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050 00 $aGV 191.4$bT73 2001
245 00 $aTrails for the twenty-first century :$bplanning, design, and management manual for multi-use trails /$cCharles A. Flink, Kristine, Olka, Robert M. Searns ; Rails-to-Trails Conservancy.
246 3 $aTrails for the 21st century
250 $a2nd ed.
260 $aWashington, DC :$bIsland Press,$cc2001.
300 $axviii, 212 p. :$bill. ;$c22 x 28 cm.
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 189-198) and index.
505 0 $aYour Trail and the Community -- Identifying Stakeholders -- Community Organizations -- Political Jurisdictions -- Local, State, Federal, and Utility Agencies -- Residents and Businesses Along the Corridor -- Ownership and Land Use -- Residential -- Commercial -- Recreational -- Agricultural -- Institutional -- Industrial -- Vacant Properties and Open Space -- Historic and Cultural Considerations -- Local History of the Corridor -- State and National Resources -- Important Structures and Places -- Archaeological Elements -- Transportation System -- Existing Systems -- Motorized Counts vs. Nonmotorized Counts -- Future Plans and Intermodal Opportunities -- Economic Development Factors -- Assessing Trail Demand -- Market Demand Investigation -- Determining User Groups -- Site Considerations: Inventory and Assessment -- Green Infrastructure -- Existing Vegetation -- Existing Soils -- Surrounding Topography -- Adjacent or Intersecting Streams -- Significant Natural Features -- Climate -- Built Features within the Corridor -- Bridges -- Tunnels -- Canals -- Buildings -- Other Related Structures and Facilities -- Environmental Contamination Issues -- Assessment -- Brownfield Designation -- Human-Made Infrastructure -- Intersections -- Roadways -- Active Rail Lines -- Driveways -- Other Trail Corridors -- Access Points -- Animal and Plant Communities within the Corridor -- Domesticated Animals or Livestock -- Wildlife -- Endangered or Rare Species -- Corridor Composition -- Composition -- Cross-Section Slope -- Longitudinal Slope -- Spatial Values of the Trail Corridor Landscape -- Viewsheds -- Light Areas and Dark Areas -- Open or Closed Landscapes -- Using Your Assessment -- Ballenger Creek Trail: Getting Started -- Assessing Trail Demand -- Ten Tips for Addressing Environmental (Potential Contaminant) Issues -- Planning and Public Involvement -- Comprehensive Trail Planning -- Planning Process Terminology -- Trail Vision or Concept -- The Master Plan -- Preliminary Design -- Construction Drawings and Documents -- Developing a Master Plan -- The Master Planning Process -- Site Assessment -- Vision, Goals, and Objectives -- Routing and Design -- Implementation Strategies -- Principles of Trail Planning -- Building Multi-Objective Trails -- Continuity -- Potential Use -- Safety -- Planning with Wildlife in Mind -- Anticipate Future Development and Expansion -- Integrating Your Plan into Existing Documents -- Transportation Policies and Plans -- Recreation Policies and Plans -- Open Space Policies and Plans -- Developing a Plan: In-House Staff or Outside Contractor? -- Advantages and Disadvantages -- How to Find a Good Consultant -- University Assistance -- Public Involvement -- Meeting the Needs of Adjacent Landowners -- Crime, Property Values, and Liability -- Other Concerns -- Strategies for Landowner Involvement -- Community Involvement -- Meetings with Individuals -- Citizens Advisory Committees -- Public Workshops -- Public Hearings -- Surveys -- Mass Media Outreach -- Creating a Trail System for Southeast Michigan -- Building Trails through Creative Partnerships -- Community Involvement in Liberty Lake, Washington -- Designing Your Trail -- Meeting the Needs of Different Users -- Pedestrians -- Bicyclists -- Mountain Bikers -- Equestrians -- Cross-Country Skiers -- Snowmobilers -- In-line Skaters -- Other Users -- Making Your Trail Accessible -- Recommended Tread Widths for Multi-Use Trails -- Sub-grade, Sub-base, and Trail Surface -- Ground Surface Concerns -- The Sub-grade -- Topography -- Soils -- Drainage -- Wetlands -- The Sub-base -- Ballast -- Design Load -- Geotextiles -- The Trail Surface -- Hard Surfaces -- Soft Surfaces -- Recycled Materials -- Availability of Surfaces and Local Character -- Designing Trails in Challenging Areas -- Floodprone Areas -- Environmentally Contaminated Sites -- Rails-with-Trails -- Steep Slopes -- Gaps in Corridor Continuity -- Bridges and Railings for Multi-Use Trails -- If the Corridor Contains Bridges -- Bridge Decking -- Bridge Railings -- Bridge Approaches -- If the Bridge Has Been Removed but Footings Remain -- Prefabricated Bridges -- Adaptive Reuse of Bridges -- If No Bridge Exists -- Tunnels -- Is Your Tunnel Structurally Sound? -- Solving Structural Problems -- If You Need a New Tunnel -- Special Considerations for Tunnels -- Road Crossings -- Trail Crossings at Grade -- Controlling Acces Onto the Trail -- Stopping Trail Users at Intersections -- Stopping Sight Distances -- Trail Crossing Above and Below Grade -- Railroad Crossings -- Signs for Multi-Use Trails -- Types of Signs -- Regulatory Signs -- Warning Signs -- Informational Signs -- Educational Signs -- Use of Standard Signs -- Standard Sign Shapes -- Standard Sign Colors -- Design Guidelines for Trail Signs -- Sign Sizes and Placement -- Location Principles for Signs -- Pavement Markings -- Materials -- Using Signs to Make Trails Unique -- Trail Support Facilities -- Facilities at Access Points -- Parking Areas -- Rest Rooms -- Drinking Fountains -- Benches -- Shelters -- Bicycle Racks -- Picnic Areas -- Fitness Courses -- Wildlife and Multi-Use Trails -- Understanding Habitat -- Water -- Food -- Territory/Shelter -- Breeding and Bearing Young -- The Impact of Trails on Sensitive Environments -- Planning and Design Techniques to Minimize Impact -- Landscaping -- The Trail Edge -- The Role of Plants and Trees -- Trees and Large Shrubs -- Understory -- Ground Cover -- Safety and Security -- Service and Access -- Addressing Odor and Noise -- Timing and Spacing -- Cost and Implementation -- Understanding the History of Your Trail -- Researching an Old Railroad -- Structures and Markers -- Rolling Stock -- Canal Structures -- Human Resources -- Making Your Trail Unique -- Accomodate Users -- Emphasize Local Conditions -- Natural Features -- Climate -- Flora -- Fauna -- Local Materials -- Local History and Culture -- Resolving Conflicts between Cyclists and Equestrians -- Cross Florida Greenway Overpass at I-75 -- Enhancing Your Trail with Art -- Building Your Trail -- Creating an Implementation Plan -- Strategies to Acquire Land -- Landowner Benefactor Measures -- Donations -- Trail Easements, Licenses, and Revocable Permits -- Land Dedication -- Purchasing Land for Trails -- Fee-Simple Purchase -- Bargain Sale -- Right of First Refusal -- Lease Purchase -- Compliance with Legislation and Permitting -- Environmental Policy Acts -- Categorically Exempt -- Environmental Checklist -- Determination of Significance or Nonsignificance -- Shoreline and Wetland Regulations -- Permits and Licenses -- Construction Regulations -- Funding Sources for Trail Development -- Federal Sources of Funds -- Surface Transportation Program -- Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program -- Recreational Trails Program -- Public Lands Highway Discretionary Program -- National Scenic Byways Program -- Other Federal Surface Transportation Categories -- State Sources of Funds -- Local Sources of Funds -- Taxes -- Impact Fees -- Bond Referenda -- Local Capital Improvements Program -- Private Sector Funds -- Land Trusts -- Local and National Foundations -- Local Businesses -- Service Clubs -- Individual Sponsors -- Volunteer Work -- "Buy-A-Foot" Programs -- Successful Implementation: Public-Private Partnerships -- Construction -- Partnering with the Private Sector -- Managing and Maintaining Your Trail -- Who Should Manage Your Multi-Use Trail? -- Local Management -- County and Special District Management -- State Management -- Federal Management -- A Regional Authority -- When a Single Agency Is Not Possible -- Nonprofit Management -- Partnering with the Private Sector -- Trail Management for User Safety -- Designing Trails with Maintenance in Mind -- Maintenance Activities for Safety -- Risk Management Strategies -- Designing for Safety -- Trail Patrols -- Trail User Conflicts -- Regulations -- Speed Limits -- Enforcement -- Promoting Trail User Courtesy -- Signs -- Printed Materials -- Safety Days -- Presentations -- Public Hearings -- Mass Media -- Maintaining Good Relations with Adjacent Landowners, Residents, and Businesses -- Developing a Fee Structure -- Trail Users: To Fee or Not to Fee? -- Sample Fee Structure -- Whom to Charge? -- Selling Trail Permits -- Making Trail Users Aware of the Fee -- Enforcement -- Joint Ventures within Your Multi-Use Trail Corridor -- Potentially Compatible Nontrail Uses -- Compensation -- Fee Structure -- Land-Use Fees -- Trail Improvements -- Overpass or Underpass -- Adjacent Use Fees -- Protect Your Trail in the Face of Change -- Establishing a Trail Protection Policy -- Land Uses Adjacent to the Trail Corridor -- Developing a Comprehensive Budget and Management Plan -- Key Factors -- Existing Costs -- Bookkeeping -- Maintenance Checklist and Cost -- Sample Maintenance Activity List and Schedule -- List of Maintenance Activities -- Routine and Remedial (Major) Maintenance -- Maintenance Priorities -- Maintenance Schedule -- Volunteer Maintenance along the Trail -- Maximizing Your Trail's Potential -- Promoting and Marketing Your Trail -- Why Publicity Is Important -- How to Get Publicity -- Events before Your Trail Is Complete -- Trail Corridor Tours -- "Name the Trail" Contest -- Trail Workday -- Photo Competition -- Poster Contest -- Events on Opening Day -- "Thank You for Giving" Event -- Trail-Athalon -- Decorated Bicycle Parade -- Float Competition -- Events when the Trail Is Extended -- Walk-a-Thon -- Nature Walk -- "Burma Shave" Signs -- Ongoing Events -- Special Features Tour -- Contests -- Newspaper Column -- Awards -- Holidays -- Follow-Up Observations -- Working with the Media -- Newspapers -- Television and Radio -- Press Release (or PSA) Topics -- "Sound Bites" -- Trail Marketing Tools -- Bumper Stickers and other Goodies -- Fact Sheet -- School Flyers -- Sunday Supplements -- Brochures and Newsletters -- Publications -- General Information Brochure -- Trail Map.
505 8 $aVisitors Guide -- Newsletter -- Nature Guides -- Local History Guide -- Using a Web Site to Market Your Trail -- Citizen Support -- "Friends of the Trail" Groups -- Keeping Your Trail a Dynamic Entity -- Tourism Agencies Promoting Trails -- Creating and Making the Most of a Friends of the Trails Group.
650 0 $aTrails$zUnited States$xPlanning.
650 0 $aTrails$zUnited States$xDesign.
700 1 $aFlink, Charles A.
700 1 $aOlka, Kristine.
700 1 $aSearns, Robert M.
710 2 $aRails-to-Trails Conservancy.
948 $a08/09/2001$b08/15/2001
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