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The diagram
shows the pavement structure for a 15' bike path right of way. The drainage
of the paved surface appears to be poor and to ameliorate this it is desirable
to have a slight crown on the pavement that is above, rather than below,
the surrounding land. The trail shown is adequate for a bike lane in each
direction and cyclists should be able to ride past each other with minimal
interference.
Paths of this type can parallel existing highways or can
take cross country routes that exploit existing or newly acquired rights-of-way.
A tow path along a canal, or acquired right of way that provides modest
gradients and shorter travel distances are desirable examples. An important
consideration for these dedicated paths is their maintenance, particularly
snow and debris removal. Lighting and public safety may also be issues in some
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