Webinar Wednesday: Countywide Trail Planning…
Countywide Trail Planning: From Concept to Implementation
This presentation will be an overview of the trail planning process from its earliest stages of initial concept through the preparation of feasibility studies, master plans, design documentation, construction and long-term maintenance. Specific areas of focus will include successful public engagement techniques, elements to look for and address when determining trail alignments and working with partners to secure funding for all trail development phases. Other elements to be addressed within the presentation include selecting the appropriate trail typology/design standard for the proposed use; preparing capital development plans; seeking/leveraging grant funds; and identifying and budgeting for the needs of long-term maintenance. The presentation will be based on recent work done by Chester County demonstrating how these principles translate into the real world. Over the last decade, Chester County completed a series of trail plans that built a foundation for investment in its public trail network. The presentation feature examples of how these plans, including The Chester Valley Trail – Extension to Downingtown Feasibility Study/Master Plan, The Chester Valley Trail West – Feasibility Study/Master Plan, the Southern Chester County Circuit Trail Feasibility Study, and the Chester County Trails Master Plan are paving the way toward advancing many miles of new public trails throughout the county.
CM credit is pending approval. You must attend the webinar live in order to earn CM credit.
Speaker(s):
Brian Styche
Stephen Buck
**The Pennsylvania Chapter is not responsible for the materials or opinions of the speaker(s) you will hear**
Deadline to register is January 6.
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