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Lessons Learned From Creative Problem-Solving

A TRAILSNext™ presentation

In this presentation find out what worked and what didn't with San Jose, California's urban trail network.

by Yves Zsutty, Trail Manager, City of San Jose

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Every trail project is different and provides opportunities for success and failures. San Jose has developed a 60-mile Trail Network with 40 more miles planned for development. This presentation showcases 25 completed San Jose Trail projects with focused and honest discussion about what worked, what didn't work, and the lessons learned.

The projects selected offer a broad range of findings gained from all phases of development, from initial scoping through studies, planning, design and construction. Tips will be offered on how to manage and message challenges in a straightforward and engaging manner to sustain community support.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand that setting goals is worthwhile when tactically and intentionally aligned to projects.
• Manage in a creative manner to address project challenges for positive outcomes.
• Structure flow for large scale projects in a clear and phases manner to sustain multi-year stakeholder support.