Muck Road Boat Launch & Trail
Boat Launch
Project Description
In hand with many of the City of Rome's upcoming projects, the city is looking to improve the accessibility and quality of the Muck Road Boat Launch that sits directly on the Erie Canal.
The objective of this redesign project is to meet the changing demands of the community and to include accessibility improvements, green space infrastructure designs, and viable outdoor recreation space.
The Muck Road Boat Launch design includes:
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ADA compliance
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Parking and driveways
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Green infrastructure
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Walkways and bikeways
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Fishing platforms
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ADA kayak launch
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Boat launch ramp
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Lighting and signage
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Buildings
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Landscaping
Proposed Aerial Renderings
Documents:
Muck Rd Boat Launch Redesign:
Muck Rd Trail Extension Design:
Proposed Boat House Renderings
Existing Conditions
Project Background
The Muck Road Boat Launch was identified as an area of strategic site development in the 2020 Erie Boulevard Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) Nomination Study.
The Muck Road Boat Launch site is a water-based recreational amenity for the Rome community and provides a boat launch and pavilion for public use. This site is strategic due to the potential to enhance and improve access to the Erie Canal and other public amenities. These improvements are intended to provide the public a safe and convenient space to enjoy the waterfront and attract additional visitors to the City of Rome for water-based recreational use.
*The design project was made possible with funding provided by the New York State Department of State under the Brownfield Opportunity Areas Program.
Public Engagement
Meeting 1:
The first meeting took place on June 11, 2024 where consultants collected feedback as to what the community wanted to see in regards to boat launch improvements and a new trail along Muck Road.
Meeting 2:
The second public meeting took place Monday, September 23, 2024 and gathered feedback from the public regarding proposed improvements for both projects.
Both meetings were open-house style format allowing the public to stop in at any time to learn more about the projects and to provide feedback and suggestions
Trail Extension
Project Goal
The goal of the Muck Road Empire State/Canalway Trail extension is to connect the trail at South James Street to the Muck Road Boat Launch.
The proposed trail extension is approximately half a mile, and the route will be wholly contained within the public right-of-way or state-owned land fronting the Barge Canal.
Trail Extension Design
Includes:
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Stormwater collection and treatment facilities
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AASHTO-compliant recreational facility
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ADA compliance
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Complete streets principles into the public right-of-way
*The design project was made possible with funding provided by the New York State Department of State under the Brownfield Opportunity Areas Program.
Existing Conditions (Click to view more)
Proposed Renderings (Click to expand)