Appendix 4-A - Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation ...
Appendix 4-A - Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation ...
Appendix 4-A - Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation ...
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TRAIL FACTORS<br />
TRAIL TYPE<br />
Hiking<br />
Mountain Bike<br />
Equestrian - Unpaved<br />
Blueway/Water<br />
Paved Path - Aggregate<br />
Bike Lane<br />
Paved Path - Asphalt &<br />
Concrete<br />
Cost To Construct Low Low Moderate Low High High Moderate High Low Moderate<br />
Construction Intensity 1<br />
Potential to Harm Environment 2<br />
Potential for Agency Reviews 3<br />
Potential for Shared-Use Activity 4<br />
POTENTIAL INTENDED USERS 5<br />
Rail-with-Trail<br />
Low Low Low Low High High High Varies Low Moderate<br />
Moderate Moderate Moderate Low Moderate Moderate Low Low Low Moderate<br />
Low Low Low Moderate High High High High Moderate Moderate<br />
High High High Low High High High High High Moderate<br />
Walkers <strong>and</strong> Joggers X X X X X<br />
Backcountry Hikers & Trail Runners X X X<br />
Mountain Bikers X<br />
Road/Path Bicyclists X X X X<br />
Equestrians X X X X<br />
Snowmobilers X<br />
Off-Highway Vehicles X<br />
Kayakers <strong>and</strong> Canoers X<br />
Cross-country Skiers X X X X X X X<br />
1. Based on level <strong>of</strong> intrusion upon existing site <strong>and</strong> amount <strong>of</strong> construction required.<br />
2. Based on potential for users to leave designated trails.<br />
3. Based on potential need for site planning, VDOT, E&S, <strong>and</strong> other formal reviews<br />
4. Based on potential for physical characteristics <strong>of</strong> trail to support multiple users regardless <strong>of</strong> conflicts.<br />
5. Based on the primary type <strong>of</strong> intended trail user for each trail category; does not account for shared uses.<br />
Beach<br />
Motorized
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