Pleasanton Parks and Recreation Master Plan

P a g e | 11 A P P E N D I X B Recommendations  Continue to conduct regular inspections of park sidewalks to identify settlement and or up lifting, exposed edge, and cracks that may pose a safety hazard to park users.  Develop a planting list of tree species that are acceptable for planting close to sidewalks, as well as identifying species such as liquidambar (Liquidambar styraciflua), which has roots that grow near the surface, commonly causing uplift to sidewalks. Trails Existing Conditions The City of Pleasanton has developed an extensive trail network within the city and in conjunction with other public agencies such as East Bay Regional Park District. Developed trails include:  Alamo Canal Trail 3.38 miles  Arroyo Mocho Trail 2.90 miles  Del Valle/Centennial Trail 2.00 miles  Iron Horse Trail 1.00 miles  Marilyn Murphy Kane Trail 1.80 miles  Bernal Creek Trail 1.00 miles  Augustin Bernal Trail 4.73 miles  Callippe Trail 3.75 miles  Moller Trail 1.46 miles  The Preserve Trail 1.84 miles While the City has 23.86 miles of trails, there is limited opportunity for the trails to serve as transportation routes for bicycles, due to the primitive surface utilized. Development of a shared use pathway could include both paved and decomposed granite surfaces, providing opportunity for both the casual walker and utilization of the trail as a transportation route. Recommendations  While the City currently offers 23.86 miles of walking/jogging trails, efforts should be made to expand walking/jogging trails and to improve the supply of Class 1 and 2 bicycle trails. The following actions should be taken by the City: o Work with Zone 7 Water Agency to explore opportunities for opening of waterways/drainage areas for trail use. In many cases, these routes would best be served as a paved surface. o Implement the Pleasanton Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan which calls for an additional 17.6 miles of Class 1 and 24.8 miles of Class II bicycle trails.