
Encouraging different types of users to share the trail is just as important on urban trails as it is on backcountry trails.
by Stuart Macdonald, Trail Consultant, American Trails
In many urban trail corridors the sheer amount of use creates some difficulties for sharing the trail. Wider trails are one solution. But how wide do you want to make the trail? And does a single surface material satisfy all trail users? In many cases, the better solution is to provide two or even three pathways or trail treads with different surfaces. Other treatments seek to make the separation of treads more clear. The two treads may be adjacent or some distance away. The secondary tread may even be an informal path made by mountain bicyclists or horse riders. Signs or pavement markings may also be provided to clarify the separation.
All trail users are advised to go slow and keep right approaching circular ramp on trail bridge crossing Town Lake, Austin, TX
Pavement stripes and symbols keep cyclists and pedestrians in their own lanes; Martin Olav Sabo bridge on Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis
Pavement stripes and symbols keep cyclists and pedestrians in their own lanes; Martin Olav Sabo Bridge on Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis
Bicyclists yield to walkers, and everyone yields to horses; Clear Creek National Recreation Trail, Wheat Ridge, Colorado
ATVs share the Tri-County Recreation Corridor; motorized users are asked to yield to horses, hikers, and bikers; Superior, Wisconsin
Published August 2018
iZone Imaging Brings Bugtopia to Life Through Signage
posted Jan 14, 2022
iZone Imaging’s High Pressure Laminate brings to life the interpretive signage throughout the Brawn Family Foundation Bugtopia Playground at the Calgary Zoo. The signs are eco-friendly and can withstand the high traffic interactive area over time. (Sponsored Content)
Signage Solutions for Every Trail System
posted Jun 11, 2021
Pannier is the leading manufacturer of signs, panels, exhibit bases, and frames. With a full line of exhibit bases, there is a product for every trail and wayside application.
posted May 7, 2021
This National Sign Guidebook presents information for planning, designing, fabricating, procuring, installing, and maintaining signs in a clear, complete, and user friendly format.
posted May 6, 2021
The purpose of this document is to provide the required tools for trail planners, designers, and contractors to deploy a cohesive trail signage program throughout the City of San José’s Trail Network.