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Brian Carter, Gingko-Wanapunxi State Park: Though the current Ellensburg "gap" is <br />okay for pedestrians and bicycles, the horses and wagons need a better route, and the best one <br />is north through CWU to the airport. CWU has a great opportunity to connect a horse and <br />wagon bypass route as well as a bike and pedestrian more direct route. <br />Brian Hovis, Washington State Parks Planner: The Ellensburg urban bypass segment of <br />the JWT is definitely more of a paved multipurpose urban trail, and the CWU campus route is <br />okay for bicycles and pedestrans, but not for horses and wagons. Much of the northern eques- <br />trian route is public land, and it could be a City -maintained multi-purpose trail. There is a need <br />for a separate agreement between the city and private landowners if there is an easement <br />granted. Lastly, Brian wanted to emphasize that the Iron Horse State Park Master Plan calls for <br />trailheads at either end of town. <br />Bill Vertrees, CWU IF, liLixtagement Director: There are some exciting changes <br />planned at the CWU campus that are quality of life facilities, many of which are consistent with <br />the objectives of the John Wayne Trail. Mixing equestrians and pedestrians on campus is diffi- <br />cult and clear separation is needed. Some relevant goals at CWU is to find ways to make the <br />core of campus non -motorized (between iP and 8th , Alder and D Streets); and to reroute the <br />power lines outside of the campus. <br />Mel Sheyner, Kittitas County Fair ]Board President: The Fairgrounds is the center of the <br />equestrian activity area, and are close to CWU, downtown, farms and residences, and this will <br />be improved with the trail connected on both ends of the City. The Fairground master plan <br />includes improved camping, stables, an equestrian pavillion, as well as a trail head facility. <br />Jack Price, JohnWayne Pioneer Horses and W:asons: This is a unique coincidence of <br />geography and a great opportunity for recreation, transportation and education. This is also an <br />opportunity to celebrate our equestrian heritage. Build the trail and they will come. <br />s;'..c f ■= yyh ' <br />The John Wayne Pioneer Wagons and Riders on their Annual Cross State Ride <br />John Wayne Pioneer rail Reconnection Study Final Report September 2001 <br />9 <br />