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Existing and Planned Non -Motorized Transportation Network The existing non -motorized transportation system consists of sidewalks, multi -use paved trails, bike lanes, and paved shoulders. Most local residential streets do not include separate sidewalk or trail facilities. However, sidewalk and trail facilities are along several streets that connect multiple neighborhoods. Other roads with multiuse local and regional trail and bike lane facilities connect the commercial and employment areas. Existing and proposed trails are illustrated in Figure 6-x in Chapter 6. Several connections are proposed to complete connections between neighborhoods and commercial/ employment areas. The existing and proposed network of sidewalks and pathways serving the City of Hugo is discussed in Chapter 6 of this comprehensive plan 1-1UG0 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE Connections to Land Use Planning The City of Hugo has development patterns consistent with its designation as a Suburban community. Existing residential development is low density and commercial land uses are separated from residential land uses. This means that people walking and bicycling must cover greater distances to reach commercial areas from their homes. The City's land use planning and coordination with roadway improvement projects and redevelopment opportunities can help improve walking and bicycling for transportation. Additionally, the City can require pedestrian and bicycle connections in areas where the roadway network does not connect, such as greenway trails with developments that provide access for people walking and bicycling. DRAFT Dec14-17 for review only DRAFT Dec14-17 for review only Planned Regional Non -Motorized Transportation Network The Metropolitan Council established a Regional Bicycle Transportation Network (RBTN) in 2015. The RBTN establishes regional priorities for bicycle transportation so that regional destinations are accessible by bicycle. The Metropolitan Council established RBTN alignments in areas where existing facilities created a clear connection between regional destinations. RBTN corridors were identified in areas where there are several options for connections between regional destinations. The RBTN is further divided into two tiers. Tier 1 alignments/corridors are expected to attract the most bicycle use and are the highest priority for regional investments. Tier 2 alignments/corridors are the second priority for regional investments. Within the City of Hugo, the RBTN identifies two Tier 2 RBTN corridors. One corridor generally follows the Frenchman Road (CSAH 8) corridor. The other generally follows the TH 61 corridor. Both are included as part of the Hugo sidewalk and trail network. TRANSPORTATION 192