Eastern Oregon University > Rail With Trail > Joseph Branch Trail Concept Assessment Preliminary Scope of Work

Joseph Branch Trail Concept Assessment Preliminary Scope of Work

Dates are subject to change. Full PDF available for download here: Scope of Work 9.7.14

 

Description

Lead

Timeline
Project Kick-off Meeting – Review scope of work with EOU, Regional Solutions Center, and WURA representatives. OPRD June 18 2014
Trail Assessment Website – Develop public-facing website to provide a schedule of planning process, post assessment reports, provide committee and public meeting agendas and minutes, and to solicit citizen comments regarding the rail with trail concept. EOU June 4 – September 5 2014
Stakeholder Interviews – Interview a group of 20-30 individuals representing elected officials, government agencies, adjacent land owners, business owners, and other community stakeholders.  Prepare report and present at Trail Concept Review Committee Meeting #1 and Public Workshop #1a-c. EOU June 4 – September 5 2014
Land Use Analysis – Evaluate existing zoning and current uses within and adjacent to the corridor.  Research master planning documents for the rail corridor and within communities that intersect with the rail line. Prepare report and present at Trail Concept Review Committee Meeting #1 and Public Workshop #1a-c. UO September 29 – December 12 2014
Economic Impact Analysis – Complete economic base analysis and determine anticipated economic impacts of the rail with trail concept.  Prepare report and present at Trail Concept Review Committee Meeting #1 and Public Workshop #1a-c. EOU September 29 – December 12 2014
Rail Corridor Physical Assessment – Evaluate and prepare a summary report and map atlas of railroad improvements, vegetation and habitat resources, drainage, and topographic conditions within the corridor. OPRD April 21 – 8/22/2014
Historic and Cultural Properties Survey – Inventory and prepare a summary report for historic properties and cultural sites along rail corridor and in communities that intersect with the proposed trail. OPRD July 7 – September 19 2014
Community Assessments – Evaluate downtown areas of communities that intersect with the proposed trail using the Main Street four point approach to identify downtown revitalization opportunities, including those associated with the trail concept. Prepare report and present at Trail Concept Review Committee Meeting #1 and Public Workshop #1a-c. EOU September 29 – December 12 2014
Draft Existing Conditions Report – Prepare draft report to present findings from stakeholder interviews and assessment of the rail corridor. EOU September 29 – October 24 2014
Trail Concept Review Committee Meeting #1 Coordination – Schedule meeting space, advertise, distribute review materials, and take and prepare minutes for the meeting. EOU September 29 – December 12 2014
Trail Concept Review Committee Meeting #1 Facilitation – Discuss Committee’s purpose, review Draft Existing Conditions Report, economic impact analysis, identify initial opportunities and constraints, and discuss Public Meeting #1a-c presentation. EOU/ OPRD 28-Oct 2014
Existing Conditions Report – Prepare final report for presentation at Public Workshop #1a-c. EOU October 29 November 21 2014
Public Workshop #1a, #1b, and #1c Coordination – Schedule meeting space, advertise, distribute review materials, and take and prepare minutes for meetings in Elgin, Wallowa, and Enterprise. EOU October 29 – December 12 2014
Public Workshop #1a, #1b, and #1c Facilitation – Review Existing Conditions Report, identified opportunities and constraints, economic impact analysis, and obtain public input at workshops in Elgin, Wallowa, and Enterprise. EOU/ OPRD December 2 – 4 2014
Trail Concept Review Committee Meeting #2 Coordination – Schedule meeting space, advertise, distribute review materials, and take and prepare minutes for the meeting. EOU January 5 – March 20, 2015
Trail Concept Review Committee Meeting #2 Facilitation – Review comments from Public Workshop #1a-c to develop trail design alternatives. EOU/ OPRD 20-Jan 2015
Trail Concept Alternatives – Develop trail design alternatives, potential mitigation measures, cost estimates, and identify possible funding options for trail development and management. OPRD January 21 – March 20 2015
Trail Alternatives Survey – Develop and conduct mail and/or online survey to evaluate support for design alternatives and other issues related to the trail.  Prepare report and present at Trail Concept Review Committee Meeting #3. EOU January 5 – March 20 / March 30 – 2015
Draft Trail Alternatives Report – Prepare report for presentation at Trail Concept Review Committee Meeting #3. EOU March 30 – April 30 2015
Trail Concept Review Committee Meeting #3 Coordination – Schedule meeting space, advertise, distribute review materials, and take and prepare minutes for the meeting. EOU March 30 – June 13, 2015
Trail Concept Review Committee Meeting #3 Facilitation – Review Draft Trail Alternatives Report, Trail Alternatives Survey, and discuss Public Meeting #2a-c presentation. EOU/ OPRD 5-May 2015
Trail Alternatives Report – Prepare final report for presentation at Public Workshop #2a-c. EOU May 6 – June 5 2015
Public Workshop #2a, #2b, and #2c Coordination – Schedule meeting space, advertise, distribute review materials, and take and prepare minutes for meetings in Elgin, Wallowa, and Enterprise. EOU June 22 – September 4 2015
Public Workshop #2a, #2b, and #2c Facilitation – Review trail design alternatives, potential mitigation measures, cost estimates, possible funding options, and obtain public input at workshops in Elgin, Wallowa, and Enterprise. EOU/ OPRD August 25-27 2015
Draft Trail Concept Report – Prepare draft report to summarize findings and public input regarding existing conditions, opportunities and constraints, economic impact analysis, trail design alternatives, mitigation measures, cost estimates, and potential funding options. EOU September 28 – October 21 2015
Trail Concept Review Committee Meeting #4 Coordination – Schedule meeting space, advertise, distribute review materials, and take and prepare minutes for the meeting. EOU October 27 2015
Trail Concept Report – Prepare final report for presentation at WURA Board Meeting.  EOU October 28 – November 20 2015
WURA Board Meeting Coordination – Schedule meeting space, advertise, distribute review materials, and take and prepare minutes for the meeting. EOU September 28 – December 11 2015
WURA Board Meeting Presentation – Present Trail Concept Report and take public comments for WURA’s consideration to permit development of trail improvements within the rail corridor. EOU/ OPRD December 1 2015