Blueways Developing blueway cost estimates focuses on the costs of trailheads and access points. This can include non - motorized boat launches, parking, wayfinding both in and out of the water, and restrooms. A menu of sample costs is provided in Figure 14 .
Figure 14. Sample costs for blueway amenities
Cost Estimate (2023 dollars)
Blueway Amenity
Full boat ramp, piers, restrooms, 25 trailers/25 vehicles, and kayak launches
$1,000,000
Full boat ramp, piers, restrooms, one ADA space
$600,000
Soft launch w/ gravel access lane and stone containment for sandy beach
$20,000
Soft launch w/ gravel access lane to sandy beach
$6,000
Paddle craft launch dock
$20,000
Synthetic stabilization and turf launch surface
$7,000
Bicycle parking – site prep and racks for 4 bicycles with space for trailers
$2,000
Wayfinding – trailhead map and info kiosk (excluding design)
$5,000
Picnic table and trash can
$1,000
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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY GREENWAYS AND TRAILS MASTER PLAN
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