Best practices: new resources Visit our library of studies and research at www.americantrails.org/resource-library


Bike trail design guide


from Australia The State of Victoria’s Guidelines


for Trail Planning, Design and Management aims at “development of exceptional trail experiences.” A useful feature is a trail planning and design checklist. The book also covers man- agement models; marketing and brand- ing; community and stakeholder engage- ment; and monitoring and review.


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Bikeway selection guide


The Bikeway Selection Guide from the Federal Highway Administration will help planners make informed decisions about the selection of bike- way types. This guide emphasizes engineering judgment, design flexibili- ty, documentation, and experimenta- tion.


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Tips and techniques for Adopter Handbook for


North County Trail The North Country National


Scenic Trail facilitates trail maintenance through a system of Trail Adopters who take responsibility for sections of trail. The NCTA Adopter Handbook notes that “A good trail experience is what gains support for the trail and ultimately increases membership.” The Handbook details standards for signs, blazes, tread, bridges, and campsites.


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crusher fines surfacing The American Trails website series on key trail issues continues with Tips and Techniques for Using Crusher Fines Surfacing for Trails. Finely crushed rock (crusher fines) is a useful alternative to paving trails that accom- modates most trail activities. Crusher fines is a finely-crushed stone mix that is often the byproduct of gravel operations. Crushed stone trails provide a user-friendly, all-season sur- face for all types and ages of visitors, including strollers, wheelchairs, and road bikes. If built properly crushed stone trails can meet the specification for a “firm and stable” surface as defined in current federal guidelines for accessible trails.


Read more on crusher fines at www. AmericanTrails.org/resource?id=16481.


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