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- � a <br /> r <br /> Enhance Bike & Pedestrian - � - <br /> Connections <br /> There are areas within Elk River that have a robust side- <br /> walk and trail system in place.Gaps in the trail and side- <br /> walk network can be seen in the Elk River Trails MasterPlan - <br /> which identifies proposed trail/walk corridors that could TRAIL <br /> be implemented in the future as opportunities to address SYSTEM <br /> those gaps. <br /> Given the uncertain timeframe for future improvements <br /> to the Highway 10 corridor,the City should evaluate the <br /> feasibility of constructing a grade-separated option to CITY OF HASTINGS <br /> better,and more safely,route bicyclists and pedestrians PARKS&TRAILS <br /> over the BNSF railroad and Highway 10 into the Downtown. 41 <br /> This capital improvement also has the potential to become <br /> a signature,defining characteristic of Elk River.Adding <br /> decorative elements to a pedestrian bridge or underpass <br /> could highlight the connection between Downtown and <br /> residential and commercial areas to the north. _-- <br /> -; ) - 7i <br /> In addition,there are also opportunities to enhance <br /> connections to the Downtown from the Great Northern o <br /> Trail.Currently the trail seems to end at CSAR 1(Elk <br /> Lake Road).Select sidewalk improvements combined <br /> wExample:trail and park system map located at trail head <br /> with wayfinding signage could greatly improve trail user <br /> experience.The community's Parks and Recreation Master <br /> Plan also identifies wayfinding signage improvements as <br /> a means to complete the connection between the Great <br /> Northern Trail and the Mississippi River/Downtown.Any <br /> directional signage created for pedestrians should be <br /> prominent and provide clear direction to users and tie in ePark <br /> r r <br /> .,.I 111III�I" IIII�uH stings m.o. ► __ "- <br /> brinding for key destinations such as the Downtown. <br /> Prescott <br /> w.oaW.rAu <br /> Example:trail wayfinding <br /> Elk River Comprehensive Plan•Transportation&Mobility Plan 91 <br /> DRAFT FOR REVIEW ONLY <br />