Trails For The Twenty-first Century: Planning, Design, And Management Manual For Multi-use Trails Trails For The 21st Century

"Communities across the country are working to convert unused railway and canal corridors into multi-use trails that offer an innovative means of addressing sprawl, revitalizing urban areas, and reusing degraded lands." "Trails for the Twenty-First Century is a step-by-step guide to all aspects of the planning, design, and management of multi-use trails. Originally published in 1993, this completely revised and updated edition offers a wealth of new information includings."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved Communities Across The Country Are Working To Convert Unused Railway And Canal Corridors Into Multi-use Trails That Offer An Innovative Means Of Addressing Sprawl, Revitalizing Urban Areas, And Reusing Degraded Lands. Trails For The Twenty-first Century Is A Step-by-step Guide To All Aspects Of The Planning, Design, And Management Of Multi-use Trails. Originally Published In 1993, This Completely Revised And Updated Edition Offers A Wealth Of New Information Includings.--jacket. Getting Started -- Planning And Public Involvement -- Designing Your Trail -- Building Your Trail -- Managing And Maintaining Your Trail -- Maximizing Your Trail's Potential. Charles A. Flink, Kristine Olka, Robert M. Searns ; Rails-to-trails Conservancy. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 189-196) And Index. Communities across the United States are working to convert unused railway and canal corridors into trails for pedestrians, cyclists, horses and others. This text is a step-by-step guide to all aspects of the planning, design and management of multi-use trails. Your Trail and the Community ..............6 ENDANGERED OR RARE SPECIES ..............23