Resource Category: Trail Management
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Great Allegheny Passage Graphic Identity & Sign Design Guidelines
August 01, 2018
The Great Allegheny Passage, a truly world-class trail has developed over thirty years, along with of signage that was uncoordinated. Created by the Great Allegheny Passage
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A North American Survey of Electric Bicycle Owners
March 01, 2018
Electric bicycle (e-bike) use is a rising phenomenon in North America as a growing number of manufacturers produce a variety of bicycles which can accommodate the needs of diverse populations. With the growth of the e-bike industry, e-bike users are an increasingly integral part of both the transportation network and recreational trail system. However, little […]
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D&H Rail-Trail: User Survey and Economic Impact Analysis (
December 31, 2017
The Delaware & Hudson (D&H) Rail-Trail is a multi-use stone trail located in rural northeast Pennsylvania that has significant snowmobile use. It generally follows the border of Susquehanna and Wayne counties and reaches to the New York state line from its southern terminus near the city of Carbondale. From December 2015 through October 2017, Rails-to-Trails […]
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Trails Count! Creating a Regional Program to Measure Trail Use in the Bay Area
June 06, 2016
Metrics matter. In the world of transportation, mode share and trip data drive planning, policy priorities and funding. This is important not only for motorized travel, but for biking and walking. We ought to be able to answer questions like: Are we investing in the right projects in the right places? How are our investments […]
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Maintenance Practices and Costs of Rail -Trails
September 16, 2015
For the past three decades of rail-trail development, maintenance costs have generally been seen as being expensive. These expenses, however, have remained largely untracked on a state or national basis. Further, a comprehensive breakdown and ranking of maintenance priorities did not exist. To better understand this issue, RTC conducted a comprehensive survey of trail maintenance […]
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Three Rivers Heritage Trail 2014 User Survey and Economic Impact Analysis
February 01, 2015
The 24-mile Three Rivers Heritage Trail extends along the banks of the Allegheny, Monongahela and Ohio rivers in one of America’s most storied cities, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The trail has been developed by Friends of the Riverfront, which has worked for more than 24 years to turn a riparian brownfield into a world class trail network. […]
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Best Practices in Trail Maintenance: A Manual by the Ohio River Greenway
November 01, 2014
This manual is intended for practical use by trail maintenance managers, and particularly those working along the Ohio River Greenway and in similar environs. It will also be useful for policy makers who are tasked with anticipating and planning for maintenance budget and personnel needs. Created by Purdue University
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Santa Clara County Trail Maintenance Manual
May 06, 2014
This Trail Maintenance Manual was developed as a field guideline and procedure manual for Park staff responsible for the maintenance, construction, and operation of the Santa Clara County Parks trails’ system. The guidelines within this manual address all types of trails including single-track, dual purpose, multi-use, paved trails, and service and fire roads. Author: Santa Clara County
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Erie to Pittsburgh Trail User Survey and Economic Impact Analysis (2013)
January 01, 2014
In 2013, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) conducted a study of six connected trails (the Trails) that make up the central leg of the developing 270-mile Erie to Pittsburgh Trail (EPT) and are located in northwest Pennsylvania. The Trails are connected by geography, history and marketing. Owned, operated and maintained by several trail organizations and municipalities, the […]
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Impact of the MKT Trail on nearby property owners
April 01, 2013
Trails have been shown to offer a variety of benefits. Despite these benefits, some concerns have been expressed by homeowners. Critics of new trail development continue to raise questions about the suitability of trails in neighborhoods. Such concerns include apprehension that trails will lower property values, increase crimes, cause traffic and parking problems and affect […]
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