published Sep 2018
There is a huge amount of evidence that trails add value to properties and bring in significant increases in tourism spending, that roads just do not have.
published Mar 2022
by Larry Knutson with Penn Trails LLC
How can trail groups, local governments, and land trusts responsibly plan, develop, and operate trails that are accessible by all people, including those with limited mobility? What are best management practices? What is legally required? When is universal accessibility not appropriate?
published Apr 2020
by Taylor Goodrich with American Trails
Trails are invaluable assets to any community, and when it comes to procuring funding, building coalitions, providing the best trail access, and more, trail research is one of the best tools available for showing that worth.
published Dec 2019
by Purdue University, College of Engineering
This manual is intended for practical use by trail maintenance managers. It will also be useful for policy makers who are tasked with anticipating and planning for maintenance budget and personnel needs. The recommendations included in this manual were chosen, in part, to facilitate widespread adoption by other trail operators. They are cost-effective solutions that require minimal technological or financial commitments.
published Jan 2022
by Jim Schmid
A book review of Amy Camp's 2020 book of ideas to help fulfill dreams of developing a trail town program.
published Dec 2019
Specific skills used in trails and greenways work: layout of trails; design for different trail activities; types of trails.
published Oct 2019
A variety of steel-frame commercial bridges along typical multiple-use trails.
Jun 25, 2020
The impact of COVID-19 has heightened the role that greenways and conserved greenspace play in providing critically important outdoor space for human activity, while at the same time promoting public health, safety, and well-being.
published Jun 2020
by Aaron Wilcher, Fran Doherty
An in-depth exploration of outdoor recreation in rural California.
published Nov 2019
by Taylor Goodrich with American Trails
Trailshaping is a system of understanding in which simple, everyday forces shape (generate) the big picture, details, and nuances of all trails and all trail types, as well as context-specific trail planning, design, construction, maintenance, and management.
published Aug 2018
Examples of bike trails and bike paths that have been built by state departments of transportation
