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<\/a>James Borden<\/p>
The Neuse River Greenway<\/p><\/div>\n
Todd Milam, the Greenway Planner in the City\u2019s Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources department, said this document isn\u2019t merely an update or revision of the 1989 version the new guide is replacing. It\u2019s an entirely new document that meets the needs of a 21st century greenway trail system.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe previous document was completed in 1989 when only 25 miles were in the system, so nearly 25 years have passed and many changes have occurred within the greenway system and to the City of Raleigh,\u201d Milam said. \u201cWe\u2019re now well over 100 miles with much more interconnectivity within the system and linkages to destinations, like schools, parks, social centers, etc.\u201d<\/p>\n
As the number of people using the greenway trails has increased, so to have the number of ways in which people use the greenway trails. While the recreation aspect of the trails has always been a key part of the city\u2019s planning efforts, there is now a significant transportation component to take into account as well. This required the designers to include a trail classification section.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Raleigh Public Record <\/p>
A portion of the Walnut Creek greenway.<\/p><\/div>\n
\u201cWe recognize that trails can vary in function and character, based on alignment, surrounding land use, environmental conditions, connections, and user type and need,\u201d Milam said. \u201cWith this document, we have developed a trail classification system, simply, so we can design and build a better trail system and ensure we are meeting the communities\u2019 needs.\u201d<\/p>\n
With more people come more user conflicts, so the designers built that into the Capital Area Greenway & Design Guide as well. Milam mentioned the desire of \u201ceveryone out there\u201d to enjoy Raleigh\u2019s trails and natural areas, including new and experienced users of greenway trails, bike riders, dog walkers, and more.<\/p>\n
The guide mentions specifically the need to accommodate people with disabilities, who may be using wheelchairs while enjoying the greenway trails.<\/p>\n
Guiding principles for deterring crime were also accounted for in the guide.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s important for the community to feel safe on Raleigh\u2019s greenway trails; as personal safety, both perceived and real will influence the use of the trails,\u201d Milam said.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>The Longstreet Greenway<\/p><\/div>\n
Crime deterrence in the document is known by the acronym CPTED \u2014 or Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design. It includes minimizing obstructions, maintenance of shrubs and trees, and other amenities like fences. An important concept mentioned in the document is ease of access with good visibility.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have police patrols on the greenway trails, via bike, horseback and ATV,\u201d Milam said. \u201cAnd ultimately, the more trail users we have, the more eyes on the trail area, and the safer the trail experience is. \u201c<\/p>\n
While there is no time frame for the creation of the additional 120 miles of proposed greenway trails, Milam said the money to create them will likely come from future bond referendums or capital improvement project funding.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe really wanted to identify the greenway corridors that, at this time based on demographics, populations, use, connections, destinations, etc. make sense to build,\u201d Milam said.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>City of Raleigh<\/p>
The original greenway map. A pdf is available on the city\\’s website.<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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