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This plan establishes the framework for a comprehensive planning approach to trail location, and recommends specific trail corridors to be established. Once adopted, however, more specific plans must be developed for each trail, reflecting site specific constraints and opportunities. Many of these plans will be developed in cooperation with other agencies, and through existing planning processes. Interagency Coordination: will determine the particular approaches needed for specific trails, from planning and construction to maintenance and monitoring. Interagency Cooperation: Implementation of the trail plan requires close coordination and cooperation between a variety of agencies, each with their own mandate. The issues to resolve will vary with trail type. Regional Trail Systems These trail systems are characterized by region-wide use, and often cross jurisdictional boundaries. Accordingly, several agencies are usually involved in the planning and development of regional trails. The Interurban Trail is an example of a regional corridor that extends through several counties. A plan designating the route has already been completed. Interaction between the City of Everett, Snohomish County, the Department of Transportation, and others is needed to implement the plan. Such interaction consists of assembling site data along the designated corridor, coordinating trail design to meet standards which may differ with jurisdiction, anticipating necessary permits and approvals from the various jurisdictions, and soliciting public input along the entire route. These processes are necessary for all public facilities, however, the involvement of multiple jurisdictions can be complicated; clear communication between all parties is essential to assure plan implementation. Community Trail Systems These trail systems are typically found within the city limits, necessitating coordination between various city agencies. An exception to this occurs when community trails are planning in unincorporated areas that also fall within Everett's Urban Growth Area. Feasibility studies for on-road trails should be developed for community level trails by subarea; these studies should be coordinated between Public Works and Parks. The studies should identify available right-of- way, road condition, traffic patterns, on-street parking, and other important elements which may affect the feasibility of trail construction. Many community-level trails can be developed through road improvements, such as the addition of lanes and sidewalks. Others may require funding through capital improvements priorities established by city agencies. Coordination is budgeting for planning, construction, maintenance, and motoring of trails should occur between agencies. Neighborhood Trail Systems Neighborhood trail systems will be developed primarily between neighborhood groups interacting with the Parks Department and the Office of Neighborhoods through the neighborhood master planning process. The involvement of neighborhood groups will be helpful in assessing local needs, conditions and usage patterns. Public concerns about trail location may also be best addressed at this scale, allowing individuals to have direct input into the planning W:\PLANNING\TRAILS\COMP96.DOC 35