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DEFINITION
A path of travel for recreation and/or transportation within a park, natural environment, or designated corridor that is not classified as a highway, road, or street. (US Department of Transportation)

AKA
Path or Pathway
Shared-use Path
Multi-use Path
Footpath
Sidewalk

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
how is it measured? what are the criteria for its design or planning?

ILLUSTRATION
a diagram or drawing that demonstrates the basic pattern or concept

CASE STUDIES
Xochimilco Ecological Park, Mexico City
Park Guell, Barcelona
Grass Lawn Park, Redmond, Washington

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Rails to Trails Conservancy'sTrail Building Toolbox
Portland, Oregon'sTrail Design Guidelines
Mark Fenton speaks in these three videos about the importance of walking. From Trailfest 2007.