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Sidewalk/Bike Path Evaluation Factors
- Proximity to major activity centers/commercial areas
- Schools (Within 1,500 feet)
- Elderly Housing (Within 1,500 feet)
- Bus Stop Access (Within 1,500 feet)
- Parks (Within 1,500 feet)
- Recreation Centers (Within 1,500 feet)
- Combination bike path and sidewalk
- Street Classification
Arterial (greater traffic conflict)
Collector (Major or Minor)
Local (lesser traffic conflict)
- Site Conditions
No parallel existing sidewalk
Right-of-Way is available
Fills a missing link of sidewalk or bike path
Corrects a significant safety hazard
- Vacant parcels and parcels that have potential to re-develop may not be considered since the developer usually builds public improvements such as sidewalks and bike paths.
- Total cost and cost per lineal foot of sidewalk or bike path will be a factor compared among competing sites.
- Is the sidewalk or bike path relatively easy to construct?
- Is a three-foot wide all-weather walking surface already in place?
- What is the likelihood future improvements would require this sidewalk or bike path to be removed?
- Does this sidewalk or bike path complement other City project, adopted plans or goals?
- Is matching, joint or innovative funding available for a sidewalk or bike path at this location?
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