BNSF Railroad Trail Presented By Arvin Tunas Susan Hawk Brandon Humphrey David Grote Nghia Pham

Where is it? 47-mile stretch of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe rail corridor from Renton to Snohomish into a multiuse trail. Courtesy of Seattle PI

Train Tracks, not to be! Pros Cons Business impacts. Boeing uses the Eastside rail line to move fuselage pieces between Renton and Everett. It would be difficult and expensive to reconvert the trail to rail use once the tracks had been removed. No Spirit of Washington dinner train. Pros Vastly expand the network of trails for cyclists. Greater access to businesses, schools, and parks. Chance of lifetime. Could be a great tourist attraction. Another route for commuters to choose from. Improve living quality Dave suggestions Removal of the Train Tracks Chance of a lifetime. Could be a great tourist attraction. Improve living quality in those places.

Trail, what is it good for? Connections to businesses Connections to Schools Access to Parks Improve mobility

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What can GIS answer? Proximity to Businesses Proximity to Schools and Parks Safety: Where do we need over or underpasses to cross major roadways?

Intersections of Concern NE 8th ST Bellevue Put in white background in title bar

Business Locations Boeing Plant - Renton Put in white background in Business Locations Boeing Plant - Renton

Results and Conclusions The trail will become a great benefit for the region. Because of its close proximity to important recreation and transportation facilities. In 0.25 miles proximity of the trail, there are 9 parks and 6 schools. In another 0.25 miles there are 2 parks and 14 schools. Explain buffers

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