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Chapter 2: Gap Analysis, Geographic Impediments and Alternatives Analysis
Scoring
In the evaluation matrix, a score was assigned to segments 2, 4 and 5 to reflect how well each alternative
met the criterion. Segment 2 had two alternative options (trail and bike lanes). The higher the score, the
better suited the alignment to meet the multiple goals of the trail. The two alignments with no
alternatives become the proposed alignments for those segments.
The Cost category had additional weight applied, as cost is a major factor in the feasibility of planning,
constructing and maintaining trails. The Safety category also received additional weight primarily
because of the goal to provide a multi-use path for users of all abilities. The matrix on the following page
shows the alignments that were evaluated.
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