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Attachment 5 (attachment 8). However, a non-traditional approach would likely reduce that impact by choosing the most advantageous route for tree preservation and considering alternate surfaces. It should be noted that even foot traffic can also cause compaction that could adversely affect trees, but the risk is far less than that related to construction and heavy vehicular traffic. There are instances throughout the parks and recreation system of heavily traveled paths that run within driplines. Although there is no way to guarantee unintentional tree loss will not occur with a construction process, staff feel that if appropriate mitigation strategies are undertaken such risks can be greatly minimized. At this point in the process, it is difficult to discern exactly how many trees would need to be intentionally removed to provide space for a pathway, but staff feel confident that they can minimize the number of trees removed by narrowing the pathway and prioritizing tree impact in the route selection. An appropriate next step could be to utilize a contracted arborist and an engineer to work together to determine a path that is least impactful to trees. Accessibility Based on preliminary staff analysis, it appears that if the City chooses to install a pathway on the site, it would be considered a "shared use path" or "sidewalk," which means the best practice is to comply with the Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG). In summation, the following elements would likely need to be present on any trail through the right of way: Pathway must be firm and stable Slope not greater than 5% (1 foot of rise over 20 feet) 2% slope at pathway width Minimum 48-inch wide, with periodic passing space Curb cuts/curb ramps on each side of the path It appears that none of these standards would necessarily preclude a natural/non-bituminous path. City staff are preparing a topographical survey to determine what grade changes would be needed. Parks and Recreation System Master Plan Guidance The Parks and Recreation System Master plan prioritizes the implementation of pedestrian and bicycling links: “connectivity for pedestrians and bicyclists is a clear desire of the community, and while connections across the community might be a long-term goal, the process of creating a connected community begins locally – by linking neighbors to their parks, and parks to other parks…” (Attachment 3, page B-37). This parcel was identified as a possible constellation connector within the Master Plan (page B-38). Several specific goals of the master plan may fit in with this conversation: Goal 4.1: Develop, adopt, and implement a comprehensive and integrated trails, pathways, and community connections system plan for recreation and transportation uses, including separate facilities for pedestrians and bicyclists (including off-road Qbhf!42!pg!29: