posted Dec 22, 2020
This webinar will discuss a state-of-the-art LiDAR technology solution for trail management, LATTE.
posted May 29, 2020
This webinar will share a spectrum of data analysis and scenario planning tools that can be used to help plan and design new or existing trails.
posted May 29, 2020
Learn how trail steward and trailbuilding programs have worked to make the public better informed, more responsible trails users while protecting the resource.
posted Apr 28, 2020
Learn from industry experts, advocates, and practitioners about how to collect and apply trail count data, and how to leverage that data in order to achieve meaningful, tangible changes in your community.
published Dec 24, 2011
To better understand and promote physical activity on a newly constructed trail, the present study examined the demographic characteristics and physical activity behaviors of trail users
published Nov 12, 2019
by
Taylor Goodrich with American Trails
San Jose has released their 13th annual Trail Count, a report which helps them study trail use in the area and determine how they are meeting the needs of their trail users.
published Jun 20, 2019
by
Matt Ainsley with Eco-Counter, Inc.
Until recently, user count data was collected manually through an annual volunteer effort. In 2017, however, a program in Pennsylvania took their count program to the next level by rolling out 17 automated Eco-Counters in all four corners of the state.
published Sep 17, 2018
by
American Trails Staff
How many users can a paved trail support before it becomes too crowded or over used?
published Mar 25, 2011
by
American Trails Staff
Measuring the benefits and economic development of trails.
published Jun 6, 2012
by
Yves Zsutty with City of San Jose - Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services
If you aren’t counting and surveying trail users, you may be missing an opportunity to better fund your program and help the community understand the value of your trail system or interconnected network of trails.
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