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RECOMMENDATIONS
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Route 104 Corridor Trail Feasibility Study
Williamson-Sodus town line, then one-third of a mile between the town line and Redman Road. From Redman Road,
the trail travels another 0.80 miles to Centenary Road, and then another 0.90 miles to Pratt Road. From Pratt Road,
the trail continues another 0.80 miles along the railroad corridor to the intersection of Route 88 and Route 104, where
the trail ends. The Village of Sodus is most safely accessed from the trail by continuing along the north side of Route
104 to Maple Street, where there is a signalized intersection. From the Maple Street intersection, there are sidewalks
for pedestrians and on-street bicycle access to the Village.
Possible trailhead and parking location: A trailhead could potentially be located at the east end of the proposed trail.
North of the Route 104 and Route 88 intersection is a used car dealership with an existing gravel road that could be
used as an access point to the
Cost Estimate: This section of trail is estimated to cost approximately $1,716,410. This preliminary figure includes
expenses related to site preparation, 10‘ wide stone dust trail, boardwalks, drainage improvements, signage, site
furniture, site restoration, and plantings. Also included are design and permitting fees, and an allowance for
contingencies. See Appendix H for more detail.
B. DESIGN DETAILS
The Route 104 Corridor Trail study was primarily focused on assessing the feasibility of locating the trail in a
particular location. However, preliminary design decisions were made to allow for estimating cost. The following
design elements are recommended.
1. Trail Design and Materials
A 10‘ wide trail, composed of either stone dust or asphalt, is recommended. Other trail surfaces, such as recycled
asphalt, are also possible. Recycled asphalt pavement is becoming an accepted alternative for trail design.
Depending on availability, this material should be considered as an option during construction design.
A drainage swale with native wet meadow plants would be located between the tracks and the trail to address
drainage needs and to provide separation between trail users and the railroad tracks. An old field condition would be
maintained in this area in order to keep open sight lines for safety and visibility. At a minimum, the trail would be
located 50 feet away from the railroad tracks. Locating the trail in the railroad corridor maximizes natural resources,
views, and rural scenic value. The trail is close enough to commercial areas to make it a useful transportation
connector, but is far enough away from Route 104 to protect the safety of trail users, and to enhance the scenic
quality of the trail. Figures 19 and 21 provide cross sections and illustrations that demonstrate typical trail
construction and character.
The Route 104 Corridor Trail will be supportive of the local economy and an enhancement to local businesses.
Alternative 1, the Railroad Trail will be designed and constructed with enough flexibility that additional sidings could
be constructed along the north side of the tracks. Site specific solutions for re-routing trail segments at new sidings
can be designed in the future as necessary. The trail is secondary to economic development, and will adapt to the
needs of new and expanding businesses.
2. Boardwalks, Drainage Improvements and Stream Crossings
Helical-pier boardwalks are recommended to traverse federal and state wetlands, streams, and poorly drained areas.
The helical-pier boardwalk system requires no placement of fill for foundation systems, which minimizes impacts and
streamlines environmental permitting. Surface and sub-surface hydrology are unimpeded by the boardwalk
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