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The Missouri Capitol Complex receives over 400,000 visitors annually making the potential conflict of rail crossings significant. The Island begins as an eight-span pedestrian/bicycle bridge connecting the Missouri State Capitol Complex to the 30-acre parkland located north of the Union Pacific Railroad. The proposed overpass will span the railroad and slope gently down to meet the existing ground elevation on The Island. The slope of the trail and bridge will meet ADA standards, enabling all users to have access and enjoy the facility.
The Island is a passive recreational area with trails to allow visitors to hike through the wooded area and experience the riparian environment along the banks of the Missouri River.

The proposed project location offers visitors views of Lohman’s Landing, a State Historic Site. Lohman’s Landing was the original settlement, which became Missouri’s State Capital and the City of Jefferson.

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1)Veterans Walk - Entry trail will transition from Veterans Memorial to the Bicentennial Bridge. Patriotic-themed celebration walk.

2) Gate of Discovery - Gated Entry to Bicentennial Bridge. Permanent, ornate gate structure to identify an entrance to the experience.
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3) Capitol View Overlook - First expanded trail overlook with benches and highest overall view. Views of the Capitol and Missouri River Bridge will be especially good.

3) Railroad Car Gallery #1 - Simulated Railroad Car that serves as walking gallery with benches and interactive exhibits (Theme TBD with Donor)

4) Railroad Car Gallery #2 - Simulated Railroad Car that serves as walking gallery with benches and interactive exhibits (Theme TBD with Donor)

5) Railroad Car Gallery #3 - Simulated Railroad Car that serves as walking gallery with benches and interactive exhibits (Theme TBD with Donor)

6) Railroad Car Gallery #4 - Simulated Railroad Car that serves as walking gallery with benches and interactive exhibits (Theme TBD with Donor)

4/5) Railroad Car Solar Demo - Solar Panels installed on top of rail cars will generate electricity for lighting within galleries.

6) Lohman’s Landing Overlook - Expanded trail overlook with benches and views of Missouri River bridge and Lohman’s Landing and Governor’s Mansion.

7) Lohman’s Landing Scenic Rest Area - Rest area with benches and views of Missouri River bridge and Lohman’s Landing and Governor’s Mansion.

8) River View Interpretive Overlook - Expanded trail overlook with large covered interpretive area providing shade and interactive attractions for visitors to stop.

9) River View Scenic Rest Area - Rest area with benches and views of Missouri River and Governor’s Mansion.

10) Treetop View Interpretive Overlook - Expanded trail overlook with large covered interpretive area providing shade and interactive attractions for visitors to stop.

11) Treetop View Scenic Rest Area - Rest area with benches and views of Missouri River and forested island parkland.

12) The Landing - Large interactive area at bottom of bridge experience, transitioning visitors to The Island and experiences to be enjoyed.

ALL) On Cell Audio Tour - Sponsored audio tour of the Bicentennial Bridge to The Island with signs along bridge for visitors to use their personal devices to improve their experience.