posted Feb 19, 2018

Understanding (and Overcoming) Opposition to Rail Trails

Learn the historical and contemporary sources of grassroots opposition to rail trails and several principles for accommodating critics.

posted Feb 19, 2018

The Best of Both Worlds

by Robert Spurlock with Metro, Elaine Stewart with Metro, Emily Roth with Portland Parks and Recreation

Improving trails for both wildlife habitat and trail users’ experiences.

posted Feb 19, 2018

The Hills Have Eyes

How to gather and interpret data.

posted Feb 19, 2018

Using Technology to Promote Recreation

This session will showcase how you can utilize technology to promote your latest trail or trail project.

posted Feb 19, 2018

Paperless Trail

The ongoing challenge of sharing data in a compatible format.

posted Feb 19, 2018

Trail Investments and Trail Management Made Easier with GIS

GIS tools are being used to make investment decisions on developing new trail systems and managing existing trail systems.

posted Feb 19, 2018

Metrics, Data, and Counting, Oh My!

Tools for helping to identify opportunity, map a course of action, and quantify the benefits of walking, biking and trail development.

posted Feb 19, 2018

Creating Trails Databases Using GIS Technologies

by Robert Spurlock with Metro, Max Woodbury with Metro, Jenny Konwinski, Reid Ammann

The task of developing GIS databases.

posted Feb 19, 2018

Bicycle Tourism

Learn how to be successful in your bicycle tourism initiatives.

posted Feb 19, 2018

You Can Get There

by Karen Vitkay with Alta Planning + Design, Alex Oreschak with Maricopa Association of Governments

Wayfinding systems are essential tools of complete and effective regional trails and trail networks.