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Developing Trails and Sidewalks <br />Trails and sidewalks serve many purposes. They are the recreational <br />connectors of the neighborhood and can provide opportunities for <br />traveling to school and work. While the culture has moved to cars <br />to provide the primary mode of transportation, trails and sidewalks <br />remain one of the most used parks amenity in communities. <br />People use trails for several purposes. Some use trails primarily <br />for transportation (traveling from a home to a school, park, or place <br />of business). Others use trails for recreation (nature walks, cross- <br />country skiing, and horseback riding). Although a trail can function <br />for transportation and recreation, transportation trails are mostly <br />concerned with getting trail users from one place to another safely <br />and efficiently. As a result, they often follow the road system. Trails <br />used primarily for transportation are identified as "trails" or "paved <br />shoulders" in this Comprehensive Plan. <br />Recreation trails, on the other hand, are mostly concerned with the <br />recreational experience of the user. These trails take advantage of a <br />variety of natural and cultural amenities. For example, they are often <br />found next to creeks, lakes, and woodlands. These trails are identified <br />as "Greenways" in this plan. <br />1-1UG0 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE <br />DRAFT Dec14-17 <br />for review only <br />1 <br />DRAFT Dec14-17 <br />for review only <br />PARKS, TRAILS AND OPEN SPACE 147 <br />