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• Old Hwy 8 bridge over 1-694 is a major pedestrian connection to link a safe environment for pedestrians to travel to the New Brighton Exchange. Long Lake Regional Park,and the Ncw Brighton Community Center, The improvement will be needed when MNDOT replaces or re-decks the Old Hwy 8 bridge., -- Deleted:1 o Create a safer crossing from Pike Lake Trail to Long Lake Regional park o Construct a trail from Long Lake Regional Park train depot along Rush Lake north to Old HWY 8 Strategic Plan Action Strategies 1. Include a Trail and Sidewalk System Plan as part of the Comprehensive Plan update. 2. Build grass-roots citizen advocacy for trails. 3. Increase citizen awareness through mapping and printed literature: Create and post park and trail maps in parks and in public buildings. Include in new resident packets. Market parks and trails as part of a more livable community to attract new residents and keep current residents. 4. Require trail and sidewalk plans of all new development and have a review process. 5. Plan and advocate for safe trail routes through new I-694 interchanges and related roadway/bridge improvements for Northwest Quadrant development. This area is the heart of the city and needs to be well connected to the rest of the city. 6. Transportation planning should take into account and encourage bicycle and pedestrian usage. 7. Include trails in transportation planning; look for opportunities to use or reclaim right of way for trails or walks when streets are rebuilt. 8. Include art in trail amenity design,such as benches,gateways,signage,etc. 9. Increase citizen awareness and usage through events: incorporate events using the trail system for greater awareness and expanded users groups.Fund raising walks,youth bike rides,etc. Funding Strategies 1. City Street Funds. 2. Property Tax Assessments. 3. Grants:Federal,State,Regional,Met Council with Ramsey County Parks. 4. Transportation Grants:TEA-21 Federal grants,State and County. 5. Work with other bodies: Interstate reconstruction - Insist that all replacement/reconstructed bridges are pedestrian and bike friendly. Development - Require trails and sidewalks as part of new development and redevelopment. 6. Bond referendums: Citizen approved city tax obligation used to pay for specific improvements such as trails,bridges or walkways. Other agencies offer trail opportunities within and beyond City limits. • Ramsey County owns and operates Long Lake Regional Park, a 202 acre regional park located in the northeast corner of New Brighton. It offers opportunities for walking,biking,nature study,boating and picnicking. • Rice Creek West Regional Trail is located in the northern part of the city and connects Long Lake Regional Park with to the Mississippi River.