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Parks 73 A possible greenway system could include: » Wayfinding and signage to popular destinations » Usability for pedestrians, bicyclists, and other trail users » Connections over existing barriers, such as 694 and railroad crossings As seen in Figure 5-2, the City adopted a Trails Master Plan in 2008. That plan proposed a network of off-street multiuse trails along major road corridors of the City, such as Silver Lake Road and Old Highway 8. Since that time, very few of the proposed trails shown were built. Along with the need for a Master Plan of the Parks, New Brighton 2040 has also shown the need for an update to the Trails Master Plan to be No Change N/A N/A N/A Parks 73 " More greenways please! As someone that occasionally commutes on bike, it would be nice to have a safe thoroughfare for us to get us safely through New Brighton and into each of the neighboring communities. (Especially Silver Lake Road, No Change N/A N/A N/A Parks 74 Figure 5-2. Trails Master Plan Map No Change N/A N/A N/A Parks 74 For more information see also: » TRAN 1.0 and TRAN 4.0 (page 6-80) » Chapter 6 - “Pedestrians and Bicycles” section » “Existing and Planned Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities” Add Copy and paste. Add the the suggested language, located in » “Connected Ramsey Communities Network” » Ramsey County-wide Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan Addition Made Parks 75 Aesthetic Improvements Small aesthetic improvements to parks are a simple way to begin revitalizing parks and park facilities, improve the overall image of the parks, and help develop an overall park system identity. Possible aesthetic improvements include: No Change N/A N/A N/A Parks 75 » Creating new park identification signs for all parks. » Accent landscaping around signs to add color, texture and interest. » Create a park system-wide bench and waste receptacle detail with concrete slabs Enhance Copy and replace to enhance language already in plan. Copy the suggested » Creating new identification signs for all parks and trails. » Accent landscaping around signs to add color, texture and interest. » Create a park and trail system-wide bench and waste receptacle detail with concrete slabs. Enhancement made Parks 75 » Creation of a “signature element” within each park » System-wide standards for colors, materials and facility elements to assist in place making and community feel. No Change N/A N/A N/A Parks 76 Increase awareness and connectivity One finding of community public opinion survey and public open house meetings was that New Brighton residents typically use the park nearest their home and are generally not aware of other park and trail facilities available to them No Change N/A N/A N/A