1. University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Landscape Architecture Franklin-Simpson County Greenway Connectivity Soft Trails Road Trails Shared Use Trails Equestrian Trail Water Trails Integrated into overall greenway system Navigate north to south through the heart of the county on Drakes Creek Connects to Bowling Green canoe system or south into Tennessee Easy access through multiple launch points Slow current for paddling of all ages Shared Use Trails Paved path through riparian corridors and/or roadways Provides connection between conservation areas and stream corridors Accommodating to both bikers and walkers Paved surfaces to provide connection between communities Creates loop around entire county Provides recreational opportunity for local residents and visitors to Garvin’s World Equestrian Trail Utilizes existing power line corridor Runs directly through the heart of Franklin Connects county from north to south between Warren County and Tennessee Provides new type of recreation that surrounding counties do not offer which presents opportunities for tourism development N Creek Access Points Places of Interest Water Trails Equestrian trail along power line easement. Canoeing along water corridor. Soft trail greenway through forested area. Road trails can be developed by adding a lane along roadway corridors. Nashville Bowling Green Scottsville Bowling Green Nature Preserve Flat Rock Glade Nature Preserve Middleton Prices Mill Gold City Octagon Hall Hillsdale Black Jack Turnertown Neosheo Pilot Knob Lincoln Park Jim Roberts Park Country Club Golf Course` Kenny Perry Golf Course Duncan Inn FRANKLIN Bornes Ford Route 100 31 W I-65 Greenway Master Plan Objectives Connect communities with commercial and recreational destinations Utilize riparian corridors Encourage ecological conservation Promote tourism and create recreational opportunities Promote a healthier lifestyle Features Include: Walking/Jogging trails Biking trails Equestrian trails Canoeing / Paddling trails Red River Drakes Creek The Glade State Nature Preserve To Russellville To Nashville Road Trails Paved lane or path along roadways Connecting corridor to other counties Minimum of 8 feet in width Utilize existing easements along road Accommodating to bikers and skaters Soft Trails Low impact path through forested areas and stream corridors Accommodating for walkers and joggers Utilizes greenway corridors Typically composed of woodchips or grass Interconnected by shared use trails Hard trail as a separate path from road with buffer area in between separating uses. Power Line Easement Communities Logan County Robertson County Warren County Allen County Bowling Green Adapted from photo: picture450 [Image of bicycle lane], Retrieved April 12, 2006, from: http://www.streetprint.com/solutions/index.php Adapted from photo: Theroadahead [Image of roadway], Retrieved April 12, 2006, from: http://www.mikebentley.com/bike/harry/8-9.htm Adapted from photo: falltrail [Image of greenway trail], Retrieved April 12, 2006, from: http://www.destateparks.com/greenway/ Adapted from photo: sCreekView [Image of Drakes Creek], Retrieved April 12, 2006, from: http://bioweb.wku.edu/faculty/ameier/drcr1.html Adapted from photo: trail3 [Image of equestrian trail], Retrieved April 12, 2006, from: http://www.eaglewood.on.ca/horseridingpics.htm Legend Connections The greenway system can provide connections to other counties. Simpson County can be connected to Bowling Green’s greenway system by utilizing the 31W corridor as well as Drakes Creek and the power line easement.