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C. Trail Segment Analysis — Individual trails within the City were rated by members of the PTRC based on a variety of criteria: (See Trail Identification Map) Trail Segment B (Blue) Lake Johanna Blvd—Lake Johanna Blvd is a paved shoulder trail on a County Road. The trail is well used and the traffic levels are high. The surface condition of the trail has been rated as below average. The City should work with the County to provide adequate maintenance of the trail and to provide a detached trail where possible, work to reroute truck traffic to other roads, and maintain lower speeds. This trail has great potential as Lake Johanna Blvd will need reconstructing in the near future. The City should partner and work with Ramsey County,Northwestern College and MnDOT to provide a looped trail around Lake Johanna. Trail Segment C (Red) Sampson/Hazelnut Trail—The bituminous trail is well maintained with only a few cracks and damaged areas and is aesthetically pleasing. The trail terminates with a flower garden at Cleveland Avenue. The trail accesses Sampson and Hazelnut Parks where there is adequate seating and facilities. A trail sign and map is recommended at the trail ends with landscaping. Trail Segment D (Orange) Trail south of Cty Rd E and west of Lexington—The bituminous trail received an above average rating. The surface is rough for inline skating,but has adequate width and length. Maintenance was rated as poor with erosion deposits in low areas. There are adequate resting places, however, the benches appear to be unused. Relocation of the benches should be considered. The aesthetic appearance of the trail corridor was poorly rated. Improved landscaping is recommended. Trail Segment E (Green),Cummings to Floral Park- The bituminous trail is varied in topography, partially shaded with good views, wild in appearance with adequately spaced and located resting areas. The trail surface is cracked and the trail is slightly overgrown with vegetation. The crossing at Hamlin Avenue is difficult in spite of striped crosswalk. Maintenance is relatively good. Trail Segment F (Magenta),Lexington Ave from County Road F to Tamarack- The detached bituminous trail is in average condition with some cracks and settling. There are no planned resting areas except for bus stops along the route. Landscaping is recommended to provide screening, traffic separation, seating areas where appropriate. Trail Segment H (Light Blue), Trail Segment ( New Brighton Road to County Road E This trail is a narrow paved shoulder. The pavement narrows at the railroad bridge and is dangerous. It is recommended that this trail be upgraded when New Brighton Road or the railroad bridge are reconstructed. Segments of this trail should be detached from the roadbed as possible. This project will require a working relationship with the railroad and Ramsey County. 36