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.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Hate to rain on the parade...

...but, Columbia received 0.52 inches of rain as reported by The Weather Channel and accuweather.com.

This is what half an inch of rain does to the river:




















The water level has risen about 6' to the top of its banks and is almost at path level.  From only 1/2 inch of rain.  And, this seems like a good site for a 10' wide paved path?  It will be covered with water often, and covered with the resulting dirt, sand and debris even more often.  Not to mention how such an impervious surface will only exacerbate the already severe flooding.
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  1. UnknownMarch 12, 2013 at 1:30 PM

    hmm? I would expect as much?? look at the erosion on the left bank in your picture on the left. I say the money needs to be spent on erosion control

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    1. Emily @ The Diligent OneMarch 12, 2013 at 1:34 PM

      And, it's getting worse so, so quickly. I wish I had photos from 6 years ago when I moved to Allview. The river bank gets steeper and wider every time it rains.

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  2. Branson D. WilliamsMarch 15, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    Spending funds to stabilize the shoreline and plant vegetation would be great. More impervious surface will simply reduce what little groundwater absorption that now occurs. Glad I have flood insurance...

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