INNOVATE INDIANA

Exhibit B-4
Project Ownership, Partners & Experience
(Project Type & Readiness)
Project #32 - Riverwalk Mapleheart Trail Connection
Project Information
Project Contact
Project Description
Project Location
Project Category
Industry Alignment
Project Partners
Project Experience
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Kyle Hannon
Riverwalk Mapleheart Connection
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT | SECTION 19
Connect the RiverWalk to the Mapleheart Trail, connecting two communities with a multiuse
trail.
The RiverWalk connects to Elkhart's bicycle Routes. The Maplehart connects to
Goshen's trail system, including the Pumpkinvine, which connects to Middlebury and
Shipshewana.
Near Downtown Elkhart, Elkhart County, Indiana
The RiverWalk ends near the intersection of Prairie St. and Waterfall Drive. The
Maplehart Trail begins at the intersection of Indiana Ave. and Sterling Ave.
Quality of place
Tourism/recreation
City of Elkhart
Elkhart County
City of Goshen
Beacon Health System
IU Health - Goshen
Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce
Elkhart County Community Foundation
Elkhart County parks developed the MapleHeart Trail, which would connect to this
project. They developed a multi-use path along CR 10 in Elkhart County, with plans to
expand.
Elkhart City has developed several bicycle lanes through the city an is in the process of
planning other multi-use paths.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY THE REGION ENGAGED CURRENT TRENDS
STATE OF THE REGION
& QUALITY OF PLACE
VISION & STRATEGY PROJECTS
Project Timeline
Funding
Project Start Date 6/30/2015
Project End Date 12/31/2016
Start within 12 months? Yes
June 30 - July 31: Finalize route. City owns both ends and some parts in between.
Determine which route will serve goals of project.
Project Timeline
Aug 1 - Oct 31: Design work.
March 1, 2016: Begin construction.
December 1, 2016: Complete construction.
Year 1 capital expenditures
($) $300,000.00
Year 2 capital expenditures
($) $600,000.00
Year 3 capital expenditures
($) $0.00
Year 4 capital expenditures
($) $0.00
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STAKEHOLDERS, EXECUTION
& STRUCTURAL CHANGES
BENCHMARKING
& MEASUREMENT
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT