See solutions and ideas for trails and greenways at www.AmericanTrails.org/resources

Statewide bike/ped planning from FHWA

Statewide Pedestrian and Bicycle Planning Handbook is a new publica- tion of the Federal Highway Administration. It covers public engage-

ment; developing goals, objectives and strategies; collecting and analyzing data; and linking to the larger statewide transportation planning process. It also includes noteworthy practices from DOTs around the country.

Access the handbook at www. AmericanTrails.org/resources/trans.

New guide explains

accessible trails Universal Access Trails and Shared Use Paths: Design, Management, Ethical, and Legal Considerations is a new publication of the Pennsylvania Land Trust Association. The goal is to help trail groups, local governments, and land trusts plan, develop, and operate trails that are accessible by all people, including those with limited mobility. The 145-page book includes best man- agement practices as well as legal issues in a clear and attractive format.

The guide can be downloaded at www. AmericanTrails.org/resources/accessible.

Volunteer’s Guide to

Trail Maintenance A Volunteer’s Guide to Trail

Maintenance is being made available to interested organizations by author Ken R. Wiklund. This guide provides the basics of trail maintenance for volun- teers working on natural-surface trails. The guide, available in PDF format, has many attractive illustrations of key trail concepts, and covers tools and safety.

Access the guide at www.AmericanTrails.