Washington § 47.30.020 - Facilities for nonmotorized traffic — Joint usage of rights-of-way.

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§ 47.30.020. Facilities for nonmotorized traffic — Joint usage of rights-of-way.

Facilities for pedestrians, equestrians, or bicyclists shall be incorporated into the design of highways and freeways along corridors where such facilities do not exist upon a finding that such facilities would be of joint use and conform to the comprehensive plans of public agencies for the development of such facilities, will not duplicate existing or proposed routes, and that safety to both motorists and to pedestrians, equestrians, and bicyclists would be enhanced by the segregation of traffic.
In planning and design of all highways, every effort shall be made consistent with safety to promote joint usage of rights-of-way for trails and paths in accordance with the comprehensive plans of public agencies.
[ 1971 ex.s. c 130 s 2.]

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Section 47.30.020 ("Facilities for nonmotorized traffic — Joint usage of rights-of-way.") is part of the Revised Code of Washington, the codified statutory law of Washington. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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