published Mar 2016
by Federal Highway Administration
A report on the use and benefits of Federal Recreational Trails Program funds across the United States.
published Mar 2015
by Federal Highway Administration
A report on the use and benefits of Federal Recreational Trails Program funds across the United States.
published Dec 2014
This report addresses both the technical and political challenges of how communities are paying to maintain trails, bike lanes, and sidewalks. It examines agency maintenance policies and provides examples of communities who’ve successfully made these facilities a priority.
published Dec 2014
The core components of this foundation document include a brief description of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, the nature and purposes of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, significance statements, fundamental resources and values, and interpretive themes. These components are core because they typically do not change over time. Core components are expected to be used in future planning and management efforts.
published Mar 2014
by Federal Highway Administration
A report on the use and benefits of Federal Recreational Trails Program funds across the United States.
published Mar 2013
by Federal Highway Administration
A report on the use and benefits of Federal Recreational Trails Program funds across the United States.
published Sep 2012
Every unit of the national park system is required to have a formal statement of its core mission that will provide basic guidance for all planning and management decisions—a foundation for planning and management. The development of a foundation document for the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail is necessary to effectively manage the park over the long term and protect park resources and values that are integral to the purpose and identity of the park unit.
published Aug 2012
Statewide organizations are well positioned to improve state-level policies that impact funding processes and to share best practices with regions.
published Jun 2011
by Yellowstone County Metropolitan Planning Organization
Billings has successfully implemented over 35 miles of trail in the last 15 years, causing concern over how the trails will be maintained, which departments are responsible for maintenance, and how it will be funded.
posted Jun 11, 2019
by Gregory Kern with Michael Baker International
Develop tools and techniques for truly hearing and properly responding to opposition when developing a trail.
posted Jun 5, 2019
by Terry Bergerson with Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, Randall Rosengerger with Oregon State University - College of Forestry
Non-motorized trail access was identified as a cost-effective public health strategy for increasing physical activity levels in the Oregon population.
posted Jun 4, 2019
by Chris Gensic with City of Charlottesville Parks & Recreation
Lack of funding for trail design, construction, and upkeep is often a major barrier to implementation. Topics of discussion include: should this be local or state level, should it fund planning or construction, how much is enough but not too much, and how to equitably share the funding.
