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M M it in accordance with the 1982 DOT bikeway guidelines, then you are subject to liability. If you don't formally designate it as a bike path, then it is pretty much considered a pedestrian path, and if a bicyclist uses it, it is a different situation. Commissioner Wodtke expressed concern about the larges amount of money involved and asked what would be done about the water meters which might be in the way. Mr. Davis believed there are only a few and they can supply a box with a cover on it. He noted that right now the design calls for an 8' bike path from U.S.1 to 29th Avenue. Chairman Bird felt the proposed path opens up an opportunity to get from the west of town all the way to the Beach - not just to the school. Some discussion ensued regarding existing bike paths on 12th Street which could connect. Mr. Davis stated that the Transportation Committee felt that the corridor was just as important as a pedestrian corridor as it is for a traffic corridor, and the School Board evidenced a great desire for providing pedestrian facilities. In discussion as to the status of the present plan, he noted that it would not be 11 difficult to change it to 5' rather than 81. Commissioner Scurlock again emphasized that the Transportation Committee recommended going with 5' rather than 10', and discussion resumed as to the residences that would be impacted by the closeness of the path. Commissioner Bowman brought up the possibility of a 5' path on each side of the road, but it was noted that the problem was the Drainage District Canal on the one side. Public Works Director Davis stated that he would change his position and recommend acquiring 5' on the north of 16th Street and constructing a 5' sidewalk from 29th Avenue to 20th Avenue. Commissioner Scurlock agreed this was a good compromise and felt it ultimately would cost less and be more acceptable to property owners. 45 APP 2 01983 509K 151,,3 PACE 271