Urban Trails

posted Feb 19, 2018

Ways and Means of Expanding Trail Funding

by Ken Bryan with Rails to Trails Conservancy, Laura Cohen with Rails to Trails Conservancy, Carl Knoch with Rails to Trails Conservancy, Leeann Sinpatanasakul with Rails to Trails Conservancy

Public demand for trails of all types is outstripping current levels of funding.

posted Feb 19, 2018

Federal Transportation Funds for Trails (2015)

by Christopher Douwes with Federal Highway Administration

Attendees will learn how to apply for Federal-aid funds and learn what works and what doesn’t.

posted Feb 19, 2018

Building Partnerships One Step at a Time

Create an endowment that helps fund much-needed rehabilitation on the high use trails in the park.

posted Feb 19, 2018

Anatomy of a Successful Statewide Foundation

Creative avenues to fund trail development, promotion, and maintenance.

posted Feb 19, 2018

Engaging the Next Generation of Trail Leaders Today

by Jeff Parker with Northwest Youth Corps, Gabe Perkins with Inland Woods + Trails, Steve Buchtel

The presentation will include case studies of an established corps program.

posted Feb 19, 2018

Writing a Better Story

by Jennifer Rigby with The Acorn Group, Inc.

Strategies for captivating your trail audience.

posted Feb 19, 2018

CYA – Cover Your Assets

Help limit liability.

posted Feb 19, 2018

You Can Get There

by Karen Vitkay with Alta Planning + Design, Alex Oreschak with Maricopa Association of Governments

Wayfinding systems are essential tools of complete and effective regional trails and trail networks.

posted Feb 19, 2018

Creating Trails Databases Using GIS Technologies

by Robert Spurlock with Oregon Metro Regional Government, Max Woodbury with Oregon Metro Regional Government, Jenny Konwinski, Reid Ammann

The task of developing GIS databases.

posted Feb 19, 2018

Metrics, Data, and Counting, Oh My!

Tools for helping to identify opportunity, map a course of action, and quantify the benefits of walking, biking and trail development.