published Jun 1, 2006
by
MIG, Inc.
An important goal of this plan is to provide integrated recreational experiences for all visitors—with and without disabilities—employing the principles of universal design that are incorporated into these accessibility design guidelines.
published Jun 1, 2010
by
Rob Grant with Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
At approximately 22 miles long (and growing), the mountain bike trail is a mix of mostly tight singletrack and “ doubletrack” trail with about 1600 feet of combined climbing if you ride the entire loop.
published Dec 5, 2019
by
American Trails Staff
Creating and maintaining partnerships; interagency project management; structuring agreements among partners; nurturing cooperation among a variety of recreation and conservation interests; planning trail systems across jurisdictional lines.
published Jun 1, 2010
Partners work to develop volunteers skills to improve heavily-used sections of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.
published May 30, 2018
The State of Maryland and bicyclists work together to improve trails and for trail training.
published Jun 1, 2015
by
USDA Forest Service
This report, a publication of the Forests on the Edge project of the Forest Service’s State and Private Forestry Deputy Area, examines the growth in population within 50 and 100 miles of national forests and grasslands. To understand how recreation pressure might increase in the future, the report also estimates future growth in recreation visits to NFS lands by local residents.
published Mar 1, 2007
The intent of this 4th edition of a Tennessee Recreation Trails Manual is to help understand the dynamics of designing and building non-motorized trails.
published Mar 1, 2019
This study aimed to compare conventional mountain bike and eMTB use. This was done by investigating 2 questions: (1) What proportion of exercise response is retained for an experienced mountain biker while using an eMTB when compared with a conventional mountain bike? and (2) What are the perceptions and beliefs of experienced mountain bikers toward eMTBs
both before and after riding an eMTB?
published Jun 1, 2011
This study estimates the employment impacts of building and refurbishing transportation infrastructure for cyclists and pedestrians.