A Vision for the Future
The State of Oregon's statewide trail plan.
Presenters: Terry Bergerson, Outdoor Recreation Planner, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department; Kreg Lindberg, Associate Professor, Oregon State University – Cascades Campus
The state of Oregon is currently developing a statewide trails plan entitled “Oregon Trails 2015: A Vision for the Future.” A statewide trail-user survey examined trail recreation patterns of Oregon residents in four categories: non-motorized trail, non-motorized boating, motorized (OHV), and snowmobile. Topics include participation rates, user preferences, trail information sources, expenditures, and priorities for future trail development and management.
2017 NRT Photo Contest Winners
American Trails sponsors the annual Photo Contest for designated National Recreation Trails. In celebration of these great trails we are presenting awards in several categories to highlight the diversity of NRTs, from backcountry trails to urban greenways. Here are our picks from the 275 entries for 2017.
Best practices for either establishing a new bike optimized off-road trail system or better managing your current network.
The Bikeway Selection Guide from the Federal Highway Administration will help planners make informed decisions about the selection of bike- way types. This guide emphasizes engineering judgment, design flexibility, documentation, and experimentation.
Greater Des Moines Water Trails Economic Impact Study
Greater Des Moines Water Trails will annually pour tens of millions of dollars into the regional economy, a new analysis shows.
Evaluation of the Burke-Gilman Trail's Effect on Property Values and Crime
This study looks at property values and crime rates adjacent to the rail-trail.
Central Arizona Project National Recreation Trail, Arizona
Vision is to create a recreational trail stretching the entire 336 miles of the Central Arizona Project (CAP) canal.
