SECTION 1: RURAL SEGMENT

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road-crossing and nearby bridge over

Cowaselon Creek as a trail-head point
and recreation space. As this is where
the ORT loop closes on itself, this minipark acts as a crossroads in more ways
than one. It is also just downstream
from one of the nearest fish-stocking
points, making it ideal for fishing.

ERIE CANALWAY TRAIL

CONNECTION

HUBBARD PLACE
BRIDGE
HUBBARD PLACE BRIDGE

LAUNDROMAT CORNER

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COUNTY
COURTHOUSE
TRAILHEAD

The origins of this project lie in the designers ability to not only design a full service trail
for the community members of Oneida, NY.
But to also design a multi-use trail that encompasses not only human performances
but also environmental re-habilitation
and resilience. The community as well
as the environment itself have one vision for the future of this trail, that is,
healthy use for all. In the preliminary
PHYTOREMEDIATION
stages of design it was declared that
CORRIDOR
the two strongest features of design
needed to be wrapped around
accommodation for all uses and
ages, as well as the importance
of revitalizing contaminated
soils from past uses of the trail.

In doing this we strived

to create a topographical
rhythm that encompasses users through partic-

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The proposed bike lane is on the east side of the

street. The bike lane is protected by a rumble
strip on the shoulder of the road, as well as a
bioswale. The bioswale functions as a curb as
well as a stormwater management feature. It also
serves an aesthetic purpose and helps bicyclists
from the Canal Trail find their way to the ORT. The
banners along the road also serve a wayfinding
purpose. They signal the exciting beginning of
the rail trail. This is the grand entrance!

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ERIE CANALWAY
TRAIL CONNECTION

BIOSWALE DETAIL
During a storm event,
water from the road
will run from the
street and into a curb
cut in the bioswale.
There, the plantings
are selected to absorb
runoff due to their
deep roots. The water
can then infiltrate the
soil and move down
into a subterannian
perforated pipe that
carries the water to a
basin or stream outlet.

curb cut

plantings: deep roots to absorb runo

overow control structure

curb

prepared soil mixture (if needed)

gravel pipe bed
perforated pipe connecting
to basin or stream outlet

PLANTING
DETAILS
The plants selected are
native to the New York,
Pennsylvania, and
northern New Jersey.
They are all commonly
used in bioswales and
rain gardens.

Jan
Blue Star
Boltonia
Blazing Star
Canada Anemone

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sept

Oct

Nov

Dec

Amsonia tabernaemontana
Boltonia asteroides
Liatris spicata
Anemone canadensis
Asclepias tuberosa
Lobelia cardinalis
Solidago rugosa

Cardinal Flower
Goldenrod
Great Blue Lobelia
Chrysopsis mariana
Green & Gold
Eupatorium greggii
Joe Pye Weed
New England Aster Symphyotrichum novae-belgii
River Oats
Switchgrass
White Turtlehead
Wild Geranium

Panicum virgatum
Chelone glabra
Geranium maculatum

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People who ride on the Erie Canalway Trail probably do

not know about the existence of the Oneida Rail Trail.
Through signage, plantings, and branding, bicyclists can
learn about the ORT and follow directions on how to
reach the trailhead.

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FROM ECT TO ORT

TURNING
LEFT
This intersection is tricky because for
bicyclists to reach the trailhead of the
ORT, they must make a left-hand turn
at an intersection that currently has
no stop signs. I am proposing to
add stop signs at this intersection,
as well as a bike box on the
southbound lane. Bike boxes
allow bicyclists to be out in
the front of the lane at an
intersection, making them
visible to drivers. The image
on top is an example of a
bike box in Portland. The
bikers would then make
a left turn following
traditional traffic laws
and continue on to the
ORT trailhead by the
county courthouse.
Here the ORT
sign shows which
direction
the
biker must go
to reach the
trail.

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The Madison County Office Complex is

a civic part of the Oneida Rail Trail in the
middle of the rural area. Because of this,
it was designed to reflect the importance
of that part to the trail. Changes in the
pavement and parking are going to be
relevant, but the core of this part is going
to be a seasonal reflecting pool which
can be transformed in an ice skating rink.

COURT HOUSE ACCESS

MAIN ENTRANCE WITH

ORT STRUCTURE

REFLECTING POOL/ ICE

SKATING RINK

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THE PATH
The colored path of this part of
the trail is inspired in the path
of Superkilen Urban Park by
BIG Architects in Copenhagen, The Netherlands. The
geometric forms create
an interesting and invitable path to walk on. The
path of Oneida Rail Trail
is made of colored and
regular concrete. This
section has the function of show the
importance of the
County civic area
and it is also a
unique attraction to the
taril, once it
is
almost
a regular
landscape
along it.

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The reflecting pool/ice skating rink was designed

as a tool to bring more people to the County
area. By having this kind of activity on that space,
it is possible to make it useful to everyone. The
reflecting pool/ice skating rink can be used in
the summer, spring and fall as a water attraction.
In the winter, the thin layer of water freezes,
and it can be used to ice skate. Because of this
multifunctional element that works all the year, it
is possible to have people attend to this place in
all seasons..

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RELECTING POOL/ ICE

SKATING RINK

ORT TRAIL HEAD

The ORT is the symbol chosen to be
the trail head in the County area. Becaue of its size, it can also be considered as a touristic attraction,
composing a entertainment complex in the Oneida civic area.

FUTURE USE
.

In the planned civic plaza

there is a possibility of
adding amenities and facilities in the future such
as a cafe, ORT shop,
information and historic kioskis, and
an ice skates renting place. These
facilities would
be a long-term
investiment
to the city,
which can
help to increase
Oneidas
economy.

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This design uses the Hubbard Place

road-crossing and nearby bridge over
Cowaselon Creek as a trail-head point
and recreation space. As this is where
the ORT loop closes on itself, this minipark acts as a crossroads in more ways
than one. It is also just downstream
from one of the nearest fish-stocking
points, making it ideal for fishing.

HUBBARD PLACE
BRIDGE

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Proposal

Private/Public Property

Existing

1 : 200

1 : 200

PLAN VIEW

1= 400

1 : 200

1 : 200

1 : 200

SECTION ELEVATION

The
space
available
for
developing this site is limited to
property owned by Madison
County, and the City of
Oneida. The land around
the bridge is mostly lowflood plain, and densely
overgrown. By primarily
utilizing the (relatively)
level rail bed section
which runs from the
southeast
bridge
abutment to the
road, the area
can be used for
parking, picnics,
and shelter with
limited grade
changes.

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PHYTOREMEDIATION CORRIDOR
COTTIDOR

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The origins of this project lie in the designers ability to not only design a full service trail
for the community members of Oneida, NY.
But to also design a multi-use trail that encompasses not only human performances
but also environmental re-habilitation
and resilience. The community as well
as the environment itself have one vision for the future of this trail, that is,
healthy use for all. In the preliminary
stages of design it was declared that
the two strongest features of design
needed to be wrapped around
accommodation for all uses and
ages, as well as the importance
of revitalizing contaminated
soils from past uses of the trail.
In doing this we strived
to create a topographical
rhythm that encompasses users through particular regions of the trail
while promoting them
to stop and understand the potential
of the natural resources specifically planted along
the trail. The use
of these natural resources
will be dependent of
the users
of the trail.

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TRAIL REVITALIZATION
Represented below and to the right are
sections and perspectives intended to
give the client an understanding of the
conceptual design. Of course, this is not
exactly what it will look like although it allows the viewer to create an understanding of the scheme of land manipulation
as well as species and material selection.

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Black Walnut
Swamp White Oak
SECOND TO REMOVE
Eastern Cottonwood
Black Locust
FASTER GROWING

Kentucky Coffeetree
River Birch
THIRD TO REMOVE

SPECIES
CHART
Common Fig
Northern Bayberry
Service Berry
River Birch
Kentucky Coffeetree
Swamp White Oak
Black Locuist
Black Walnut
Eastern Cottonwood

10 years

20 years

Max

Spread

Large Crown

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80

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No
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Yes
Yes
No
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10 YEARS

20 YEARS

SECTION

MAX.

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5 LAUNDROMAT
CORNER
Behind the Colonial Laundromat There is a design opportunity for a
trail head and resting point. The design focuses on the rail road theme
by recreating an old train boarding platform to be used as an outdoor
eating space and resting point along the trail.

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In addition, an old Caboose will be converted into a Trail Kiosk where riders can
access trail maps, vending machines,
supplies, and learn about other activities and opportunities that Oneida has
to offer. This space is relatively limited
due to the proximity of the Laundromat and the utility boxes and poles that
are placed in the middle of the space.

This image was used as a precedent because it was

a good example of how signage can have a great
impact on the rail road theme. This trail happened to
also be a rail trail in the state of Florida.

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