Guidance for Accessibility and Inclusive Design
How can trail groups, local governments, and land trusts responsibly plan, develop, and operate trails that are accessible by all people, including those with limited mobility? What are best management practices? What is legally required? When is universal accessibility not appropriate?
by Larry Knutson, Founder and President, Penn Trails LLC
Published March 2022
Larry Knutson is the founder and President of Penn Trails, LLC, an active member company of the Professional TrailBuilders Association, North America’s largest private sector group of professional trail specialists, contractors, designers and consultants. Located nearCarlisle, Pennsylvania, Penn Trails' services include: Trail Assessments, Trail Project Planning and Design, Trail Project Management and Construction Management
In addition, the company offers a wide range of professional trails training and education programs for federal, state, municipal and non-‑profit clients.
Contact: [email protected]
Mountain Bike Trail Development: Guidelines for Successfully Managing the Process,” a 242-page “how to” manual covers modern trail development from trail types, to landscape analysis and design, to environmental and construction considerations, cost implications and more.
Equitable Access to Trails Discussed at 2023 International Trails Summit
If you will be joining us at the ITS in Reno NV April 17-20, 2023, don't miss these speakers and their sessions featuring topics related to equitable trails access.
Top 10 Requests for Trails and Outdoor Recreation Master Plans
Tony Boone and Jon Altschuld are both Board Members of the Professional TrailBuilders Association (PTBA), and both will be presenting at the 2023 American Trails/PTBA International Trails Summit. Their companies, Tony Boone Trails, and Chinook Landscape Architecture are Sierra-level sponsors for the conference.
County of Los Angeles Trails Manual
The purpose of this Trails Manual is to provide an accessible resource that can be used for trail planning, design, construction, and maintenance within the County of Los Angeles
