywater Bay, and Hood
Head to the intersection with SR -104 at
Shine Tidelands State Park.
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Total existing on -road blcycle route miles 28.3
Pronosed on -road bleurin mldaS _ rrfv and Pavnnly inodwnve
i ne Touowing routes may be developed using shoulder expansions or lane
designations, shared roadway designations, markings, and signage in
accordance with Port Townsend and Jefferson County standards.
11 Jeffersont7ylertF
On -road bicycle route from Water Street
3.2
Street/Hastings
In downtown Port Townsend through
Avenue
the uptown business district, west on
Hastings 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
i 0 north
2.0
Road
to Hastin s Avenue.
14 Cape George Road
On -road bicycle route " om the
7.6
north intersection wit ' uth very
Road to the south:. ersection o h
Discovery Roa hevy Chase
Course.
15 Discovery Road
On -road bic'
heridan
1.6
a
Str eet south
at
Vfr,
Elem ntary Schad
and the
C'
15 South Discovery
On -r route
the City
4.8
b Road
limits wh vy
a golf
course * del
a the
ersect 0 R-
16 Four Comer ad
ad b e route from Airport Cut-
1.3
Boyery
ad w o SR -20 and South
R
17 Prospect Ave
from Airport Cut -off
1.4
d ea - ;. t ZIa Point Drive to Port
%Ro,,
nse nd Bay overlook and shoreline
ess.
18 'macum Roa
ad bicycle route from the Hadlock
1.5
adlock -
business district intersection south past
Chi m
Bob Bates sports fields to the
Chimacum business area at the
AR
Intersection with Beaver Valle Road.
19 Oak Bay R
On -road bicycle route from the SR -116
10.0
(Flaglar 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
Ea lemont Road.
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Valley Road east over the ridge to Oak
Bay Road and Port Ludlow.
23 Teal Lake Road On -road bicycle route from Paradise 0.6
Bay Road intersection to MP 0.6 at
Master Planned Resort Boundwv.
vid Garainer Shared roadway on old Olympic
Roads - North and Highway alignment from US -101 at the
South Clallam County line east to US -101,
returning to old Olympic HEscovery
alignment via Broders Roh to
US -101 on the west side..
Urban bikeways
Exlst/na urban bikeways
The following bike routes serve as major
major public facilities, schools, or sites of
includes principal corridors or connectors
streets
111pr principal �Iectors to
Person County. The list
shared roadways that exist
of
I ne toll In bik to im rents be developed to provide major
corridors and/or p I r population, employment, and
commer rs, acilftles;?' CIS, or sites of interest in Jefferson
Coun I de cipal corridors or connectors, and not all bike
rou at may b ' om ed within the system.
1 "' . Townsen
,Fort Townsend's Non - Motorized
Tra sportation Plan for a listing of
proposed urban bikeways.
2 SR -1 1, ss'
Urban bikeway from SR -19 Rhody Drive
1.1
Comer
east past Chimacum Creek. Elementary
School and County Library to Port
Hadlock business district.
3 Irondale — Irondale
Urban bikeway from the Port Hadlock
1.9
Road
business district intersection west to
Rhody Drive.
4 Irondale — Cedar
Urban bikeway from SR -116 Ness'
0.6
Avenue
Comer Road north to Irondale Road
with access to Chimacum Creek
Elementary School and County Library.
5 Irondale - Mason
Urban bikeway from Cedar Avenue on
1.0
Street to 51h
Mason and Thomas Streets, 7th
Avenue
Avenue, and Patison Street to Irondale
Park, Irondale Road, and 5th Avenue.
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Urban b9cewaye
I
1Fv
2 87V.11
8
4 `
8
8 Heq
T KAdb
8 64
9.
10 Haft
11
18 sftx
SdM
zdft
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6
Port Hadlock —
Urban bikeway from Port Hadlock
0.6
nd State Park and an
Chimacum Road
business district Intersection south to
overlook "° . rt Townsend Bay and the
Bob Bates sports fields.
7
Port Hadlock — Oak
Urban bikeway from Port Hadlock
0.2
Nr;,throadway
rough the US Naval
Bay Road
business district east to Lower Hadlock
atiori to the mouth of Kilisut
`
Road.
8
Port Hadlock -
Urban bikeway from Ness' Comer Road
0.1
Shared roadway looping from Flagler
Masonic Hall Road
to Matheson Street.
Road to East Beach County Park and
9
Port Hadlock -
Urban bikeway from Irondale Road to
0.1
4 Gardiner Beach
Matheson Street
Masonic Hall Road,
Road
10
Port Hadlock -
Urban bikeway from Chi
oad to
0.1
Elkins Road
Bob Bates sports fields.. <,'
south to Old Gardiner Road.
11
Quilcene — US -101
Urban bikeway on US Linger
0.5
Highway alignment from US -101 at
Long Road north to er R th
Discovery Bay south across Salmon
access to busine trict, edg
and Snow Creeks back to US -101.
adjacent neigh ods, and Qufi
School com
12
Brinnon — Brinnon
Urban bike a om US west on
0.8
Lane and
Brinnon Lane c ouse Road
Schoolhouse Road
with ess to co al area,
nei hod, fire n, and Brinnon
Soh
Total proposed urban bikeway 7.0
Pr osed backcou s — sff bad
The following rout",' ay sh use oll roadway by bicycles and vehicles on
rural backcount `tS�Ltes tl 3 _ scenic ,bVDassed areas.
1 Old Fort To nd
roadv� from SR -20 east to
0.5
Road
nd State Park and an
overlook "° . rt Townsend Bay and the
rt's historic features.
dian Islan d
north from Flagler
4.0
Nr;,throadway
rough the US Naval
A
atiori to the mouth of Kilisut
`
Harbor and back - in the event the site
? -
is made publicly accessible or surplus.
3 Robbins 'A' s -'
°ast
Shared roadway looping from Flagler
4.0
Marrowsto
Road to East Beach County Park and
Beach Roads
back to Fla ler 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.
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6
Boulton Road/
Shared roadway from US -101 south of
6.7
Leland Valley Road
Crocker Lake on Boulton Road,
crossing US -101 onto 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.
8
USFS #27
Shared roadway route from Snow
Creek Road over BonJon PaWo BI n
9
Lords Lake Loop
Shared roadway from US -1 uth to
5.5
Road
intersection with Snow C oad and
Lords Lake Road then t along
the Little Quilcene i ° ' o U 1.
10
Penny Creek Road
Shared roadfad.1, Lords op
5.6
Road south to Penney C
to US -101 aQuilcene River
south
11
Big Quilcene River
Shared roadw, 01 west
4.2
Road
alon .the Big Qu fiver to Tunnel
cremm, tback.
12
Linger Longer
Shar
from :101 south
1.7
Road
throu
ui
d al ulicene
Bay to
boil
' .,An 'adna and
ck.
„ .
13
Bee Mill ! P
red ro = from US -101 east to
2.4
Whitney
s
t
"ay
epart, ;, of Fish & Wildlife
o at itne Point and back.
14
Dosewallips ,,C;
from US -101 west
12.0
along the I ewallips River into the
.,,
I m is National Park and back.
1
ckabush
red roadway from US -101 west
5.7
al the Duckabush River into the
f,
Olyrflpic National Park to the
Duckabush River Bridge and back.
16
Black t Rol .
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,
Quilcene Bay, and Olympic Mountains.
19
South Point Road
Shared roadway from SR -104 south
3.1
along Squamish Harbor to the old
South Point ferry landing on Hood
Canal.
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Backcountry bicycle routes — shared roadway
Rhaninr 0 Pinn 43
Proms tarokooatuv routes
1 OW Port TowesrN Road
2 Indian Island Road
3 Robbins iEast Wtenaaatona East
Beach Roads
4 Gardner Such road
B West UncasRaw
8 Emden RortAsland Valley Road
7 Snow Greek Road
8 USPS 0227
9 Lords Lake loop Road
10 Peary Greek Road
11 Big Quikane River Road
12 linger Longer Road
19 Bee M4UPoint Whitney Road
14 Dowmdirs Road
18 Ducksbuah Rood
18 Black Pobd Road
17 Debob Road
18 Gcyle Road
19 South Point Road
20 Thomdyke Rod
21 Bayehoraft/vIm/Mats Mats
Beach Road
22 Teal Lake Road
23 Shirts Road
24 Seven Sides Road
28 Egg and I
2e Lemon Lake Road
27 Gibbs Lake Road
28 Upper Hob RMer Road
29 Ott My Road
30 Quimatit Rhw Loop
31 Guests Road
— Exleft routes
— proposed routes
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20
Thorndyke Road
Shared roadway from South Point Road
8.5
southwest around Thorndyke Bay to the
Coyle Road.
21
Bayshore 1
Shared roadway looping from Oak Bay
1.2
Bayview Drive !
Road east around Mats Mats Bay back
Mats Mats Beach
to Oak Bay Road.
Road
22
Teal Lake Road
Shared roadway from MPR Boundary at
2.9
MP 0.6 south past Teal Lake to SR-
104.
23
Shine Road
Shared roadway looping fr , ; -104
2.3
east overlooking Squami arbor back
to SR -104 at Paradis I d, Hood
Canal Bridge, and h ide'' ;,
State Park.
24
Seven Sisters
Shared roadRok m Paradise Ba ._
0.5
Road
Road north woodlands and
residential lBa r Bay State
Park and ba
25
Egg and I Road
On d bicycle r om West Valley
3.3
Ro s Chima : and Beaver
Valle save ev Road.
26
Larson Lake Road
On -ro ¢icy fro inter Road
4.1
east ac th ' t L' rson Lake
d acro §_u., r or Va�'to Beaver
Vey Ro
27
Gibbs La ad
oad bic route from West Valley
1.2
t Gib ke County Park with
d trails and ODT.
28
U ive
On -road a route from US -101 east
12.0
rough the Hoh River Valley to the
t entrance to the Olympic National
nd the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor
Censer.
29
Oil , {toad
On -road bicycle route from US -101
11.0
west along the Hoh River to Oil City and
the Olympic National Park coastal area
and National Marine Sanctuary.
30
Qufnauit River
On road bicycle route from US -101 at
4.1
Loop
Quinault east along Qufnauit South
Shore Road crossing the Quinault River
and then west on the North Shore Road
to US -101 at Amanda Park.
31
Quests 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
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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
multipurpose trail corridors or within separate rot
and other alignments of Interest to the off -road t
Instances, off -road bike trails may be developed
right -of -way of established vehicular or other
particularly where these segments may pro i
areas that would not be accessible othe
Off -road bike trails may be constructed a
rock base of varying widths with additional ar
either side of the trail. When pr, within a
road bike trail may be an Integra ther
Off -road bike trails may
when the off -road bik
off -road bike trails
provided with p%r fi to
services.
ie with other
line, pipeline,
lion. In some
within the
access to'AW or riding
sand or a cd`iffipact dirt
-story clearance on
ose trail corridor, the off-
s biking activities.
with other trail users
3 trail corridor. When
leads may be
, restrooms, and other
Off -road nth for ri " Unction with Jefferson County and
cyclin ps osed most o the off -road bike trails in this plan.
Fut lic off - bikl all projects may use the same cooperative, joint
ve approach to all ignate and improve existing trails and
trailh -and/or dev new -road trails, rest stops, and other trail services.
As described;%soffi"ded r bike trail vision may:
• increase oice trail access for experienced riders to scenic areas and
features fo 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 imlls
bike trails
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.
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Off -road bicycle trails
Win
5 Andemon LakwM)bs Lake two
Trap
0 Anderson Lim South — OMPMRM
7 HadlwWSom Indian Island Trap
e MourdIMMerTn Al
9 VAMey PoIM Trap
10 BtktnahBleck PON Tra
11 4L16vrdp perk —BMX Course
pOU�Waetl otfaasq Aiko w,grggg
12 urdy PBllgteandB —BMXC UM
13 RIgnBBgB Property
u AUMd
— e.IBw¢nauB
Proposed Daps
• Existing rldDM area
O Proposed dding Bros
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Bicycling off road
B h gh , V high
� I
T 2+
V 2' 1' 111-1.61 1'
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1 North Quimper
Off -road trails providing access from
5.0
Peninsula Wildlife
Blue Heron School west through
Corridor
Winona Wetlands to McCurd Point.
2 West Side Trails
Off -road trails providing access from
3.0
SR -20 north to Hamilton Heights and
acti nd the s r_ din valley.
Hendrick's Pond.
Anderson Lake 1
3 Golf Course/ Blue
Off -road trails providing access from
2.0
Heron Trails
Port Townsend Golf Course north past
Froggy Bottoms to Blue Heron School.
wbodla ; to io into Gibbs
Total miles of existing off -road bike trail s
10.0
Proposed off -road bike trails''
n addiHon to the multipurpose trail systems d inn the preceding
section - the following trail system maybe dev I to'�'F.lde off -road biking
opportunities within the county where anviro ntallvap riate.. The trails
generally follow public road and utility right , ay corridors, b y be
relocated onto public and/or private nrood%� here owners annr
4
Airport Loop Trail
Off -road trai xtend d the
2.0
Airport from S e Airport Cut
off Road and ba Pews of airport
acti nd the s r_ din valley.
5
Anderson Lake 1
Off -r q exten uth from
5.0
Gibbs Lake Loop
An La > e Pa' ° "` rough
Trails
wbodla ; to io into Gibbs
'AIM,
11
d Beau unty
6
Anderson L
road t ystem to provide multiple
8.0
South - D ment
a ss rout ; rom Anderson Lake
of Natural
adr, s ' across forest lands to
Resources
ite Lakes County
OI M ou
arks, G '' ' e, Delanty Lake,
e
eterson Lake and US -104.
7
. diock! So
'W road
ad trail to extend from Chimacum
1.5
tan Island T
Park through Port Hadlock
' ,
an&" djacent to Oak Bay Road to Lions
'^
Club and South Indian Island Parks.
8
Mount Iker T
ff
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 roe on Whitney 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 through Black Point to Qualea
Point.
Total miles of proposed off -road bike trails
22.7
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Traltheads
Proposed
Parking, restroom, signage, and other biking services may be provided at the
following sites.
a
Airport
Interpretive signage, parking, and
1
restroom services to be provided
adjacent to airport commercial areas.
b
Irondale Park
Interpretive signage, parking, and
1
restroom services to be designated for
trail use.
c
Chimacum School
Interpretive signage, parking, d
1
restroom services to be de ed for
trail use.
d
Port Hadlock
Interpretive signage, p d
1
restroom services t esi
adjacent to marin commer
uses.
e
Chimacum - Center
Interpretive ge, parking, and
1
Road
restroom se'" s to be *loped in
road ri ht -of -w
f
Beaver Valley
Inte
etive signa `king, and
1
Road
re
ervices t M designated at
the
A oninsuia or Center.
g
Mount Walker
Interp� , e si "` par "" and
1
restroo ` ervi e ' aped at
` from US
aunt cess
h
Point Wh'
Road
I retive s nage, parking, and
1
r servj s to be developed at
r a `pad at US 101.
i
BI ioa pret page, parking, and
i
1
t '
!�ick
oom services to be developed at
Point Road access from US 101.
,
Off -road bikeses or ring areas
been developed to provide off -road bike
iers within the urban areas.
t3MA course developed for young age
riders with obstacles and jumps within
courses
Proposed off -road bike courses
The folowing trail riding areas may be developed to provide off -road hike trail
opportunities for younger ape riders within the urban areas
2 County Off -road trails and course to be 0.2
Fairgrounds developed for young age riders with
jumps and obstacles within the
fairground site.
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9.4 Horse traits
A system of horse trails may be developed to link major environmental assets,
park, and recreational facilfties_wfthin 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 b
'on US Forest
Service standards accounting for different widths, g
and terrain, When
provided within a multipurpose trail corridor, the ho
nay be separated as
much as possible from other hiking and biking ac
' s.
s may be required
to dismount at all bridges and other crossings„
a the
ho"
trail coincides
with other trail activities. ,at .; ,
Horse trails may generally share
the horse trail is located within a
are provided in separate Iocatior
hitching racks, restrooms, and q,
Some of the horse trails prop(
on an informal basis by horse
public and private Ian ' .
may use the same er
and improve exi; rails and
• pro . _ , Ily d
N, as of in
• iders of all
• for`' ended ride
• wit hi {a se proximi
4
Horse riding area
Exlstin ridin
The followinq site be,
1 County
Fairgrounds
Proposed riding areas
The followin sites ma b
1 County
Fairgrounds
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other trail - when
dor. When h ` e trails
provided with parking lots,
(ready been developed
In conjunction with
development projects
to formally designate
access to scenic areas and other
horse riding populations.
improved for on -site trail riding by pr
Event stable and arena provided dui
fair events for show and competition
and riding trail
.iraround site.
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Horse trails
Mllf! Om ma
1 Courtly Fallg mlft
Py PM M&M area
I OQu* FakWounds Afte
2 Rump Property
9 a"$ ldka Pak
Pt000eed bona bails
4 Taboo Lake WerOna Tra4
ExwM fth
— Propoad Vaae
• UsWip rtft area
O Pmpaed riding as
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is ni¢n ! xr tom,
1 2+
v r
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and trail system to provide instruction,
competition, and recreational riding for
local and special event riders of all ages
trail system to provide recreational
riding trails for local and special event
riders of all age and skill groups.
Horse riding trails
Existing
The following trail system has been developed to
Horse
VU i — Larry xon
'wumpurpose
Memorial Trail from
trail located c
Port of Port
North Coast
Townsend to
waterfront ai
Rumage property
southwest to
Proposed
In addition to the
section - the folloti
trail opportunities Y
public and pdv ,
and utility dght-q
Port of
I uestrlan riding
'cent
Seattle
e from the
�tt Townsen
rooertv on
vf, d in the preceding
tto provide equestrian
studies with appropriate
)[low railroad, public road,
on public andlorprivate
Lake Road south to US -101 and
Fidstina °`g Apwru
There are no ove been improved with trailer parking areas, hitching
posts or holding' water, and other services to support off -site trails.
a
sites may be improved with trailer parking areas, hitching posts or
water, and other services to su000rt off -site trails.
the fairground stables to support riding
on the West Side Trail to the Larry
along the
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c Gibbs Lake Park Provide trallhead services on -site to
support riding opportunities along the
ODT system and across adjacent
Olympic Resource Management and
DNR land and power line easements.
d Tarboo Lake Provide trallhead services at the end of
Tarboo Lake Road to support riding
pportunitles along the' power line.
YoRtal proposed 110130, f1vingwaft 4
Horse trails - backcoantry
TM US S Forest eIrvice (U FS) and National Park
developed an extensive system of backcountry
and alignments that provide access to Olymp tic
Service sites and campgrounds within Jeff Cot
Service and Olympic National Park me broch
Inventory of backcountry horse trails.
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for a
have
fous lengths
I US Forest
WS Forest
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9.5 Water trails
A water access system may be developed for dory, sportyak, 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 traliheads 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 Je n County and other
private water trail interest groups identified most of es proposed in this
plan. Future water trail development projects ma th a cooperative,
joint venture approach to formally designate prove e g launch sites
and trailheads and/or to develop new launc ' '" s, rest stops, other water
trail services. M,_
Vision ",%-
As described, the water trail vision may:
• increase and promote publi ' ss to the
saltwater resources - particu X r to
• to scenic natural areas and fe re
from other trail systems, ",
• for boating enthu all skip
• for extended n incl the
Freshwater access
the
significant fresh and
g enthusiasts,
an not be accessed
of overnight trips.
tnd -carry boat launch sites or
water bodies:
1 „ usite L W
nd -carry launch onto Beausite Lake with
iwanis Cam
ss from Beausite Lake and West Valley
R ' s. Leased to NW Kiwanis for operation
of a group campground facility.
2 Gibb4te Par
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 Valley Road.
4 Kah Tai Lagoon
Hand -carry launch onto the lagoon with
Nature Park
access from Sims Way across from the Boat
Haven.
5 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.
6 Crocker Lake
Hand -carry, boat launch, and fishing access
Access
3 miles south of Discovery Bay on US -101.
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PWgyfvs freshwater eomea
1 Me Lake CsuWy perk
2 BeseeBe LekWKW ftallb Camp
S LW W Lem County Psrk
4 QUQmm Mar Perk
8 Omdw Lake Awem
8 Tatrca Lake Access
7 L6WW Left Acmes
8 QWWme RNazAOaem
8 Ar4*= Leke Stale Perk
Bsisdomwhi wWartraits
10 Upper Won River
11 LoworQuibemmm
12 Comwa@ps MW
18 Duckebush Rhw
— FXWq trait
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drwo LdKe
nano -carry, ooaT iauncn, ana Tismng access
Access
7 miles north of Quilcene on Tarboo Lake
fiver w ,s fro'
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
Recreatio
Leland Lake Road on the east side of the
campsites, picnic tables and shelter, toilet,
kitchen shelter, and fishing aqq ss northeast
of Queets on US -101, 13 ��????�,,ti,on
Clearwater Road, 4 milesi,O6'C -3000 Road,
access
There are no proposals for additional he boat launch sites. acces
points to freshwater lakes and ponds. I
Freshwater access — rivers
Exlstin access — rl era laun s
Kayak, canoe, rubber raft, dingy,' , r hand_ boat launch sites or
access points are provided at the tower site
1 Quilcene River
Hand la .
''4.
nth W fig Quilcene
Park
fiver w ,s fro'
,r ncfe Street.
2 Bogachiel
d- aarr`r 'nch onto he Bogachiel River
Recreatio
f�a
„acts lies south of Forks on US-
3 Bogachiel Ri
launch, and fishing access
A
(aast
f Forks on US -101, 5 miles
on Dowans Creek Road on the south
nk of the river.
h River Acc
r.
-carry, boat launch, and fishing access
��
15 miles south of Forks on US -101, 0.5
miles west of the bridge on the north bank
-* ! ,
of the river.
5 Hoh RI . c'
Hand -carry, boat launch, and fishing access
2 z
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 -101, 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 -101, 1.5 miles on
C -1010 Road.
picnic tables and shelter, and toilet'12.9
miles on Clearwater Road, 3.2 miles on C-
Proposed river launch altos
There are no proposals to provide additional hand- t launch sites or
access points to rivers.
Freshwater trails — whltewater river runs
_Existing while wafer river runs
W hitewater kayak, canoe, and raft hand4 boat I , - ch sites or ss points
are provided at the followin sites:,
1 Upper Big Quilcene
as 5 -6 (extra' r run with falls, logs,
2.0
River
ra m Novo m o June with a
gra '. 5 feet fle. Put -in 1.4
miles Pe eek then 1.8 miles
on Big ".', lice x od then 2.3 miles
fS irr.
2 Lower Big a
ing _ ' ass 4+ (including portages,
3.2
River
s, and hery wier) then class 2 -3 river
-
from Not ber to June with a gradient
Ile. Put-in at Rainbow
am nd take -out at the US -101
i
bridge 2 miles south of Quilcene.
'1k sewallips r —
ss 5-6 river run (with numerous portages
3.0
horn Ca _
oulders) with a gradient of 208 feet per
mi '. Put -in approximately 15 miles on
Dosewallips Road below Dosewallips Falls
and take -out at Elkhorn Campground.
4 Upper, w,
Class 4+ river run (rapids and fallen trees)
5.2
River — e
with a gradient of 82 feet per mile. Put -in 1 i
miles on Dosewallips Road at Elkhorn
Campground and take -out river -right
downstream from FS Road 2620 bridge off
of Dosewallips 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 Dosewallips State Park.
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Mass a+ river run (rapids, oouiaer ana
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
*>ouin t-orK mon mass 3 river run (rapids, logjam, portage)
River from November to July with a gradient of 37
feet per mile. Put -in at South Fork Hon
Campground on H -1000 Road off of Hoh-
Cleanwater Mainline and take aut off of
o non miver oiass z river run (sweep na portages) zu.0
from November to Se ith a
gradient of 24 feet le. 18.4
miles on Upper H � oad at th nger
Station and to at the Hoh
Recreation gat US -101.
Total miles whitewater river runs h_ '14, 53.8
Saltwater hand -carry access sites
Exlstlnd saltwater launch sltp�,.�
Kayak, canoe, rubber raft, dingy;�i r hand- boat launch sites or
access points are provided at the o I s (so as in association with
Powerboat ramos):
1 North Beach r
and -ca
h d Strait of Juan de
County Pa
with `
ss from uhn Street.
2 Lower Oal
Fft, d -carry nch and boat launch ramp
Park
Oak B ith access from Oak Bay
3 S , , , an Is and- rich onto Oak Bay from
, ate
Indian Island with access from FIa ler Road.
lquth
India nd
'
nd -carry launch onto Oak Bay from
lslh" ns Club Pa
Island with access from Oak Bay
Road.
5 E 4
each Park': 0
Hand -carry launch onto Admiralty Inlet from
64
Indian Island with access from Fla ler Road.
6 Squami " a
Hand -carry launch and boat ramp onto
Boat Lauri ks
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 Split 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
Poe Marine Park.
10 Adams Street Park
Hand -carry launch onto Port Townsend with
access from the end of Adams Street.
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1 North Beach county Pak
2 lower Oak Bay County Pak
3 South Indlan IaNnd Uane Club Peck
4 South Indan tetend Perk
8 Beat Beach Pak
8 Mcke County Park Sot Lannon
7 Broad spit Pak
8 Pope Marta P"
S Cky Duck
10 Adams SOeat Perk
11 Union Wharf
12 Rotary Park
13 Fort Worden Beach
14 Point Hudson Makin
1S Port of Port Townsend Boat Haven
1S Quincy Street dolt
17 Gardiner Boat Launch
18 Lower Pod Hedlcck Boat Launch
18 Mate, Male Boat Seeln
20 Quiioene Matins
21 Pat Worden Sate Pink
22 rod F'leger State Perk
23 Mystery Bay State Pak
24 Bywater Bay —Wolfe Property
28 OaeewaOpa State Park
28 Pleasant Harbor State Pak
27 Tkon Cove State Park
28 Point Whitney Romp
28 Shim TWelends State Pak
80 White Rods
31 Fleplack Cove TWOWWe
32 Beal Rods USPS Pak
33 Pon Hadlook Madtm
34 Port Ludlow Makre
38 YaWs Store Ramp
38 Pleasant Harbor Mahe
37 Pleasant Harbor OW Manna
38 Farn=u Bead) Road
M Chln a Creek Beach
40 South Mar vestone State Property
41 Hood Canal Brown Point OOD
Properly
42 Torboo Bey DNR Property
43 Point Whitney WDFW Property
E%istino WWT camasnea
44 Fort Worden State Park
47 Fort Pieper State Park
48 Shine TWeiends State Pak
48 DosewaWa State Park
—. Proposed saltwater 0811
• Fxiseng annular eswnse
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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 Townse, with access
from Jefferson Street.
15 Boat Haven
Hand -carry launch, b450 -slip
marina, 125 vessel nd 7 -acre
shipyard onto Port access
from WashingtonAleet.
16 Quincy Street Dock
Hand -carry a onto Port Tow
NO from adjace ' er state ferry dend
of Quin treat. T -dock is
and has been " . d • ` use of liability
concerns.
17 Gardiner Launch
Ha launch boat ramp onto
Ramp
n[ry
Disc with aotS from Gradiner
Bea cai,
18 Port Hadlock
Hand - la a bodtfamp onto Port
Launch Ramp
wnser }1u cca +gym Lower Hadlock
19 Mats Ma
nch
d carryf , •nch and boat ramp with
Ramp
bra e do , • nto Mats Mats Bay with
b Road.
20 Q n r
Hand -ca" nch, boat ramp, and 50 -slip
arina onto Quilcene Bay with access from
er Lon or Road.
21 rt Worden
-carry launch with 3 primitive
& Conferen "
campsites, bathhouse, vault toilets, 2 boat
launch ramps with floats, mooring float, 8
s
mooring buoys, underwater marine park,
snack bar and grocery concession, and
laundromat on Admiralty Inlet. Also includes
hand-carry access to Chinese Gardens.
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 f iqhlnn niAr .
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 Fla ler Road.
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24 Bywater Bay State
Hand -carry launch onto Bywater Bay and
Park/Wolfa
Hood Canal with 20 primitive campsites,
Property
vault toilets, and access from 7 Sisters
Road.
25 Dosewallfps 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 adjac , t 2 private
marinas with access from 1.
27 Triton Cove State
Hand -carry access onA�a"Idq Canal with,
Park
vault toilets, boat laun ,and a dock
for near -shore fishingfrom US -
101.
28 Point Whitney
Hand -carry, b unch, and fish ' ier
Tidelands
onto Dabob miles north of Bri on
,"
US -101 and, nt Whitrt ',,Road.
29 Shine Tidelands
Hand -carry lau 3 ; ' launch ramps, 20
cam s_ ites, and to � ' -Into Hood Canal with
aco. mSR -10 ,�,
30 White Rock
Han ;,q
one jgod Canal located
3 mild you
° tpf Podlow with
no
access
e, a private
'
ad off
„ , Is oad.
31 Flapjack Cc
d- unch onto Dabob Bay with
Tideland ch
a ass fro 5 -101.
541.:
32 Seal Rock
' t h onto Dabob Bay 2 miles
;r3 5'
+z
nort h o n on US -101. Operated by a
. ''
private lease with National Forest Service.
3 Rbrt Hadloc
nd -carry launch, boat ramp /hoist, 160 -slip
z�rina
a, restrooms, showers, grocery, and
rest urant on Port Townsend Bay with
access from Alcohol Loop Road in Port
Hadlock.
34 Port Lu ,1 *
Hand -carry launch, boat ramp /hoist, 300 -slip
;m
marina with 50 -slip guest moorage, on Port
Ludlow with power, fuel, restrooms,
showers, laundry, pump -out, tackle,
suipplies, 2 restaurants, lodging, and golf.
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
oot.
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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
Provosed saltwater launch sites
Kayak, canoe, rubber raft, dingy, and other hand -carry boat launch sites or
access points may be provided at the foilowina locations:
38
.
South Discovery Bay — Fairmount Beach Road .,Ai,
39
Chimacum Creek Beach County Park
40
South Marrowstone Island — WA State Parks
2 Hood Ca to
Park Tidel
41
Hood Canal — Brown Point Department of Qb%ns6ftporty
Wa between Tskutsko Point
Aand
42
Dabob Bay — Tarboo Bay WA Dept. of, ral Resott
property Wl
P;
43
Point Whitney — WA Department
f�
h and Wildlife pro6ift,
Total proposed saltwater launch sltesl� 6
Saltwater access sites - watersi de. my s
Exis in saltwater access at t: terside t t
Kayak, canoe, rubber raft, dingy,, hand-' " boats may access the
shoreline or tidelands from t 4 id folio sites:
1 Old Fort Townse ,.
al er ss., T nsend Bay with
State Park
mits sites, ooms, vault
Q
is, an oodn buo s.
2 Hood Ca to
Park Tidel
or a to saltwater shoreline in 4
nds loc on the south end of the
Wa between Tskutsko Point
Aand
ati , east of Fisherman Harbor.
3 arro a
access to saltwater shoreline located
NXIS
les north of PulaU Point on the west
f Dabob Bay.
4 Smart Gov
Water access to saltwater shoreline located
St " dark
5 mites north of Brinnon and 0.3 miles west
of Wawa Point on the west side of a creek
draininq a saltwater estuary.
5 Toandos TT4,phds
Water access to saltwater shoreline on the
State Park
south and of Toandos Peninsula on both
sides of Fisherman's Harbor.
6 Kinney Point
Water access onto public tidelands located
Beach 404 A
at the south end of Marrrowstone Island with
u er and beach.
7 Cape George
Water access onto saltwater shoreline on
Beach 407
the Strait of Juan de Fuca at the mouth of
Discovery Bay.
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.
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10
Case Shoal Beach
Water access onto beach located in
Park 8 Confer '
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
cession, moorage dock and
Beach 55
adjacent to Pulali Point.
13
Triton Cove Beach
Water access to shoreline on Hood Canal
50
accessed by boat only.
14
Tabook Point
Water access to shoreline on the west side
Beach 57
of Toandos Peninsula on Da Bay,
15
Toandos Peninsula
Water access to shoreline �. a east side
Beach 57B
of Toandos Peninsula fr on the
military reservation o ' ' � net.
IOtal existing saltwater access sites —
i nere are no I
the waterside.
Cascade Marine Trail - saltwater
other hand -cam boat users of
1 Fort Worden St
3
primi ca f ' bpthh use, vault
Park 8 Confer '
lets, st,t9"tloring buoys,
F
Center
ck ba cery concession, and
I
' droma Admiralty Inlet.
2 Fort Flagle to
Itive c sites, restrooms, snacks
Park
cession, moorage dock and
jk "
floats, ' ' ` ng buoys, and fishing pier on
dmiral Inlet.
ine Tidela
campsites and toilets on Hood Canal
;•,
ccess from SR -104.
4 wallips Sta
".
2 p im tive campsites and vault toilets on
Pa "�
Hood Canal with access from US -101 at
Brinnon.
total exlsting , jrf campsites 4
Proposed overn campsites
There are no proposals for additional overnight campsite accommodations for
hand -carry boat users.
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10: Public
cury mart wpuara: i no puonc opinion survey aiscussea in tins cnapter was a
component of Jefferson County's public Involvement program that was conducted for
the development of the 2002 Non - motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails
Plan and the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan. The public Involvement
program is discussed in the 2010 Update to Chapter 5 Land and Facility Demand. This
chapter has been retained In the original 2002 Plan format.
Public opinions were collected concerning non - motorized transportation and
park, recreation, and open space Issues from a telephon ; rvey. Following is a
summary of major findings.
10.1 Telephone survey
A random sample of resident voter households ' ers ounty were
contacted in December 2001 to participate in ntrolled s concerning
non - motorized transportation and park, roe n, and opens needs and
priorities. ,
226 households agreed to participate In t , I were mailed it copy of a
summary description of the plan nd a copy" estionnaire. 114
householders (14 more than th object' mpleted surveys during
follow -up telephone calls and re s.53 a male and 47% were
female voters. The remaining hou o con H but for various
reasons did not complet their su by he 0- sample group
objective had been c
The survey resu
population (the S
also account for
the oercentsumt
10% of the opinions of the general
ay not add to 100 %). The statistics
e 3% of the total) but do not depict
Is a surffft otWfindings for the total sample group.
reflects the current distribution of registered
16% live in Qui ninsula, 1% live in Toandos Peninsula,
10% live in Ironda adlock, 3% live in Quilcene,
5% live in Chimacum, 2% live In Brinnon, and
5% live in Gardiner /Discover/ Bay. 0% live In the west end of the
years, 17% resident 6 -10 years,
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1 % age 18 -24,
0% age 25 -34,
=/o age ou -ti4, anc
32% age 65+ years.
10.2 Recreation program priorities
Survey participants were asked if household members had participated in
recreational programs provided by the county, city, school district, or another
public or orivate aaencv in the last vear.
Survey participants were asked to rate the need foNparficip
ity, school
district, or another public or private agency to provprograms
In
Jefferson County in general on a scale of 1 to 5 w
ast important
and 5 is the most Important.
44%
A choice was considered critical or very i ant selected
ratings of 4 or 5 In high percentages, n! -have
h cipants
selected a 3 rating, and not important If t rtici
ratl ` s of 1 or
2 in high percentages. Following Is a rank o
their selections.
Teen social,
13%
59%
Bicycle safety edu ` n p ' I alp ?
19%
29%
49%
Aquatic i on anon ?
28%
25%
44%
Nature og ?
27%
25%
44%
Out thietic e es , Iinics (non - school)
20%
37%
39%
— baseball, s _ all, r — all ages?
Indoo , Ietic league d cif (non- school) —
27%
36%
33%
11 libel) Yball — all a es?
Special po ions — Ills and disabilities?
Self -help — f '" e, fk , fashion —all ages?
40%
30%
27%
Skateboard /rol 'instruction programs?
51%
20%
26%
Music/dance Inst on and socials — all ages?
41%
30%
25%
Arts and crafts Instruction — all ages?
43%
29%
25%
Skiing, hiking, other outdoor events — all ages?
41%
32%
23%
Dramalperforming arts instruction — all ages?
46%
29%
21%
On -water sallina and kavakina — all aces?
52%
31%
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.
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
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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.
— to nnance program
— of programs
Reduce the content, variety, and duration —
programs to control costs?
Increase county tax revenues — to financer4
10.3 Facility priorities In general
Survey respondents were asks
motorized transportation and p
provided In Jefferson County I;
providers on a scale of 1 to 5?
and paths - and
end storage
trails — and
ids, parking, and
recreation, and open
parking, restrooms, and
Ratings
1 +2 3 4 +5
56%
34% 36%
30%
existing inventory of non -
en space facilities
district, and other park
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.
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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 partloulars. Following is a rank ordering of their priorities by project.
Ratings
U 3 4 +5
Pro ect
proposals In priority sequence I Medium High
Salmon enhancement — restore buffer zones
° 14% 75%
along freshwater corridors to protect fish runs
ands awnin rounds?
Wildlife habitat— conserve migration routes, ,
8°° 18% 74%
nesting or feeding areas for endangered pl ,
and animals?
Prime agricultural lands — preserve oro
13% 73%
crops, grasslands, and other working fa
activities?
ForesUands— conserve and pr
working
10% 20% 69%
forest and woodlands as resou
•es?
Teen centers — jointly sponsor be r
N 30/6 17% 680/0
school programs for junior high an enag
youth at existing facil or at j r
hi h school sites?
Open sABCe — e and oped f s—
19% 16% 64%
which may or m t posse he abo
characteristics — t vid
between in
Swim
ve indoor aquatic
21% 17�° 60 °l0
facil
instruct o Ion, recreation,
an
a utic use
On -ro !c cl rou eve a network of
22% 19% 57%
safe bic outes (b!c lanes, shoulders,
and low tr •': treats) _ usiness districts,
employment rs, ols, parks, and other
communi fact
Play rocz ands — im a and develop additional
16% 29% 53%
playgrounds at school and park sites in the
Mn?
Pedestrian streetscaoe — develop a network of
26% 23% 51%
safe sidewalk or other walkway routes to school,
ark, work, and shopping districts in the county?
Recreation center— improve and expand
16% 31% 51%
gymnasium facilities at school sites for day use
by students and after -hour use by the public as
a joint venture with school districts?
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Olymoic Discovery Trail (ODD — 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
coun ?
Shoreline (beach walk) trails— designate and 36% 18% 45%
develop access across public and some private
tidelands between parks and sites of interest?
Hiking trolls — develop an off -road network of
26% 39%
hiking trails within major parks and between
backcountry sites of interest?
scenic backcountry bicycle routes— designate a 3
24% 38%
network of backcountry bicycle routes to scent
areas of interest that share low traffic volu
=and^_
Basketbap and volleyball courts— impr nd
6 °1° 3 37%
develop additional courts at school and p
sites?
Culturallhlstoricallandmarks ricai 34% 29% 35%
signs, create touring maps, and exhibii
m ortant cultural herita a sites
GrOU,O DIMIC facilities and da V use as
% 35% 35%
develop day use Tf family r�Ye
rou use?
Basebal!/softhal, s —imp and lop 30%
32% 34%
additional base nd soft lelds at ool
occer fi pro days one) 270/6 36% 33%
soccer of ark sites?
R i fields cc x— lop a regional 45% 23% 30%
co of competft ` thl aids at a new
cent in the cau such ."the airport?
Saltwat /s —devel
, ; network of saltwater 36% 32% 29%
kayak and a faun
= ites with overnight
campsites?
Skateboard co in -line roller -b! d areas 42 °!° 26% 29%
— develop addition" =skateboard courts and in-
line roller -blade areas at middle and high school
sites?
Boat launches — develop additional boat launch 449/6 29% 250/6
ramps to Increase public access to fresh and
saltwater sites?
Campgrounds— develop additional tent and 38% 34% 25%
recreational vehicle cam sites for resident use?
Day-use adult g aslum— 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?
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Environmental exhibits— develop environmental
52% 24% 23%
Interpretive and exhibition areas at park sites
HI h
throughout the county?
25%
Horse trails — develop a network of horse trails
60% 25% 13%
providing access to backcountry areas and
4%
parks, and riding facilities for equestrian events
know
and trainin ?
Off -road mountain bicycle trails and riding areas
62% 27% 11%
— develop a network of off -road mountain bike
270/6
tralls?
44%
torized trail bikes — develop a network of trail
7 14% 8%
bike routes on power line and other utility
know
corridors?
ATV course —develop a designated site for an
7 16 °1°
all- terrain vehicle course for younge r age ride
10.5 Growth management
All survey participants were advised that
County population could increase by an
90/9 more than the existing population of
developed for more housing. S4 . ta
would be enough existing non-.
agency park, recreation, and ope proposals) to provide for this popu'
Approximately
not be suff iciei
who didn't kno
open is estima
average a family
for non -mo d trai
then im rove s
re idential
asked to rate the folic
1%
F
next ears Nbjyap on
50 pie (o ximateiy
ons) as vacant lands are
re asked whether there
)o n and public and private
nclu any of the above
Ts indicated the existing supply would
Indicated there would be, and 34%
dvised that Me existing inventory of non - motorized
beI estimated to be worth about $500 per every
i
e existing inventory of park, recreation, and
be " rth about $1,200 per person or $3,000 per an
aeveiooment. Liwen tors tact, the responoems were
methods for dealing with Impacts.
Ratings
1 +2 3 4 +5
Project cost option In priority sequence
Low
Medium
HI h
Collect a nark growth Impact fee from new
25%
17%
54%
houslna prole cts - to pay for park
4%
don't
know
Improvements?
Collect a non - motorized transportation
270/6
23%
44%
Growth impact fee from all new prolects - to
6%
don't
know
pay for non - motorized & off -road improvements?
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Increase county tax revenues - to pay for non-
61%
16%
18%
motorized transportation and park facilities?
5%
don't
know
Lowerstandards - for the number of non-
59%
19%
10%
motorized transportation and park facilities
12%
don't
know
provided future populations?
18'/0=
$ 75
Qrowth lmaact 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.
t.
A plurality or 55% of all survey participants would app . ' 'a vehicle Impact fee
above $125 or 25% of value and 54% would app .0 rk impact fee above
$750 or 25% of value.
Ah
If a non-motorized tra n ortation Impact fee
to
o=
19 °0'
$ 500
$ 375
250
be collected from all new d ve! man
r
s, what
amount of this cost would you recommeft a
charged for every new vehicle or vehicle
ale
F ;`
14%=
125
parking space added by the project in the
18'/0=
$ 75
'
It %=
11 %=
$ 0
don't
a
know
If a park arowth ImDact fee were td& col e
, _ f m
16 %=
4 %=
$3,000
$2,250
new housing develop o eds, ._ u � l
this cost would you be c for eve `
20 %=
$1,500
new single famil '` se to b velop n the
14 0/*=
$ 750
county?
17 %=
$ 450
18 %=
$ 0
11 %=
don't
know
oc ., tlon Taxe
Surv' ` pondents adv ' that growth impact fees can no be used to
expand prove non otorized transportation, recreational trails, park and
recreation ties, an en space for existing residents. Projects that Improve
or develop isti rk system that benefit existing residents must be
financed by of ds. The County Commissioners could assess a variety
of optional taxes means of financing the acquisition and development of
additional improvements. Respondents were asked how they would rate the
following methods of financing Improvements for existing residents?
Ratings
1+2 3 4 +5
tax
Local varton rues lax— an additional $0.023 40% 12% 44%
per gallon sales tax to be paid by residents and
tourists to be dedicated exclusively to the
acquisition and development of non - motorized
trans orta t and trail improvements.
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near, rsrare rxctse tax rHt;t i —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
Locar v ran venrcre License tee — 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
10.7 General obligation bonds
Survey participants were asked how muc2fthold. usehold would be
willing to pay per year for non - motorized recreation,
and open space improvements that woults. The mean
amount the respondents would pay was hold.
10.8 Recreational service areas
Survey respondents were advised that Jeff
my could also impose a
limited short-term (3 -5 year) pro
tax levy
eans of financing the
acquisition and development an
abon o
Iona] non - motorized
transportation and park, recreatio
n
` spa
Ilides and/or programs
within specified
areas of the coun '
9 e
rvi
as may be
established
for a sing
for a
I
such as a swimming
pool for the entire
-
r mu
cl]ities
a specified portion of the
county, such as rounds;
letic
, , s, and indoor
gymnasiums for a single
school district.
Once pro the +' sTd l l each recreation service area vote to
determ ,to ss themselvs' "an additional limited short -term
ro ax incr t to 4 pce acquisition, development, and/or operation of
tthe sed faciliti nd Ai rams within their service area.
The residents were
areas
to rate, on a scale of 1 to 5, the following
Ratings
1 +2 3 4 +5
Low Medium High
facilities and 12010
don't know
amycnrcbreas — organizing recreanon service "1/70 z51/0 etm*
areas to provide a mixture of facilities and 9% don't know
programs within a specific area, such as a
school district?
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
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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
Joint venture development opportunities with Low Medium Hlah
WJth school dlsfricts —for the development of 1
19% 17% 60%
Fla and athletic fields at school sites for
after - school public use?
With nonprofit oroanlzatiorts — for the 1
19% 25% 52%
conservatlon of sensitive environmental areas or
the preservation of historical areas or the
development of community athletic facilities for
public use?
Mth for -profit orasnizafions— for the 3
3 16% 45%
davelopmentof specialized facilities like athle
clubs, sw In pools, and conference ce
Joint venture o rafion/maintenance
With school districts — for the o erati ,after 7
7% 1 61%
school recreational programs in the schoo ` _
buildings for public use?
With nonprofit oraantzations the 1
13 °I° 30% 52%
management of sensitive enviro reas or
the operation of after school prog ' s, '
leagues, or community facilities for Iic
aid with a fee?
With for- rofit a s — he o n of 3
35% 25% 35%
specialized facili a athle clubs, ming
pools, conferen' nters, erforml
theaters for ublic ` a - . r f
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Radn as
i +2
4 +5 '
Profillm
Low'
tdledlum
—own; develop, and maintain ac I ties
2 o
k
agencies conduct-and operate
15%
don't know
o 7$%
- organ schedule, staff,
o
u ro in f cliiti ?
18%
don't know
— organize; schedule, eta , and
g9_%
conduct pr6aWms in ftgfacliftles?
1704L
don't know
In ge ne results of the telephone surrey Indl
dent
County voters .
will support user fees,, growth impact fees, gene
I
bonds, and joint
venture projects If the programs and projects
ncepr
the lines
Indicated In:the survey results._
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Chapter 11: Capital improvement program
2010 Update: This chapter was completely rewritten for the 2010 update. It only addresses
non - motorized transportation facilities and multi- purpose trails. Refer to Chapter 11
Implementation in the 2002 Plan for information regarding recreational trail projects.
11.1 Introduction
The Six -Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) presented In this chapter lists non-
motorized transportation and multi- purpose trail projects, re nue sources, and
schedules. The adoption of a CIP Is a significant revision fr h r 11
Implementation of the 2002 Non - motorized Transpo atonal Trails Plan
which only recommended priority projects and did ciude g plan. All of the
projects in the CIP were originally recommended i a. 200 are all either in
Jefferson County's Six -Year Transportation Impro ram 010 — 2015 or
proposed for the 2011 — 2016 TIP scheduled for ado ter in 201 es
not include recreational trail projects. Al
11.2 Non - motorized transportation and multi-u ose ira nclal strategy
There are different revenue sources for no trans facilities and
recreational trails. The County Road Fun ation gr used to fund
transportation improvements — facilities provi ance a t I mode between
destinations. Purely recreational trail f es, s d mountain bike courses,
back country hiking and horse trails, ate r so Id funded by the
County General Fund and park d r all nts.
Multi- purpose trails that pe o oth trans ion ecreation functions may be
funded by transportation a and parks tIon revenue.
The 200: ed Tra ` tion and Recreational Trails Plan assessed
alter n undin' otorized transportation facilities and recreational
trail se includ Ing gr act fees, local option vehicle license fees and
es, real estate taxes, metropolitan park district levy. Jefferson
ty has not adopted alto at 'e revenue sources. The County has chosen to
County Road Fund re ' e to match State and Federal grants to fund non -
t�zed transportation f es and multi- purpose trails.
Pro a Capital I . dement Program could be funded in part with grants from
the fol rogra
State g
• Aquatic ' ''ancement Account Program,
• Land and Conservation Fund Program,
• Pedestrian a d Bicycle Safety Program,
• Rural Arterial Program,
• Safe Routes to School Program, and
• Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program.
Federal grant programs:
• Federal Highway Administration Surface Transportation Program Enhancement
Funds and
• Federal Highway Administration Surface Transportation Program Regional Allocation
Funds.
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2010
Using Road Fund revenue to match grants has enabled Jefferson County to develop
non - motorized transportation facilities and multi- purpose trails. However, the declining
trend in Road Fund revenue discussed in Chapter 6 Finance will affect the County's
capacity to do this In the future.
11.3 Plan Implementation 2002 - 2010
For the period 2002 — 2009 Jefferson County expended $2,060,000 for non - motorized
transportation and mufti- purpose trail projects that were Identif ied in the 2002 Plan. The
County was awarded $1,300,000 In State and Federal gran $760,000 was local Road
Fund revenue, an average of $95,000 per year. This w s a % grants to 37%
local funds.
Since the adoption of the 2002 Plan, Jefferson C
complete the Larry Scott Trail from the Port of Pi
Right -of -way acquisition was completed in 2010.
In 2012.
In 2008 the County began planning, des
Tollef son Trail from Chimacum Road in
to HJ Carroll County Park and the Chirr
proposed as the Chimacum Trail In the,
In 2010 the County began
estuary connection for the
is
been to
ers at SR 20.
for the Rick
scum Creek valley
91ect was
the Discovery Bay
ners to Clallam County.
These projects are discu 'detail in Ch and Facility Demand and
Included in the Capital I ant Progra WF
11.4 Long ran cepts
Since ' 002 P . arson County has continued long -range planning
for torized tra F ion fa ' nd multi - purpose trails. The County's long
r Ion Includes th pts list slow. Some of them were recommended
as in Chapter 11 I ntation of the 2002 Plan. Others were listed in the 2002
0 -Year Vision. All of would contribute to achieving the goals and objectives of
,, 1* They could be de ped in a longer time frame than the Six -Year Capital
• e pedestria from Brinnon School to Dosewallips State Park along
Co ads aliel to Highway 101,
• A mu q II to connect HJ Carroll Park and the Chimacum School
campus ympfc Discovery Trait at Anderson Lake State Park,
• Larry Soo it Extension from Four Comers to Port Hadlock and Glen Cove, and
• Construction of trailheads with parking, benches, and restrooms.
• Tri -Area Active Transportation Network:
• SR 116 pedestrian and bicycle Improvements from Port Hadlock Crossroads
to the County Library,
• Cedar Avenue pedestrian and bicycle Improvements,
• Lower Hadlock Trail from Port Hadlock Crossroads to Waterfront,
• SR 19 pedestrian and bicycle Improvements from SR 116 to Irondale Road,
• Irondale Road crossing for connection to Irondale County Park,
• SR 116 pedestrian and bicycle Improvements from County Library to SR 19,
• SR 19 pedestrian and bicycle improvements from SR 116 to HJ Carroll Park,
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• SR 19120 bicycle route from Td -Area to Port Townsend,
Oak Bay & Paradise Bay Roads pedestrian and bicycle Improvements in Port
Ludlow,
Swansonvllle Road pedestrian and bicycle improvements from Oak Say Road to
Pioneer Drive,
Cross-State Traci segment from the Hood Canal Bridge to Olympic Discovery Trail
at Discovery Bay.
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Department of Public Works
O Regular Agenda
Page 1 of 2
Jefferson County
Board of Commissioners
Agenda Request
To: Board of Commissioners
Philip Morley, County Administrator
From: Frank Gifford, Public Works Director F-6
Agenda Date: June 7, 2010
Subject: 2010 Non - motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan
Consider public hearing comments and adopt 2010 Plan
Statement of Issue:
The Board conducted a public hearing on May 17, 2010 to take comments on the Draft
2010 Non - motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails (NMT) Plan. The Board
directed Public Works to compile comments and responses and present
recommendations for revisions to the Draft NMT Plan. The Board also directed Public
Works to prepare a draft resolution adopting the 2010 NMT Plan.
Analysis /Strategic Goals /Pro's £t Con's:
The attached memo from Public Works compiles and responds to public hearing
comments and recommends revisions to specific sections of the following chapters of
the Draft Plan:
Chapter 3 Existing Facilities: The update discusses the status of the Larry Scott Trail
and the schedule for completion of the trail.
Chapter 4 Destinations: The update clarifies that this chapter provides background
information for decisions regarding the development of non - motorized transportation
facilities. It is not intended as an up -to -date guide. While Chapter 4 has not been
updated, it still performs its intended function.
Chapter 5 Demand: A brief discussion of the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail
has been added.
Chapter 8 Goals and Objectives: Objectives have been added to the general
principles and goals for providing non - motorized transportation facilities.
The specific recommended revisions to these chapters are attached.
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Fiscal Impact/Cost Benefit Analysis:
Projected expenditures, revenue sources, and schedules for developing non - motorized
transportation facilities and multi - purpose trails are presented in the Six -Year Capital
Improvement Program in Chapter 11 of the Draft NMT Plan. This information will also
be included in the County's Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program.
Recommendation:
Public Works requests the Board to consider the public hearing comments and
responses, recommended revisions to the Draft NMT Plan, and the attached adoption
resolution.
If the Board concurs with the revised Draft 2010 NMT Plan, Public Works requests that
the Board adopt the Plan by resolution.
If the Board does not concur with the revised Draft Plan, Public Works requests that
the Board provide guidance on appropriate revisions.
Department Contact: Jim Pearson, 385 -9162
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