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67 <br /> m Little River Park to Cedar Grove Park <br /> Segment 8B (alternate 2 of 2) establishes a sidepath along existing roads between Little River Regional Park <br /> and Natural Area and Cedar Grove Park, offering connectivity where conservation limits off-road trails. <br /> PROJECT OVERVIEW Relevant Community Needs: <br /> Location • Predictable,year-round travel route <br /> Along roadway corridors linking Little River • Safer walking/rolling conditions along narrow <br /> Regional Park and Cedar Grove Park, routed near rural roads <br /> Northeast Park and Breeze Farm; exact end points • Access to parks and community destinations <br /> to be confirmed during design especially near Cedar Grove Park <br /> Key Connections Required Structures&Crossings: <br /> • Little River Regional Park and Natural Area At-grade crossings at key intersections with <br /> • Cedar Grove Park enhanced safety treatments <br /> • Breeze Farm and nearby rural neighborhoods Driveway/ditch modifications to maintain <br /> • Future Northeast District Park separation <br /> • Drainage improvements along roadside swales <br /> Total Length Potential Constructability Challenges: <br /> —14 miles (planning length) • Nature trail (Segment 8A) preference—which <br /> emerged through engagement—despite <br /> Trail Type constraints near areas like Confluence of the Eno <br /> • 10 ft typical width • <br /> • Shared-use path (natural surface, separated) Variable roadside conditions• Privacy considerations in rural residential <br /> segments <br /> • Likely to take many years to secure the needed <br /> trail corridor <br /> ALIGNMENT WITH ORANGE COUNTY STRATEGIC PLAN <br /> Environmental Protection ✓ Uses existing roads where off-road routes face <br /> & Climate Action conservation limits <br /> Expands predictable, year-round access to parks <br /> Healthy Community ✓ and community destinations <br /> Housing for All Indirect Benefit Connects rural neighborhoods with local facilities <br /> without requiring a car <br /> Provides safer travel along narrow roads with <br /> Multi-modal Transportation ✓ limited shoulders <br /> Public Education/ ✓ Links to future Northeast District Park for learning <br /> Learning Community and recreation <br /> Diverse &Vibrant Economy ✓ Enhances access to local farms, venues, and <br /> community destinations <br /> 64 Draft Orange County Trails Plan <br />