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Trail Assessment for Accessibility and Sustainability

2/29/24: This webinar will explore the process of assessing natural surface pedestrian trails for accessibility and sustainability. The presentation will focus on developing new trails as well as conversion of existing trails.

Speaker:
Peter Jensen, Peter Jensen and Associates

Risk management during Trail Construction

1/11/24: There are many potential hazards that may be encountered during trail building. Without proper mitigation, some of these hazards may result in injury, death, or financial impacts to those involved in the project. This webinar will discuss best practices to reduce risk to your trail crew, company, agency, or organization during trail construction activities.

Speaker:

Kevin Joell, Sierra Trailworks

Trail Planning and Design: Foundations of Success

12/7/23: Trail planning and design utilize a variety of approaches, tools, and techniques. This webinar will review several common approaches and technologies and provide attendees with real world examples of trail planning and design projects. Additionally, we’ll explore the phases of trail planning and design and the specific outputs associated with: trail feasibility studies, conceptual plans, master plans, field design and specification.

Speakers:
Jon Altschuld, Chinook Landscape Architecture
Jeremy Wimpey, Applied Trails Research

Approvals, Permits, and Compliance

11/2/23: Navigating the regulatory waters from trail plan through construction can be a daunting process. There are the questions of: “who approves what?”, “do we need a permit?”, “how do you get a permit, who is the applicant, and how long will it take? ”, “what are limits during construction?”, and “what documentation is required before, during, and after construction?” Unfortunately, the answers to these questions vary from place to place and even between jurisdictions in the same place. This webinar will walk through the typical processes, jurisdictions, timelines, and documentation needed to get a conceptual trail project through approval and implementation. From local ordinances, to state level land disturbance, and federal Corps of Engineers and NEPA, participants will be primed to ask the right questions, find the assistance they need, and get a project through the various regulatory spaces required to complete a trail project.

Speakers:
Scott Linnenburger, Kay-Linn Enterprises
Phil Penny, Rogue Trails

From SOQ to IDIQ: Trail Contracting Models

10/7/21: This webinar explored different trail contracting models. Speakers discussed the contractual elements of trail design and trail construction, bidding models, and hybrid opportunities with volunteers and/or youth corps. Speakers addressed typical confusions and pros/cons of a range of models for trail contracting.

Mechanized Trailbuilding - A Primer

12/2/21: Mechanized trailbuilding has revolutionized the trail industry over the last 25 years. From specialized dozers to mini-excavators to crawler carriers, the advantages of small earthmovers include faster rates of production and the ability to sculpt a more consistent trail tread. Through a combination of field footage and expert speakers, this webinar providds a primer on mechanized trailbuilding equipment including Mini-Excavators, Trail Dozers, Tracked Dumpers and Haulers, Skid Steers/Mini Skid Steers, and Compactors. The speakers discussed: pros/cons; matching mechanized equipment to your environment, budget, and trail specifications; workforce, experience and training; modifications/attachments; and repairs/maintenance.