Trails Master Plan

What is the Kamloops Trails Master Plan?•Guiding document identifying the trails network•Implementation strategy for trails improvements

Why are we writing the plan?•Create a flexible plan linked with the Sustainability Plan, Updated Bicycle Master Plan and the future Pedestrian Master Plan Update

What is the vision of the plan?•Development of an extensive, sensitive trail network throughout Kamloops with recreation opportunities for all user types.

Types of TrailsType 1 Type 2 Type 3 Type 4 Type 5

Difficulty Level

Average Trail Width

m

Maximum Trail Grade

%

Trail Tread Surface

Easiest 2 m 8% Hardened/ Prepared

Easy 1.25 m 10% PreparedSurface

More Difficult

.75 m 15% Natural Substrate

Very Difficult

.5 m N/A Natural Substrate

ExtremelyDifficult

< .5 m N/A Natural Substrate

Pedestrian Master Plan Update

What is the Kamloops Pedestrian Master Plan?•Guiding document identifying the sidewalk network•Implementation strategy for pedestrian facility improvements•Approved by Council in 2002

Why are we updating the plan?•Create a flexible plan linked with the Sustainability Plan, Updated Bicycle Master Plan and the future Trails Master Plan

Vision•Safe, active, healthy community with opportunities for all residents and visitors of Kamloops to walk in every neighbourhood.

Types of Pedestrian Facilities

Pedestrian Shoulder•1.5m asphalt adjacent to the roadway•Typically in areas with no drainage infrastructure

Separate Asphalt Pathway•Separate from roadway•Can be used in areas with no drainage infrastructure

Standard Sidewalk•1.5 – 2m wide concrete•One or both sides of the road

Enhanced Sidewalk•Greater than 2m•Includes trees, bricks, coloured concrete, etc

Criteria•Pedestrian Volume•Adjacent Traffic Volume•Available Right of Way•Maintenance considerations•Community Plan•Adjacent Land Use•Safety•Drainage Infrastructure•Proximity to:• Schools• Senior Facilities• Shopping• Transit• Community Facilities

Determining Type of Facility