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Chapter 1 Introduction and Project Summary In 2018, the City of Everett conducted a survey to learn more about current interest in different types of shoreline public access. Over ninety surveys were completed with the highest priority given to providing more walking trails along the shorelines with conveniently located sitting areas at key points of interest. The second highest priority was to identify shoreline trails and other public facilities with directional signs and maps. Accordingly, the focus of this update to the Shoreline Public Access Plan is on improving trail connections wherever feasible. The goal of a continuous shoreline ped/bike loop will require a step-by-step, incremental implementation of numerous individual projects, some of which are already completed and some of which will require several years and significant funding to construct. In addition to acquiring funding, several critical trail sections are tied to private or Port of Everett development as well as working with the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad because the trail must cross over the railroad tracks to reach the water's edge. Specifically, the proposed trail sections at the north end of the peninsula and in the vicinity of the 1-5 bridge and at Pigeon Creek No. 1 will require agreements with the railroad as well as costly elevated bridges or undercrossings. The envisioned trail system will do more than provide recreational resources. It will help connect Everett's neighborhoods, improve the city's non-motorized transportation network, catalyze new physical and economic development, promote environmental restoration, activate existing and future parks, and link the city to its rural surroundings and shoreline areas. This Plan outlines the trail links, park improvements, and special features of the proposed shoreline public access system. Public access objectives considered to identify and prioritize projects described in this Plan are: • Connect existing trail sections and parks • Include a variety of public access features • Integrate public access with larger city and Port efforts to leverage funding opportunities Organizationally, the shoreline area is divided into linear sections as shown in Chapter 2. Anticipated projects and focus areas are then described for each section with a discussion of an implementation approach. The following table summarizes the current status of public access projects along Everett's shorelines. The cost column $ symbols are as follows: $$$$= more than $1 million $$$_ $500,000 to $1 million $$= $250,000 to $500,000 $= under $250,000 The three estimated time periods for the projects are: 3= over 6 yrs. 2= 3-6 yrs. 1=within 3 yrs. Shoreline Public Access Plan Update 2019 1