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Maintenance Class I bike path maintenance includes cleaning, resurfacing, and restriping the asphalt path, repairing bridges and other structures, cleaning drainage system, removing trash, and landscaping. While this maintenance effort may not be major, it does have the potential to develop heavy expenses if it is not done periodically. For purposes of estimating maintenance expenses for paved Class I bike paths, $8,500 per mile per year is assumed based on information received from other bike path facilities in California. With 4.1 miles of paved bike path proposed in San Leandro, the approximate annual maintenance cost is $35,000. This cost covers all expenses including labor, supplies, and amortized equipment costs. Tasks include trash removal, sweeping (with a mechanized sweeper), sign replacement /repair, pavement marking replacement, pavement sealing/resurfacing, and structural and drainage inspection. Underbrush and weeds should be discarded to maintain a clear pathway. Sections with narrow widths or other clearance restrictions should be clearly marked. Class I bikeways should be designed to accommodate City maintenance vehicles and emergency vehicles. Maintenance costs for Class 111 bike lanes and Class III bike routes are not provided because it is assumed that sweeping and minor repairs will be provided as part of the regular roadway maintenance. Additional costs should be minimal because, in most locations, the roadway surface area to be maintained will be the same with or without bike lanes or routes. Security Enforcement on the Class I system should be provided by San Leandro and BART police departments. Existing vehicle statutes relating to bicycle operations will be enforced on Class II and III bikeways through the Police Department's normal operations. No additional manpower or equipment is anticipated for Class [I and Class III segments. 57