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Trail Geek Terminology (A Cheat-Sheet to Satisfy Your Inner Wonk)
January 29, 2018
RTC's put together this little trail-geek cheat sheet so that we can all bone up on our trail and active-transportation policy speak.
Photo Courtesy RTC
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Trail Signage Guidelines: City of San Jose Trail Program
December 22, 2017
Trail Signage Guidelines: City of San Jose Trail Program
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Ohio’s Simon Kenton Trail
October 13, 2017
Western Ohio’s Simon Kenton Trail offers the perfect opportunity for today’s travelers to do their own exploring of the state’s scenic woodlands and rural landscapes on a 35-mile adventure stretching from Springfield to Bellefontaine.
View of Simon Kenton Trail bridge from Buck Creek Trail | Photo by Louis Agresta
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Green Infrastructure Guide to Collaboration, Funding, and Community Engagement
June 01, 2017
This Green Infrastructure Guide encourages partnerships between park and stormwater agencies to promote green infrastructure on park lands.
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National Trail Surfaces Study
February 01, 2014
This National Trail Surfaces Study examines the firmness and stability of trail surface materials located at Bradford Woods at IU.
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Best Practices: Greenspace and Flood Protection Guidebook
January 01, 2014
This guidebook increases awareness of the linkages between flood resilience and greenspace protection.
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Best Practices for Trail Pavement Construction and Maintenance in Illinois
June 01, 2012
This report provides the Illinois DOT with guidelines for the structural design of bicycle trail pavement and recommendations for bicycle trail pavement maintenance.
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Best Practices in Traffic Operations and Safety – Phase II: Zig-zag Pavement Markings
December 01, 2010
This study assesses the effects of zig-zag pavement markings at trail crossings on the W&OD Trail in Virginia.
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2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
September 15, 2010
The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design set minimum requirements–both scoping and technical
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Capital Metro Rail-with-Trail Feasibility Study
June 12, 2007
Capital Metro Rail-with-Trail Feasibility Study developed a long-range plan offering guidelines for trail design improvements, trail alignments, and evaluating implementation of roadway crossings, trailheads, trail amenities, trail safety, and security options around Austin, TX.