| Suggested
Improvements/Modifications to CDTC’s Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike Trail Map for
2008 Update |
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| Improvement |
Submitted By: |
Status |
Additional Notes |
| Rectify
trail alignment to Orthophotos |
CDTC Staff |
To be explored |
This may be used
in the absence of GPS Technology to increase map accuracy. |
| Verify or
eliminate on-road portions of trail |
CDTC Staff |
To be completed |
Field
verification of signage will determine whether or not portions are shown. |
| Display
section in Colonie as paved. |
CDTC Staff |
Completed |
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| Add
extended section near I-87 in Colonie |
CDTC Staff |
To be completed |
Need alignment
data. Possible sources: Town,
orthophoto, field verification. |
| Replace
cover photo |
CDTC Staff |
To be completed |
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| Incorporate
Changes near SCCC |
Raj Malhotra |
To be completed |
Need clearer
alignment data. Possible sources: DOT, Sch City, field verification. |
| Correction of
"Hairpin Turn" near Blatnick |
Howard Halstead |
Completed |
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| Update
Basemap layers if necessary |
CDTC Staff |
To be completed |
Layers such as
roads and streams may have been updated since 2004 edition. |
| Remove
"Busy Intersection" symbol at NY146/Trail |
Howard Halstead |
Needs Discussion |
Exists on
original Green and White Map. |
| Add
"Caution" symbol at Aqueduct Rd/Trail |
Howard Halstead |
Needs Discussion |
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| Add Mabie
Farm to list of Attractions |
Howard Halstead |
To be completed |
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| Label all
roads that provide access to the trail |
CDTC Staff |
To be completed |
Only certain
roads are currently labeled, to limit clutter an enhance map legibility. |
| Correct
alignment of Old Champlain Trail |
Howard Halstead |
Completed |
Alignment of
trail over the Erie Canal was incorrect on 2004 edition. |
| Cartographic
enhancements |
CDTC Staff |
To be explored |
CDTC has
obtained more advanced software that may enhance map quality. |
| Add
adjacent/connecting trails, & MH Byway |
CDTC Staff |
To be completed |
Any trails that
fall within the current map coverage will be added. |
| Add
cartographic detail for steep grades |
Martin Daley |
Not at this time |
Steep grades are
currently indicated with a symbol, as was used on original map. |
| Add
trails near British American |
MH Friends Group |
Not at this time |
Not on map area
of coverage. These are more relevant for Regional Map. |
| More
trail detail & less white space |
MH Friends Group |
Not at this time |
Map update will
maintain current layout. Trail detail
is shown with map insets. |
| Better
defined streets |
MH Friends Group |
Not at this time |
Not sure what
"better defined" means. The
cartography is software dependant. |
| Redefine "Busy
Intersection" symbol |
MH Friends Group |
Needs Discussion |
Diamond symbol
should read: "Busy Intersection with limited sight lines" |
| Add a
symbol to indicate temporary restrooms |
MH Friends Group |
Not at this time |
It is CDTC
policy not to identify temporary, portable, or locked bathroom facilities. |
| Add Lock
8 to attractions list |
MH Friends Group |
To be completed |
Label only |
| Add Lock
23 to attractions list |
MH Friends Group |
Needs Discussion |
Should all Canal
Locks be labeled? This may add clutter
to the map. (label only) |
| Add
Schenectady County Library |
MH Friends Group |
Not at this time |
Libraries are
not included on map. |
| Add Lock
7 to attractions list |
MH Friends Group |
Needs Discussion |
Lock 7 Park is
labeled and detailed with an inset.
Should all Locks be labeled? |
| Add
Niskayuna Town Hall to attractions |
MH Friends Group |
Not at this time |
Town Halls are
not included on map. |
| Add
Niskayuna branch of Sch County Library |
MH Friends Group |
Not at this time |
Libraries are
not included on map. |
| Add
Watervliet Arsenal to attractions |
MH Friends Group |
Not at this time |
The Watervliet
Arsenal Museum is an attraction on the current map. |
| Add a
note that all Buses have bike racks |
MH Friends Group |
To be completed |
The text
regarding the bikeable buses will be updated to reflect the current status. |
| Add text
noting trail continuation to Amsterdam |
MH Friends Group |
Needs Discussion |
Add
"Continue West on 5S to trail in Amsterdam" |
| Eliminate
Woestina St./Turnbull La. On-road |
MH Friends Group |
To be explored |
Field visit
needed to verify signage. |
| Add trail
on Mabie Lane |
MH Friends Group |
To be explored |
Field visit
needed to verify signage. |
| Add trail
on bridge over Mohawk near I890 |
MH Friends Group |
To be completed |
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| Remove
connecting trail in City of Sch |
MH Friends Group |
To be explored |
This is part of
the Canal Trail, but needs to be verified. |
| Add Maxon
Rd/Peek St. to on-road portion |
MH Friends Group |
To be explored |
Field visit
needed to verify signage. |
| Remove
parking sign at end of Anthony Street |
MH Friends Group |
To be explored |
Field visit
needed to verify. |
| Suggested Improvements/Modifications to
CDTC’s Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike Trail Map for 2008 Update |
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| Clean up parking at
146/trail intersection |
MH Friends Group |
Needs Discussion |
Not sure what "clean
up" means. Once again, label placement is software issue. |
| Add Town
of Niskayuna label |
MH Friends Group |
To be explored |
None of the
Towns are labeled on current map. May
be labeled on update. |
| Add
connecting trails near Blatnick Park |
MH Friends Group |
To be explored |
Field visit
needed to verify signage and alignment. |
| Add
restrooms near Blatnick Park |
MH Friends Group |
To be explored |
Field visit
needed to verify. |
| Add
restrooms at Lock 7 |
MH Friends Group |
To be explored |
Field visit
needed to verify. |
| Change
name of Sch Museum Nature Prsrve |
MH Friends Group |
To be explored |
Need to verify
official park name. |
| Add diamond symbol at
Dunsbach/Isl. View |
MH Friends Group |
Needs Discussion |
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| Add
connecting trail near Cohoes Falls |
MH Friends Group |
To be explored |
Field visit
needed to verify. |
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