GOAL 11: A COMPLETE & CONNECTED TRAIL SYSTEM

Policies

11A. Coordinate to Create a Complete Network

Building on existing off-street trails and the existing and planned bikeway network, Parks and Recreation will coordinate with other City departments to ensure that trail segments in parks and open spaces are linked with on-street segments that form part of the City’s bikeway network. The City will also coordinate with railroads, irrigation districts, private land owners, San Joaquin County and regional trail initiatives.

Developers of specific or master plan areas that include linear parks and trails must coordinate with the City on trail alignment to ensure that trails contribute to an overall system.

This Master Plan focuses on trails that are separate from the roadway system. Additional information related to the City’s bikeways can be found in the Transportation Master Plan.

11B. Linear Park and Open Space Trails

The City will promote the creation of trails in existing and new linear parks and preserved open spaces. These trails are designed for use by people on foot, on bikes, and other nonmotorized travel. Key locations for these off-street trails include:

> Trails in existing and new linear parks;

> Trails that connect between parks along open space or infrastructure corridors;

> Multi-use trails in preserved open space areas.

Linear parks may receive park credit, as described in Chapter 3.

11C. Canalside and Railside Trails

Canals and rail lines present special opportunities to thread new offstreet shared use trails through Tracy, creating direct travel paths for walkers and bikers, and a way to experience our community from unfamiliar perspectives. The City will seek partnerships with irrigation districts and railroads and funding opportunities to create these trails.

11D. Trails along Multimodal Corridors

Tracy’s trail system will leverage existing and planned bikeways and corridor improvements to create cross-city linkages.

11E. Trails with New Development

Where trails identified in the Tracy Trail System map cross property planned for development, trail easements must be provided. At the City’s discretion, development impact fees may be used for trail improvements.