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Open Space District Local Open Space Districts may float bonds which go to acquiring land or open space easements, which may also provide for some improvements to the local trail and bikeway system. Other Local sales taxes, fees, and permits may be implemented. Any of these potential sources would require a local election. Volunteer programs may substantially reduce the cost of implementing some of the proposed bikeways. For example, a local college class working with a local landscape architecture or engineering firm may design a bikeway as a student project. Work parties (eg., Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC)) may be formed to help clear the right -of -way along some routes. A local construction company may donate or discount services. A challenge grant program with local businesses may be a good source of local funding, where corporations "adopt" a bikeway and help construct and maintain it. Other opportunities for implementation may appear over time which could be used to implement the system. For example, a utility or communication firm may wish to purchase an easement along the Southern Pacific right -of -way which could be granted contingent on constructing a maintenance road which could serve as the basis for the bikeway. 4.3 Cost Estimates Typical costs to implement a bikeway are presented in Table 10. The unit cost estimates are based on actual costs experienced in various California communities. More refined cost estimates should be developed in the design development process, especially for engineering portions of the project. Implementation costs can be broken down into land acquisition (or lease) and construction costs. Land acquisition may be through outright purchase, easement, long term lease, property exchange, or other means. Most of the proposed Class I bike paths in San Leandro will be 51