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Appendix A <br />Bicycle/Pedestrian Paths <br />Bicycle/pedestrian paths are facilities that are <br />physically separated from motorized traffic by an <br />open space or barrier and serve a mixture of users <br />such as cyclists and pedestrians as shown in Figure <br />57. Paths shall be a minimum of 12' wide with 2' <br />wide unpaved shoulders on each side. <br />Concrete is the preferred surfacing, with saw cuts for <br />expansion. Asphaltic concrete may be used, depend- <br />ing on soil or other conditions, such as projected use <br />by maintenance or emergency vehicles. Shoulders <br />wi I) be constructed of 1 /4" crushed rock. Pavement <br />and sub base depth shall be determined following an <br />engineering analysis of the design variables and shall <br />meet design criteria established by the City Engineer. <br />Paths should have 3' of shy distance from the edge of <br />the path to any fixed object. <br />Paths shall be lit and shall comply with IES standards. <br />Paths shall be designed to minimize motorized <br />traffic. Bollards are not the preferred option and <br />should be used only if warranted. If used, bollards <br />should be painted with white reflective paint, and <br />should be placed in the center of the path and <br />pavement guide separators shall be placed a <br />minimum of 20' in front of the bollards. <br />The AASHTO Guide for Development of Bicycle <br />Facilities shall be followed for other standards for <br />bicycle path construction such as super-elevation, <br />overhead clearance minimum radii, lighting and <br />sight distances. <br />i i ' ~ / • Figure 5 7 <br />i ~ <br />,' ~ / <br />• t <br />• <br />~ ~ R <br />1 <br />• <br />Bike Path-12' Minimum <br />2' Shoulders <br />20' Right-of-Way <br />