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Santa Clara River Trail Plan
Educational opportunities like interpretive signage are also goals of the SCREMP. Possible subjects for
interpretation include the following:
Segment 1: Santa Clara River hydrology, riparian habitat and related species, bird migration
along the Santa Clara River corridor, re-use of a closed landfill, and methane gas collection.
Segment 2: History of flood control along the Santa Clara River, history of the Union Pacific
Railroad, Ventura Freeway and the Wagon Wheel areas.
Segment 3: Santa Clara River watershed and hydrology, history of the quarry, and history of
the Tataviam Native Americans.
Segment 4: Santa Clara River hydrology and history and future of fish in the river
Regulatory and Warning Signing
Regulatory signs indicate to trail and road users the traffic regulations
which apply at a specific time or place. Warning signs indicate in
advance conditions on or adjacent to a road or trail that will normally
require caution and may require a reduction in vehicle speed.
The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) requires yield
lines and “Yield Here to Pedestrians” signs at all uncontrolled crossings
of a multi-lane roadway. The MUTCD includes a trail crossing sign),
which may be used where both bicyclists and pedestrians might be
crossing the roadway, such as at an intersection with a shared-use path.
Intersection Warning (MUTCD W2-1 through W2-5) signs may be
used on a roadway, street, or shared-use path in advance of an
intersection to indicate the presence of an intersection and the
possibility of turning or entering traffic. A trail-sized stop sign
(MUTCD R1-1) should be placed on a pathway about 5 feet before the
intersection.
Figure 26. Required signing at
all uncontrolled trail crossings
of multi-lane roadways.
Maintenance vehicles for the Watershed Protection District, the golf course and the land fills will also
utilize the trail for access and maintenance. Signs will be required warning trail users that maintenances
vehicle traffic is likely.
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