published Oct 2018
The Surface Transportation Board (STB) just initiated a notice of proposed rulemaking to consider a rule proposed by opponents to railbanking that would significantly limit the ability of trail proponents to preserve rail corridors for interim trail use.
published Jun 2021
by
Federal Highway Administration
This updated Rails-with-Trails: Lessons Learned report documents how the state of the practice, perspectives, and context for rails-with-trails have evolved since 2002 and includes updated effective practices.
published Oct 2019
by
Jim Schmid
An American Trails book review by Jim Schmid.
published Nov 2019
by
Stuart Macdonald
Ramps, typically used for building access, are often provided on trails.
published May 2021
by
Oregon Trails Coalition
A guide for anyone who wants to better understand trails planning, decision making, and trail project development. If you’re a trail enthusiast with big ideas, a trail advocate, a stewardship
volunteer, or public agency staff person interfacing with local partners, this guide is for you.
published May 2001
This etiquette guideline for trail users is from a motorized perspective.
published Sep 2017
by
Metro Regional Government
Recreation ecology is the scientific study of environmental impacts resulting from recreational activity in protected natural areas. The nature of a literature review is to summarize what has been studied, what has been learned, and what the experts have concluded.
published Sep 2007
American Trails Magazine editor, Stuart Macdonald, reviews Dr. Wood's equestrian trail book.
published Sep 1993
This study offers direction for future studies on mountain bike riding, including: characteristics of mountain bike riders and their use patterns, identification of resource degradation problems, identification and resolution of conflict issues, wilderness trespass issues, partnership issues, communication issues, and testing of management strategies related to mountain bike use.
