The purpose of this blog is to document events and compile information related to the Patuxent Branch Trail Extension, T7107.

The Patuxent Branch Trail Extension is a proposed initiative to install a 10 foot wide multi-use pathway along the sewer line adjacent to the Little Patxuent River from downtown Columbia to Savage Park. This 2.8 mile paved trail will travel through the neighborhood of Allview Estates.

The trail extension is part of the Connecting Columbia Action Agenda and is coordinated by the Columbia Association in partnership with the County's Master Bicycle Plan initiative.

Sunday, February 10, 2013

Some photos of the proposed site

They say a picture's worth a thousand words.  Here are some photos of the proposed site for the new trail.  These photos document the state of the river during/following heavy rain.  These types of conditions are not isolated to hurricane and tropical storm season- they happen many times a year and can be a result of prolonged heavy rain.
 Imagine the maintenance that would be required on a surface that receives this type of abuse.
 And, imagine the mud and debris that would be left on the path afterwards.
Now imagine the 10 year maintenance costs.  Does this seem like a good site for a path to you?

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4 comments:

  1. Ian KennedyFebruary 22, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    Many miles of Columbia pathways are built in floodplains and yet they withstand the occasional over wash. The Columbia Association is actually quite proficient at pathway maintenance.

    By the way, I created the picture of the proposed alignment that you've used in the sidebar and would appreciate if you could take it down.

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    1. Ian KennedyFebruary 22, 2013 at 9:41 AM

      For some reason my posting didn't link to my Google profile. My name is Ian Kennedy.

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    2. Emily @ The Diligent OneFebruary 22, 2013 at 10:17 AM

      Thanks so much for visiting and commenting, Ian. I would reply directly to you, but unfortunately you're a no-comment blogger. I can assure you that we're not talking about an occasional over wash. We are talking about an area that is routinely and severely flooded during steady rain.

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    3. Emily @ The Diligent OneFebruary 22, 2013 at 3:08 PM

      Regarding the photo of the proposed path: that popped on my facebook page and was put there by someone who I can only assume is a mutual friend. Social networking is funny like that. I would have been happy to credit you. Either way, I've whipped up one of my own and replaced it.

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