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Trail Background and Pu .rpose <br /> <br />Over the last decade, Ramsey's residential growth is in pan due to people's desire (or need) to be <br />near the highly developed Metro Area, but with semi-rural natural surroundings. Trail corridors <br />provide convenience and economy of travel, and protect a resident's connection with nature <br />through sensory contact with the green space that the corridors provide. Maintaining or increasing <br />green space, non-tnotorized travelways, and outdoor recreation opportunities are essential in <br />· protecting Ramsey'$ quality of life and economic vitality. <br /> <br />Rationale For Trail~ <br /> <br />In some caSes it is impossible and others not economically viable to provide all recreational <br />opportunities within each recreation district. An adequate system of trails and <br />neighborhood streets provide access to recreation within Ramsey and to adjoining <br />communities. <br /> <br />....T.r-a/l~, trail rcorridors, and neighborhood streets provide transportation routes and provide <br /> mobility chOices for those not having availability or desire for automobile u~e. The results <br /> of which are improved air and water quality and reduced noise pollution over vehicular <br /> transportation. <br /> <br />Trails provide recreation opportunities for all ages and all abilities. <br /> <br />Trail corridors are linear parks which provide natural resource protection including habitat <br />and local migration routes for wildlife, residential green space, and buffers between homes <br />in addition to a recreational purpose. <br /> <br /> <br />