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CMP Part 4A. Transportation Plan <br /> to twenty-five years or more. <br /> Local roadway maintenance has the potential to become more of an issue in the future due to <br /> Orono's reliance on privately maintained roads to serve the rural neighborhoods. Orono's 20 miles <br /> of private rural area roadways are currently maintained by individual property owners or through <br /> neighborhood homeowners associations. Conversion of these private roadways to a public status <br /> with public maintenance would result in Orono's road maintenance costs increasing substantially. <br /> Bridge Maintenance <br /> State and County Bridges <br /> The vast majority of bridges located within Orono fall under the jurisdiction of the state <br /> and county. <br /> Orono Bridges <br /> All three bridges under Orono roadway jurisdiction have been completely replaced within <br /> the past ten years. These include the bridges on West Ferndale Road, Fox Street, and <br /> McCulley Road. The three bridges are enrolled in the state bridge maintenance system and <br /> receive bi-annual inspections. The weight capacity of the bridges under Orono jurisdiction <br /> are as follows: Ferndale, 36 ton; Fox, 60 ton; and McCulley, 33 ton. <br /> TRAILS <br /> This section addresses network needs for walking and bicycling within the City of Orono. This section <br /> includes information on the existing non-motorized transportation network within Orono, connections to <br /> land use planning,the planned local non-motorized transportation network, and the planned regional non- <br /> motorized transportation network. This section also includes recommendations for intersection <br /> improvements and design best practices. This section also addresses the needs of people using wheelchairs <br /> and assistive mobility devices such as mobility scooters, as they are considered pedestrians. <br /> Existing Non-Motorized Transportation System <br /> The existing non-motorized transportation system consists of sidewalks, multi-use paved trails, <br /> turf trails, and paved shoulders. Map 4A-6depicts the existing and planned trails within the City <br /> limits of Orono. There are currently limited facilities for walking and bicycling in the City, and <br /> these facilities serve recreational uses better than transportation uses. There is not currently a <br /> connected network in place to serve the needs of people bicycling and walking for transportation. <br /> Regional Non-Motorized Transportation Network <br /> The Metropolitan Council established a Regional Bicycle Transportation Network (RBTN) in <br /> 2015. The RBTN establishes regional priorities for bicycle transportation so that regional <br /> destinations are accessible by bicycle. Regional multi-use trails within the City limits include the <br /> Luce Line, Dakota and Independence Regional trails and are owned and operated by Three Rivers <br /> Park District and the Minnesota DNR. Several existing and planned trails and shoulders will be <br /> key links in the expanding regional non-motorized transportation network. A Tier 1 alignment, <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 /> City of Orono Community Management Plan 2020-2040 Part 4A, Page 14 <br />