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7.5. FUTURE TRAIL AND SIDEWALK PLAN <br />Hugo residents have consistently expressed a strong interest in developing a network of <br />multi-purpose trails connecting neighborhoods to existing and proposed parks and open <br />space areas in the City. This section will provide the framework for the establishment of <br />a comprehensive trail system for the City of Hugo. The chapter will prioritize and locate <br />potential trail connections in relation to existing and propose parks and open space <br />corridors, examine the benefits and impacts of the trails system and provide guidelines <br />and recommendations for the implementation of this trail system. Trails will be <br />constructed as surrounding development occurs or as general funding is provided <br />through park dedication fees. It is not the City's intention to condemn land for trails. <br />Sidewalk Plan <br />Sidewalks serve several purposes within a community, including providing alternative <br />transportation routes for individuals who choose not to drive, provide safe routes for <br />exercise, provide connections to neighborhood parks and provide opportunities for <br />neighbors to connect with each other. The City should encourage sidewalks as part of <br />new developments within the urban area. <br />Trail System Plan <br />The City has completed an update to the existing Trail System Plan (see Map 7-F — <br />Trail and Sidewalk Plan). This new plan shows the potential trail routes in the City that <br />are desired by the community. The majority of the trails will be constructed as <br />surrounding development occurs or as general funding is provided through park <br />dedication fees. It is important to display these trails on a map so that developers and <br />landowners are aware that the city will require construction and dedication of these trail <br />corridors when the land is developed. <br />Regional Trail Improvement Projects <br />Hardwood Creek Regional Trail. It is possible that this trail could be extended further <br />south in the future. However, the future trail extension is proposed along a portion of <br />the Burlington Northern Railroad tracks that is still active. Further extension of the trail <br />is on hold pending a change in the use of the railroad, but the City has identified other <br />local trail and sidewalk connections to allow pedestrian and bicyclist traffic south of this <br />regional trail. <br />Glacial Hills Regional Trail. This proposed regional trail will connect the Central Anoka <br />County Regional Trail to the west in Lino Lakes through Hugo to Big Marine Park <br />Reserve to the east. There is no master plan approved for this trail at this time. <br />According to the Metropolitan Council, Washington County and Anoka County will <br />conduct the master planning process for this trail in the future. It is important for the <br />City to be aware of this proposed regional trail and be involved in the master planning <br />Chapter 7 7-28 <br />Parks, Trails, & Open Spaces <br />^ . <br />Hugo <br />