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Memorandum June 3, 1994 Page 3 As part of the process for developing the Trail System element of the Comprehensive Plan, the list of goals has been expanded to include commuter trails and other concerns. Additional goals for the Commission's consideration are listed below: • Proactive efforts should be made to identify on -road trail alignments that utilize right- of-way consistent with construction/reconstruction of roads. • Proactive steps should be made to identify on -road and off -road trail alignments consistent with residential, commercial, and industrial development proposals. • Trails should be developed (alignment location and geometrics) to make them viable for commuter transportation (school, shopping, work, and to areas where ride share and transit services will be available). • Where feasible, adhere to the most current standards for bicycle lanes in mixed traffic conditions. • Trails should be designed to accommodate a variety of recreational users (walkers, joggers, skaters, bicyclists, skiers, horses, and others. • To the extent possible minimize opportunities for conflict between trail users and automobiles. Where possible (near neighborhoods, schools, etc.) create pedestrian/bicycle-friendly zones. • Pursue connections between the City's trail system and other regional trail facilities. TRAIL PLAN CHARACTERISTICS 1. Classification of trail facilities into four groups: • On -Road (Type A); a paved shoulder • On -Road (Type B); a paved path within the roadway right-of-way, but separated from the road and shoulder by a curb and grass strip • Off -Road; 35 feet wide to accommodate bikers, joggers, walkers, nature hikes, cross-country skiing, etc. Located within and outside the Urban Service Area • Multi -Purpose; 75 feet wide and located outside the Urban Service Area. The off - road trails would be multi -purpose facilities (biking, walking, skiing, etc.), equestrian, and snow-mobiling in specified ares). 2. Indirect extension of the Trott Brook Multi -Purpose Trail system to the east from TH 47, south of CSAH 27, to the Rum River. 3. On -road and off -road trail linkages between as many park destinations as possible.