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~XHIgiT- H <br />ALTERNATIVES <br />The selection of the specific trail alignment should take into account such interrelated <br />factors as safety, aesthetics, physiography, network or system continuity and <br />implementation costs: <br />Alternative No. 1 -Boardwalk Rather than Paved Path <br />This alternative is best suited for asingle-use (hiking) rather than amultiple-use <br />(hiking, bicycling, cross-country skiing) trail. The boardwalk structure and <br />surface is unsuitable for bicycling and cross-country skiing (due to typical width <br />and movement of sections) and weight of maintenance vehicles (load capacity of <br />decking - e.g., dead or diseased tree removal). <br />Alternative No 2 -Road Right-of-Way Alignment (detached or road adjacent <br />lane . <br />A trail alignment along municipal streets would poorly accomplish regional <br />recreational multi-use trail purposes. This alternative is better suited for local <br />neighborhood use ortransportation-oriented bicycle traffic rather than recreation- <br />type trail activities. The character of a roadway alignment (motorized vehicular <br />traffic and residential activity) is not as suitable as the "natural landscape" for a <br />recreational trail corridor. A recreational trail corridor should safely <br />accommodate leisure consciousness and provide visual stimulation. <br />Alternative No 3 -Additional Acquisition of Adjacent Upland (fee title or <br />easement) <br />This alternative would maintain the general alignment of the proposed trail <br />corridor and accomplish all trail concept goals. However, the associated <br />acquisition cost and adjacent resident opposition would create a hardship. The <br />existing alignment was initially purchased from and through negotiations with the <br />adjacent private property owners. It is unlikely that they would voluntarily agree <br />to sell additional sections of their respective rear yards or support having the trail <br />closer to their houses. State law requires that all acquisition (fee title or <br />easement) be approved by the governing body of the municipality in which the <br />land is located. It is unlikely that the City Council would approve any additional <br />acquisition that is opposed by the adjacent property owners. <br />The proposed trail alignment will be marked by "red" plastic ribbon. <br />