published Aug 2008
This report sorts through the various choices for the most "economical and sustainable" types of trail surfacing options along the proposed Rio Grande Trail corridor from Belen to Sunland Park, New Mexico.
published Jul 2008
A historical presentation by the USFS at the Southeast Equestrian Trail Conference in 2008.
published Jun 2008
Greenways provide numerous and diverse benefits to local municipalities and their residents. This plan focuses on the economic, ecological, recreational, social, and transportation benefits of greenways.
published Jun 2008
Horses have been suggested to be an important source for the introduction of non-native plant species along trails, but the conclusions were based on anecdotal evidence.
published Jun 2008
by Woody Keen with Trail Wisdom LLC
A summary of research and studies on factors that affect trails management strategy and determining uses for each trail.
published May 2008
by Alison Voight, Gary Robb, Jennifer Skulski, Deborah Getz, Debbie Scharven
As a result of frequent inquiries regarding best practices from practitioners, NCA initiated this research study in order to ascertain which practices in the field of parks and recreation accessibility management exceed the minimum standards set forth by the ADA and other disability-related legislation.
posted Jan 19, 2018
by Andy Clarke with League of American Bicyclists
People living in pedestrian friendly neighborhoods make four times as many walking and bicycling trips than people living in non-friendly neighborhoods!
published Mar 2008
by Jeffrey Marion with U.S. Geological Survey
Off-road vehicles can have a substantial impact on the experience of other non-motorized visitors on trails that are shared or even on adjacent forest or park settings.
published Feb 2008
by Federal Highway Administration
This guide provides examples from other communities working to improve pedestrian safety. It includes information, ideas, and resources to help residents learn about issues that affect walking conditions; find ways to address or prevent these problems; and promote pedestrian safety.
published Jan 2008
The purpose was to examine 9 adult activity settings in 25 community parks to determine the most and least frequently used by gender, physical-activity (PA) intensity, and ethnicity.
posted Jan 19, 2018
A presentation exploring bike parks with pump-tracks, skills areas, dirt jumps and freeride areas.
published Jan 2008
by Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
Designing sustainable contour trails that reduce maintenance needs while providing a good experience for visitors.
