published May 2018
by
Robert (Bob) Searns with Robert Searns and Associates, Inc.,
John M. Pflaum, PE with NV5,
Bill Woodcock with South Suburban Park and Recreation District
How Littleton, CO and the South Suburban Park and Recreation District addressed trail crowding, conflicts and excessive speed.
published Feb 2011
Equestrian and other nonmotorized recreational use may be allowed on shared use paths and trails that use Federal-aid transportation funds.
published Nov 2011
Completing the Arizona Trail required careful planning and technical construction of the Ajax Section through a rocky canyon.
published Jan 2004
Trail construction and maintenance may involve impacts to wetlands and other natural resources: an understanding of these impacts and methods to minimize them.
published Mar 2020
Trail building and installing sign posts can lead to accidental damage to buried pipelines and cables. Call 811 from anywhere in the country a few days prior to digging, and your call will be routed to your local One Call Center.
published Aug 2003
The next time you need some culverts on your trail try used steel casings. You'll like them!
published May 2018
A new asphalt mix was developed and tested to better withstand snowmobile traffic during the winter months, and to provide a more durable surface for summer trail use.
published May 2018
Design and construction guidelines for asphalt trails.
published May 2018
Asking the right questions is a vital first step in effective planning of a trail project.
published Dec 2003
Key criteria in arriving at a recommended trail surface.