Description
Provides for bicycle travel on a paved right of way completely separated from any street or highway. Also called a bike path or multi-use trail.
Issues Addressed
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Bicycle and Pedestrian safety
Applications
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Local collectors, collectors, arterials
Advantages
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Moves pedestrians and bicyclists off the roadway
Disadvantages
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Cost: the cost to design and build is about $225 per linear foot (2007 prices)
Evaluation Considerations
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Caution should be exercised on streets with closely spaced driveways, as these can present conflicts with vehicles entering and exiting.
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Primarily used by city staff for Safe Routes to School routes and regional trails such as the Stevens Creek Trail.
Design/Installation Considerations
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Requires an 8 foot pathway with a 5 foot buffer from the roadway and a 2 foot buffer from trees, poles, walls and fences on the non-roadway side.
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Berry Ave
Berry Ave
Grant Road between Oak Ave. and Eureka
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