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Memorandum <br />May 19, 1994 <br />Page 3 <br />TRAIL PLAN CHARACTERISTICS <br />1. Classification of trail facilities into four groups: <br />• On -Road (Type A); a paved shoulder <br />• On -Road (Type B); a paved path within the roadway right-of-way, but <br />separated from the road and shoulder by a curb and grass strip <br />• Off -Road; 35 feet wide to accommodate bikers, joggers, walkers, nature <br />hikes, cross-country skiing, etc. Located within and outside the Urban <br />Service Area <br />• Off -Road Multi -Purpose; 75 feet wide and located outside the Urban Service <br />Area. The off -road trails would be multi -purpose facilities (biking, walking, <br />skiing, etc.), equestrian, and snow-mobiling. <br />2. Extension of the Trott Brook Multi -Purpose Trail system to the east from TH <br />47 to the Rum River. <br />3. On -road and off -road trail linkages between as many park destinations as <br />possible. <br />4. On -road and off -road linkages between the residential neighborhoods and the <br />Ramsey Elementary School. <br />5. On -road trail facilities between the residential neighborhoods and activity <br />centers south of 153rd Avenue. <br />6. On -road trail (Type B) facilities where opportunities exist to obtain sufficient <br />right-of-way through acquisition or dedication. <br />7. Loop design in off -road, multi -purpose trails. <br />8. Trail linkages between residential areas and lake shore amenities. <br />