Accessible Trails -

Learn Simple Design and Layout Techniques

Peter Jensen, Peter S. Jensen and Associates
Sunday and Monday, March 13-14, 7:45 AM - 5:00 PM
Two-day outdoor workshop
Location: Crowne Plaza Conference Center.

The Session

Developing accessible trails is in the forefront of trail development nationwide. This 2 day workshop will focus on discussion of design parameters including the proposed federal accessibility guidelines, construction methodology, and design/layout principles. Sample trails will be reviewed and assessed for accessibility. A majority of the workshop will focus on field layout of accessible trails with an emphasis on creating aesthetically pleasing and sustainable trails (why build it if isn't going to be nice!). Please bring clothing for outdoor work. Up to 12 participants can be handled in this workshop and there will be up to 4 field groups. Tools and equipment supplied. Knowledge of inclinometers useful but not required. Cost is 350 dollars per person which includes lunch.

The Presenter

Peter Jensen is the principal of Peter S. Jensen and Associates, LLC based out of Great Barrington, Massachusetts. He is a nationally recognized expert in the accessible trails industry.  He served on the Regulatory Negotiation Committee of the US Access Board, and has been integral in the development of proposed Accessibility Guidelines for Trails and Outdoor Developed Areas.  He is also a skilled instructor in the design, construction, planning and maintenance of natural surface trails that are both sustainable and as inherently accessible as an environment will allow.

When and Where

This workshop will be entirely outdoors, in the vicinity of the Crowne Plaza Hotel.  Our group will meet eacg morning, Sunday March 13 and Monday March 14 at 7:45 am in the lobby of the Crowne Plaza Hotel.

Fee
The cost will be $350 for early registration (through Feb. 25) and $375 after Feb. 25.   Fee includes lunches on both days. 

Attendance limit: 12
Registration is on a first-come basis and is limited to 12 attendees.  This has become a popular workshop. To make sure that exercises can work, a decision has been made to cap enrollment at 12. Check current availability

For More Information
Contact Peter Jensen at:

petersorenjensen@gmail.com

(413) 441-0204

http://www.trailbuilders.com