Burke Gilman Trail project documents

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Project Advertisement

King County Invitation to Bid (January 2011)

Construction Plans (October 2010)

Key Map Legend and Notes
Illumination Plan
Gabion Wall Notes and Details
Legend, Notes and Abbreviations
Layout Plan (20 MB)
Grading Plan and Profile
Wall Schedule
Demolition Plan
Sections
Planting Plan
Site Details
General Structural Notes
Sensitive Area Exhibits
Drainage and Utility Plan

News

News Release: "Burke-Gilman Trail from Log Boom Park to Ballinger Way opens at noon today" December 23, 2011
News Release: "King County, Cascade Bicycle Club urge safety during Burke-Gilman Trail closure and detour" June 14, 2011
News Release: “Burke-Gilman Trail safety improvements require closure, detour for several months” May 26, 2011
News Release: "Major safety upgrades on Burke-Gilman Trail require trail closure in Lake Forest Park" November 3, 2010
News Release: "Burke-Gilman Trail makeover: safety improvements part of redevelopment" June 25, 2008

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Names Burke-Gilman Trail to Hall of Fame
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) has named the Burke-Gilman Trail as the fourth inductee to the Rail-Trail Hall of Fame. The Seattle-area trail is featured in Rails to Trails magazine and on RTC's Web site, complete with pictures and a detailed description of its scenic views and remarkable railroading history. Learn more (PDF)...

City of Lake Forest Park Permit Hearing

• February 24, 2009 Lake Forest Park Hearing  Examiner Decision
• April 8, 2009 Lake Forest Park Hearing Examiner Decision Revised After Reconsideration

Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)

• Notice of Action Taken
• Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
• Final EIS Notice of availability
• Draft Environmental Impact Statement (Draft EIS)
• Draft EIS Scoping Letter
• Draft EIS Information Sheet
• Draft EIS Notice of Availability
• Draft EIS Public Comment Time Extension
• Draft EIS Public Hearing Presentation (PPS)
• Draft EIS Public Hearing Transcript

Phase 2 Consultant Recommendation and Studies

• Geotechnical Report for Lyons Creek Bridge Replacement (782KB PDF)
• Final Sensitive Areas Study Report, Oct. 2007 (263KB PDF)
  • Appendix A (1.58MB PDF)
  • Appendix B (177KB PDF)
  • Appendix C (8.54MB PDF)
  • Appendix D (6.00MB PDF)
• Draft Technical Information Report (TIR), July 2007 (22.51MB PDF)
• Burke Gilman Trail Redevelopment Project fact sheet
• Burke-Gilman Trail Redevelopment Study Timeline and Process (PDF)
• Draft Sensitive Areas Study Report, March 2006 (4.68MB PDF)
• Predesign Geotechnical Report (539KB PDF)
• Limited Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) (7.96MB PDF)
• Draft Technical Information Report (TIR), July 2006 (7.15MB PDF)
• 165th Crossing Recommendations (17KB PDF)
• Huitt-Zollars Report (705KB PDF)
• King County response to Huitt-Zollars Report proposed by LFP (64KB PDF)
• Cultural Resources Investigations Report, January 2007 (5MB PDF)
• Final Technical Information Report (TIR) Addendum, April 2010 (3MB PDF)

Phase 1 Consultant Recommendations and Studies

• Burke-Gilman Trail Crossing Plan Study
• Wildlife Report
• Wetland Stream Report
• Geo Tech Report
• Arborist Report
• Drainage Analysis
• Transportation Report Cover Memo
• Transportation Report
• In Pavement Lighting: Transpo Group memo
• Consultant Design presentation to CAG- June 2005
• Phase 1: BGT Redevelopment Study
  • Appendix 1 Row Survey Title Analysis
  • Appendix 2 Geotechnical Investigation
  • Appendix 3 Drainage Analysis
  • Appendix 4 Wetlands and Streams
  • Appendix 5 Wildlife_Study
  • Appendix 6 Arborist Report
  • Appendix 7A Trail Cross Plan
  • Appendix 7B In Pavement Light Memo
  • Appendix 8 Recommended Trail Crossings
    • Intersection 1 design recommendations
    • Intersection 2 design recommendations
    • Intersection 3 design recommendations
    • Intersection 4 design recommendations
    • Intersection 5 design recommendations
    • Intersection 6 design recommendations
    • Intersection 7 design recommendations
    • Intersection 8 design recommendations
    • Intersection 9 design recommendations

Other documents

• Watch the video from the trail closure press conference (06/14/2011)
• Burke-Gilman Trail FAQ (06/24/2011)
• Construction Mailer (02/09/2012)
• Construction Mailer (12/06/2011)
• Construction Mailer (05/24/2011)
• Lake Forest Park Resolution 930 on In Pavement Lighting
• Regional Trail Inventory and Implementation Guidelines (2004)
• Growth Management Board decision regarding Lake Forest Park's Ordinance 951
  • Petition for review and request for order of invalidity on Lake Forest Park Ordinance No. 951 (Nov. 9, 2006) (2.29MB PDF)
  • Petition for review (Jan. 2, 2007) (460KB PDF)
  • Prehearing order (Jan. 26, 2007) (580KB PDF)
  • City of Lake Forest Park's index (Feb. 8, 2007) (3.42MB PDF)
  • King County's prehearing brief (April 25, 2007) (1.95MB PDF)
  • Cascade Bicycle Club hearing memorandum (April 25, 2007) (1.98MB PDF)
  • Response brief from City of Lake Forest Park (May 9, 2007) (3.50MB PDF)
  • Response brief from King County (May 21, 2007) (4.53MB PDF)
  • Reply brief from Cascade Bicycle Club (May 21, 2007) (1.26MB PDF)
  • GMA final decision and order - Ord. 951 (July 23, 2007) (136KB PDF)

Public Meeting Reports

• Public Meeting Report May 2006
• Property Owner Meeting Report May 2006
• Property Owner Meeting Report March 2006

Citizens Advisory Group (CAG)

• Phase One - Report of the Citizen Advisory Group 
• Phase Two - Report of the Citizen Advisory Group 
• Community Advisory Group application and charter 
• Memorandum of Understanding
• 90% design presentation

CAG meeting agendas and minutes

• Minutes of Aug. 15, 2006 (129KB PDF)
• Minutes of July 18, 2006 (125KB PDF)
• Minutes of May 16, 2006 (74KB PDF)
• Agenda of May 16, 2006 (74KB PDF)
• Minutes of March 21, 2006 (23KB PDF)
• Agenda of March 21, 2006 (63KB PDF)
• Agenda of June 21, 2005 (34KB PDF)
• Meeting of June 21, 2005 (file currently unavailable online)
• Agenda of May 17, 2005 (19KB PDF)
• Meeting of May 17, 2005 (file currently unavailable online)
• Agenda of April 19, 2005 (14KB PDF)
• Minutes of April 19, 2005 (43KB PDF)
• Meeting of March 25, 2005 (19KB PDF)
• Agenda of Jan. 25, 2005 (32KB PDF)
• Minutes of Jan. 25, 2005 (32KB PDF)
• Agenda of Nov. 16, 2004 (31KB PDF)
• Meeting of Nov. 16, 2004 (25KB PDF)
• Minutes of Nov. 16, 2004 (38KB PDF)