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• • • • Developers are required to donate a percentage of their developable land for parks and park trails and /or make payment in lieu of this dedication. The construction and financing of these trails is the responsibility of the developer. • The trails must be developed to keep pace with community growth to ensure safe travel in and around the city. • The Park and Recreation Board, City Council, and city staff should work closely together to ensure the trail system is built in a logical, cohesive and comprehensive matter. The policies listed above are consistent with the following overall transportation plan goals and policies: • Goal 6, Policy 4 — "Incorporate, where feasible, bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure and safety standards when planning changes, additions, or maintenance to roads, sidewalks, bridges, paths, or other public facilities" • Goal 6, Policy 5 — "Work to physically connect neighborhoods with roads and pedestrian /bicycle links" • Goal 6, Policy 6 — "Encourage sidewalks and separated pathways along all arterial, collector, and local streets in developing residential and commercial areas" These policies are also consistent with the following Community Amenities and Natural Resources goals and policies: • Goal 3, Policy 1 — Continue to work with adjacent jurisdictions to achieve interconnectivity among local and regional trails. • Goal 3, Policy 2 — As development occurs, require an interconnected trail system. • Goal 3, Policy 3 — Locate trails within or adjacent to greenway corridors, where appropriate. Coordination between Lino Lakes and adjacent cities and townships will maintain a level of quality bike and pedestrian trails that will satisfy the recreational needs of the people of Lino Lakes and surrounding communities. Trail /Transit Relationship As stated in the Lino Lakes Trail System Plan, the majority of trail users value the trail system's high quality recreational value. With the emphasis on recreation, transportation and commuting trail uses are secondary. The Bunker /Chain of Lakes Regional Trail runs along Elm Street near one of the park- and -ride facilities in the city. The Central Anoka County Regional Trail also runs along CSAH 14 past another one of the park- and -ride lots. The majority of government facilities in the city are located in close proximity to trails. These facilities are major transit nodes. Better trail connectivity between these and also the commercial areas in the city would offer users the opportunity to utilize the trail system to travel to and from more transit nodes throughout the city. By increasing the number of trail routes, the number of transportation and commuter users likely would increase. Implementation of the City's Trail System Plan will occur over a number of years. However, having the goals, policies and strategies outlined will help the community recognize opportunities for additional pedestrian /bicycle facilities as they arise. 6 -29