Trails Master Plan What is the Kamloops Trails Master Plan? •Guiding document identifying the trails network •Implementation strategy for trails improvements Why are we writing the plan? •Create a flexible plan linked with the Sustainability Plan, Updated Bicycle Master Plan and the future Pedestrian Master Plan Update What is the vision of the plan? •Development of an extensive, sensitive trail network throughout Kamloops with recreation opportunities for all user types.
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Trails Master Plan
What is the Kamloops Trails Master Plan?•Guiding document identifying the trails network•Implementation strategy for trails improvements
Why are we writing the plan?•Create a flexible plan linked with the Sustainability Plan, Updated Bicycle Master Plan and the future Pedestrian Master Plan Update
What is the vision of the plan?•Development of an extensive, sensitive trail network throughout Kamloops with recreation opportunities for all user types.
Types of TrailsType 1 Type 2 Type 3 Type 4 Type 5
Difficulty Level
Average Trail Width
m
Maximum Trail Grade
%
Trail Tread Surface
Easiest 2 m 8% Hardened/ Prepared
Easy 1.25 m 10% PreparedSurface
More Difficult
.75 m 15% Natural Substrate
Very Difficult
.5 m N/A Natural Substrate
ExtremelyDifficult
< .5 m N/A Natural Substrate
Pedestrian Master Plan Update
What is the Kamloops Pedestrian Master Plan?•Guiding document identifying the sidewalk network•Implementation strategy for pedestrian facility improvements•Approved by Council in 2002
Why are we updating the plan?•Create a flexible plan linked with the Sustainability Plan, Updated Bicycle Master Plan and the future Trails Master Plan
Vision•Safe, active, healthy community with opportunities for all residents and visitors of Kamloops to walk in every neighbourhood.
Types of Pedestrian Facilities
Pedestrian Shoulder•1.5m asphalt adjacent to the roadway•Typically in areas with no drainage infrastructure
Separate Asphalt Pathway•Separate from roadway•Can be used in areas with no drainage infrastructure
Standard Sidewalk•1.5 – 2m wide concrete•One or both sides of the road
Enhanced Sidewalk•Greater than 2m•Includes trees, bricks, coloured concrete, etc
Criteria•Pedestrian Volume•Adjacent Traffic Volume•Available Right of Way•Maintenance considerations•Community Plan•Adjacent Land Use•Safety•Drainage Infrastructure•Proximity to:• Schools• Senior Facilities• Shopping• Transit• Community Facilities
Determining Type of Facility
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