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SANDUSKY BAY PATHWAY UPDATE
SANDUSKY, OHIO
MAY 2018
ITY OF
SANDUSKY BAY
PATHWAY UPDATE
STUDY AREA
1 IN = 0 MILE

TITLE 1
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
PROJECT STAKEHOLDERS
STEERING COMMITTEE/CONSULTANT TEAM
PROJECT BACKGROUND
MAPPING + ANALYSIS
STAKEHOLDER + PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
FACILITY TYPES
RECOMMENDED ALIGNMENT
FUNDING + IMPLEMENTATION
BRANDING, SIGNAGE, AND WAYFINDING
DRAFT CONCEPTUAL DESIGN
BRANDING, SIGNAGE, AND WAYFINDING
FINAL CONCEPTUAL DESIGN
APPENDIX
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6
7
9
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

The Sandusky Bay Pathway Update is a reenvisioning
of the 2006 Sandusky Bay Pathway
Study that explored ways of connecting the
residents and visitors of Sandusky to Downtown
and the waterfront. The purpose of this update
is to research and determine new and additional
ways to accomplish these connectivity
goals, while also validating the original plan
framework. The numerous changes that have
occurred along the Bay since 2006, including
environmental and property conditions,
required the team to re-investigate potential
connections and develop new and creative
ways to connect the Pathway to destinations
throughout the city.
The study area stretches from the community
of Bay View, west of the city limits, east along
Route 6 and the waterfront corridors of the
city to the planned Landing Park development
beginning at Castaway Bay. Continuing
through Landing Park, the study area ends at
the eastern connection to the existing Huron
Township trail facilities north of Route 2. The
City of Sandusky served as the project lead
and sponsor, with the help of a robust team of
stakeholders including members from: City of
Sandusky Staff, Erie MetroParks, Erie Regional
Planning Commission, and the Murray Legacy
Fund. Environmental Design Group was hired
to conduct the study.
Extensive public and stakeholder involvement
was solicited over the course of two public
meetings and three stakeholder meetings.
Significant base mapping and analysis was
performed prior to presenting the updated
draft plans to the public and stakeholders, and
their input was subsequently integrated into
the final recommendations included in this plan.
In addition to the Sandusky Bay Pathway
Update recommended alignment, a detailed
cost opinion, phasing plan and branding,
signage and wayfinding conceptual design was
created to guide the development, branding,
and generate funding support for the Pathway.
These key components will allow the City of
Sandusky to actively seek funding sources for
the design and construction of this impactful
project.
The final alignment recommendations include
facility types ranging from paved asphalt shareduse
paths, sidepaths, widened sidewalks, to
improved natural experience trails and themed
downtown loops that connect Pathway users
to their environment and history. In all, fourteen
segments comprising over twenty-one miles
in length were proposed as part of the plan.
These segments combine to create not only
an enhanced linear transportation network, but
a recreational destination experience that is
unrivaled in the region.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

STEERING COMMITTEE
BRANDING, SIGNAGE &
WAYFINDING COMMITTEE
CITY OF SANDUSKY OHIO
Kathy Lastoskie
Tim Johnson
Jason McClure
Aaron Klein
Angela Byington
Casey Sparks
Eric Wobser
Greg Voltz
Jason Werling
Wes Poole
David Miller
Dora Grant
Beth Maiden
Amy Bowman-Moore
Dave Foster
Melissa Price
A&B Hobbies & Cycles
A&B Hobbies & Cycles
Cedar Point
City of Sandusky
City of Sandusky
City of Sandusky
City of Sandusky
City of Sandusky
City of Sandusky
City of Sandusky
City of Sandusky
Planning Commission
Conestoga
Erie County Community
Foundation
Erie MetroParks
Erie MetroParks
Erie MetroParks
Steve Poggiali
Nicole Grohe
Kathryn Carter
John M. Hoty
Dawn Weinhardt
Larry Fletcher
Danielle Murray
Tami Murray
Tyler Franklin
Tim Schranger
Gene Kidwell
Rhonda Watt
Erie Regional Planning
Commission
Erie Regional Planning
Commission
F.O.T.J.S.P.
Hoty Enterprises, Inc.
Lake Erie Shores & Islands
Lake Erie Shores & Islands
Murray Legacy Fund
Murray Legacy Fund
Sandusky High School
Save Our Shoreline Parks
Wightman-Wieber
Foundation
Wightman-Wieber
Foundation
Aaron Klein
Angela Byington
Casey Sparks
McKenzie Spriggs
Eric Wobser
Greg Voltz
Ethan Onzicker
Melissa Price
Danielle Murray
Tami Murray
City of Sandusky
City of Sandusky
City of Sandusky
City of Sandusky
City of Sandusky
City of Sandusky
Erie MetroParks
Erie MetroParks
Murray Legacy Fund
Murray Legacy Fund
CONSULTANT TEAM
Jeff Kerr
Michelle Johnson
Ben McKeeman
Caitlin Russell
Reneé Whittenberger
Environmental Design Group
Environmental Design Group
Environmental Design Group
Environmental Design Group
Environmental Design Group
PROJECT STAKEHOLDERS STEERING COMMITTEE/CONSULTANT TEAM

PROJECT BACKGROUND

• Review the 2006 Sandusky Bay Pathway alignment and investigate any
new opportunities or challenges that may exist.
• Incorporate new trail sections and multi-modal connections that have
been established or planned since the completion of the 2006 study.
• Explore potential connections to regional trail systems to create a broader
impact and leverage funding opportunities.
• Create a phased implementation plan that segments the new alignment
into thoughtful, practical, and fundable pieces.
• Include detail on amenities proposed for each of the respective segments.
• Provide detail on final selected trail amenities.
• Explore and develop a trail branding plan that creates a cohesive and
enjoyable user experience.
The Sandusky Bay Pathway is a coastal trail
envisioned by the City of Sandusky in 2006.
The pathway stretches along the waterfront
from the east corporation limit to the west
corporation limit with several other on-street
and off-street trails networking city roads
and the city-wide park system. During the
Bicentennial Vision process in 2015, residents
and stakeholders expressed much interest in
re-establishing an idle program for recreational
and cycling trails.
In the Spring of 2017, the City of Sandusky
hired Environmental Design Group to conduct
a thorough updated analysis of the 2006
Sandusky Bay Pathway alignment, and to create
a reinvigorated concept that builds on the prior
study while incorporating the last decade’s
changes in the built and natural environment.
In many instances, land ownership, use, or
occupancy has had a significant effect of the
feasibility of the original 2006 alignment. A
thorough analysis of the existing conditions
and a ‘boots-on-the-ground’ approach allowed
proper investigation and vetting of the original
segments to determine what portions could be
adapted or enhanced to create a better overall
trail experience.
Since the development of the original plan,
several regional trails have been developed that
would allow greater regional connectivity for
the Sandusky Bay Pathway. Most prominently,
the recently completed Lake Shore Electric Trail
stretching through Huron, east of Sandusky,
would allow a logical connection to an easternreaching
Sandusky Bay Pathway alignment.
Other opportunities for connections include
planned projects such as the Castalia Quarry
Trail, connection into the City of Sandusky from
the southwest, and the Pipe Creek Connector
Trail connecting areas of western Castaway
Bay to the Pipe Creek Nature Preserve.
By conducting a thorough evaluation of
the previous study, discovering new route
opportunities, and developing a cohesive,
feasible, and branded trail experience, the
updated Sandusky Bay Pathway Plan will
provide increased opportunities for residents
and visitors to connect with the City, the
waterfront, and the region.
PROJECT GOALS
PROJECT BACKGROUND

Originally founded as “Portland Township”
in 1816, Sandusky received its name in 1817
meaning “at the cold water” in the Wyandot
language. Erie County was established in 1838
with Sandusky as the county seat.
Two railroads and a significant harbor on
Lake Erie lead to rapid economic development
and population growth. By 1846, Sandusky
was home to approximately three thousand
residents and a robust wheat exportation
center. White sand beaches and the opening
of the Cedar Point amusement park primed
Sandusky as a vacation destination, further
increasing economic development and the
local population.
By 1880, the population had increased to
almost sixteen thousand residents and the
import and export of goods increased to
include tools, paper, baskets, chalk, crayons,
beer, railroad locomotives and cars, wheels,
carriages, and lime. Stonecutters of mainly Irish
and German descent incorporated the plentiful
limestone into the architecture, reflecting the
cultural diversity of the time, while keeping
pace with the expanding population’s needs.
Sandusky became the United States’ leading
contributor of wooden wheels, home to a top
fish hatchery, and a center of paper-making.
The advent of automobiles and trucking
weakened the railroads and harbor as
Sandusky’s economic drivers. The railroad
tracks downtown have been removed, allowing
the areas to serve other purposes such as park
space and marina dockage. Similarly, the Griffing
Sandusky Airport, which began operations in
1937 serving smaller single engine planes used
for general aviation and air taxis, ended service
in 2013. Portions of the one hundred and thirtythree
acre airport property have evolved to
host a Cedar Point Sports Complex.
The city’s era as a shipping center has
lessened while its dexterity in tourism
and the fishing industry continues to gain
momentum. Downtown Sandusky is going
through a renaissance with public and private
reinvestment occurring throughout the central
business district. Today, the population of
Sandusky sits at just over twenty-five thousand.
AREA HISTORY

MAPPING & ANALYSIS
TY OF
SANDUSKY BAY
1 IN = 0 MILE

ROADS (2017)
MUNICIPALITIES
CITY OF SANDUSKY
2006 SANDUSKY BAY PATHWAY ALIGNMENT
ROADS (2017)
CITY OF SANDUSKY
S A N D U S K Y
M A R G A R E T TA
P E R K I N S
H U R O N
CITY OF
SANDUSKY BAY
PATHWAY UPDATE
STUDY AREA
1 IN = 1 MILE
STUDY AREA: The area of study for the Sandusky Bay Pathway Update primarily consists of the waterfront areas of the city itself, as well areas of Huron Township to
the east and westward toward Bay View along Barrett Road. The exact eastern and western boundaries were left open to allow for creative connections in and out
of the city to be explored.
CITY OF
SANDUSKY BAY
PATHWAY UPDATE
2006 ALIGNMENT
1 IN = 1 MILE
2006 SANDUSKY BAY PATHWAY ALIGNMENT: The 2006 Alignment was unique in many aspects. Although some segments have since been determined as infeasible,
the corridor is similar in profile to that of the Pathway Update. The desire to explore additional connections outside of Sandusky led to the increased study area size.

2FT CONTOURS
ROADS (2017)
HIGH
LOW
WETLAND TYPE
FRESHWATER EMERGENT WETLAND
FRESHWATER FORESTED/SHRUB WETLAND
FRESHWATER POND
LAKE
OTHER
RIVERINE
CITY OF SANDUSKY
ROADS (2017)
CITY OF
SANDUSKY BAY
PATHWAY UPDATE
TOPOGRAPHY
1 IN = 1 MILE
TOPOGRAPHY: The coastline and inland areas of the City of Sandusky are low-lying, and generally flat with few significant exceptions. In the figure above, the southcentral
depression shown in darker brown is as existing quarry.
CITY OF
SANDUSKY BAY
PATHWAY UPDATE
WETLAND INVENTORY
1 IN = 1 MILE
WETLANDS: Given the nature of the developed core of the City of Sandusky, most significant areas of wetlands are located in the preserved natural areas along the
bayfront. On the western edge of the city, a large swatch of wetlands extends from Route 2 up the coastline. On the eastern side of the study area, Erie MetroParks
and ODNR State Parks dominate the waterfront. (Source: National Wetland Inventory)

ROADS (2017)
PARKS + GREEN SPACE
ODNR COASTLINE
DIGITIZED BACK BAY COASTLINE
CITY OF SANDUSKY
PARCELS (2017)
CITY OF
SANDUSKY BAY
PATHWAY UPDATE
PARKS + GREEN SPACE
1 IN = 1 MILE
PARKS AND PUBLIC GREEN SPACES: In addition to connecting residents and vistors to the waterfront, leveraging the many parks and public greens spaces in the area
provides an opportunity to create an improved trail experience. By making connections to these places, it allows trail users to stop and experience additonal ameneties
provided at those locations.
CITY OF
SANDUSKY BAY
PATHWAY UPDATE
Source: Esri, DigitalGlobe, GeoEye, Earthstar Geographics, CNES/Airbus DS, USDA, USGS, AeroGRID, IGN, and the GIS User Community
COASTLINE EVOLUTION
1 IN = 1 MILE
COASTLINE EVOLUTION: Changes in the waterfront are unavoidable, whether man-made or resulting from natural events. The map above displays the fluid, everchanging
nature of the Bay, epecially along the eastern “Back Bay.” Three different coastlines are apaprent between the aerial image, state-sourced data, as well as
manual digitization of the coast, created for this project, in 2017.

STAKEHOLDER & PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT

Successful planning or development studies
often reply upon the creative and thoughtful
input gained from community engagement.
Project stakeholders, local business leaders,
politicians, and the public at large can provide
meaningful ideas and feedback enabling the
project to better fulfill the community’s needs
and objectives.
Engaging these parties into the project from
the beginning often raises the status and
potential impact of the plan. In the case of the
Pathway Update, project stakeholders and
the public were engaged over the course of
seven total formal meetings. The stakeholder
meetings provided crucial technical and
advisory feedback on the pieces and parts
of the plan, and refinement of the ideas to be
presented at the subsequent public meetings.
Two public meetings were conducted, and
over 70 people participated in the public
involvement process for this study. The public
meetings provided opportunities to educate
attendees on types of trail and pedestrian
connectivity, define user groups, and present
alignment ideas for feedback. The kickoff public
meeting was dedicated to reviewing the original
2006 Alignment alongside a new, revised
draft route. Public opinion and preference on
signage and finding, and the associated color
and material palette was also collected.
In addition to providing feedback on the
proposed Pathway network, attendees also
had an opportunity to rank project segments
and features in importance and preference.
During the final public meeting attendees were
provided with a set of “project dollars” to spend.
The “project dollar” stickers were applied to
the various segments and alternatives to gain
insight into the public’s preferences on funding
and implementation priorities.
As the study progressed, all aspects of
the public and stakeholder feedback were
considered and thoughtfully applied to the study
elements to ensure a final product that would
generate excitement and consensus from the
communities. Public meeting fliers were widely
distributed to announce the upcoming meeting
locations and dates. Facebook, Twitter and
various stakeholder websites were also used to
advertise the meetings.
BUILDING CONSENSUS

STAKEHOLDER MEETING #1
12 DECEMBER 2017
STAKEHOLDER MEETING #2
14 FEBRUARY 2018
STAKEHOLDER MEETING #3
27 MARCH 2018
BRANDING/SIGNAGE &
WAYFINDING MEETING #1
24 APRIL 2018
BRANDING/SIGNAGE &
WAYFINDING MEETING #1
27 MARCH 2018
PUBLIC MEETING #1
12 DECEMBER 2017
PUBLIC MEETING #2
13 MARCH 2018
STAKEHOLDER & PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
MEETING SCHEDULE

MEETING GOALS
• Review the 2006 Sandusky Bay Pathway Alignment and
discuss its impact and relevance to the Pathway Update.
• Review a draft alignment of the Pathway in the context of
the original 2006 proposed alignment.
• Solicit technical and advisory feedback on potential
alignment conflicts and possible solutions.
• Gain insight into challenges faced by stakeholders with the
2006 Pathway alignment.
• Gather direct route feedback through a round-table
discussion of the proposed Pathway Update.
MEETING OUTCOMES
• Significant environmental challenges may make a
boardwalk crossing along the beach at Sheldon Marsh
impossible. Additional routes were desired to show other
potential connections in this area.
• Additional downtown-oriented connections should be
explored, though not necessarily an off-road facility.
• The City outlined areas where potential development and
roadway enhancement projects interact with the draft
alignment. These locations were studied in greater detail
and adjusted for the next iteration of the alignment.
(ABOVE) Stakeholders participated in a round-table exercise where they discussed and commented on
large format prints of the draft alignment map. Their feedback was collected and used to update the
proposed alignment.
STAKEHOLDER + PUBLIC MEETING #1: The exhibit above was presented to the stakeholder group to compare the draft Pathway concept alongside the 2006 route.
Conflict areas and pinch points were discussed, and alternatives proposed for subsequent iterations of the Pathway Update alignment.
STAKEHOLDER MEETING #1 RESULTS

MEETING GOALS
• Present base knowledge of trail user types and
configurations to allow for a robust and informed public
dialogue.
• Review a draft alignment of the Pathway in the context of
the original 2006 proposed alignment.
• Gather feedback from participants on potential route
conflicts, safety concerns, and opportunities for additional
connectivity.
• Conduct a voting exercise to gain insight into the public’s
preference for various potential theme and material
schemes to be incorporated into the signage and
wayfinding plan.
MEETING OUTCOMES
• Public preference is to use a Lake Erie Coastal theme and
materials palette for the signage and wayfinding plan.
• Significant discussion and strong opinions on the topic of
using the abandoned pier track crossings as an off-road
trail connection. Concerns focused on the issues of boat
traffic and clearance relative to a potential bridge.
• Additional routes were desired to connect residential
areas of the city to the Pathway and waterfront.
• The project team incorporated feedback from the public
into the development of additional routes and potential
solution options for the pier track crossing.
(ABOVE) As with the first Stakeholder Meeting, Public Meeting 1 attendees participated in a round-table exercise where they discussed and commented on large format
prints of the draft alignment map. The well-attended meeting provided crucial feedback to the project team on alignment preferences, safety concerns, and additional
connections desired by the public.
PUBLIC MEETING #1: Attendees were presented information on the project background, trail users and types, and the goals of the Pathway Update. In addition to the
round-table style exercise to discuss the alignments, participants also voted on a preferred theme and material scheme for the signage and wayfinding plan.
PUBLIC MEETING #1 RESULTS

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DORN DR
OLDS ST
MILLS ST
A ST
NN
RD
DR
CAMP RD
K
POTENTIAL SANDUSKY BAY PATHWAY ROUTE
POTENTIAL BAYFRONT TRAIL (ALT)
POTENTIAL DOWNTOWN LOOP
MEETING GOALS
GRAND PASS
SUNSET PLAZA
DR
MARTINS POINT RD
LIMA-SANDUSKY RD
BARRETT RD
MC CARTNEY RD
FREMONT
AVE
THORPE DR
VENICE RD
CREEK BLV D
COLD
GEORGE S T
US 6
W MONROE ST
WILSON ST
CLINTON ST
HARRISON ST
CARR ST
CAMP ST
PIERCE ST
PEARL ST
W WATER ST
W MARKET ST
W WASHINGTON ST
W ADAMS ST
W JEFFERSON ST
W MADISON ST
STONE ST
CENTRAL AVE
W OSBORNE ST
N DEPOT ST
SEAVERS WAY
VINE ST
E WATER ST
E MARKET ST
HAYES AVE
BUCHANAN ST
W PERKINS AVE
PERRY ST
HURON AVE
E MONROE ST
REESE ST
NEIL ST
MEIGS ST
SCOTT ST
FINCH ST
SYCAMORE LINE
LA NE ST
44 ST
SECOND ST
42 ST
46 ST
48 ST
ERIEBLVD
50 ST
BUTLER ST
WA
E PARISH ST
52 ST
FIRST ST
THIRD ST
FIFTH ST
MAJO DR
C ST
CEDAR POINT DR
E FARWELL ST
PIPE ST
E ST
REMINGTON AVE
F ST
C
ROSSTREE
LN
CLEVELAND RD
CEDAR POINT RD
POTENTIAL PARK LOOP
POTENTIAL PIPE CREEK NATURE LOOP
POTENTIAL PIPE CREEK TRAIL
POTENTIAL BIKE LANES
PLANNED LANDING PARK DRIVE + TRAILS
CASTALIA QUARRY RESERVE TRAIL
POTENTIAL SANDUSKY BAY PATHWAY ROUTE
ROADS (2017)
THE LANDING PARK SITE
PARKS + GREEN SPACE
CITY OF SANDUSKY
• Update the Stakeholder Group on feedback received at
Public Meeting #1.
• Review the updated draft alignment plan and discuss
challenges identified along the route.
• Address the desire to maintain a primary recommended
alignment along the Pier Track. Several bridge height and
crossing options were presented for discussion.
• Solicit technical and advisory feedback on potential
alignment conflicts and possible solutions.
• Discuss feasibility of modifying the existing pedestrian
bridge over Cedar Point Rd.
• Review environmental concerns associated with the
development of a route along the Sheldon Marsh beach
front.
DR
OXBO RD
PRAIRIE RD
SANDUSKY-CLYDE RD
N WASHINGTON ST
ADAM S ST
SR 269
THICKET RD
S WASHINGTO N ST
DEPOT ST
E LUCAS ST
MAIN ST
HEYWOOD RD
BARDWELL RD
BILLINGS RD
HOMEGARDNER RD
BARDSHAR RD
TIFFIN AVE
HOWA
R D DR
BOGART RD W
OLD RAILROAD RD
SR 4
SR 2
PATTEN TRACT RD
SCHENK RD
CAMPBELL ST
W BOGART RD
BELL AVE
COLUMBUS AVE
MARS HALL AVE
MATTHES AVE
RANSOM RD
CARR
SCHILLER AVE
W STRUB RD
MEADOW LN
BIRCHWOOD DR
WOODLAWN AVE
GILDONA DR
MICHIGAN
RD
AVE
DEWITT AVE
E STRUB RD
L Y
BOSTON RD
E PERKINS AVE
MALL BLVD N
MILAN RD
CROSSING
E BOGART RD
TAYLOR RD
P ETERSON LN
HINDE A VE
B AYVIEW LN
E
WOO D
ER P A TH
E
D
D R
RIDGE
GALLOWAY RD
HULL RD
KALAHARI
DR
BOOS RD
CLEVELAND RD W
BOGART RD
SAWMILL CRE E
RYE BEACH RD
ATWOOD PL
LAKE
E R
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KWY
P
SAWMILL PKWY
CLEVELAND
WEXF O
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RD
DR
SALEM
D R
ADAMS AVE
WILBOR AVE
MEETING OUTCOMES
• First Street presents a better connection opportunity
through eastern portions of the city, compared to a route
on Fifth Street.
• Additional downtown-oriented connections should be
explored, though not necessarily an off-road facility.
• The City outlined areas where potential development and
roadway enhancement projects interact with the draft
alignment. These locations were studied in greater detail
and adjusted for the next iteration of the alignment.
SANDUSKY BAY
PATHWAY UPDATE
OLD MAS RD
ALIGNMENT COMPARISON
UPDATE
KAL A H ARI
DR S
0 0.5
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MILES
STAKEHOLDER MEETING #2: The exhibit above was presented to the stakeholder group to address changes incorporated based on feedback from the first public and
stakeholder meetings. Signification adjustments include addressing a western trail terminus in Bay View, as well as exploring Sheldon Marsh alternatives to the east.
STAKEHOLDER MEETING #2 RESULTS

MEETING GOALS
• Present updated Pathway alignment segments.
• Discuss each alignment area in detail to gather feedback
and address pinch point concerns.
• Present graphic renderings of the potential Pathway
segments in various locations along the alignment.
• Specifically address boating concerns raised as they relate
to the options for a bridge crossing at the Pier Track.
• Conduct a “Show Me The Money” voting exercise to
gain insight into the public’s preference for alignment
prioritization. Participants were allowed a limited number
of million dollar stickers to place on their preferred
segments.
MEETING OUTCOMES
• Public preference based on the voting exercise was
focused on the segments that connected Castaway Bay
to Downtown Sandusky.
• The specifics of the Pier Track bridge crossing were
discussed, and public preference was for a fixed, elevated
bridge. The bridge option gained more support in the
voting exercise than the on-road alternative presented.
• The project team incorporated feedback from the public
into the development of the final recommended Pathway
alignment plan.
(ABOVE) Show Me The Money Voting Exercise: The attendees of the second public meeting were each provided ten individual million dollar stickers and were allowed
to apply the stickers to the alignment they preferred. The majority of the votes focused on the segments connecting Castaway Bay to Downtown Sandusky. Public
preference also showed the Pier Track bridge connection to be desired over the alternative on-road option.
PUBLIC MEETING #2: Attendees were presented the updated alignment options developed from the feedback received at prior meetings. In addition to the specific
alignment segment review, attendees were allowed to vote on their preferred alignments and alternatives.
PUBLIC MEETING #2 RESULTS

MAPLE AVE
DORN DR
OLDS ST
MILLS ST
A ST
NN
RD
DR
CAMP RD
K
POTENTIAL SANDUSKY BAY PATHWAY ROUTE
GRAND PASS
SUNSET PLAZA
DR
OXBO RD
PRAIRIE RD
PRAIRIE RD
SANDUSKY-CLYDE RD
MARTINS POINT RD
MARTINS POINT RD
ADAM S ST
SR 269
THICKET RD
N WASHINGTON ST
LIMA-SANDUSKY RD
S WASHINGTO N ST
BARRETT RD
$7.7
MIL
LIMA-SANDUSKY RD
DEPOT ST
E LUCAS ST
MAIN ST
BARDWELL RD
BARRETT RD
MC CARTNEY RD
HEYWOOD RD
BILLINGS RD
HOMEGARDNER RD
FREMONT
AVE
FREMONT
SR
2
BARDSHAR RD
TIFFIN AVE
SANDUSKY BAY
PATHWAY UPDATE
AVE
BARDSHAR RD
THORPE DR
TIFFIN AVE
VENICE RD
COLD
HOWA
R D DR
BOGART RD W
CREEK BLV D
VENICE RD
GEORGE S T
US 6
G EORGE
S T
W MONROE ST
WILSON ST
$2.2
MIL
W MONROE ST
US 6
OLD RAILROAD RD
SR 4
HARRISON ST
CLINTON ST
W PERKINS AVE
MILLS ST
CARR ST
CAMP ST
PIERCE ST
PEARL ST
SR 2
PATTEN TRACT RD
W WATER ST
W MARKET ST
W WASHINGTON ST
W ADAMS ST
W JEFFERSON ST
W MADISON ST
STONE ST
CENTRAL AVE
W OSBORNE ST
N DEPOT ST
SEAVERS WAY
CAMP ST
W PERKINS AVE
SR 4
OLD MAS RD
VINE ST
E WATER ST
SCHENK RD
E MARKET ST
HAYES AVE
BUCHANAN ST
PERRY ST
HURON AVE
E MONROE ST
REESE ST
NEIL ST
FINCH ST
CAMPBELL ST
MEIGS ST
SCOTT ST
HAYES AVE
W BOGART RD
$.65
MIL
SYCAMORE LINE
LA NE ST
BELL AVE
44 ST
42 ST
48 ST
ERIEBLVD
MARS HALL AVE
MATTHES AVE
SECOND ST
RANSOM RD
46 ST
MEIGS ST
50 ST
SCOTT ST
COLUMBUS AVE
CAMPBELL ST
BUTLER ST
WA
E PARISH ST
52 ST
FIRST ST
FIFTH ST
$1.9
MIL
CARR
SCHILLER AVE
W STRUB RD
BIRCHWOOD DR
THIRD ST
MEADOW LN
MAJO DR
SYCAMORE LINE
RD
B U
WOODLAWN AVE
GILDONA DR
MICHIGAN
C ST
AVE
CEDAR POINT DR
E FARWELL ST
DEWITT AVE
E STRUB RD
COLUMBUS AVE
FIRST ST
FIFTH ST
TLER ST
W STRUB RD
$8.3
MIL
PIPE ST
REMINGTON AVE
DR
L Y
E STRUB RD
MILAN RD
CLEVELAND RD
E PERKINS AVE
HULL RD
ALIGNMENT UPDATED SEGMENT ALIGNMENT
COMPARISON
COSTS
E ST
F ST
C
BOSTON RD
ROSSTREE
LN
CLEVELAND RD
E PERKINS AVE
MALL BLVD N
MILAN RD
CROSSING
$.7
MIL
E BOGART RD
TAYLOR RD
P ETERSON LN
HINDE A VE
B AYVIEW LN
E
WOO D
ER P A TH
E
D
D R
RIDGE
$1.8
MIL
GALLOWAY RD
HULL RD
KALAHARI
KAL A H ARI
CEDAR POINT RD
DR
DR S
POTENTIAL DOWNTOWN LOOP
POTENTIAL SANDUSKY BAY PATHWAY ROUTE
POTENTIAL PARK LOOP
POTENTIAL SANDUSKY BAY PATHWAY (ALT)
POTENTIAL PIPE CREEK NATURE LOOP
SANDUSKY BAY PATHWAY (EXISTING)
POTENTIAL PIPE CREEK TRAIL
SANDUSKY BAY PATHWAY (PLANNED)
POTENTIAL BIKE LANES
LANDING PARK TRAIL (PLANNED)
PLANNED LANDING PARK DRIVE + TRAILS
POTENTIAL DOWNTOWN LOOP
CASTALIA QUARRY RESERVE TRAIL
POTENTIAL PARK LOOP
POTENTIAL SANDUSKY BAY PATHWAY ROUTE
POTENTIAL PIPE CREEK NATURE LOOP
ROADS (2017)
LIONS PARK TRAIL (EXISTING)
THE LANDING PARK SITE
THE LANDING PARK SITE
PARKS + GREEN SPACE
CITY OF SANDUSKY
CITY OF SANDUSKY
SEGMENT BREAK
$6
MIL
POTENTIAL BAYFRONT TRAIL (ALT)
BOOS RD
CLEVELAND RD W
BOGART RD
SAWMILL CRE E
$1.1
MIL
ATWOOD PL
LAKE
E R
IE
$1
MIL
RYE BEACH RD
KWY
P
SAWMILL PKWY
CLEVELAND
CLEVELAND RD W
WEXF O
RD E
RD
DR
SALEM
$1.6
MIL
D R
ADAMS AVE
WILBOR AVE
0.5
1 IN = 4,000 FEET
0 1
MILES
MEETING GOALS
• Review the feedback received from Public Meeting #2.
• Discuss the voting and prioritization (“Show Me The Money”)
exercise results from Public Meeting #2 and review how that
informed the potential phasing plan.
• Present the finalized draft alignment plan to the Stakeholder
Group.
• Review the draft costs associated with each individual
segment of the alignment.
• Present a draft phasing and implementation plan that takes
into account funding feasibility and availability, as well as
desired priority connections.
• Review and discuss right-of-way width concerns raised
along First St. and potential property impacts.
MEETING OUTCOMES
• Consensus reached regarding the right-of-way availability
along First St.
• While intersection improvements at First St. and Cedar
Point Dr. are needed in the short-term, the adaptive re-use
of the pedestrian bridge over First St. is a desirable longterm
solution that should be included in the plan.
• Feedback regarding the cost opinion and segment
priorities was gathered and incorporated into the final
alignment plan.
SOUTHERNMOST
NORTHERN
SOUTHERNMOST
NORTHERN
14’ WIDE EASEMENT
235’
SANDUSKY BOAT
STORAGE LLC
CITY OF SANDUSKY BAY
PATHWAY UPDATE
17’
SANDUSKY BOAT
STORAGE LLC
73’ 250’
17’
LAKE RIDGE
INVESTMENTS
FIRST ST
LAKE RIDGE
INVESTMENTS
341’
LAKE RIDGE
INVESTMENTS
LAKE RIDGE
INVESTMENTS
RIGHT-OF-WAY IMPACT
LYMAN
WATERFRONT/
SHIBO GROUP
LYMAN
WATERFRONT/
SHIBO GROUP
[
1 IN = 100 FEET
(ABOVE) Stakeholders were presented with a right-of-way impact analysis
for the properties along First St. Concerns were raised prior to the meeting
about the available right-of-way limitations and how deep into the parcels
the potential trail alignment would impact. The figure shows parcel frontage
along the north side of the street, along with the specific impact depths
associated with the alignment.
33’
376’
17’
200’
17’
STAKEHOLDER MEETING #3: The exhibit above was presented to the stakeholder group to display finalized changes based on feedback received following Public
Meeting #2. The draft cost opinion was presented with individual segment totals displayed along the alignment.
STAKEHOLDER MEETING #3 RESULTS

FACILITY TYPES

SIDEPATH EXPANDED SIDEWALK PROTECTED SIDEPATH
PROTECTED CURBED SIDEPATH
The overall goal of this study was to update the 2006 Sandusky Bay Pathway
plan with recommendations for a 100% off-road trail network that connects
residents, business owners and visitors along the waterfront, through and
to downtown, as well as reaches the western and eastern edges of the City
limits. Given that off-road facilities were desired, variations of shared use paths,
sidepaths, and widened sidewalk networks were the facility types explore, and
preferred, for this study.
Shared use paths, commonly known as trails, accommodate bicyclists,
pedestrians, and bi-directional traffic. If the project is federally funded, shared
use paths must be a minimum of ten feet wide with a two foot clear-zone
buffer on either side of the path. If adjacent to a roadway, a 5-foot buffer is
required between the roadway and shared use path. ADA compliance requires
no greater than a 5% vertical slope and 2% cross-slope. According to Federal
Highway Administration (FHWA), roughly 93% of people who own a bike are
only comfortable riding in a completely separated facility, such as a shared use
path or sidepath (as described on the next page). While many people associate
shared use paths/trails as being for recreational purposes, these facilities are also
commonly used for transportation and commuter purposes. Per the MUTCD,
signage is very flexible for shared use paths, and often, custom-designed branding,
signage, wayfinding and kiosks are developed for path/trail networks.
Sidepaths are essentially the same facility and design as a shared use path,
but generally run adjacent to a roadway for long distances at a time. Given that
sidepaths are adjacent to roadways, the 5-foot buffer design is important to
address as a case-by-case basis with context-sensitive-solutions. On low-volume
roadways, grassy or vegetative buffers are appropriate.
Next to higher speed roadways (typically above a posted speed of 35 mph),
a more physical separation should be explored for sidepath buffers. These can
include raised curbs, planters, bollards, jersey barriers, etc.
FACILITY TYPES
FACILITY TYPES

RECOMMENDED ALIGNMENT

MAPLE AVE
GARY DR
DORN DR
OLDS ST
KING ST
MILLS ST
PUTNAM ST
PEARL ST
A ST
CARR ST
VINE ST
SCOTTLEY DR
CAMP RD
ATWOOD PL
SILVERN AVE
MAPLE AVE
GARY DR
DORN DR
OLDS ST
KING ST
MILLS ST
PUTNAM ST
PEARL ST
A ST
CARR ST
VINE ST
SCOTTLEY DR
CAMP RD
ATWOOD PL
SILVERN AVE
[
POTENTIAL SANDUSKY BAY PATHWAY ROUTE
POTENTIAL SANDUSKY BAY PATHWAY (ALT)
[
POTENTIAL SANDUSKY BAY PATHWAY ROUTE
POTENTIAL SANDUSKY BAY PATHWAY (ALT)
SR 269
SANDUSKY BAY PATHWAY (EXISTING)
SR 269
SANDUSKY BAY PATHWAY (EXISTING)
SANDUSKY BAY PATHWAY (PLANNED)
SANDUSKY BAY PATHWAY (PLANNED)
LANDING PARK TRAIL (PLANNED)
LANDING PARK TRAIL (PLANNED)
POTENTIAL DOWNTOWN LOOP
POTENTIAL DOWNTOWN LOOP
CE DAR
POINT DR
POTENTIAL PARK LOOP
POTENTIAL PIPE CREEK NATURE LOOP
LIONS PARK TRAIL (EXISTING)
THE LANDING PARK SITE
WESTERN
CORRIDOR
CE DAR
POINT DR
POTENTIAL PARK LOOP
POTENTIAL PIPE CREEK NATURE LOOP
LIONS PARK TRAIL (EXISTING)
THE LANDING PARK SITE
CITY OF SANDUSKY
CITY OF SANDUSKY
E BAY VIEW DR
E BAY VIEW DR
GRAND PASS
GRAND PASS
W BAY VIEW DR
W BAY VIEW DR
SUNSET PLAZA DR
W CHEROK EE
TRL
SUNSET PLAZA DR
W CHEROK EE
TRL
DOWNTOWN
WILLOW DR
WILLOW DR
WAHL RD
PRAIRIE RD
MARTINS POINT RD
LIMA -SANDUSKY RD
THICKET RD
HEYWOOD RD
BARRETT RD
MC CARTNEY RD
HOMEGARDNER RD
DR
M UIR W O O D
FREMONT AVE
BARDSHAR RD
VENICE
HEIGHTS BLVD
THORPE DR
VENICE RD
FERNDALE DR
COLD CREEK BLVD
GEORGE ST
SUPERIOR ST
HURON ST
US 6
WILBERT ST
WILSON ST
OLD RAILROAD RD
W MONROE ST
CLINTON ST
HARRISON ST
PIERCE ST
BARKER ST
W WATER ST
MC DONOUGH ST
SHELBY ST
CAMP ST
W MARKET ST
W WASHINGTON ST
FILMORE ST
CENTRAL AVE
TYLER ST
POLK ST
SEAVERS WAY
JOHNSON ST
W PERKINS AVE
STONE ST
W ADAMS ST
W JEFFERSON ST
W OSBORNE ST
N DEPOT ST
PROSPECT ST
DECAT U
E MARKET ST
R ST
HAYES AVE
TAYLOR ST
E WASHINGTON ST
WAYNE ST
ROCKWELL ST
BUCHANAN ST
E WATER ST
SHERMAN ST
E ADAMS ST
HURON AVE
E MONROE ST
REESE ST
NEIL ST
CAMPBELL ST
MEIGS ST
PERRY ST
FRANKLIN ST
SCOTT ST
FINCH ST
CABLE ST
W PARISH ST
WARREN ST
RODS DR
LANE ST
BELL AVE
STONEWOOD DR
E
D R
S
SYCAMORE LINE
E FOLLETT
44 ST
GILCHER CT
T ONEWAY
SECOND ST
ST
HANCOCK ST
42 ST
ONTARIO ST
ERIE BLVD
46 ST
48 ST
50 ST
STONYRIDG E DR
BUTLER ST
COLUMBUS AVE
MARSHALL AVE
MC KINLEY ST
FIRST ST
THIRD ST
FIFTH ST
E PARISH ST
HUNTINGTON AVE
52 ST
JUDYLN
WAMAJO DR
CH ALET DR
ALPINE DR
C ST
E FARWELL ST
DIXON DR
OAKLAND AVE
WOODLAWN AVE
DEWITT AVE
FOURTH ST
EAST W OOD DR
MERRIWEATHER RD
FORCE AVE
E STRUB RD
CA R R RD
RUM RD
PIPE ST
LYNN DR
RIVER AVE
HERON CREEK DR
REMINGTON AVE
MILAN RD
E ST
F ST
CLEVELAND RD
E OLDGATE RD
FO X
HERITAGE DR
FA LLEN TIMBER DR
RUN
CROSSTR ELN
TRL
PALMER DR
MALL BLVD N
E PERKINS AVE
HUNTERS WAY
PETERSON LN
N BAYVIEW LN
SUNSET LN
HINDE AVE
PARK L
PEASE LN
LAURAS
N
LN
E BAYVIEW LN
A N GELS WAY
BAYFIELD DR
CEDAR POINT RD
WAHL RD
PRAIRIE RD
MARTINS POINT RD
LIMA -SANDUSKY RD
THICKET RD
HEYWOOD RD
BARRETT RD
MC CARTNEY RD
HOMEGARDNER RD
DR
M UIR W O O D
FREMONT AVE
BARDSHAR RD
VENICE
HEIGHTS BLVD
THORPE DR
VENICE RD
FERNDALE DR
COLD CREEK BLVD
GEORGE ST
SUPERIOR ST
HURON ST
US 6
WILBERT ST
WILSON ST
OLD RAILROAD RD
W MONROE ST
CLINTON ST
HARRISON ST
PIERCE ST
BARKER ST
W WATER ST
MC DONOUGH ST
SHELBY ST
CAMP ST
W MARKET ST
W WASHINGTON ST
JOHNSON ST
W PERKINS AVE
STONE ST
FILMORE ST
W ADAMS ST
W JEFFERSON ST
CENTRAL AVE
TYLER ST
POLK ST
W OSBORNE ST
N DEPOT ST
SEAVERS WAY
PROSPECT ST
DECAT U
E MARKET ST
R ST
HAYES AVE
E WASHINGTON ST
WAYNE ST
TAYLOR ST
ROCKWELL ST
BUCHANAN ST
E WATER ST
SHERMAN ST
E ADAMS ST
HURON AVE
E MONROE ST
REESE ST
NEIL ST
CAMPBELL ST
MEIGS ST
PERRY ST
FRANKLIN ST
SCOTT ST
FINCH ST
CABLE ST
W PARISH ST
WARREN ST
RODS DR
LANE ST
SYCAMORE LINE
E FOLLETT
BELL AVE
STONEWOOD DR
44 ST
GILCHER CT
E
D R
T ONEWAY
S
SECOND ST
ST
HANCOCK ST
42 ST
ERIE BLVD
46 ST
ONTARIO ST
48 ST
50 ST
STONYRIDG E DR
BUTLER ST
COLUMBUS AVE
MARSHALL AVE
MC KINLEY ST
FIRST ST
THIRD ST
FIFTH ST
E PARISH ST
HUNTINGTON AVE
52 ST
JUDYLN
WAMAJO DR
CH ALET DR
ALPINE DR
C ST
E FARWELL ST
DIXON DR
OAKLAND AVE
WOODLAWN AVE
FOURTH ST
EAST W OOD DR
DEWITT AVE
MERRIWEATHER RD
FORCE AVE
E STRUB RD
CA R R RD
RUM RD
PIPE ST
LYNN DR
RIVER AVE
HERON CREEK DR
REMINGTON AVE
MILAN RD
E ST
F ST
CLEVELAND RD
E OLDGATE RD
FO X
HERITAGE DR
FA LLEN TIMBER DR
RUN
CROSSTREELN
TRL
PALMER DR
MALL BLVD N
E PERKINS AVE
HUNTERS WAY
PETERSON LN
N BAYVIEW LN
SUNSET LN
HINDE AVE
PARK L
PEASE LN
LAURAS
N
LN
E BAYVIEW LN
A N GELS WAY
BAYFIELD DR
CEDAR POINT RD
EASTERN
CORRIDOR
MATTHES AVE
MATTHES AVE
RESTHAVEN WILDLIFE AREA
OXBO RD
CEME NT ST
LESTER
ST
N WASHINGTON ST
ADA MS ST
S WASHINGTON ST
DEPOT ST
PFEIL LN
MAIN ST
BARDEN ST
E LUCAS ST
BARDWELL RD
DEBRA DR
ROCKWOOD DR
TIFFIN AVE
HOWA RD
DR
BOGART RD W
SR 2
SR 4
W BOGART RD
BRANDON BLVD
BUCKEYE LN
K ELLEY
SCHILLER AVE
W STRUB RD
DONAIR DR
LN
KEVIN DR
BIRCHWOOD DR
GILDONA DR
R
LINDEN WAY D
MEADOW LN
MICHIGAN AVE
INDIANA AVE
PENNSYLVAN IA AVE
WALT LAKETRL
LISBONCIR
LONDON RD
RD
BOSTON
CROSSING RD
WALNUT CREEK
E BOGART RD
LN
ATLANTIC AVE
JEANNET
TE DR
DEERPATHDR
WESTWIND DR
WOO D
TR 1105
RIDGE DR
GALLOWAY RD
HULL RD
BOGART RD
BOOS RD
CLEVELAND RD W
SAWMILLCREEK
UNIVERSITY DR
RYE BEACH RD
RICHLAND AVE
LAKE E RIE
PKWY
SAWMILL PKWY
RESTHAVEN WILDLIFE AREA
OXBO RD
CEME NT ST
LESTER
ST
N WASHINGTON ST
ADA MS ST
S WASHINGTON ST
DEPOT ST
PFEIL LN
MAIN ST
BARDEN ST
E LUCAS ST
BARDWELL RD
DEBRA DR
ROCKWOOD DR
TIFFIN AVE
HOWA RD
DR
BOGART RD W
SR 2
SR 4
W BOGART RD
BRANDON BLVD
BUCKEYE LN
K ELLEY
SCHILLER AVE
W STRUB RD
DONAIR DR
LN
KEVIN DR
BIRCHWOOD DR
GILDONA DR
R
LINDEN WAY D
MEADOW LN
MICHIGAN AVE
INDIANA AVE
PENNSYLVAN IA AVE
WALT LAKETRL
LISBONCIR
LONDON RD
RD
BOSTON
CROSSING RD
WALNUT CREEK
E BOGART RD
LN
ATLANTIC AVE
JEANNET
TE DR
DEERPATHDR
WESTWIND DR
WOO D
TR 1105
RIDGE DR
GALLOWAY RD
HULL RD
BOGART RD
BOOS RD
CLEVELAND RD W
SAWMILLCREEK
UNIVERSITY DR
RYE BEACH RD
RICHLAND AVE
LAKE E RIE
PKWY
SAWMILL PKWY
SANDUSKY BAY
PATHWAY UPDATE
RECOMMENDED ALIGNMENT
UPDATED ALIGNMENT
0 0.5
1
MILES
SANDUSKY BAY
PATHWAY UPDATE
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MILES

DORN DR
R
POINT DR
POTENTIAL PIPE CREEK NATURE LOOP
BAY VIEW
FISHING PIER
SEGMENT BREAK
LIONS PARK TRAIL (EXISTING)
THE LANDING PARK SITE
CITY OF SANDUSKY
E BAY VIEW DR
GRAND PASS
W BAY VIEW DR
SUNSET PLAZA DR
W CHEROK EE
TRL
WILLOW DR
WAHL RD
MARTINS POINT RD
LIMA -SANDUSKY RD
BARRETT RD
MC CARTNEY RD
A
The Bay View Fishing Pier anchors the northwest terminus of the
Pathway. From the Fishing Pier drive, an asphalt sidepath begins at
East Bayview Drive and Barret Rd. The sidepath adjusts to a widened
asphalt sidewalk with a raised curb buffer for a majority of the length
of Barret Rd., returning to a sidepath near the beginning of Venice Rd.
PRAIRIE RD
THICKET RD
HEYWOOD RD
HOMEGARDNER RD
DR
M UIR W O O D
FREMONT AVE
WESTERN CORRIDOR
A
BARDSHAR RD
VENICE
HEIGHTS BLVD
VENICE ROAD
PLANNED
IMPROVEMENTS
THORPE DR
VENICE RD
FERNDALE DR
COLD CREEK BLVD
MILLS ST
PUTNAM ST
W MONROE ST
PIERCE ST
B
At the Edgewater Ave. intersection with Venice Rd., the asphalt sidepath continues along the east and south
side of Edgewater Ave./Monroe St. The sidepath crosses north at Winnebago Ave with a connection to Lion’s
Park and continues along the north side of Monroe St. until Sloane St. The existing right-of-way on Sloane St./
Madison St. is restricted to a driveway and off-road trail only, with the Pathway returning to a concrete sidepath
after the intersection with King St. until meeting the existing widened sidewalk on Mill St.
GEORGE ST
SUPERIOR ST
HURON ST
US 6
B
OLDS ST
WILBERT ST
WILSON ST
RAILROAD RD
KING ST
BARKER ST
HARRISON ST
CLINTON ST
PEARL ST
W WATER ST
CAMP ST
SHELBY ST
A ST
CARR ST
FILMORE ST
W PERKINS AVE
W MARKET ST
W WASHINGTON ST
MC DONOUGH ST
STONE ST
W ADAMS ST
W JEFFERSON ST
CENTRAL AVE
TYLER ST
POLK ST
SEAVERS WAY
JOHNSON ST
VINE ST
W OSBORNE ST
N DEPOT ST
PROSPECT ST
DECAT U
E MARKET ST
R ST
HAYES AVE
TAYLOR ST
E WASHINGTON ST
WAYNE ST
ROCKWELL ST
BUCHANAN ST
E WATER ST
SHERMAN ST
E ADAMS ST
HURON AVE
E MONROE ST
REESE ST
NEIL ST
PBELL ST
MEIGS ST
PERRY ST
FRANKLIN ST
SCOTT ST
FINCH ST
CABLE ST
WARREN ST
W PARISH ST
R
LANE ST
BELL AVE
D DR
E
D R
SYCAMORE LINE
E FOLLETT
44 ST
GILCHER CT
SECOND ST
ST
HANCOCK ST
42 ST
ONTARIO ST
ERIE BLVD
46 ST
48 ST
50 ST
BUTLER ST
COLUMBUS
E DR
MC KINLEY ST
FIRST ST
THIRD ST
FIFTH ST
E PARISH ST
HUNTINGTON AVE
52 ST
JUDYLN
WAMAJO DR
CH ALET DR
ALPINE DR
C ST
E FARWELL ST
DIXON DR
OAKLAND AVE
WOODLAWN AVE
ITT AVE
FOURTH ST
EAST W OOD DR
MERRIWEATHER RD
FORCE AVE
CA R R RD
RUM RD
PIPE ST
LYNN DR
RIVER AVE
F ST
HERON CREEK DR
REMINGTON AVE
E ST
CLEVELAND RD
E OLDGATE RD
FO X
HERITAGE DR
FA LLEN TIMBER DR
RUN
CROSSTREELN
TRL
PALMER DR
EDGEWATER AVE AT W. MONROE ST: The Pathway helps connect residential areas of the city to the numerous amenities along the waterfront. This stretch of the
Pathway along Edgewater and Monroe will allow western neighborhoods to better access Lions Park and Downtown.
MALL BLVD N
E PERKINS AVE
HUNTERS WAY
PETERSON LN
N BAYVIEW LN
SUNSET LN
HINDE AVE
PARK L
PEASE LN
N
E BAYVIEW LN
BAYFIELD DR
CEDAR POINT RD
WESTERN CORRIDOR

SHORELINE DRIVE
PLANNED
IMPROVEMENTS
PIER TRACK
BRIDGE
SEGMENT BREAK
ALIGNMENT
F
WILLOW DR
OLDS ST
WILBERT ST
WILSON ST
AILROAD RD
KING ST
MILLS ST
PUTNAM ST
W MONROE ST
PIERCE ST
BARKER ST
HARRISON ST
CLINTON ST
PEARL ST
W WATER ST
CAMP ST
SHELBY ST
A ST
CARR ST
FILMORE ST
W PERKINS AVE
W MARKET ST
W WASHINGTON ST
MC DONOUGH ST
STONE ST
W ADAMS ST
W JEFFERSON ST
CENTRAL AVE
TYLER ST
POLK ST
SEAVERS WAY
JOHNSON ST
VINE ST
W OSBORNE ST
N DEPOT ST
PROSPECT ST
DECAT U
E MARKET ST
R ST
HAYES AVE
TAYLOR ST
E WASHINGTON ST
WAYNE ST
E WATER ST
SHERMAN ST
E ADAMS ST
HURON AVE
E MONROE ST
REESE ST
NEIL ST
PBELL ST
MEIGS ST
PERRY ST
FRANKLIN ST
SCOTT ST
FINCH ST
C
The Bay Pathway extends from Shoreline Drive streetscape as a concrete sidepath
on the north side of Water St and east side of Meigs St. until Washington St.
ROCKWELL ST
BUCHANAN ST
CABLE ST
WARREN ST
R
LANE ST
BELL AVE
D DR
E
D R
SYCAMORE LINE
E FOLLETT
E
The concrete sidepath continues from Washington St. along the east side of Meigs
St., then on the north side of Garfield Ave., crossing to the east side of Sycamore
Line, and continuing on the north side of 1st St.
F
EXISTING
PATH
D
The Pathway extends from Meigs St as an off-road path, ramping up to a 25’
destination experience bridge over the cove inlet. The trail ramps down along the
former railroad corridor until intersecting with 1st St and transitioning to a concrete
sidepath on the north side of the street until Cedar Point Dr.
W PARISH ST
44 ST
The Pathway crosses 1st St. on the west side of Cedar Point Rd and follows a
switchback ramp up to the existing pedestrian bridge over Cedar Point Rd. Along
the east side of the road, the trail transitions to a sidepath after the ramp from the
existing bridge and continues until the gateway to the Landing Park Trail.
DL
NL
A connection from the Bay Pathway leads to Pipe
Creek Nature Loop, an asphalt off-road trail along
the perimeter of the Pipe Creek Wilderness Area.
PL
C
GILCHER CT
SECOND ST
ST
HANCOCK ST
42 ST
ONTARIO ST
ERIE BLVD
46 ST
48 ST
50 ST
BUTLER ST
COLUMBU
DR
MC KINLEY ST
FIRST ST
THIRD ST
FIFTH ST
E PARISH ST
HUNTINGTON AVE
52 ST
JUDY LN
WAMAJO DR
CH ALET DR
ALPINE DR
C ST
E FARWELL ST
DIXON DR
OAKLAND AVE
WOODLAWN AVE
ITT AVE
FOURTH ST
DOWNTOWN CORRIDOR
E
D
CEDAR POINT DR.
INTERSECTION/BRIDGE
ENHANCEMENTS
DL
The branded Downtown Loop guides pedestrians past
cultural amenities in downtown, including the library, merrygo-round
museum, and Washington Park.
EAST W OOD DR
MERRIWEATHER RD
FORCE AVE
CA R R RD
RUM RD
PIPE ST
LYNN DR
F
RIVER AVE
F ST
HERON CREEK DR
REMINGTON AVE
E ST
CLEVELAND RD
E OLDGATE RD
FO X
HERITAGE DR
FA LLEN TIMBER DR
PL
RUN
CROSSTREELN
TRL
PALMER DR
MALL BLVD N
E PERKINS AVE
NL
HUNTERS WAY
PETERSON LN
N BAYVIEW LN
SUNSET LN
The branded Park Loop invites pedestrians to
stroll through the many historic parks of Sandusky,
including Miami Park, Epple Park, and Huron Park.
HINDE AVE
PARK L
PEASE LN
N
E BAYVIEW LN
BAYFIELD DR
CEDAR POINT RD
PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE
MODIFICATION
• addition of ADA-compliant
ramps from sidewalk up to
existing pedestrian bridge
• re-stripe crosswalks at 1st St. &
Cedar Point Dr. intersection
• pedestrian crossing signal to
allow safer crossing from the
south side of 1st St. to the north
side
ALTERNATE
• addition of pedestrian actuated
crossing signals at each corner
of the 1st St. and Cedar Point
Dr. intersection
• re-stripe crosswalks at 1st St. &
Cedar Point Dr. intersection
• trail plaza node at northeast
corner of intersection
• enhanced trail signage and
wayfinding
CEDAR POINT DRIVE ALTERNATIVES
F
ENHANCED
CEDAR POINT DR. CROSSING

25’ VERTICAL CLEAR BRIDGE OPTION
ESTIMATED COST:
$4 Million
500 FT TO GRADE
PIER TRACK BRIDGE: Several bridge designs and heights were considered during the development of the Pathway Update. After determining that a movable bridge
would potentially be a long term maintenance concern, consensus was reached that a fixed bridge with a 25-foot vertical clearance balanced the needs of the marine
community, typical vessel heights for Lake Erie, and the desire to bring the Pathway along the waterfront.
ABOVE: While the development of the Pier Track alignment faced several constraints, there was an opportunity to create a thoughtfully designed, iconic experience
for users of the trail. With the incorporation of color and lighting elements into the bridge support structures, users can view the lights and excitement of Cedar Point
across the bay at dusk (LEFT), or commute to work on their bicycle in the glow of the morning sunrise (RIGHT).
PIER TRACK BRIDGE
PIER TRACK BRIDGE

ON CREEK DR
NT RD
ON DR
REELN
PALMER DR
SEGMENT BREAK
VE
EAST W OOD DR
MERRIWEATHER RD
PIPE ST
LYNN DR
REMINGTON AVE
CLEVELAND RD
E OLDGATE RD
FO X
HERITAGE DR
FA LLEN TIMBER DR
RUN
TRL
E PERKINS AVE
HUNTERS WAY
PETERSON LN
N BAYVIEW LN
SUNSET LN
HINDE AVE
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AVE
FORCE AVE
TT AVE
E STRUB RD
CA R R RD
RUM RD
MILAN RD
MALL BLVD N
PARK L
PEASE LN
LAURAS
N
LN
E BAYVIEW LN
A N GELS WAY
BAYFIELD DR
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SM
WALNUT CREEK
LN
JEANNET
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LISBONCIR
LONDON RD
RD
BOSTON
CROSSING RD
E BOGART RD
ATLANTIC AVE
TE DR
DEERPATHDR
WESTWIND DR
WOO D
TR 1105
RIDGE DR
GALLOWAY RD
HULL RD
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The Pathway connects at the eastern terminus of Landing Park Trail, traversing
the coast within the Joseph Steinen Wildlife area as an off-road trail. Some
boardwalks and bridges navigate the marshlands. The off-road trail crosses
Cedar Point Rd. entering into the Wyandot Wetland Metropark area.
H
The off-road trail branches south towards Route 6, connecting the existing
Wyandot Wetland Metropark parking lot and trailhead, and continuing as an
asphalt sidepath north of Route 6 towards Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve.
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The off-road trail continues east near the northern coast until meeting and
following an existing service drive to Route 6.
BOGART RD
CAMP RD
BOOS RD
CLEVELAND RD W
SAWMILLCREEK
SM
An existing paved path leading from the Sheldon Marsh trailhead to the
waterfront would be improved with additional signage and small node adjacent
to the former NASA research station.
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UNIVERSITY DR
RYE BEACH RD
ATWOOD PL
LAKE E RIE
RICHLAND AVE
PKWY
SILVERN AVE
SAWMILL PKWY
A sidepath on the north side of Route 6 meets the off-road trail at the existing service drive, transitioning
to an off-road trail around three businesses at the Rye Beach Rd intersection. An existing service drive is
marked as a branch of the Pathway, extending north to the Lakefront Connection. The Pathway along Route
6 adjusts to a widened sidewalk on the south side of the road after crossing Rye Beach Road, continuing on
to the west side of Lake Erie Parkway. The Pathway links to the existing Lakeshore Electric Trail.
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WYANDOT TRAILHEAD: The existing Wyandot Meadow features numerous criss-crossing mown pathways that allow scenic experiences for pedestrians traffic visiting
the property. By improving one of the existing routes with a paved trail, the Pathway will introduce additional user types and provide a natural connection from the
improved trailhead at Cleveland Rd. to the rest of the Pathway.
EASTERN CORRIDOR
0 0.5
1
MILES
EASTERN CORRIDOR

FUNDING + IMPLEMENTATION

POTENTIAL SANDUSKY BAY PATHWAY ROUTE
POTENTIAL SANDUSKY BAY PATHWAY (ALT)
SANDUSKY BAY PATHWAY (EXISTING)
SANDUSKY BAY PATHWAY (PLANNED)
LANDING PARK TRAIL (PLANNED)
POTENTIAL DOWNTOWN LOOP
POTENTIAL PARK LOOP
POTENTIAL PIPE CREEK NATURE LOOP
LIONS PARK TRAIL (EXISTING)
THE LANDING PARK SITE
BARRETT RD
$7.7
MIL
A
$.65
MIL
C
$8.3
MIL
$1.8
MIL
CITY OF SANDUSKY
SEGMENT BREAK
MEIGS ST
MARTINS POINT RD
LIMA-SANDUSKY RD
AVE
FREMONT
SR
2
VENICE RD
G EORGE
S T
$2.2
MIL
B
W MONROE ST
US 6
MILLS ST
CAMP ST
W PERKINS AVE
HAYES AVE
E
SCOTT ST
SYCAMORE LINE
$1.9
MIL
B U
FIRST ST
FIFTH ST
TLER ST
D
F
$.7
MIL
NL
$6
MIL
TIFFIN AVE
SR 4
CAMPBELL ST
COLUMBUS AVE
MILAN RD
CLEVELAND RD
BARDSHAR RD
PRAIRIE RD
W STRUB RD
E STRUB RD
E PERKINS AVE
HULL RD
G
H
$1.1
MIL
$1
MIL
I
CLEVELAND RD W
$1.6
MIL
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SANDUSKY BAY
PATHWAY UPDATE
SEGMENT COST DETAIL: The figure above shows the estimated costs based on the individual segments of the Pathway. Full construction estimates with annual 1 IN = 4,000 FEET
inflation adjustments are included in the appendix of this report.
UPDATED ALIGNMENT
COST SUMMARY

CITY OF SANDUSKY
POTENTIAL SANDUSKY BAY PATHWAY ROUTE
ICE RD
DR
COLD CREEK BLVD
CLEVELAND RD
E PERKINS AVE
HULL RD
MENT
POTENTIAL SANDUSKY BAY PATHWAY (ALT)
SANDUSKY BAY PATHWAY (EXISTING)
SANDUSKY BAY PATHWAY (PLANNED)
LANDING PARK TRAIL (PLANNED)
POTENTIAL DOWNTOWN LOOP
POTENTIAL PARK LOOP
POTENTIAL PIPE CREEK NATURE LOOP
LIONS PARK TRAIL (EXISTING)
THE LANDING PARK SITE
CITY OF SANDUSKY
SEGMENT BREAK
GEORGE ST
SUPERIOR ST
HURON ST
US 6
OLDS ST
B
CLEVELAND RD W
WILBERT ST
WILSON ST
1 IN = 4,000 FEET
KING ST
EXISTING
PATH
MILLS ST
PUTNAM ST
SHORELINE DRIVE
PLANNED
IMPROVEMENTS
W MONROE ST
PIERCE ST
BARKER ST
HARRISON ST
CLINTON ST
PEARL ST
W WATER ST
CAMP ST
SHELBY ST
A ST
CARR ST
FILMORE ST
W PERKINS AVE
W MARKET ST
W WASHINGTON ST
MC DONOUGH ST
STONE ST
W ADAMS ST
W JEFFERSON ST
CENTRAL AVE
TYLER ST
POLK ST
SEAVERS WAY
JOHNSON ST
VINE ST
W OSBORNE ST
N DEPOT ST
PROSPECT ST
DECAT U
E MARKET ST
R ST
HAYES AVE
TAYLOR ST
E WASHINGTON ST
WAYNE ST
ROCKWELL ST
BUCHANAN ST
SHERMAN ST
C
E WATER ST
E ADAMS ST
HURON AVE
MEIGS ST
E MONROE ST
REESE ST
NEIL ST
PERRY ST
FRANKLIN ST
SCOTT ST
FINCH ST
CABLE ST
WARREN ST
W PARISH ST
LANE ST
SYCAMORE LINE
E FOLLETT
44 ST
GILCHER CT
PIER TRACK
BRIDGE
E
SECOND ST
ST
D
HANCOCK ST
42 ST
ONTARIO ST
ERIE BLVD
46 ST
48 ST
50 ST
BUTLER ST
MC KINLEY ST
FIRST ST
THIRD ST
FIFTH ST
E PARISH ST
HUNTINGTON AVE
52 ST
CEDAR POINT DR.
INTERSECTION/BRIDGE
ENHANCEMENTS
JUDY LN
WAMAJO DR
CH ALET DR
ALPINE DR
C ST
E FARWELL ST
DIXON DR
FOURTH ST
EAST W OOD DR
MERRIWEATHER RD
PIPE ST
LYNN DR
F
RIVER AVE
F ST
HERON CREEK DR
REMINGTON AVE
E ST
CLEVELAND RD
E OLDGATE RD
FO X
HERITAGE DR
FA LLEN TIMBER DR
RUN
CROSSTREELN
TRL
PALMER DR
WILLOW DR
HUNTERS WAY
PETERSON LN
N BAYVIEW LN
SUNSET LN
CEDAR POINT RD
During the course
of this study, funding and
implementation was always in
the forefront of the minds of
stakeholders, the general public
and the consultant team. Initially
it was decided that federal
funding would be sought as a
major funding source for the
project.
As the study progressed,
it became clear that TIF (Tax
Increment Financing) funding
was a strong possibility as a
major funding source for the
Sandusky Bay Pathway. The
Sandusky School Board and City
of Sandusky were in frequent and
positive talks and negotiations
for multiple TIF districts within
the City.
In April of 2018, both the
Sandusky School Board and City
of Sandusky City Commission
passed ordinances approving
two new TIF districts within the
City, both of which included
pathways as an eligible fundable
improvement. With the TIF
funding in place, Phase I, as
described and shown on page 58,
of the Sandusky Bay Pathway is
slated to be funded 100% locally.
RD
BELL AVE
C
OAKLAND AVE
N AVE
ORCE AVE
RUM RD
E PERKINS AVE
PHASE 1 RECOMMENDATIONS: Through extensive public and stakeholder involvement, it was determined that connecting to downtown Sandusky was the first
priority in developing the Pathway. The segments B, C, D, and F shown above accomplish the this goal by connecting the western areas of the city (B) and the planned
Landing Park development to Downtown Sandusky (C, D, F). Alignment E functions as a potential short term connection while the Pier Track bridge is developed.
D N
HINDE AVE
PARK L
PEASE LN
N
E BAYVIEW LN
PHASE I RECOMMENDATIONS
BAYFIELD

BRANDING, SIGNAGE, AND WAYFINDING
DRAFT CONCEPTUAL DESIGN

KIOSK
KIOSK
DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE
DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE
POINT OF INEREST
POINT OF INEREST
To kick-start the Branding,
Signage, and Wayfinding planning
process, an online survey was
conducted and sent to the
Branding, Signage and Wayfinding
Steering Committee (Committee)
members. The survey focused on
gathering information on what the
Committee felt was the best suited
aesthetic that resonated with
the City of Sandusky and future
pathway.
The first question dealt with the
trails nomenclature. Designating a
specific name to the trail creates a
brand (no matter where it goes).
“Sandusky Bay Pathway” was the
strongly preferred designation.
The next few questions related
to the overall appearance of the
signage in relation to Sandusky.
A variety of image options
displaying various materials,
styles, aesthetics, and scales
were presented in each of the
focused elements of the Signage
plan, including; kiosks, banners,
pavement markings, directional
signage, point of interest branding/
signage, and mile markers.
Final responses were tallied
creating an image inventory
of aesthetics decision for the
Sandusky Bayfront Pathway
branding, signage, and wayfinding
design.
BANNER
BANNER
MILE MARKER MILE MARKER MILE MARKER MILE MARKER
PAVEMENT MARKINGS
PAVEMENT MARKINGS
ONLINE SURVEY

1 2
Major Kiosk Place Marker Directional Educational Mile Marker Seated Mile Marker
Major Kiosk Place Marker Directional Educational Mile Marker Seated Mile Marker
Through the Sandusky Bay Pathway public
meetings and branding, signage and wayfinding
Committee involvment process, it was
determined that the over-arching theme for
the Sandusky Bay Pathway will follow that of
the “Great Lakes Coastal” theme created for
Landing Park. Building off the collection of
images created from the online survey, as well as
the conceptual design developed for the Great
Lakes Coastal theme, two conceptual signage
and wayfinding schemes were created as part
of this planning process.
Option 1 creates clean edges using minimal
materials, using prefabricated wood posts,
meant to resemble Lake Erie drift wood, to
create a backdrop for metal information panels.
Pathway pavement markings were also
developed for Option 1 and Option 2.
Option 2 utilizes a metal frame,
reminiscent to gabion baskets
commonly used to combat
erosion along the coast of Lake
Erie, which can be filled with
rocks local to the area. The metal
frame can also be used to create
a clap board paneling onto which
signage can adhere. The teal
panel is meant to resemble an “S”
for “Sandusky” or the shape of a
wave coming from Lake Erie.
Pavement Markings
Pavement Markings
Seat Wall
A seatwall was developed to
compliment the “S” and/or wave
and could potentially becomes a
destination and branding element
in itself due to its size.
SIGNAGE & WAYFINDING OPTION 1
SIGNAGE & WAYFINDING OPTION 2

PLACEMAKING
BANNER 1
SHADE OPTION 1 SHADE OPTION 1
PLACEMAKING
BANNER 1
Banner Option 1 Banner Option 2 Banner Option 3
Using the “Great Lakes Coastal” color
scheme, a variety of pole-mounted and
overhead banner options were developed as
part of the branding, signage and wayfinding
conceptual design process. Style, shape, and
overall conceptual design was focused on
for this process. It was determined that text,
font color and font type would be selected
during the future detailed design phase of the
branding, signage and wayfinding process.
Banner Option 1 reflects the simplicity of the
vertical metal bars as shown in Signage Option
1. The design is flexible in that it can have one
banner per pole, or at a major intersection
or point of interest, all three banners can be
mounted on the same pole facing different
directions.
Banner Option 2 is a play on sails. While
the banner itself is only one single piece of
fabric or metal, it is meant to show a more
3-dimensional overlap of various sails, shown
as different colors in the banner, floating and
passing each other along Sandusky Bay. It is the
most whimsical design of the three conceptual
banner designs developed for the project.
Banner Option 3 combines the verticality
shown in Banner Option 1 and the play on a
sailboat sail in Option 2. It is a more literal
interpretation of the sail and physically wraps
the pole, with the sail shape making a 90
degree angle with the vertical banner.
The overhead banners were developed to
fit a variety of scales and spaces along the
Pathway. While most of the overhead banners
were custom designed for the project, a few of
the options are prefabricated and were pulled
from existing manufacturers.
SHADE OPTION 3 SHADE OPTION 4
OVERHEAD BANNER OPTIONS
POLE-MOUNTED BANNER OPTIONS

BRANDING, SIGNAGE, AND WAYFINDING
FINAL CONCEPTUAL DESIGN

PRIMARY
PRIMARY
METAL
SECONDARY
WOOD
ACCENT
In addition to the stakeholder meetings
conducted for the overall Sandusky Bay
Pathway project, two Branding, Signage and
Wayfinding Steering Committee meetings
were conducted to develop the conceptual
branding, signage and wayfinding conceptual
design for this project.
C: 56
M: 0
Y: 24
K: 0
R: 104
G: 199
B: 201
PRIMARY MATERIAL
C: 79
M: 26
Y: 33
K: 1
R: 37
G: 147
B: 162
C: 42
M: 10
Y: 98
K: 0
R: 162
G: 188
B: 61
C: 0
M: 41
Y: 97
K: 0
PRINT SURFACE
R: 250
G: 163
B: 34
C: 24
M: 100
Y: 86
K: 20
R: 160
G: 27
B: 44
SUPPORT MATERIAL
The first goal of the Committee was to
set a vision for the branding, signage and
wayfinding, and the second goal was to
ultimately guide the consultant team in
developing a physcial conceptual design for
the branding, signage and wayfinding itself.
When asked to describe the future
Sandusky Bay Pathway, words like impactful,
rustic, accessible, happy, charming, fun,
transformative, easy-to-use, and coastal
were used to set the vision of the Pathway
by the Committee.
Ultimately, the Committee chose to move
forward with Signage Option 1 and the
vertical pole-mounted banners. The seatwall
developed as part of Signage Option 2 was
a Committee favorite and redesigned to fit
the overall style of Signage Option 1.
BRANDING, SIGNAGE & WAYFINDING
STEERING COMMITTEE
Angela Byington
Aaron Klein
Daniel Murray
Tami Murray
Steve Poggiali
Melissa Price
Casey Sparks
McKenzie Spriggs
Ethan Unzicker
Greg Voltz
Eric Wobser
City of Sandusky
City of Sandusky
Michael J. Murray Foundation
Michael J. Murray Foundation
Erie Regional
Planning Commission
Erie MetroParks
City of Sandusky
City of Sandusky
Erie MetroParks
City of Sandusky
City of Sandusky
WOOD
METAL
Dark Duranodic Aluminum
COLORED FABRIC
FINAL COLOR PALETTE AND MATERIALS
FINAL CONCPETUAL DESIGN

While the wooden posts
in the preferred signage
option are meant to look
like Lake Erie drift wood,
a prefabricated wood or
synthetic post will be used
for the constructed signage
and wayfinding design.
Committee members liked
the reflection of the “Great
Lakes Coastal” theme, the
simplicity of the design,
and the relatively low
implications this design has
on ongoing operations and
maintenance.
Major Kiosk Place Marker Directional
Educational Mile Marker Seated Mile Marker
The Committee overwhelmingly selected Signage Option 1 as the preferred conceptual design for the signage and wayfinding portion of the
project. The Committee liked the rustic, simplistic and yet coastal feel of the design. A few minor changes were made to the final conceptual
design of Signage Option 1 compared to the draft conceptual design. The Directional signage was increased in height due to Committee
concerns of pathway users conflicting with the wayfinding arrows. Two posts were added to the length of the Educational sign and the Mile
Markers were redesigned from the original buoy concept to a two-post system to better coordinate with the design intent of the comprehensive
signage and wayfinding package.
FINAL SIGNAGE & WAYFINDING

POTENTIAL OVERHEAD BANNER
AND/OR NODE LOCATIONS
• Cold Creek
• Margaritaville
• Cold Creek
• Mills Street Turnaround
• Coal Docks View
• East side of Pier Track
• Grassy area of NW corner of Chesapeake Lofts
• Along Water or Trees by the Salt Piles
• Sandusky Bay Pathway Seatwall at Columbus Avenue
• Dead End of Ogontz St
• East Side Café Building
• Apex Site next to Lyman Harbor Townhomes/Condos
• Sandusky Bay Pathway Seatwall l on Cedar Point Dr
• Sycamore by the Cove
• Tofts Dair Ice Cream Parlor
• Lions, Shoreline and Battery Park
• Shade Creation along First Street
• Pipe Creek Wildlife Area
Small Shade Banner
Large Overhead Banner
*An important point brought up by the Committee was
that the views of Cedar Point and the Bay should not be
blocked by the placement of the overhead banners.
Pole-Mounted Banner
The Committee selected two final overhead banners as the preferred alternatives. The Small Shade Banner is meant for “minor” nodes along the
pathway and the Large Overhead Banner is meant for “major” nodes along the Pathway. Both overhead banners selected by the Committee
are prefabricated units. Option 1 of the Pole-Mounted Banners was selected as the preferred alternative. The Committee liked the simplicity of
the design and the continuation of the verticality shown in the Signage and Wayfinding package. The pole-mounted banners can be applied
to existing poles along the Pathway, but the Committee thought it was also important to add banners and poles in areas where poles do not
currently existing to carry-forward the branding and identity of the alignment, and the concept of being able to “follow the yellow brick road”.
FINAL OVERHEAD BANNERS
FINAL POLE-MOUNTED BANNERS

The Committee determined that
while pavement markings were
important along the entire length of
the Pathway, the pavement markings
themselves needed to be simple.
The notion of being able to “follow
the yellow brick road” was always
on the forefront of people’s minds,
and for the Sandusky Bay Pathway,
the “yellow brick road” will consist of
two simple painted lines/stripes, one
green (painted on the south and west
sides of the pathway) to represent
the “land” side, and one blue (painted
on the north and east sides of the
pathway) to represent the “waters
‘edge”. The two stripes will be painted
on all asphalt and concrete surfaces
along the Sandusky Bay Pathway.
While the painted stripes are easy to
follow, they are also relatively easy
to maintain and reapply.
It was decided by the Committee
to let the detailed design process
determine if the painted lines would
be applied to the boardwalk portions
of the built trail. The same consensus
was determined regarding the
application of the on-pavement mile
markers as well.
30’
2’
Pavement Markings
Seat Wall
FINAL PAVEMENT MARKINGS
FINAL SEAT WALL

CITY OF
SANDUSKY BAY
PATHWAY UPDATE
STUDY AREA
1 IN = 0 MILE