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9 minimizing the number of driveway and street crossings present along a path and otherwise providing high-visibility crossing treatments. • Path clearances are an important element in path design and reducing user conflicts. Vertical objects should be set back at least two feet from the edge of the path. Path shoulders may also reduce conflicts by providing space for users who step off the path to rest, allowing users to pass one another, or providing space for viewpoints. • Trails on grades greater than 3 to 5 percent should be wider to account for higher bicycle speed in the downhill direction and additional space for faster bicyclists to pass slower bicyclists and pedestrians in the uphill direction. • Consider providing amenities such as restrooms, bike racks, and portable water at trailheads, and covered rest stops along the trail to ensure that paths are welcoming to a variety of user types, including families with children and seniors. • Consider providing maps and signs to improve wayfinding for users, such as signs that show trail names, connections to nearby trails, and/or nearby destinations. • Bollards within the clear width of shared-use paths are generally discouraged due to increased crash risk and potential delays to emergency response. Instead, prioritize regulatory signage, clear visual cues indicating the facility is not intended for motor vehicle use, and entry designs that discourage vehicle access without introducing fixed obstacles. Where physical measures are necessary, use markings and geometric design elements, such as narrowed or split path entries, to deter vehicle intrusion while maintaining a clear, predictable path for shared-use path users. • Center line striping is optional on shared-use paths and should be used to help separate opposing travel directions. This should be applied continuously or at targeted locations, such as curves with limited sight distance, unlit segments where nighttime use is expected, approaches to intersections, or near centerline obstructions like bollards.