05-25-2017, 04:19 PM
(05-25-2017, 02:29 PM)tomh009 Wrote:(05-25-2017, 11:05 AM)danbrotherston Wrote: As for concrete vs. asphalt, asphalt can be much smoother, if its maintained (which doesn't always happen). The biggest thing however is that asphalt paths give an indication to users that it is a MUT.
Me, I would happily take gravel over either one of those. It would reduce costs, too, and should allow us to have more trail for the same budget.
If we’re going to save costs by not paving something, we should start with minor residential streets, not paths meant for bicycles or pedestrians. Seriously, is there a single road in the urban part of the city narrower than 6m, or unpaved? Skipping paving even one such road would pay for a substantial bike path paving project.