Friday, September 20, 2013

Pennsylvania Trail Design and Development Principles


Until now guidelines for non-motorized trail planning, design, construction, and management were located in a multitude of publications. Recognizing the need for a comprehensive source of information, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources hired Pashek Associates to write guidelines for the design and development of all non-motorized trails.

In Pennsylvania Trail Design & Development Principles: Guidelines for Sustainable, Non-motorized Trails, written by John Buerkle of Pashek Associates, you will find a compilation of best practices and guidelines for the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of your trail. Equally important, it presents techniques for developing trails that are environmentally, physically, and economically sustainable, as well as techniques to create desirable and enjoyable trail experiences.

This comprehensive reference provides trail advocates, agencies, organizations, local and regional officials, and decision-makers with the basic knowledge required to understand any trail project they are about to undertake.

The Guidelines are presented in five chapters:
  • Chapter 1: Planning
  • Chapter 2: User Characteristics & Design Requirements for Non-Motorized Trails
  • Chapter 3: Design Requirements for Sustainable Trails
  • Chapter 4: Construction
  • Chapter 5: Management
Click here to download a copy of the manual for free.  We trust you will find these guidelines valuable as you embark on your next trail project!

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