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There may be some cost savings on this estimate, if this trail can be constructed as part <br /> of a future roadway reconstruction project or if right of way can be dedicated as part of <br /> the future parcel development. <br /> The schedule for construction of this trail will depend on right of way acquisition, <br /> roadway reconstruction, future development along the trail corridor and funding <br /> availability; therefore, no schedule for trail development has been determined. The Parks <br /> and Recreation Department will continue to work with local cities and the Anoka County <br /> Highway Department to implement this trail as development and redevelopment occurs. <br /> Conflicts <br /> Conflicts related to trail redevelopment will be kept to a minimum through proper <br /> planning and community involvement. With any new development or redevelopment in <br /> existing residential areas, there are common concerns among the area residents that are <br /> adjacent to the trail. <br /> One of these concerns is the effect the increased usage of the trail will have on their <br /> safety, security and privacy. Generally, regional trails in the metropolitan area do not ; <br /> have a high number of criminal activities related to use. A typical concern is vandalism <br /> and damage to vehicles. The County provides Park Ranger patrols and works with the <br /> local police and the Anoka County Sheriff's Office to ensure the regional trails are safe <br /> and secure. <br /> Privacy is also a concern and Anoka County typically works with affected residents to • <br /> minimize the perceived impacts. Because the majority of the trail is adjacent to county <br /> roads, development of this trail will most likely occur when the roadways are upgraded <br /> and resident concerns regarding the trail can be addressed with any concerns regarding <br /> the roadway construction. Anoka County does not anticipate there to be conflicts with <br /> the area residents. If issues do arise, a variety of methods for mitigation techniques can <br /> be utilized, with the best methods being determined by Anoka County. <br /> Conflicts between pedestrians and vehicular traffic will be kept to a minimum by working <br /> with the County Highway Department and the local cities to ensure safe crossings at road <br /> intersections and driveways for pedestrians and bicyclists. In addition, signing along the <br /> trail will alert users of potential conflict areas, i.e. street crossings, driveway crossings, <br /> pedestrian cross - traffic, etc., and will provide way- finding and interpretive information. <br />