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78 | RECOMMENDATIONS <br />CONNECTIVITY <br />RECOMMENDATIONS <br />3. Provide a system of trails and sidewalks that connect <br />neighborhoods, parks, schools, community destinations, <br />and neighboring communities safely throughout the city to <br />encourage active living and recreation <br />• 3.1 - Work to fill existing gaps in the trail system, prioritizing <br />safety, connectivity, and cost <br /> »3.1.1 - Address gaps identified in the Connectivity <br />Recommendations + Search Corridors Map <br /> »3.1.2 - Explore additional trail connections to and through the <br />southeastern and north-central portions of the city (through <br />easements or land purchases) <br /> »3.1.3 - Prioritize trails that connect to schools, neighborhood <br />and community parks, and other community destinations to <br />improve safety for younger populations <br />• 3.2 - Integrate trail development into the planning and design <br />process for public improvements and land development <br /> »3.2.1 - Preserve outlots and abandoned or vacated right-of-ways <br />for future trails <br /> »3.2.2 - Include a parks and trails needs assessment process to <br />the concept plan review process for land development <br />• 3.3 - Improve crossing safety at busy roads and intersections near <br />parks, dense trail networks, and other open spaces <br /> »3.3.1 - Address crossing issues identified in Gap Maps and the <br />Connectivity Recommendations + Search Corridors Map <br /> »3.3.2 - Support the development and implementation of a <br />crosswalk marking policy <br />• 3.4 - Collaborate with partner agencies (e.g., MnDOT, Washington <br />County, neighboring communities, etc.) to implement new trail <br />connections, enhance active transportation facilities, and provide <br />trail opportunities that the city does not currently have <br /> »3.4.1 - Collaborate with Washington County to establish regional <br />trail connections to existing city trail segments <br />Figure 5.25: Partnerships with Washington <br />County and others will further increase <br />trail connectivity <br />Figure 5.23: Trail connectivity to <br />community destinations is important <br />Figure 5.24: Enhanced pedestrian crossings <br />are essential at intersections near parks