2.7.3390 Bicycle Facilities and Multi-Use Paths.
The Southeast Area Plan includes an interconnected network of complete streets that provides safe, optimized travel of all modes. Low stress bicycle facilities and multi-use paths will provide connections to schools, parks, destinations, as well as cross-City travel. Multi-use paths can be used to provide low-stress facilities through the area. Multi-use paths will serve as primary trails, as represented in BPRD’s Comprehensive Plan, for the Bend Park and Recreation District and will require coordination with the District, as detailed below.
A. All development is subject to standards identified in BDC 3.1.300, Multi-Modal Access and Circulation, in addition to the standards established below.
1. Multi-use paths as shown on Figure 2.7.3390 must be developed in conjunction with roadway construction or as part of land division. If no land division precedes or accompanies site development, construction of the path must occur with site development.
2. Multi-Use Path Locations.
a. Multi-use paths will be located in the general alignment as shown on Figure 2.7.3390. The paths may be incorporated into a roadway design. The actual location will be approved by the City through the development review process, and in consultation with the Bend Park and Recreation District where applicable, in order to accommodate site development, minimize grade, accommodate street crossings and other safety issues, and to fit the context of the natural terrain and topographic/geographic constraints.
b. Multi-use paths can be constructed in place of a sidewalk, at a minimum of six feet from the curb.
3. Multi-use paths must be a minimum of 10 feet in width.
4. Multi-use paths developed outside of the right-of-way must be located within a 20-foot-wide easement and be dedicated to the appropriate public agency as part of the following applicable development application. See Figure 2.7.3390 for multi-use paths that will be owned and maintained by the Bend Park and Recreation District (BPRD).
a. Site Plan Review Applications. The easement must be granted to the appropriate agency prior to final occupancy.
b. Land Division Applications. The easement must be granted to the appropriate agency and shown on the final plat, prior to recording.
5. Multi-use path easements may be used to meet either open space requirements for a master plan under BDC Chapter 4.5 or landscaping for a site plan review under BDC Chapter 4.2.
B. Enhanced crosswalks, where identified by the City, must be provided to complete the walking and bicycling networks.
C. Multi-use paths must be developed and constructed as a paved surface and to a minimum of 10 feet in width and as a low-stress facility in accordance with the ODOT Analysis and Procedures Manual. Where approved by the City, multi-use paths may be located in place of the sidewalk and must be located a minimum of six feet from the roadway travel lanes. See alternative collector standard in Figure 2.7.3390.
Multi-use path surfaces must conform to accessibility requirements. Asphalt, brick/masonry pavers, or other durable surface that makes a smooth surface texture, and conforms to accessibility requirements, may be allowed as determined by the City.
Figure 2.7.3390, Multi-Use Paths in Southeast Area Plan
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