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CMP Part 4A. Transportation Plan <br /> identified in the RBTN, includes a segment of Shadywood,north from excelsior, connecting to the <br /> Dakota Rail Trail. There are no other connections contemplated by the RBTN. <br /> Orono Non-Motorized Transportation Network <br /> Sidewalks are generally located within newer residential developments and more dense residential <br /> and commercial portions of the city. As part of our recreation-open space plan, Orono has <br /> developed a trail plan focused on providing links between both local and regional recreational and <br /> open space areas, as well as links within the urban areas for pedestrian and bicycle access to <br /> Orono's Navarre commercial area and links between the Orono Schools and the Long Lake <br /> downtown area. <br /> Connections to Land Use Planning <br /> The City of Orono has development patterns consistent with its designation as an Emerging <br /> Suburban Edge and Rural Residential community.Existing residential development is low density <br /> and commercial land uses are separated from residential land uses.This means that people walking <br /> and bicycling must cover greater distances to reach commercial areas from their homes. The <br /> development patterns in the City are better suited to bicycling than walking, due to the distance <br /> between residential and commercial areas of the City. <br /> Non-Motorized Transportation Design Considerations <br /> As non-motorized facilities are planned and designed,the City should consult additional planning <br /> and design resources, including: <br /> • Hennepin County Bicycle Transportation Plan <br /> • Hennepin County Pedestrian Plan <br /> • MnDOT Bikeway Facility Design Manual <br /> • Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices <br /> • Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities—American Association of State Highway and <br /> Transportation Officials <br /> • Guide for the Planning, Design, and Operation of Pedestrian Facilities—American Association <br /> of State Highway and Transportation Officials <br /> • Public Rights of Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG)—US Access Board <br /> Accessibility <br /> Accessibility is a very important consideration for non-motorized design. All new pedestrian and <br /> bicycle facilities must meet the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) accessibility guidelines. <br /> To address accessibility issues, the City developed and adopted and ADA transition plan in 2017 <br /> aimed at bringing sidewalks, trails, and intersections into compliance with ADA guidelines. <br /> Trail Policy <br /> It is the policy of the City to encourage the development of sidewalks and trails. In urban densities, <br /> sidewalks should be added to at least one side of roads. In all development densities, connections <br /> to the existing or planned trail network should be made or rights preserved. The City will support <br /> the expansion of trails and or bike lanes if feasible. <br /> City of Orono Community Management Plan 2020-2040 Part 4A, Page 17 <br />