State Admin List
Contact information for your State RTP administrator, including State websites. This is the best person to ask about recreational trail policies and funding in your State. |
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The list of publications and other resources found on this page has been compiled to help provide quick access to valuable trail references. You will find links to publications that provide insight into the planning and decisionmaking process common to building a successful recreational trails program that focuses on accessibility, safety, and good environmental practices.
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U.S. Forest Service Trail Publications
The Federal Highway Administration is cooperating with the U.S. Forest Service to provide Forest Service publications and videos to the public. Please see the Trail Publications Order Form to order those publications and videos which are available in hard copy.
Trail Planning, Design, Construction, and Maintenance Guides
Accessibility
Other Guides
Characteristics of Emerging Road and Trail Users and their Safety
Design professionals can use the results of this study to design roadway and shared-use path facilities to meet the operational and safety needs of this growing and diverse group of users.
Conflicts on Multiple Use Trails
A synthesis of research on trail conflicts, produced in 1994 for FHWA by Roger L. Moore, North Carolina State University. It has 12 principles to minimize trail conflict. (Out of print)
Federal Surface Transportation Programs and Transportation Planning for Federal Land Management Agencies-A Guidebook
The guidebook is designed to assist Federal land managers, staff, and partners in developing relationships and in maximizing participation in Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) surface transportation programs.
FHWA Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Publications
This webpage has resources for pedestrian and bicycle facility planning, design, construction, and operation; information on highway and street crossings; accessibility information; pedestrian and bicycle safety education; and pedestrian and bicycle best practices.
National Trails Training Partnership
Links to training opportunities.
- Rails with Trails: Lessons Learned, Literature Review, Current Practices, Conclusions
A research report about trails located near railroad and transit rights-of-way.
Recreational Horse Trails in Rural and Wildland Areas: Design, Construction, and Maintenance
By Gene W. Wood, with major contributions from 16 contributing authors from around the nation. Available from Clemson University's Forestry and Natural Resources website at www.clemson.edu/forestres/. The order form is at www.clemson.edu/forestres/book_form.htm.
Other Recommended Publications
A Citizen's Guide to Transportation Decisionmaking
Explains how transportation projects are developed.
Acquisition: Acquiring Real Property for Federal and Federal-aid Programs and Projects
Office of Highway Safety Bicycle and Pedestrian Resources
Order Copies of Brochures, CDs and Other Resources
Pedestrian Safety Guide and Countermeasure Selection System
This report provides information on 47 engineering countermeasures or treatments, along with education and enforcement programs, that may be implemented to improve pedestrian safety and mobility.
Roadside Use of Native Plants
Reference book on restoring and managing native plants.
Trail-Building Toolbox
A comprehensive resource center to fit the needs of all involved in trail development, from first-time citizen advocates to more experienced planners and trail managers.
Trail Planning, Design, and Development Guidelines, from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
The result of several years of research, this manual contains guidelines for creating both motorized and nonmotorized trails. This is a best practices guide for any local, county, regional, or State government agency or private organization.
Recreational Trails Program and Project Information
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