ward - directed and shielded to minimize light pollu- tion and impacts to wildlife.
Paved Greenway Amenities Paved greenways can be very popular, introducing the demand for amenities at trailhead access points and at waysides spaced at regular intervals along the greenways. Typical paved greenway trailhead ameni- ties include restrooms, water, and picnic areas. En- hanced amenities can include interpretive signs and exercise stations. Community enhancements such as art installations can further weave greenways into the fabric of the communities they traverse. ( Figure 26 ) Lighting promotes both safe operations and security wherever paved greenway use is allowed during dark hours. The highest intensity of lighting is used for en- hanced safety at roadway crossings. Roadside paved greenways are generally lit for 24 - hour use as a part of the public right of way. In developed areas where 24 - hour use may not be explicitly allowed, yet utilitarian shared use path use may reasonably be expected, lighting may be provid- ed at a lower intensity level for safety and security. In all instances, greenway lighting is targeted to areas of expected use such as paved path surfaces and down-
Figure 24. Roadway bridge span accommodating both the greenway and natural stream corridor
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