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Member Luongo asked whether there may be political viability with the county <br />to extend on -street bike lanes from Iona further south, as an alternative <br />approach. <br />Mr. Freihammer explained that extending the street bike lanes in that area <br />would be challenging due to traffic conditions at the intersection. He noted that <br />the corridor includes double left -turn lanes and multiple through lanes as part <br />of a relatively recent project, which would make modifications more difficult, <br />though not impossible. <br />Member Luongo expressed interest in finding a way to continue dedicated bike <br />facilities through the corridor. <br />Mr. Freihammer noted that extending bike lanes to County Road C would be <br />beneficial but would require significant rework. He indicated that adding <br />southbound bike lanes may be more feasible, whereas northbound <br />improvements would be more challenging given existing roadway conditions. <br />Chair Ficek suggested that if on -street bike lanes are not feasible, the segment <br />could instead be designated as a trail to accommodate bicycle use better. He <br />noted that this approach could provide a dedicated corridor for bikes and <br />pedestrians, particularly since the east side already includes a sidewalk, and <br />indicated support for describing the segment more generally as a pathway or <br />trail. <br />Mr. Freihammer summarized the discussion, indicating that the segment would <br />be split into two parts. He confirmed that one segment would include <br />completing a sidewalk on the east side from County Road C2 to County Road <br />D. <br />Mr. Freihammer noted that the second segment would include constructing a <br />trail on the west side from County Road C to just north of Iona, connecting to <br />existing facilities. He clarified that the trail would be designed as a wider, multi- <br />use facility. <br />Mr. Freihammer indicated that the segments would be labeled separately for <br />clarity and that the exact naming convention would be determined as part of the <br />plan updates. <br />Member Fergus asked whether the trails located around and behind the hotel <br />are maintained by the city. <br />Mr. Freihammer confirmed that the trails around and behind the hotel are city <br />trails. He explained that while the city owns and maintains them, winter <br />maintenance is performed by adjacent property owners due to their proximity <br />Page 15 of 28 <br />