Corrales
Trails Master Plan

Prepared for the Village of Corrales, New Mexico by

April 15, 2009

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Executive Summary

I: Introduction . . . . page 1
A. Village Context
B. Purpose and Need
C. Trail Trends and Benefits
D. Recent Village Trails Accomplishments

II: Existing Conditions . . . . page 7
A. Existing Trails Facilities
B. Planning Framework
C. Trail Operation and Management
D. Key Attractions and Destinations within the Village
E. Trail Connections to Adjacent Communities
F. Opportunities and Constraints
G. In-Use Route Identification

III: Trail Plan Elements . . . .page 35
A. Planning Approach
B. Vision
C. Goals and Objectives
D. Trails Analysis Method
E. Proposed Trail System Details

IV: Implementation . . . . page 51
A. Administrative Recommendations
B. Action Plan
C. Trail Improvement Process Summary
D. Trail Development Policies
E. Trail Use Policies
F. Measurement of Success

V: Design Guidelines . . . . page 63
A. Guiding Themes
B. Multi-Use Trails in Corrales
C. Trail Surfacing Considerations
D. Roadway Crossings
E. Signage
F. Trail Access
G. Trail Amenities
H. Maintenance

Appendix A: Acronyms and Definitions . . . . page 85

Appendix B: Public and Agency Input Summary . . . .page 91

Appendix C: Street Conditions Index and Plat Research . . . .page 123

Appendix D: Prioritization Criteria and Preliminary Rankings . . . .page 147

Appendix E: Funding Opportunities . . . .page 155

Appendix F: References and Resources . . . .page 163

MAPS
Village of Corrales Draft Zone Map, 2008 . . . . page 16
Village of Corrales 1995 Corrales Road Scenic Byway Plan . . . .page 17
MRCOG Bosque Trail Extension Study, 2006 . . . .page 18
City of Rio Rancho Bikeways and Trails, No Date . . . . page 19
MRCOG 2030 Long Range Bicycle Plan Map . . . .page 20
Village of Corrales Opportunities Map, 2009 . . . .page 30
Safe Routes to School, In-Use Routes Map . . . .page 32
Corrales Horse and Mule People, In-Use Routes Map . . . . page 33
Village of Corrales Composite Trail Map, 2009 . . . .page 48
Village of Corrales Trails Master Plan Map, 2009 . . . . page 49
Open House Public Input, September 2008 . . . . page 97

TABLES
Detailed List of Proposed Trail Construction Projects . . . .page 40
Trail Distances Summary . . . . page 45
Detailed List of Existing Trail Easements . . . .page 46
Detailed List of Existing Trail Access Points . . . . page 46
Detailed List of Trailheads . . . . page 47
Ten Year Development Prioritization List . . . . page 50

FIGURES
Paved Multi-Use Trail Typical Section . . . .page 64
Soft-Surface Multi-Use Trail Typical Section . . . . page 65
On-Street Bike Lanes Typical Section . . . . page 65

Corrales Trails Master Plan

Village of Corrales, NM

Philip Gasteyer, Mayor

Village Council
John Alsobrook
Pat Clauser
James F. Fahey, Jr.
Gerard Gagliano
Bonnie L. Gonzales
Sayre Gerhart

Thank you to all of the following:

Village Staff
Nora Scherzinger, Village Administrator
Juan Reyes, Village Clerk
Anthony Martinez, Fire Department Chief
Lynn Siverts, Parks and Recreation Director
Cynthia Tidwell, Planning and Zoning Administrator
Chris Sisneros, Building and Zoning Inspector
Tony Tafoya, Public Works Director

Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District
Ray Gomez, Assistant Engineer
Yasmeen Najmi, Planner
Andre Sanchez, Ditch Rider

Southern Sandoval County Arroyo Flood Control Authority
David Stoliker, Executive Director
Trevor Alsup, Field/Drainage Engineer

New Mexico Department of Transportation, District III
Tony Abbo, District Traffic Engineer

National Park Service Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program
Attila Bality, Planner

Advisory Committee Members
Philip Gasteyer, Mayor
Sayre Gerhart, Village Council
Jim Fahey, Village Council
Bonnie Gonzalez, Village Council
Nora Scherzinger, Village Administrator
Ann Taylor, Corrales MainStreet
Jim Kruger, Corrales MainStreet
Karen Kennicott
Moe Hickey, SRTS
Yasmeen Najmi, MRGCD
Brian Kilcup, CBAC
Mick Harper, Planning and Zoning Commission
Penny Perkins, Landmark Trees
Sue Hallgarth, Landmark Trees
Steve Henry, CHAMP, Equestrian Commission, CBAC
Sandra Brown, CBAC
Robin Riegor, CBAC
Karen Barnett, CBAC
Al Duarte, Bosque Commission
Ahren Edelhoff, Corrales Citizen
Linda Fahey, Corrales Citizen

Focus Group Participants
Cheryl Williams
Pamela Koster
Elena Kayak, SRTS, CBPAC
Al Knight, Corrales MainStreet
George Marr, Horseman
Bill Averill, Horseman
Jeff Radford, CBPAC
David Robertson
Brian Kilcup, CPBAC
Holly Roberts
Patti Sego
Dave Sego
Lisa Sego
Lars Sego
Chris Wentz
Alfred (Larry) Salas

Thank you also to everyone who attended the Public Meetings for this project!

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