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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTransportation Meeting Supplemental February 2019 - Trails Master Plan Amendment PresentationTrails Master Plan Amendment January 17, 2019 Michael A. Black, AICP © Jeffrey McFarland Plan Background •A Technical document meant to advise •Provided to give consideration to trails in the development process •Meant to encourage collaboration •Stresses context in trails •Emphasizes consistency with other plans Master Plan Goals •Develop and maintain a system of trails •Increase trail connectivity •Enhance the quality of life •Continue use of accepted trail standards Vision •Trails connect people to people, people to nature, people to our community and to our region. These vital connections and values are key to the continuing success of our trail system. Trails Master Plan Themes •Trails as Transportation •Trail Access and Connectivity •Natural Environment and Citizen Rights •Trail Planning •Trail Management and Maintenance •Partners and Co Public Process Public Input: •Pet issues: primarily dogs being off-leash and dog waste being left along trails. Waste stations were requested; •Impingement of trail traffic on nearby homeowners’ privacy via heavy use, noise and trespassing; •Negative impact on wildlife and wildlife habitat within trail corridors; •Trash left by trail users; •Interest in a citizen trails volunteer program. Chapters •Trail Standards and Basic Design Elements •Trail Safety and Protocol •Indigenous Peoples •Geology •Flora and Fauna Trails Overview Trail Sections –Bear Creek Greenway Ashland Canal END