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Roseville has few supplemental facilities for pathway users. They consist mostly of A) Bicycle parking and lockers • bike racks of obsolete design that are sporadically placed in some parks and public buildings • occasional bike racks located at commercial buildings • few if any, bike lockers • current city code does not address the issues of bicycle parking. B) Pathways Map • comprehensive pathways map showing all types of facilities within the City • partnering with Active Living Ramsey County on developing a comprehensive County pathway map. C) Trail Heads and Rest Area • utilizes existing parks w/ restrooms, picnic areas, recreational areas, drinking fountains • need intermittent rest stops with benches between destinations D) Transit Accommodations • abundant transit opportunities • limited and often unsafe light traffic access to transit stops and park and rides • bus shelters at bus stops along high traffic roads • bus benches at many bus stops Current Operation & Maintenance Practices Off -Road Pathways The City's maintenance staff has the responsibility of making sure routine maintenance operations are completed. Listed below are the maintenance operations performed for the City's off-road pathways. • Plowing: Remove any accumulation promptly and continuously until cleared. Accumulation of two inches or more shall be removed within 24 hrs. • Sanding: Sand any time ice or snow adheres to the pathway. • Sweeping: Sweep three times annually, spring, summer and fall, or when safety is of concern. • Sealing/ Patching: Fill cracks or holes as they occur. On -Read Pathways The City's maintenance staff is responsible for the maintenance of the on -road pathway facilities on City of Roseville streets. Listed below are the maintenance operations performed for the City's on - road pathways. City of Roseville Pathway Master Plan Final Review Draft August 2008 Page 13 of 3I