East Mountain Trails & Bikeways Master Plan - Bernalillo County

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Figure 1. Vicinity Map Section D. List of Terms and Acronyms A list of terms and acronyms for the project is contained in Appendix A and Appendix B. Section E. Plan Organization The East Mountain Trails and Bikeways Master Plan (EMTBP) contains six chapters. After this introductory chapter, Chapter 2 outlines the policy context of relevant and adopted plans and ordinances that affect this Master Plan. Public involvement in the planning process is also described. Chapter 3 describes the existing physical conditions and context of the East Mountains. Specific plan proposals and actions are contained in the heart of the Master Plan in Chapter 4. Finally, Chapter 5 contains phasing and implementation steps. A large format plan map may be found in the pocket at the end of the document. Technical appendices are packaged separately and contain all technical and background information used to prepare the plan. Page 4 EAST MOUNTAIN TRAILS AND BIKEWAYS MASTER PLAN
Chapter II. Policy Context & Public Involvement Section A. Applicable Policies and Plans Many adopted plans govern or guide the development of the East Mountain Trails and Bikeways Master Plan. Most of these documents call for the creation of a system of open space, parks and trails, with inter-connected bicycle and trail networks joining origins and destinations, both for recreation and transportation. They support improved safety, efficiency and choice for non-motorized transportation alternatives. They encourage opportunities for joint management and funding. 1. Plans adopted by Bernalillo County Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Comprehensive Plan (1988, amendments through 2002) This Rank I plan provides guidelines for land use, environmental and resource management. It emphasizes the need to link parks, open space and trails throughout the County. East Mountain Area Plan (1992) An update of this Plan is underway in 2005. The plan was "developed to guide future development by addressing resource preservation, commercial development in designated areas, maintenance of the area's rural character, wastewater regulation requirements and environmental protection.” It contains policy and specific recommendations. The goals and objectives make numerous references to the development of a bicycle and trail network. The East Mountain Trails and Bikeways Master Plan fulfills a recommendation of the EMAP. Bernalillo County Parks and Recreation Parks, Open Space and Trails (POST) Masterplan 2003 -2010 This Plan was adopted October 14, 2003. The plan will guide the County over the next seven years in developing new facilities, improving existing facilities and securing project funding. The plan envisions "an interconnected system of parks, open space and trails that facilitates active and passive recreation opportunities,” as well as "encouraging bicycling and walking as transportation modes and as a means of fitness.” It also contains an excellent and extensive overview of existing plans and policies, including the Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Comprehensive Plan, Major Public Open Space Facility Plan, East Mountain Area Plan and the Trails and Bikeways Facility Plan (City of Albuquerque), relevant portions of which were incorporated into this review. The East Mountain Trail and Bikeways Master Plan is a key part of implementing the POST. Trails and Bikeways Facility Plan (1993, 1996) The City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County adopted this plan in 1993 and updated the map in 1996. This plan addresses policy, standards and trail locations. It calls for development of a metropolitan area-wide bicycle and multi-use trail system and outlines policy for future trail and bikeway development and usage. Design standards and objectives for various types of users and locations are included. Proposed revisions to design standards are currently being reviewed. The TBFP did not address trails in the East Mountain Area, stating "Policies for trail development in the East Mountain Area are contained in the East Mountain Area Plan." East Mountain Open Space Resource Management Plans (2004) Separate site-specific plans are currently being developed for each County and City open space property in the East Mountains. The plans will EAST MOUNTAIN TRAILS AND BIKEWAYS MASTER PLAN Page 5
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Page 9 and 10: Table of Contents Chapter I. Introd
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Chapter V. Phasing & Implementation
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The East Mountain Coalition of Neig
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Appendices Appendix A. Key Terms Ap
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narrower (8’ minimum) trails with
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Appendix C. Generalized Projects an
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Priority Projects Improvement Cost
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Priority Projects Improvement Cost
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Appendix D. References Architectura
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