2006 Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan - City of Lakeville

Existing Trail Classification System
Since 1987, the City of Lakeville has been working toward establishing a
comprehensive pedestrian and bicycle trail system. The original Trails Plan was
completed as a separate document during this year, having been most recently updated
in 1992. All applicable information from those Plans has since been updated in 1999,
again in 2006, and is incorporated herein.
Multiple Purpose Trailway (MPTW)
Trail segments designed for the integration of a variety of compatible non-motorized trail
uses. The MPTWs are bituminous trailways having a minimum trail width of ten (10)
feet. The MPTWs are typically off-street trailways developed within the street rights-ofway
of minor arterial or major collector streets. The overland MPTW corridors generally
provide trail connections between major destinations routed through parks and other
areas characterized by aesthetic natural amenities. The MPTWs are intended to be the
major elements of Lakeville’s trail system in that they are designed and located in a
manner that accommodates a full range of trail uses, and provide the most direct routes
to major destinations.
Sidewalks (SW)
The City of Lakeville has required sidewalks along both sides of minor collector streets
and along one side of residential streets to facilitate safe pedestrian movement through
residential neighborhoods and commercial areas. Five (5) foot wide concrete
pedestrian sidewalks are the standard design in residential areas and eight (8) foot
concrete pedestrian trails on both sides of streets in commercial areas. These
sidewalks are reserved exclusively for pedestrian use. Construction of sidewalks is the
responsibility of the developer and should be installed when the residential and
commercial streets are constructed.
On-Street Bike Lanes (BL)
In areas that are not conducive to the provision of off-street trails due to existing
development, limited street right-of-way (i.e., minor collector streets), natural features,
or other physical limitations, on-street bicycle routes may be designated. Bike lanes are
designated on-street trail segments for the exclusive use of bicyclists. Bike lanes vary
from five (5) to eight (8) feet wide paved trail segments located on the street shoulders,
usually both sides of the street. Bike lanes are provided and signed to direct
neighborhood traffic to the major arterial system or area destinations.
City of Lakeville, Minnesota
Chapter Three
2006 Comprehensive Park, Trail, & Open Space System Plan Page 51