posted Feb 19, 2018

Roads to Trails

Learn the step-by-step process for a full mechanical road-to-trail conversion from planning and outreach to design, construction, and working with volunteers.

posted Feb 19, 2018

So You Want to Build a Bike Park?

Learn how to plan and develop a bike park in your community.

posted Feb 19, 2018

Creating the Next Generation of Trail Planning Tools

by Carl Knoch with Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC), Tracy Hadden Loh with Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC)

Tools to help communities make the real case for increased investment in trails, biking, and walking infrastructure.

posted Feb 19, 2018

What Went Wrong?

What happens when things don’t go as planned?

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.