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Appendix 3 Classification of Trails REGIONAL/COMMUNITY/NEIGHBORHOOD Regional Trails Regional trails are those loops (bicycle, pedestrian, etc.) which connect county to county, promoting a more regional approach to transportation as outlined in the Puget Sound Council of Government's Vision 2020 transportation plan. Regional trail are usually multi jurisdictional in nature, spanning cities and counties along a defined transportation corridor. Community Trails Community trails are loops (bicycle, pedestrian, etc.) existing within individual subareas. These loops provide transportation and recreational access within and between subareas to form an integrated system. Community trails link neighborhoods, schools, and parks to each other, ultimately connecting the neighborhood trail network to the regional trail system. Neighborhood Trails Neighborhood trails are those linkages (bicycle, pedestrian, etc.) which connect neighborhood parks, shopping, schools, and provide access to bus stops, and other facilities. They form the basis for community connections TRAIL CLASSIFICATION: Pedestrian Trails • Recreational trails Purpose: to provide recreational opportunities, generally located in natural areas. These trails are non paved, and non ADA accessible at certain points. • Access trails Purpose: to provide linkages to and between specific destinations such as schools, parks, and facilities for the elderly. • Sidewalks Purpose: to provide pedestrian right-of-way along city streets and roadways. • Separated bicycle/pedestrian paths Purpose: to provide pedestrian access on trails that are shared with bicycles in a 12-16' paved right-of-way, with ADA accessibility elements, not more than a 12% slope, and separated from streets and roadways NOTE: These are the same as Class I Bicycle Paths W:\PLANNING\TRAILS\COMP96.DOC 37