Pend d'Oreille Bay Trail Master Plan

Harmony partnered with Shawn Hill of Frontier Forward and Jane Rohling with Communication Arts on this project. The Harmony Team worked closely with the Friends of Pend d’Oreille Bay Trail, the Cities and multiple landowners to create a comprehensive trail Master Plan for a 2-mile extension of the existing trail. 

The Master Plan took into consideration the needs of a variety of user groups that included walkers, runners, cyclists, nature viewers, and kayakers. It also considered key access points and parking needs at proposed trailheads. It was important to the community that trail improvements preserve the natural character of the existing trail. Thus, the plans included amenities that are durable but made of wood or stone materials, as well as a trail alignment that preserved as many trees as possible. Stormwater management and water quality were also an integral part of the design since the trail rests on the shores of beautiful Lake Pend Oreille.

The Master Plan included preliminary engineering drawings, plans and profiles, typical cross sections, grading plans, and drainage plans, as well as design guidelines for trail amenities and an integrated interpretive and educational signage plan. The proposed trail improvements included three railroad underpasses, two at-grade street crossings, three new trailheads, and expansion of the existing trailhead. The planning and engineering design documents for the POBT were based on the latest standards and best practices for bicycle and pedestrian facilities set forth by the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO), the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), and the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Accessibility and guidelines for the design of ADA Outdoor Recreation facilities were also used.