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The wetlands on the eastern side of Saratoga are relatively inaccessible to the City s residents and visitors, with the exception of the Bog Meadow Trail. The Big Boardwalk section of the Saratoga Greenbelt Trail will open these pristine lands to recreational activities, including: walking, biking, running, birding, scholastic field trips, and in the colder months, cross country skiing, snow shoeing, and hiking. All in all, The Big Boardwalk will provide a low impact opportunity to explore this unique and beautiful habitat.
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The Saratoga Greenbelt trail will continue across Lake Ave, via the Bog Meadow Trail trailhead.
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A high visibility crosswalk will be provided across Lake Ave, along with RRFB signals to ensure safe crossing for trail users. Stop bars will be painted on the approaches to the crosswalk to indicate to motorists where to stop while trail users cross.
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BRIDGE OVER STREAM:
The stream that runs through the eastern wetlands will need to be bridged. A wooden non-motorized bridge will therefore need to be constructed over the stream. The bridge should be constructed of rustic materials, consistent with its context. The bridge should be ADA accessible, with 42 high hand rails.
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Board walks provide access to sensitive habitats with minimal disruption to the environment. The boardwalk through the eastern wetlands will be constructed of wood planks, and will have 42 railings where necessary. The boardwalk will have a 10 pathway, with 2 feet of clear space on either side of the boardwalk where railings can be placed.
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RECTANGULAR RAPID FLASH BEACONS (RRFBs)
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RRFBs are designed to alert motorists to the presence of a pedestrian entering the crosswalk. They have been shown to dramatically improve motorist yield behavior.
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“BIG BOARDWALK” BOG MEADOW CONNECTOR (SECTION MAP 3 OF 8) SARATOGA GREENBELT TRAIL FEASIBILITY PLAN
Date: September 2013 Author: Sam Piper, Alta Planning + Design
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