Appendix A
Key Takeaways from Lafayette Faculty Meetings
Appendix B
Maps of the Easton Neighborhoods and associated SES
Appendix C
Lafayette Media on MTF Grant for Pedestrian Trail
Appendix D
Ahart Connection Proposal
Appendix E
Bushkill Connection Proposal
Appendix F
Overlay of two Trail and Bridge System Proposals: Ahart Connection and Bushkill Connection
Appendix G
Some Key Takeaways
- We have developed two proposals both of which have the same trail system but different bridge systems.
- Our first proposal, the Ahart bridge Connection shown in yellow on the map in Appendix F is more distinguishable with a longer bridge passing over College Ave (a PennDot owned road) and landing in the community gathering point of the Ahart Arts Plaza. The higher expense and restrictions of this proposal will likely make it less feasible for implementation.
- The Bushkill bridge Connection shown in the green on the map in Appendix F is likely more feasible as it is less pronounced than the Ahart bridge Connection with a shorter and less expensive bridge system.
- Throughout this project we have engaged with the Lafayette community to discuss the contexts and impacts that should be considered.
- Moving forward, more direct communication with Easton community members is essential and can be done through surveys or fun programs like design competitions.
- In the future, we hope that the development Lafayette takes up (including our own) considers all these communities in design and strives to create more equitable, accessible, and just infrastructure.