The Birth of a World Trail Network
This session will introduce the Jeju Olle Trail and the new possibilities that have grown from it.
by Galeo Saintz, World Trails Network
Speakers: Soo-jin Lee, Director of Visual Communication Department, member of World Trail Network Committee; Dr. Hui Jung, Board Member of the Korea Trails Association, member of World Trail Network Committee
This session will introduce the Jeju Olle Trail and the new possibilities that have grown from it. Following three World Trail Conferences coordinated by the Jeju Olle Foundation, held on the small, lovely island of Jeju - the World Trail Network was born. Learn about the participating organizations that have been working together to launch this new global movement. The mission is to help share the current issues and common values of trails in the world, to promote cooperation amongst trail advocates, and to establish the trail industry towards sustainable development.
El Camino Real National Scenic Trail Study
This study has been prepared and trail recommendations made to meet the requirements of Public Law 90-543. The 1969 El Camino Real Feasibility Study concluded that sufficient documentation of historic, scenic, natural, and cultural significance did exist to warrant further study. This study will present recommendations based on an evaluation of the field study findings. All components stipulated in Subsection (b) of Section 5 of the National Trails System Act, Public Law 90-543, are
American Trails is Sharpening Our Focus
Over the last two years American Trails has worked with Active Strategies to find out how we can best serve the trail community. These are the results.
Environmental Impacts from Mtn Bicycles, Electric Mtn Bicycles, & Motorcycles
The emergence of electric bicycles, commonly known as e-bikes, is a rapidly growing component of the bicycle market in the US. As a transportation option, they represent an opportunity to reduce vehicle use and emissions, as well as the physical barriers to cycling. For use on trails, they present similar opportunities to reduce barriers to cycling but, as a new use, present new challenges for trail management.
Experiences of electric bicycle users in the Sacramento, California area
The study asked e-bike users in the greater Sacramento area about the reasons why they chose to invest in an e-bike, the ways in which they use their e-bikes, positive and negative aspects of using e-bikes, and reactions from friends and family members.
