Resource Category: Trail Building

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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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City of San Jose Reflective Striping Specifications
March 31, 2010
The City of San Jose Reflective Striping Specifications outlines the specifications, requirements and execution of retro-reflective thermoplastic pavement striping for the City of San Jose trail system.
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Rails-to-Trails Conservancy’s Toolkit for Building Rail-Trails
January 01, 2008
This is a Toolkit for Building Rail-Trails to assist in organizing your project and building your rail-trail. We provide tips and suggestions.
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Trail Surface Cost Estimates
September 12, 2006
Trail Surface Cost Estimates
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Constructing Wetland Boardwalks and Trails
June 26, 2006
This Wetland Boardwalks and Trails guide is also based upon three ecotourism workshops conducted by the ASWM.
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Rails-with-Trails: A Preliminary Assessment of Safety and Grade Crossings
November 01, 2005
Rails-with-Trails: A Preliminary Assessment of Safety and Grade Crossings
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Understanding Environmental Contaminants: Lessons Learned and Guidance to Keep Your Rail-Trail Project on Track
September 24, 2004
This report serves as a national resource guide to assist communities in utilizing new and existing brownfield programs to understand and address environmental clean-up issues that may inhibit the conversion of unused rail rights-of-way
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Best Management Practices for Controlling Exposure to Soil during the Development of Rail-Trails
January 01, 2004
This document summarizes Best Management Practices for when former railroad lines are converted to recreation trails.
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What’s Under Foot?
December 10, 2003
What's Under Foot?