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infrastructure into grade separated constructed greenway connection (Duck
greenway amenities. Pond Phase 2) across two existing rail “When I first saw those massive
Even while tackling the environmental bridges that had joined the Aluminum concrete bridges, it reminded me of
obstacles of a brownfield development, Company of America’s West Plant
the city incorporated low impact and South Plant (one over an existing the incredible amount of effort that
drainage design into the corridor, and roadbed and the other across Pistol went into forming the company and
constructed a roundabout to calm traffic Creek). the town. I knew we should try to save
while improving intersection efficiency. This key passage provides an additional
The roundabout, which replaced the 0.51 miles of trail to the greenway them and fortunately, they along with
previous four-way stop at the intersection system. The greenway connection now the railroad trestle over Pistol Creek
of E. Edison Street and Springbrook allows pedestrians safer walkability from fit in perfectly to forming the basis
Road, also was designed to greatly E. Edison Street to Alcoa High School
improve safety. and contributes to the aesthetics and for a greenway connector for the new
After a long process of dealing with cohesiveness of the campus. The city High School.”
COVID, virtual meetings, and school has been extremely happy to have this – City Manager Mark Johnson
construction traffic, the project was connection in place.
deemed substantially complete in August Overall, the project was deemed a
of 2022. The project included all utility success because it:
work, lighting, sidewalks, and enhanced • provides ease of access into the
swales along both sides. Marconi Springbrook neighborhood
Boulevard is now a 0.73-mile section • alleviates school traffic
of roadway, crossing directly in front of • aides in accessibility for pedestrians
Alcoa High School. using the greenway connection,
• and allows city staff to travel quickly
Innovative Greenway Connection and safely between the City of
A significant achievement of the Alcoa Service Center and Municipal
project was the aforementioned newly- Building. Bridges over Marconi before restoration

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