Fred Meijer Standale Trail

Fred Meijer
Standale
Trail
Lake Michigan Drive
Pedestrian
Tunnel
Community Sponsorship
Overview
The Fred Meijer Standale Trail (FMST) is a
primary regional trail in the west Grand Rapids’
metropolitan area. It connects the Fred Meijer
Millennium Park trail network, Kent Trails to the
south, and the City of Grand Rapids bicycle lane
network to the east. It is also a short segment
away from connecting to the Fred Meijer Pioneer
Trail, which upon completion, will link the
Musketawa Trail and the Fred Meijer White Pine
Trail. The FMST connects schools, parks,
neighborhoods, civic areas, businesses, and
points of commerce within Standale and the City
of Walker.
Project planning and
engineering
Deadline to secure local
funding and stakeholder support
Project bidding and award
Break ground to begin
The FMST currently has a gap at Lake Michigan
construction
Drive that directs trail users, via sidewalk, a half
mile out of their way to cross at a signalized
intersection. However, many trail users navigate
across the five-lane highway to continue along
Project completion
the alignment of the trail. The location of the gap is
*This is an estimated timeline
within the City of Walker's Standale Downtown
Development District and adjacent to two large
apartment complexes, a condo complex, and a City
parking facility that is heavily utilized by Grand Valley
State University students riding The RAPID's bus
service.
To increase safety and usability of this regional trail,
various crossing alternatives were analyzed. After
the benefits, liabilities, and costs of each option were
considered, a tunnel crossing was chosen as the
preferred crossing option.
Estimated Cost
Additional local funds are required to
secure MDOT funding. We need the
assistance and support of local donors,
businesses , and organizations to secure
the remaining $1,243,645 to proceed with
this project. Our goal is to involve as
many community stakeholders in the
planning and design process as possible.
MDOT Conditional Commitment
$1,120,000
City of Walker FY15-FY16
Commitment
$260,000
WMTG Grant
$30,000
Community Donations
$6,355
Total Raised as of 3/11/15
$1,416,355
Est. Local Funds Still Needed
$1,243,645
Total Estimated Project Cost: $2,660,000
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Community Sponsorship
We are asking for community assistance to raise the remaining funds needed to construct the
pedestrian tunnel under Lake Michigan Drive. With your contribution, we can complete the
missing link and provide a safe community and trail system.
South Eco Prairie $25,000
Only one prairie is available for sponsorship. The south side of the tunnel will be home to a
native seed garden. This garden will be low maintenance and add wonderful color to the
pedestrian tunnel.
Donor Benefit: Signage in the garden space with donor recognition, commemorative plaque to
display in your business/home, social media spotlight, newsletter spotlight, press release
service, and recognition during the project's opening ceremony.
North & South Trail Upper Plaza $20,000
There are two upper plazas available for sponsorship. This amount will sponsor bike racks, a
walkway, bollards, and trail signage at the top of the steps’ street level landing .
Donor Benefit: Signage in the garden space with donor recognition, commemorative plaque to
display in your business/home, social media spotlight, newsletter spotlight, and press release
service.
North & South Terraced Gardens $15,000
There are two terrace gardens available for sponsorship. This amount will pay for the plants,
stacked stone , and retaining ledge that will line the interior approach of the tunnel.
Donor Benefit: Signage in the garden space with donor recognition, commemorative plaque to
display in your business/home, social media spotlight, and newsletter spotlight.
North & South Trail Lower Plaza $10,000
There are two lower trail plazas available for sponsorship. This amount will sponsor a bench,
litter receptacles, and a concrete seat wall at the landing of the tunnel steps.
Donor Benefit: Signage in the plaza with donor recognition, commemorative plaque to display
in your business/home, and social media spotlight.
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Community Sponsorship
Tunnel Gallery Acrylic Illuminated Panel $5,000
Beautiful translucent acrylic panels will line the interior of the tunnel and help light community
artwork in the tunnel gallery.
Donor Benefit: Donor name etched in panel and commemorative plaque to display in your
business/home.
Platinum-Bronze Sponsors
These community sponsors’ donation will contribute to general construction, site preparation,
and to aesthetics not mentioned above. Benefits vary by level.
Platinum Community Supporter $2,500
Donor Benefit: commemorative plaque to display in your business/home and two I love
Michigan Trails t-shirts.
Gold Community Supporter $1,000
Donor Benefit: Certificate of appreciation and two I love Michigan Trails t-shirts.
Silver Community Supporter $500
Donor Benefit: Certificate of appreciation and I love Michigan Trails travel tumbler.
Bronze Community Supporter $200
Donor Benefit: Certificate of appreciation
Donation amounts not specified by sponsor levels can be contributed online at: http://bit.ly/1Cerntx
Be sure to indicate the designation as Lake Michigan Drive Pedestrian Tunnel
If you would like to make a donation by mail, please send a check made payable to:
West Michigan Trails and Greenways Coalition
P.O. Box 325, Comstock Park, Michigan 49321
Please include M-45 Tunnel in the memo line
The City of Walker and the West Michigan Trails and Greenways Coalition are open to working with
donors that do not fit into one of the above donor levels.
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Donation Form
Donor Name (individual/Organization/Business):
________________________________________________________________________________________
Donor Contact : ________________________________________________________________________
Phone:__________________________________ Email: _________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________________________
Please indicate to which sponsor level, you would like to make a pledge :
________________________________________________________________________________________
Total Amount Contributed: __________________________________
Please make checks payable to the West Michigan Trails and Greenways Coalition. They are the
fundraising partner to the City of Walker on the Lake Michigan Drive Pedestrian Tunnel.
WMTGC has 501©(3) status. WMTGC will provide you with receipt of your donation for tax
purposes.
Please mail your check and completed sponsor form to
West Michigan Trails and Greenways Coalition
P.O. Box 325, Comstock Park, Michigan 49321
Please include M-45 Tunnel in the memo line
The City of Walker will work with you to ensure that all of your donor benefits are met. Any
signage listed in donor benefits will be discussed and approved by the City of Walker and the
donor. We will contact you closer to the installation of the project you are supporting to
finalize details. If you have questions, please contact Amber Kneibel akneibel@ci.walker.mi.us
or 616.791.6856.
We appreciate your support and thank you for your generous contribution!
Donor Signature : ______________________________________________Date: ____________________
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Contact
For more information, please contact the City of Walker:
Walker City Manager’s Office
Fundraising
Amber Kneibel, Marketing & Promotions Coordinator
akneibel@ci.walker.mi.us
616.791.6856
West Michigan Trails and Greenways Coalition
Fundraising Partner
director@wmtrails.org
616.485.7805
Engineering Department
Scott Conners, City Engineer
Facebook.com/CityofWalkerMI
Design and Project Management
sconners@ci.walker.mi.us
616.791.6792
@CityofWalkerMI
Website: http://www.ci.walker.mi.us
Safety.
Usability.
Community.
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