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to be incorporated into development plans and follows the city's <br /> • comprehensive trail plan. <br /> B. Connector Trails <br /> Connector trails are generally located within an existing right-of-way and <br /> offer a safe alternative for pedestrians and bicyclist that parallels existing <br /> roadways. By keeping pedestrians and bicyclists out of roadways <br /> designated for vehicles, an obvious conflict is avoided. <br /> Connector trails are often the only economically feasible alternative <br /> available in developed cities, that can be easily implemented when roads <br /> are upgraded or when utility work necessitates work within a right-of-way. <br /> Although they are often the only feasible trail connection between parks or <br /> • other destination points, they do not offer the uninterrupted travel that park <br /> trails do. Driveways, intersection crossings and the adjacent cars and <br /> trucks all add up to a more urban experience with the pedestrian or <br /> bicyclist focusing on these things,rather than natural resources. <br /> STEPS TOWARDS DEVELOPING A CONNECTOR TRAIL <br /> SYSTEM: <br /> • Prepare a comprehensive park and trails plan that identifies desirable <br /> connections between parks and other destination points,as well as <br /> connections to trail systems in surrounding communities. <br /> • Establish trail right-of-way easements early in the transportation <br /> planning efforts for new development or redevelopment and roadway <br /> upgrades. <br />• <br /> -8- <br />