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BNSF Railroad Trail

BNSF Railroad Trail. Presented By Arvin Tunas Susan Hawk Brandon Humphrey David Grote Nghia Pham. 47-mile stretch of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe rail corridor from Renton to Snohomish into a multiuse trail. Where is it?. Courtesy of Seattle PI. Cons

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BNSF Railroad Trail

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  1. BNSF Railroad Trail Presented By Arvin Tunas Susan Hawk Brandon Humphrey David Grote Nghia Pham

  2. 47-mile stretch of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe rail corridor from Renton to Snohomish into a multiuse trail. Where is it? Courtesy of Seattle PI

  3. Cons Business impacts. Boeing uses the Eastside rail line to move fuselage pieces between Renton and Everett. It would be difficult and expensive to reconvert the trail to rail use once the tracks had been removed. No Spirit of Washington dinner train. Pros Vastly expand the network of trails for cyclists. Greater access to businesses, schools, and parks. Chance of lifetime. Could be a great tourist attraction. Another route for commuters to choose from. Improve living quality Train Tracks, not to be!

  4. Trail, what is it good for? • Connections to businesses • Connections to Schools • Access to Parks • Improve mobility

  5. Happy Trails

  6. What can GIS answer? • Proximity to Businesses • Proximity to Schools and Parks • Safety: Where do we need over or underpasses to cross major roadways?

  7. Intersections of Concern NE 8th ST Bellevue

  8. Business Locations Boeing Plant - Renton

  9. Results and Conclusions The trail will become a great benefit for the region. Because of its close proximity to important recreation and transportation facilities. In 0.25 miles proximity of the trail, there are 9 parks and 6 schools. In another 0.25 miles there are 2 parks and 14 schools.

  10. The End

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