I shared information in an earlier blog post about the importance of incorporating multimodal travel options in planning for the Connector. We’re working now on planning the trail system that will follow the final Connector alignment, and I wanted to share some details about the possibilities.

For Alternatives 1, 2 and 4, plans call for a Class 1 facility. It would be much like the American River bike trail: a 10-12-foot wide path off to the side of the roadway. We’re talking now about the enhancements that could be part of this trail, like small park areas with shade trees and picnic benches, drinking fountains and restroom facilities.

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