Saratoga Spa State Park Multiuse Trail

This project involved rerouting and vertically realigning a 300-foot segment of an existing multiuse trail in a state park known for classical architecture and mineral springs.

Erdman Anthony prepared technical specifications, a stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP), and an estimate of probable construction costs for the rerouting and the realignment. Our firm also addressed requests for information throughout the bidding phase.

The rerouted and realigned segment of the trail provides a gentler and environmentally sustainable transition to a new 2,300-foot long, 10-foot-wide paved multiuse trail along the western side of North-South Road, between East-West Road and Roosevelt Avenue.

Features that the new trail has ushered in at the park include improved drainage structures, swales, and ditches; new splitter islands and high-visibility pedestrian crossings; greater access to the golf course, pools, and picnic areas; and pleasing views of old-growth trees.

Better connections and safer separation between motorists and walkers, joggers, and bicyclists now exist at the park, which is particularly essential when events at its 5,200-seat performing arts center occur.