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4.2 Guiding Principles The guiding principles listed below are aspirational and intended to provide direction for future trail construction and maintenance practices on Eugene's trail system and have been used to identify and prioritize the proposed trail network included in this plan. Full implementation of these principles is based on available funding. Shared-use segment of the Ridgeline Trail \ Principle #1: Provide an Outstanding User Experience • Construct a sustainable, safe, high-quality, diverse, interesting, and scenic trail system that includes appropriate surfacing, adequate drainage, well-designed grade, and clarity of route . • Provide trail loop options of varying lengths to provide a variety of route alternatives and improve system connectivity. • Provide access to key viewpoints and vistas to highlight the local landscape and maintain these view areas through vegetation management. • Provide access to points of interest such as unique geological features, rivers and streams, historic landmarks, and a range of native vegetation communities. • Generally locate and align trails to maximize the experience of nature and minimize visual intrusion of urban/suburban development. • Provide adequate support facilities including safe bicycle and auto parking at trailheads, way-finding signage and maps, benches, interpretive signage, lighting, restrooms, and drinking water. • Where existing and proposed trail systems intersect roadways, especially those with high traffic volumes or speeds, ensure safe crossing by trail users through utilization of warning signage, Page 22 Eugene Trails Plan -2018