Is the trail width going to change?
The trail width will increase to twelve feet. The width was determined to be the best width for a multi-use trail of this volume because it allows people to walk in pairs or ride two abreast. There will be a three-foot shoulder on the east side of the trail and another foot-wide shoulder will be built on the trail’s west side. An additional foot at the outer edge of either shoulder is required to stabilize the trail’s edges. The shoulders will be soft-surface, made of stabilized crushed rock, which will be universally accessible to pedestrians, wheelchair users and strollers. The purpose of the shoulder is to provide a walking surface and refuge area for pedestrians and other users to move out of the way of cyclists. The design addresses concerns and issues from both property owners and CAG members.
