published Jan 2010
A Guide for Attracting Bicyclists to New York’s Canal Communities
published Oct 2009
Examples of combined recreational and industrial uses on east and west coast port properties.
published Jul 2009
by Minnesota Department of Transportation
The growth in recreational trails owned by the State, Cities, Counties, and Park systems over the last 20 plus years has exploded. Most if not all efforts related to recreational trails over these years has been focused on construction of new trails. There have been little organized efforts in trail preservation and or preventive maintenance (PM) methods to extend the usable life of the trails. The agencies that have a PM programs for their recreational trails rely on treatments that started out as highway or street treatments that may have been modified for use on the trails.
published May 2009
by Loomis Basin Horsemen’s Association
Following is basic “Share the trail Etiquette” that can improve the trail experience for all users.
published May 2009
National and state trail advocacy organizations representing equestrian, OHV, and bicycle interests collaborated in developing this new guide to trail use and safety.
published Oct 2008
The study found that the Little Miami Scenic Trail positively impacts single-family residential property values, with sale prices increasing by $7.05 for every foot closer a property is located to the trail.
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 Oct 2007
Findings indicate that the placement of trails in areas where people can access them increases community physical activity levels.
published Jul 2006
by Federal Highway Administration
The purpose of this guide is to introduce practitioners and others to: 1) the findings of our study on the quality of service on trails; 2) a new analytical tool called the Shared-Use Path Level of Service (LOS) Calculator, and 3) potential implications for trail design.
published Jul 2006
by Federal Highway Administration
Shared paths are paved, off-road facilities designed for travel by a variety of nonmotorized users, including bicyclists, pedestrians, skaters, joggers, and others. Shared-path planners and designers face a serious challenge in determining how wide paths should be and whether the various modes of travel should be separated from each other.
published Dec 2003
Key criteria in arriving at a recommended trail surface.
published Jan 2003
The tables show estimates of time needed to maintain the Montgomery County, PA, trail.
