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Chapter 4: Policies, Actions and Projects
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Bikeways, Trails, Parks and Recreation Master Plan
S3-3.
Select Energy Star and equivalent energy-efficient products for equipment
purchases.
S3-4.
Provide convenient and well-marked recycling receptacles throughout the
park system, in recreation facilities, and at special events.
S3-5.
Enforce a “No Idle” program with vehicles and other gas-powered
equipment.
S3-6.
Install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at park and recreation
facilities that serve the region.
S3-7.
Train City maintenance staff and include specific standards and
expectations in maintenance contracts for the care of low-water,
naturalized landscapes, natural play environments, and other new types of
features in the system.
S4.
Develop community education elements throughout the system, including
the following elements:
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Printed and online biking and trails map with parks and trails at
trailheads and public places including community centers,
recreation facilities, libraries, and tourist destinations.
•
On-site signage, as appropriate, to educate the community about
parks maintenance benefits, trail etiquette and environmental
sustainability (e.g. native plants and water efficient features).
•
Online and mobile-accessible tools including social media platforms,
websites and maps.
S5.
Transition to water efficient irrigation systems, landscapes, and planting
practices throughout the system.
Actions
S5-1.
Implement an irrigation central control system to assist in applying the
least amount of water necessary for the current climatic conditions and in
the monitoring, operation, and maintenance of the irrigation systems.
S5-2.
Transition existing high water-use trees to native and drought tolerant
trees to maintain and provide natural shade throughout the park system.
S5-3.
Design new and renovate existing parks for water conservation. Use
native plants, apply xeriscaping, and reduce turf areas that are not
needed as open play space to reduce water needs, balanced with long-
term funding for maintenance needs
.
S5-4.
Emphasize the use of well-designed, efficient irrigation systems that
consider the mature size of plant material and the size of planting areas to
be irrigated. Irrigation systems should also incorporate innovative
technologies, such as low-volume drip irrigation and high efficiency
overhead nozzles.