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City of Slidell, Louisiana Planning Commission Agenda December 12, 2022 at 7:00pm Council Chambers, 2045 2nd St, Slidell, LA Agenda packet available at myslidell.com/planning/boards/pz For questions or to provide public comment before the meeting, email PZ@cityofslidell.org or call (985) 646-4320 (M-F 8am to 4:30pm) SCAN ME for the PC website 1. Call to Order and Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Minutes. Approve minutes from November 21, 2022 4. Public Hearing No Items for Public Hearing 5. Other Business a. Introduction to City’s Amendment to the Slidell Bicycle Master Plan (T22-08), to be reviewed by Commission at its January 9, 2023 meeting. 6. General and Public Comments a. None. 7. Adjournment The next Planning Commission meeting will be January 9, 2023. Planning Commission Agenda for December 12, 2022 Page 1 of 1  City of Slidell, Louisiana Planning Commission Minutes November 21, 2022 @ 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers, 2045 2nd Street, Slidell, LA 1. Call to Order and Roll Call. Meeting called to order by Chairperson Hilts at 7:15 p.m. Commissioners Present Commissioners Not Present Staff Present Mary Lou Hilts, Chair Lance Grant Danny McElmurray, Planning Richard Reardon, Vice Chair Michael Newton Director Gayle Green Erica Smith, Secretary Landon Washington Eric Lundin, Desire Line Wesley Gillen, Desire Line 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Minutes. Motion by Commissioner Green to approve minutes of October 17, 2022 as written; Commissioner Reardon seconded. A vote of 3 YAYS, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSTAIN approved the minutes. Those voting YEA were Chairperson Hilts and Commissioners Green and Washington; Commissioner Reardon Abstained. 4. Public Hearing a. A22-06: A request for annexation of a parcel containing approx. 6 acres, located approx. 400 feet east of Amber St, bordered by Coral St (a parish road) and Gause Blvd E to the south; requested by Nunnally Pollard Development, LLC and Theriot Holdings. Chairperson Hilts introduced the item and asked if there was anyone from the public wishing to speak. Mr. Steele Pollard from Nunnally Pollard Development LLC rose to speak in favor of annexation. Mr. Pollard stated that the intent was annex into the city so as to access City sewer and water, which is available in the Gause Blvd East ROW. Mr. Pollard said they were aware annexation would change the zoning from St. Tammany Parish Highway Commercial HC-2 to City of Slidell C- 4 Highway Commercial and that care would need to be taken during construction to ensure there was no impairment of French Branch, a natural watercourse running along the southwest boundary of the property. Commissioner Reardon asked what the intended use of the property was. Mr. Pollard responded that there were no firm plans at this time, but they were considering “upscale” townhomes, garden offices, or selling the property. Chairperson Hilts asked for the staff’s recommendation. Eric Lundin responded that the property was in the City’s growth management area, and the Slidell 2040 Comprehensive Plan future land use plan showed the property as commercial. Eric Lundin said the City Administration recommended annexation. Planning Commission Minutes for November 21, 2022 Page 1 of 3  Commissioner Reardon made a motion to forward the annexation request to the City Council with a favorable recommendation; Commissioner Green seconded. A vote was taken, and with the result of 4 YAYS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSTAIN the motion passed. b. A22-07: A request for annexation of a parcel of land containing approx. 2.2027 acres, located in the southern right-of-way of Gause Blvd West (US 190), from Gause Blvd intersection with Northshore Blvd eastward to Mall Blvd. Requested by Bayou Liberty Property LLC. Chairperson Hilts introduced the item and asked if there was anyone from the public wishing to speak. Mr. Mark Buren 1 representing Bayou Liberty Property LLC rose to speak in favor of annexation. The gentleman reviewed their application and asked for a favorable recommendation. Chairperson Hilts asked what the planned use of the site would be. Bayou Liberty Property’s representative said there were no specific plans at this point, but they were considering a car wash. Chairperson Hilts asked the staff for their recommendation. Eric Lundin responded that the property was in the City’s growth management area and that the future land use plan identified this area as commercial. Eric Lundin said the Administration recommended annexation as it was part of long term plan to have all to commercial properties in this are in the City to facilitate development in a manner consistent with Slidell 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Washington made a motion to forward the annexation request to the City Council with a favorable recommendation; Commissioner Green seconded. A vote was taken, and with the result of 4 YAYS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSTAIN the motion passed. c. S22-05: A request for Final Plat to subdivide eighteen (18) lots with 1.3 acres; located off Bosworth St and Old Spanish Trail (Hwy 433) including improvements at 56634 Bosworth St; identified as Lots 11-16, and 40-46; and Lots 23–26 and 36-39 of Square 5 Central Park Subdivision, Sec. A; into two (2) lots; requested by KB Kauffman & Company Inc. Chairperson Hilts introduced the item and asked if there was anyone from the public wishing to speak. Mr. Dave Kaufmann rose to speak in favor of the annexation on behalf of the property owner. Mr. Kaufman explained that the subdivision into two lots would simplify ownership, business operations, and permitting. In creating two lots one would contain the existing medical clinic. The second lot with frontage on Old Spanish trail would initially provide a secondary means of access to the clinic but given its more suitable size and shape could developed separately in the future. There being no questions from Commissioners, Chairperson Hilts asked for the staff’s recommendation. Eric Lundin said the staff recommended the subdivision as it would eliminate 18 substandard lots and create two buildable lots. The two new lots would be easier for the city regulate and permit. Eric Lundin said the Administration recommend approval of the Final Plat. 1 Cannot confirm spelling of Mr. Buren’s name. He did not sign in for the public hearing. Planning Commission Minutes for November 21, 2022 Page 2 of 3  Commissioner Washington made a motion to approve the Final Plat as presented; Commissioner Reardon seconded. A vote was taken, and with the result of 4 YAYS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSTAIN the motion passed. 5. Other Business a. 2023 Calendar. Eric Lundin reminded the Commissioners that they would be asked to approve their 2023 meeting calendar at their December meeting. b. 2023 Officers. Eric Lundin reminded the Commissioners that they would be asked to elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for the 2023 calendar year at their December meeting. 6. General and Public Comments. a. The new City of Slidell Planning Director, Daniel McElmurray, introduced himself to the Commission. 7. Adjournment. Meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. on motion by Commissioner Green, second by Commissioner Washington, and a vote of 4 YAYS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSTAIN. Planning Commission Minutes for November 21, 2022 Page 3 of 3  Bicycle Master Plan Alternative Transportation for Work, Exercise, and Recreation Morgan Age, Planning Intern, Slidell High School; Stephen Dieck, Planning Intern, Slidell High School; Eric Lundin, Planner City of Slidell Adopted 6/24/2014 Amended 12/08/2020 (Ord. No. 4004) Amended _______ (Ord. No. _____) City of Slidell 1 Adopted 6/24/2014 Bicycle Master Plan Amended 12/08/2020 Amended ________ City of Slidell Bicycle Master Plan Table of Contents 1. Introduction- .......................................................................................................................... 3 The Challenge...................................................................................................................................... 3 Purpose and Goals .............................................................................................................................. 3 2. Methods Available for Bicycle Paths ................................................................................... 3 A. Dedicated Bicycle Path. ................................................................................................................. 3 B. Widened Sidewalk. ......................................................................................................................... 4 C. Street Shoulder. .............................................................................................................................. 4 D. Share the lane. ................................................................................................................................ 4 3. Bicycle Path Concept............................................................................................................. 5 Overall Concept .................................................................................................................................. 5 Northern Loop .................................................................................................................................... 6 Middle Loop ........................................................................................................................................ 8 Southern Loop ..................................................................................................................................... 9 Heritage Park- Camp Salmen Connector ....................................................................................... 10 Bayou Patassat .................................................................................................................................. 10 Kensington-John Slidell ................................................................................................................... 11 Oak Harbor Connector .................................................................................................................... 11 Tammany Trace Extension .............................................................................................................. 12 Southwest Loop ................................................................................................................................. 13 4. Conclusion ............................................................................................................................ 13 Map 1: Overall Concept ............................................................................................................. 14 Map 2: Northern Loop ............................................................................................................... 15 Map 3: Middle Loop ................................................................................................................. 136 Map 4: Southern Loop.............................................................................................................. 137 City of Slidell 2 Adopted 6/24/2014 Bicycle Master Plan Amended 12/08/2020 Amended ________ 1. Introduction- The Challenge The City of Slidell is a great place to live, but a bad place to bicycle. The city’s rapid growth from the 1960s through the mid-1980s was car centric and little attention was given to providing for bicycle paths or safe bicycle crossings. Sidewalks are too small, often too close to automobile lanes, and often end abruptly. Except in the oldest parts of the city, the street gird pattern is often disrupted making connectivity between neighborhoods problematic. Many of the main thoroughfares lack a suitable shoulder, if there is one at all, that bicycles can utilize. There is no fixed route public transportation to provide an alternative to automobile travel. Current literature clearly identifies bicycle paths as beneficial to a city and its residents. Bicycles can reduce traffic congestion by providing an alternative means of travel to work, school, and entertainment. Bicycle riding exercises the body, providing for healthier residents. Families can enjoy quality time by riding together. For these reasons and many others, the City of Slidell would benefit from a comprehensive, interconnected bicycle path network. Purpose and Goals The purpose of the City of Slidell’s Bicycle Master Plan is to provide a network of interconnected bicycle and pedestrian paths that would provide a safe, reliable means of transportation and recreation for the city’s residents and visitors. The goals of the bicycle master plan are to provide: 1. A safe alternative means of transportation for residents and visitors to get to and from home, school, work, entertainment, and shopping. 2. Opportunities for residents and visitors to exercise. 3. A safe way for families and individuals to recreate. Some parts of the plan already exist and are in use today. Other parts would not be available for years. Therefore, one the main objectives of this master plan is to layout a comprehensive plan covering as much of the city as practical. The City can then identify, prioritize, design, fund, and construct individual projects. A second objective is to provide a flexible framework vice a detailed plan so that multiple means of funding can be pursued. The key to flexibility will be relying on multiples methods to create a bicycle path and being prepared to change methods if a quicker or less expensive method presents itself. 2. Methods Available for Bicycle Paths Several methods can be used to provide for bicycle paths: A. Dedicated Bicycle Path. A stand-a-lone bicycle path separate from vehicle travel lanes, street shoulders, and pedestrian sidewalks. This method is the safest method but most City of Slidell 3 Adopted 6/24/2014 Bicycle Master Plan Amended 12/08/2020 Amended ________  expensive, since it requires land acquisition and construction of paths from the ground up. This method also requires engineering, environmental studies, and dedicated maintenance funds. B. Widened Sidewalk. The sidewalk in the public right-of-way can be widened to include a bicycle path in addition to its normal pedestrian use. Pedestrian and bicycle lanes must be separate to provide for safe use. The benefits of this method are that it separates bicycles from automobile traffic and can be built on existing sidewalk infrastructure. The challenges of this method are that it requires that the public right-of-way be large enough to accommodate both bicycle and pedestrian lanes, and the widening of the sidewalk requires engineering, environmental studies, and dedicated maintenance funds. C. Street Shoulder. If the street shoulder is wide enough it can be striped as a dedicated bicycle lane. The benefits of this method are that it provides for a dedicated bicycle lane on an already constructed road surface. The challenges of this method are that it requires the shoulder be maintained to higher standard than typical road shoulders to provide a smooth surface suitable for bicycles and the shoulder cannot be used for on street parking. Also, while the bicycle lane and automobile travel lanes are separate, there is an increased risk of bicycle and automobile interaction. The risk to bicycles can be mitigated by placing a visual or physical vertical barrier separating bicycle lanes from automobile travel lanes. Examples include concrete barriers or flexible poles with reflective markings. D. Share the lane. Where no shoulder exists and the public right-of-way is limited, bicycles and automobiles can share the vehicle travel lane. To identify the lane’s co-use as a bicycle lane as well as an automobile travel land through the use of striping and bicycle lane symbols. This method relies on bicyclists and automobile drivers knowing and adhering to the state laws protecting bicyclists. The benefits of this method are that it allows bicycle paths in areas where the public right-of-way is limited and it is the least expensive to create and maintain, since a roadway is already provided for automobiles. The challenges of this method are that it places automobiles and bicyclists in same lane, increasing the chance of collisions. As a result, this method should be limited to narrow, little traveled residential streets where the speed limit is already low. A bicycle path may be composed of one or more of above methods, and, over time, a route or route segment can be improved. Initially, the method could be a share the lane. Then, as more resources become available, routes or route segments could be improved into a widened sidewalk or dedicate bicycle path. City of Slidell 4 Adopted 6/24/2014 Bicycle Master Plan Amended 12/08/2020 Amended ________ 3. Bicycle Path Concept Overall Concept The City’s master bicycle plan consists of three interconnected circular routes—North, Middle, and South—that connect the majority of the City’s neighborhoods and other routes that connect to outlying neighborhoods and regional bicycle paths. The network consists of eight paths with a combined length of about 24 miles of trails (See Map 1) Bicycle Path Approximate Distance Map Numbers Northern Loop 7 Miles 1, 2 Middle Loop 4.7 Miles 1, 3 Southern Loop 3 Miles 1, 4 Heritage Park-Camp Salmen 3 Miles 1, 2 Bayou Patassat 1 Mile 1, 2 Kensington-John Slidell Park 1.3 Miles 1, 2 Oak Harbor Connector 0.6 Miles 1, 4 Tammany Trace Extension 4.4 Miles 1, 2 Southwest Loop 2.2 Miles 1, 2, 4 City of Slidell 5 Adopted 6/24/2014 Bicycle Master Plan Amended 12/08/2020 Amended ________ Northern Loop (See Maps 1 & 2) Length ≈ 7 Miles Description: Loop route that includes neighborhoods in northern portion of the city to include north of Gause Blvd, between Gause Blvd and Fremaux Ave, and south of Fremaux to include Olde Towne and Lincoln Park. Passes by Slidell High, Florida Elementary, Brock Elementary, Slidell Jr. High, and St. Tammany Jr. High. Passes through Possum Hollow Park and intersects with bicycle paths that lead to John Slidell Park and Heritage Park. Route Method Notes Initial Long Term Commences at Slidell High Near intersection (9th St and Tiger Ave Proceed south down 9th St, to Share the Lane Widened intersection with Gause Blvd Sidewalk Cross Gause Blvd Existing Traffic Light Existing Complete. Pedestrian Pedestrian signalization and striping signalization and updated in 2022. striping South down 9th St to intersection Share the Lane Widened with Teddy Avenue Sidewalk Proceed west on Teddy Avenue to Share the Lane intersection with 3rd St/Sgt Alfred Turn south down 3rd St/Sgt Alfred, Share the Lane Widened pass by Slidell Jr. High Sidewalk Cross over Fremaux Avenue at 3rd Existing Traffic Light Add Bicycle- St/Sgt Alfred St traffic light Pedestrian signalization and striping Continue south down 3rd St/Sgt North of Fremaux Widened Alfred to intersection with Cousin St Share the lane then Sidewalk Use of Shoulder Fremaux – Cousin: Initially Combination of Share the Lane and Street Shoulder. Turn east down Cousin St and Cousin: Share the lane Cousin: Widened proceed to Possum Hollow Park then Possum Hollow Park: Sidewalk through Possum Hollow Park to far Use existing trail/path side exiting onto 6th St Continue south down 6th St. to Share the Lane Widened intersection with Daney St Sidewalk Turn east down Daney St. to Share the Lane Widened Portions of Daney St are intersection with Beth Ave Sidewalk in St Tammany Parish Turn north up Beth to intersection Share the Lane Widened with Shortcut Hwy Sidewalk Cross Shortcut Hwy to get onto Uncontrolled crossing Bicycle/Pedestrian Lakewood Crossing with signalization and striping North up Lakewood Dr to Street Shoulder Widened Intersection with Gause Blvd Sidewalk Cross Gause Blvd Existing Traffic Light Add Bicycle- Pedestrian City of Slidell 6 Adopted 6/24/2014 Bicycle Master Plan Amended 12/08/2020 Amended ________  signalization and stripping Continue north on Rue Rochelle then Street Shoulder Widened Audubon to intersection with Robert Sidewalk Blvd Cross Robert Existing Traffic Light Add Bicycle- Pedestrian signalization and stripping Continue north on North Blvd to Street Shoulder Widened intersection with Hwy 11 Sidewalk Turn South down Hwy 11 to Un-useable, not safe Dedicated bicycle Alternative: At intersection with Indiana Ave path as part of LA intersection of North DOTD project to Blvd and Melody Dr. turn expand Hwy 11 south down Melody Dr. bridge over rail to intersection with road tracks Fountain Dr. then turn East on Fountain Dr. to intersection with Robert Blvd then South down Robert Blvd to Tower Dr then west on Tower Dr. to Joe Buccaron Dr then South on Joe Buccaron to Tiger Dr. then East to 9th St to end point Turn East down Indiana Avenue to Share the Lane Widened intersection with 9th Street Sidewalk South down 9th Street to Slidell High Share the Lane Widened and the end point Sidewalk City of Slidell 7 Adopted 6/24/2014 Bicycle Master Plan Amended 12/08/2020 Amended ________ Middle Loop (See Maps 1 & 3) Length ≈ 4.7 Miles Description: The Middle Loop connects neighborhoods on both sides of Old Spanish Trail and links the Northern and Southern Loops. The Middle Loop would also connects Fremaux Town Center to the rest of the city. The route begins and ends at Abney Elementary and passes by St. Tammany Jr. High. Route Method Notes Initial Long Term Commence at Abney Elementary on Kostmayer Proceed west on Kostmayer Ave to Street Shoulder Widened Sidewalk intersection with Timothy Dr. Turn south down Timothy Dr to Share the Lane Widened Sidewalk intersection with Thomas Dr Turn onto Thomas Dr. and continue south Share the Lane Widened Sidewalk to intersection with Hickory Dr.-Lopez St Turn east on Hickory Dr.-Lopez St. to Street Shoulder Widened Sidewalk intersection with Faith Dr. Turn north on Faith Dr and proceed north Share the Lane Widened Sidewalk to Intersection with Old Spanish Trail Cross Old Spanish trail to Town Center Unprotected Traffic light with Parkway pedestrian/bicycle signalization and striping. Continue north on Town Center Parkway Street Shoulder Widened Sidewalk Currently no connection to intersection with Daney St. from Town Center Pkwy to Daney St. Turn west on Daney St. and proceed to Share the Lane Widened Sidewalk intersection with 6th St Turn south on 6th St and proceed to Share the Lane Widened Sidewalk intersection with Eleanor St Turn east on Eleanor St. and proceed east Share the Lane Widened Sidewalk to intersection with Washington Ave Turn south on Washington Ave and Share the Lane Widened Sidewalk proceed to intersection with Cleveland Ave. Turn west on Cleveland Ave and proceed Share the Lane Widened Sidewalk to intersection with Lincoln Ave Turn south on Lincoln Ave and proceed Share the Lane Widened Sidewalk to intersection with Pine Tree St Turn northeast on Pine Tree St. and Share the Lane Widened Sidewalk proceed to intersection with Slidell Ave. Turn south on Slidell Ave and proceed to Share the Lane Widened Sidewalk intersection with Old Spanish Trail Cross Old Spanish Trail Existing traffic Add pedestrian- light bicycle signalization to light and stripe crosswalk. Continue south on Slidell Ave to Share the Lane Intersection with Kostmayer Ave and the end point at Abney Elementary City of Slidell 8 Adopted 6/24/2014 Bicycle Master Plan Amended 12/08/2020 Amended ________ Southern Loop (See Maps 1 & 4) Length ≈ 3 Miles Description: The Southern Loop begins and ends at the Fritchie Park Gym and includes a bike/pedestrian path around a pond in Fritchie Park. The Southern Loop includes the neighborhoods between Pontchartrain Drive, Old Spanish Trail, and the Spartan Dr. and connects to the Middle Loop and the Oak Harbor Connector Route Method Notes Initial Long Term Begin Fritchie Park Gym Proceed through Fritchie Park to Dedicated intersection with Rama St Bicycle Path Proceed up Rama St to intersection Dedicated This portion Rama St was with Hickory Dr-Lopez St. Bicycle Path never developed and current ownership undetermined. Alternative route is • North up West Howze Beach Rd to intersection with Cayo St Method: Share the Lane • Turn West on Cayo St and proceed to intersection with Almonaster St. Method: Share the lane • Turn North on Almonaster St. and proceed to intersection with Hickory Dr-Lopez St Method: Share the Lane Turn West on Hickory Dr-Lopez St Share the Lane Widened and proceed to intersection with Sidewalk Oxford St Turn South on Oxford St and Share the Lane Widened proceed to intersection with Sidewalk Westchester Turn West on Westchester and Share the Lane Widened proceed to intersection with Berkley Sidewalk passing by Our Lady of Lourdes School Turn South on Berkley and proceed Share the Lane Widened to intersection with Spartan Dr. Sidewalk Turn East on Spartan Drive and Start with Share Dedicated Bicycle proceed to entrance Fritchie Park the Lane then get Path and End Point, passing by Salmen on existing High School en route. Dedicated Bicycle Path City of Slidell 9 Adopted 6/24/2014 Bicycle Master Plan Amended 12/08/2020 Amended ________ Heritage Park- Camp Salmen Connector (See Maps 1 & 2) Length ≈ 3 Miles Description: The Heritage Park-Camp Salmen Connector provides a route for neighborhoods along both sides of West Hall Avenue and connects Heritage Park to the city’s center and connects, through Camp Salmen, to The Tammany Trace. Route Method Notes Initial Long Term Commence Heritage Park Proceed north on Bayou Lane to Share the Lane Widened Sidewalk intersection with West Hall Ave Turn West on West Hall Ave and Share the Lane Widened Sidewalk Need to add Bicycle Lane proceed to intersection with Carroll to bridge of Bayou Road Bonfouca Cross Carroll Road Existing Improved Complete. St Tammany intersection with Parish improved crossing Widened in 2017. Sidewalk. Proceed East on Garden Dr. to Share the Lane intersection with West Ln Turn North on West Ln and proceed to Share the Lane Dedicated Bicycle bicycle-pedestrian entrance to Camp Path Salmen the end point. Bayou Patassat (See Maps 1 & 2) Length ≈ 1 Mile Description: Bayou Patassat path connects Heritage Park with Possum Hollow Park using the Bayou Patassat drainage to pass under Front Street. Route Method Notes Initial Long Term Heritage Park Proceed West on Bayou Lane to Share the Lane intersection with Bayou Patassat Turn East into Bayou Patassat drainage Dedicated Bicycle Need to work out where to and cross under Front St. Bridge and Lane cross Bayou Patassat proceed to intersection with Guzman St Proceed East on Guzman St. to Share the Lane Widened Sidewalk intersection with 4th St Turn North on 4th St and proceed to Share the Lane Widened Sidewalk intersection with Dewey Ave Turn East on Dewey Ave and proceed Share the Lane Widened Sidewalk to and enter Possum Hollow Park and link into Northern Loop City of Slidell 10 Adopted 6/24/2014 Bicycle Master Plan Amended 12/08/2020 Amended ________ Kensington-John Slidell (See Maps 1 & 2) Length ≈ 1.3 Miles Description: Kensington-John Slidell is an existing path that connects John Slidell Park with the Kensington Subdivision. Proposed additional segments would connect this path to the Northern Loop using a City of Slidell drainage servitude, and connect to Gause Blvd (Hwy 190). Route Method Notes Initial Long Term Start at John Slidell Park Gym and follow Existing Dedicated Complete. the bicycle path to northeast corner Bicycle Path Kensington Subdivision Extension along existing city drainage Dedicated Bicycle Could connect existing Path path to Northern Loop Extension to include: Would connect existing • Continue south on Nickel Lp • Share the Lane path to Gause Blvd (Hwy • Turn Kensington Ln and continue • Dedicated Bike 190). west to Kensington Blvd Path • Turn at Kensington Blvd and • Dedicated Bike continue south to Gause Blvd path Oak Harbor Connector (See Maps 1 & 4) Length ≈ 0.6 Miles Description: The Oak Harbor Connector connects Fritchie Park with the Oak Harbor subdivision and its internal bicycle paths. Route Method Notes Initial Long Term Commence at Fritchie Park Gym Exit park onto W. Howze Beach Rd Share the Lane on park streets Proceed South down W. Howze Beach Share the Lane Widened Sidewalk Rd across canal into back of Oak Harbor Subdivision then tie into existing trail network. City of Slidell 11 Adopted 6/24/2014 Bicycle Master Plan Amended 12/08/2020 Amended ________ Tammany Trace Extension (See Maps 1 & 2) Length ≈ 4.4 Miles Description: Tammany Trace Extension continues the existing Tammany Trace eastward across Highway 190 in the former railroad corridor toward the center of Slidell and Heritage Park. The crossings of Highway 190 may be by tunnel. Once the trail turns southward around N Carnation St, the route may continue in the railroad corridor or it may continue along local streets or other easements. Route Method Notes Initial Long Term Begin on Pennsylvania Ave, east of Front St (Hwy 11) Cross Front St (Hwy 11) Improved crossing Proceed west on Pennsylvania Ave to Share the Lane Dedicated Bicycle Bayou Ln Path Proceed north on Bayou Lane to Existing Widened Complete. This portion northern end of Public Works parking Sidewalk overlaps the Heritage lot Park-Camp Salmen Connector Proceed north to Gause Blvd W, either Widened Sidewalk Dedicated Bicycle This portion partially on local streets or adjacent to railroad along Bayou Ln, W Path adjacent to overlaps the Heritage Hall Ave, and S railroad Park-Camp Salmen Carnation St Connector Cross Gause Blvd W, either on local Share the Lane or Tunnel streets or adjacent to railroad Add striping and pedestrian-bicycle signalization Proceed north to Strawberry St, either Widened Sidewalk Dedicated Bicycle Alternative: Other local on local streets or adjacent to railroad along N Carnation Path adjacent to streets, such as N St and Strawberry railroad Carnation St to the former St railroad corridor Proceed north and west to Highway Dedicated Bicycle 190 Path Cross Highway 190 to existing Improved crossing Tunnel Tammany Trace, the end point City of Slidell 12 Adopted 6/24/2014 Bicycle Master Plan Amended 12/08/2020 Amended ________ Southwest Loop (See Maps 1, 2, & 4) Length ≈ 2.2 Miles Description: The Southwest Loop connects the Bayou Patassat Loop with the Southern Loop, providing connections for the Palm Lake, Lee Street, and Dellwood neighborhoods. Route Method Notes Initial Long Term Begin at Bayou Patassat crossing Pedestrian Bridge Proceed south to Cleveland Ave Dedicated Bicycle This portion requires an Path easement Proceed southwest on Cleveland Ave Share the Lane Dedicated Bicycle Path adjacent to roadway Cross Bayou Liberty (Hwy 433) Improved crossing Tunnel or Pedestrian Overpass Proceed east on Bayou Liberty (Hwy Dedicated Bicycle 433) Path adjacent to roadway Turn at Front St, continue south to Sun Dedicated Bicycle Valley Dr Path Continue east on Sun Valley Dr Widened Sidewalk Cross Pontchartrain Dr (Hwy 11) Improved crossing Continue east on Westchester Pl to Widened Sidewalk Berkley St, the end point 4. Conclusion The City of Slidell will benefit from a comprehensive interconnected bicycle network. It will reduce traffic congestion, improve health, and enhance quality of life. Providing a comprehensive, interconnected bicycle network is a long and expensive undertaking. Implementation requires long-range vision, prioritization, perseverance, and detailed planning. This Bicycle Master Plan is intended to provide the long-range vision and a framework from which to identify, prioritize, design, fund, and build bicycle paths to meet Slidell’s future needs. City of Slidell 13 Adopted 6/24/2014 Bicycle Master Plan Amended 12/08/2020 Amended ________  Map 1: Overall Concept City of Slidell 14 Adopted 6/24/2014 Bicycle Master Plan Amended 12/08/2020 Amended ________  Map 2: Northern Loop City of Slidell 15 Adopted 6/24/2014 Bicycle Master Plan Amended 12/08/2020 Amended ________  Map 3: Middle Loop City of Slidell 16 Adopted 6/24/2014 Bicycle Master Plan Amended 12/08/2020 Amended ________  Map 4: Southern Loop City of Slidell 17 Adopted 6/24/2014 Bicycle Master Plan Amended 12/08/2020 Amended ________