State of Alabama FINAL Coastal Impact Assistance Program (CIAP ...

SPENDING ESTIMATE PER CALENDAR YEAR OF PROJECT DURATION:
MC-5
2008 $ 95,000.00
2009 $ -
2010 $ -
2011 $ -
GOAL: The goal of the Dauphin Island Bicycle Trail Repair project is to provide a safe and well
maintained bike trail.
OBJECTIVE: The objective of the project is to identify areas that are damaged and to select the most
appropriate measures to restore the trail.
The Town of Dauphin Island constructed an approximately 4 mile bike trail along the main road that
connects Fort Gaines, the Audubon Bird Sanctuary, Cadillac Square, Salt Creek Park, and the Main Beach
area to promote public access for birdwatchers and beachgoers. There are areas of the trail that have been
damaged by tree root growth. The goal of the Dauphin Island Bicycle Trail Repair project is to provide a
safe and well maintained bike trail. The objective of the project is to identify areas that are damaged and to
select the most appropriate measures to restore the trail. The project will include assessing the condition of
the trail and making repairs as needed. Appendix G-32 includes a map of the Dauphin Island Bike Trail.
AUTHORIZED USES
o This project meets the criteria set forth in Authorized Use #4, implementation of a federally
approved marine, coastal, or comprehensive conservation management plan.
o Justification: This project is consistent with Authorized Use #4 as it implements Action HU-C1:
Increase Public Access included in the Mobile Bay National Estuary Program Comprehensive
Conservation and Management Plan.
o Cost Sharing: Cost sharing is not applicable to this project.
o Partnering: There will be no partnering with this project.
o Benefit to the Natural Coastal Environment: This trail is utilized by many, ranging from
experienced to the more casual cyclists. The repair of the damaged areas of the trail will not only
improve the aesthetics of the area but will prevent cyclists from veering off-trail to circumvent
obstacles thereby destroying wildlife habitat and sensitive vegetation. Additionally, clearing and
restoring the damaged areas of the trail will help reduce the occurrence of erosion caused by upsets
along the trail.
State of Alabama Final Coastal Impact Assistance Program Plan
Mobile County Tier One Project Descriptions
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