Best Practices: new resources Visit our library of studies and research at
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OHV recreation benefits
State economies Economic Contribution of Off-
Highway Vehicle Recreation in Colorado concludes that “OHV enthusiasts were estimated to generate $914 million in direct sales, an additional $882 million in indirect and induced sales, for a total of $1.8 billion in total sales. Motorized recreation in Colorado is directly or indirectly responsible for almost 17,000 jobs and $671 million in labor income.”
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Trail Manual from Active Transportation
Five Rivers MetroParks This guide includes details on trail planning, design, and maintenance for a large county parks and trails system in Ohio [see more on Five Rivers MetroParks on page 14]. The 125-page publication includes the Ecology of Trails, Inventory and Assessment, design for both paved and natural-sur- face trails, and sections on equestrian, mountain bike, and water trails.
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Pennsylvania develops trail guidelines
Recognizing the need for a compre-
hensive source of trail guidelines, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources hired Pashek Associates to write guide- lines for the design and development of all non-motorized trails. Pennsylvania Trail Design & Development Principles: Guidelines for Sustainable, Non-motorized Trails pro- vides a compilation of best practices and guidelines for the planning, design, construction, operation, and mainte- nance of your trail.
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and Real Estate This 65-page report from the Urban Land Institute explores “The Next Frontier” of interconnections among walking, bicycling, and real estate. Case studies describe places that both sup- port and leverage investments in active transportation infrastructure, such as bike lanes and trails. In the process, planners and developers can create real estate value and promote economic, environmental, and public health goals.
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Equally important, it presents tech- niques for developing trails that are environmentally, physically, and eco- nomically sustainable, as well as tech- niques to create desirable and enjoyable trail experiences.
The Guidelines’ five chapters are:
Design Requirements for Non- Motorized Trails
Sustainable Trails
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