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Trail Planning in the 90’s Separated Recreation Trails

Trail Planning in the 90’s Separated Recreation Trails. Trails as Transportation Supporting a Healthy Community. “...bicycle facilities and pedestrian walkways shall be considered, where appropriate, in conjunction with all new construction and reconstruction of transportation facilities...”

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Trail Planning in the 90’s Separated Recreation Trails

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  1. Trail Planning in the 90’sSeparated Recreation Trails

  2. Trails as TransportationSupporting a Healthy Community “...bicycle facilities and pedestrian walkways shall be considered, where appropriate, in conjunction with all new construction and reconstruction of transportation facilities...” - The Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), Title 23 U.S.C. §217 “...regardless of regional, climate and population density differences, it is important that pedestrian and bicycle facilities be integrated into transportation systems” - Ray LaHood, United States Secretary of Transportation, US Department of Transportation Policy Statement on Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodation Regulations and Recommendations. March 11, 2010

  3. Trails as TransportationSupporting a Healthy Community “…the increase in overall health cost - much driven by obesity, the economic downturn - all resulting in a chorus for a more sustainable life style, have created a new demand for a transportation system that addresses the concerns of pedestrians and bicycles. For decades the transportation dollars from taxpayers has gone to providing roadways designed to accommodate motorized vehicles. Many of the roadways discriminate against non-motorized uses.” - Excerpt from the Cedar Rapids Comprehensive Trails Plan

  4. Trails as TransportationBike Lanes, Shared Roads, Sidewalks – The Complete Streetand Separated Recreation Trails Bike Lane Shared Road Multi-Use Path Bike Lane with Parking Shared Road with Parking Paved Shoulder The Expansion of On-the-Road Facilities

  5. Trail Planning Today – Our Experience Water Trails Water Crossings Urban Trail Networks National Trail Systems

  6. Trail Planning TodayWater Trails

  7. Trail Planning TodayWater Trails

  8. Trail Planning TodayWater Crossings Mary LundbyMemorial Bridge Eagle’s Nest Topography Hydrology Wetlands Connections

  9. Trail Planning TodayUrban Trail Networks Vinton Trail Master Plan Population: 5,000 Cedar Rapids Comprehensive Trails Plan Population: 128,000

  10. Trail Planning TodayNational Trail Systems - Mississippi River Trail Clinton County Scott County Lee County Mississippi River Trail American Discovery Trail

  11. How Do You Develop Support For Your Trail? Focus on “trails as transportation” Emphasize the physical and mental health benefits – money Emphasize the need to compete – quality of life

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