The regular placement of nodes, furnishings and other trail elements are critical to the user experience and enjoyment of the greenways.
The table below describes the purpose of these elements and gives a recommended spacing that should be considered during the design of each segment of greenway. These spacing should be considered minimum standards and are based on input from greenway users.
| TRAIL ELEMENT | DESCRIPTION | PLACEMENT |
| GATEWAYS | Wayfinding and branding of the greenway experience | At entrances to parks At major intersections At major trailheads |
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| MAJOR TRAILHEAD | Access point to greenway system Full-service stop along the trail Additional amenities Parking (Greater than 20 vehicles) Area to rest |
Approximately every 4 miles |
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| MINOR TRAILHEAD | Access point to greenway Parking (Less than 20 vehicles) Area to rest |
Approximately every 2 miles |
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| BENCH | Pause/ rest along the route | Approximately 6 per mile (every 800’) |
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| DRINKING FOUNTAIN | Potable water for people, pets and a water hook-up for service needs | All major and minor trailheads |
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| BIKE PARKING | Defined parking area for four or more bikes | Defined parking area for four or more bikes |
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| RESTROOM | Located strategically along system due to high maintenance needs. Coordinated location with service access and parking. | All major trailheads |
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| BIKE REPAIR STATION | Multi-tool bike stand as a trail amenity/ user service provided. | All major trailheads All minor trailheads |
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| LITTER/ RECYCLING | Placed at all points of entry to the system. Not intended for placement along trails. | All trailheads All gateways At points of entry to system, where easily serviceable |
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| PAVILIONS / SHELTERS | Shade Gathering places Locations for events |
Parks Major trailheads |
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| PET WASTE | Placed at all points of entry to the system. Not intended for placement along trails. | All trailheads |
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| BOLLARDS | To keep vehicular traffic off of trail Use sparingly |
As needed at interfaces with street network Only where justification of need is provided for interface |
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| ELECTRICAL OUTLETS/ SERVICE | For events and maintenance Security lighting |
Building receptacles at restrooms Multiple receptacles at medium and large pavilions As needed for security lighting or cameras |
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| SPECIAL CONSIDERATION AMENITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES | Consider opportunities for water access, skateboarding, nature trails, interpretive and branding methods like signage, art (always credit the artist!) or environmental graphics. | Where appropriate or needed |