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Three segments of this sidewalk have been constructed along Larpenteur Avenue since the development of the 1997 plan. The segments are Hamline to Oxford (2000), Galtier to Rice Street (2001) and Oxford to Reservoir moods (2003). The segment of Larpenteur between Reservoir Woods Park and Galtier still does not have an off road facility. Lexington Avenue Pathway This is the main northAouth spine of the City. The corridor consists of both bituminous path and concrete sidewalk running from Larpenteur Avenue north through Roseville and into Shoreview. Shoreview's development of this pathway corridor provides a wonderful opportunity to create a regional north/south link. Roselawn/ Reservoir Woods/ McCarrons Pathway This off-road trail was identified in the .1997 plan and constructed in 2000 using Federal ,funds. It follows Roselawn from Lexington Avenue through Reservoir Woods Park under .Dale Street to McCarrons Blvd. This pathway then continues along both North and South McCarrons Blvd to connect to Rice Street, Rice Street Path This is an important north/south link from Roseville to St. Paul. The corridor has a bituminous path of varying width and condition. This is a critical feeder to the Trout Brook County Trail at McCarron Park. The Trout Brook Trail connects to the Gateway State Trail. User Groups Users differ widely in their means of travel, ability and preference for travel environment. Some will place importance on their ability to get from one place to another, keeping their trip time short and not concerning themselves with the conditions around them. Others will favor traveling in a pleasant environment, even going out of their way to experience scenic and natural amenities. This plan for a linked pathway network will accommodate all user groups in some capacity. The major types of users are: a) Commuter Bicyclists - desire to travel safely at higher speeds with minimal stops. b) Recreational Bicyclists — desire a safe and scenic corridor with occasional rest areas c) Pedestrians - Walkers, joggers, students, strollers, in-line skaters, skate boarders, people with disabilities, young bicyclists and tri -cyclists— desire a smooth surface, a safe facility, and scenic corridor d) Cross-country skiers, snowshoers — desire a natural, scenic corridor, groomed snow e) Skate -boarders — desire a smooth and often challenging surface Pathway Types On -Load Pathways City of Roseville Pathway Master Plan Final Review Draft August 2008 Page 11 of 31