What are greenways?/A greenway is a path for a range of non-motorized users: Those walking, riding bikes and scooters, jogging and skating, and using wheelchairs and other mobility devices. They can be along a street or on their own right-of-way but typically have the following characteristics:

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Recreation and transportation: Greenways are intended for both transportation and recreation and so attract a diversity of users.

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Separated and safe: Greenways are typically separated from moving traffic by being behind the curb, barriers, and/or landscaped buffers, or are on their own right-of-way (the South Davis Greenway is envisioned to be mostly or all along street rights-of-way).

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Regional connections: Greenways are often regional in nature, linking multiple cities and jurisdictions and connecting to destinations like parks, schools, trailheads, shopping, and downtowns.

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Adapt to range of community types: Greenways can serve the full gamut of community types, from rural to suburban to urban, and their design can fit within the community’s existing or desired character.

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Beautification: Greenways have the potential to create aesthetic corridors in a community with trees, landscaping, art, and other features.

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Amenities: Greenways often have amenities to enhance the experience and comfort of moving along them – including lighting, wayfinding and community information signs, dog-friendly features, and seating areas.

 

Surface: Greenways are typically paved, with either an asphalt or concrete surface.

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Width: Greenways should have enough width for many users to pass and enjoy them side-by side, often 10 to 14 feet.