This list of Right of Way Use Guidelines addresses the most common requests received by PPL Electric Utilities Corporation (PPL), including trail use. This list is intended to protect PPL’s ability to operate and maintain its facilities without interference consistent with its right of way rights; to reduce the risk of damage to PPL facilities; to allow unencumbered access to PPL right of way; and to protect the safety of the public and utility line workers. Contact the Transmission Right of Way Department with any additional questions concerning the rights of way. It is the Applicants responsibility to apply to other utilities that may exist within the right of way. Author: PPL Electric Utilities Corporation (PPL)

This manual is intended for practical use by trail maintenance managers, and particularly those working along the Ohio River Greenway and in similar environs. It will also be useful for policy makers who are tasked with anticipating and planning for maintenance budget and personnel needs. Created by Purdue University

This Trail Maintenance Manual was developed as a field guideline and procedure manual for Park staff responsible for the maintenance, construction, and operation of the Santa Clara County Parks trails’ system. The guidelines within this manual address all types of trails including single-track, dual purpose, multi-use, paved trails, and service and fire roads. Author: Santa Clara County

This resource guide was created to document the Watershed Education by Bike (WEB) program developed by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. The activities and experiences included in this document are intended to help other organizations and individuals carry on the work and programming started by WEB. WEB grew from the Camden Youth Cycling Learning and Exercising (CYCLE) program, a summer […]

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) has developed this Guidebook to increase awareness of the linkages between flood resilience and greenspace protection. Designed for local elected officials, floodplain managers, recreational directors, land trusts, and other stakeholders, this Guidebook emphasizes innovative projects across Georgia where communities have captured multiple benefits from projects that increase their flood […]

This manual serves as a technical resource to guide parks and transportation agencies as they plan, design, and fabricate wayfinding signage along regional trails in the Portland-Vancouver metropolitan area. Metro and its partners developed the manual in response to requests from the public for better uniformity and consistency of signage along regional trails. Additional impetus […]

This 2011 report from Rails-to-Trails Conservancy discusses preliminary considerations and strategies in the process of developing a trail along a waterway. Topics include land ownership, developing an agreement, owner use, liability, maintenance, public safety and other considerations. The report includes sample cooperative agreements between water districts and local jurisdictions for trail development.

The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design set minimum requirements–both scoping and technical–for newly designed and constructed or altered state and local government facilities, public accommodations, and commercial facilities to be readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities. Created by U.S. Department of Justice

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. Created by the City of San Jose

This is a Toolkit for Building Rail-Trails to assist in organizing your project and building your rail-trail. We provide tips and suggestions. We provide tips and suggestions, as well as models for you to adapt to your particular community and trail situation. Use this guide as you rally your first supporters, meet with the public to […]