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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 />17. 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. Pavement, <br />sub-base and shoulder design shall be determined <br />following an engineering analysis of the design <br />variables and shall meet design criteria established <br />by the City Engineer. Paths should have 3' of shy <br />distance from the edge of the path to any fixed <br />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 ~ . i/ • Figure 17 <br />i D <br />• <br />• <br />t <br />• ` <br />Bike Path-12' Minimum _. <br />2' Shoulders <br />I 20' Right-of-Way I <br />41 <br />