The Do’s and Don’ts of Trail Design
Presenters: Natasha Manbeck, PE; McMahon Associates, Inc.
When? Thursday, January 16, 2020; 8:30am-10:00am
Where? West Goshen Township, 1025 Paoli Pike, 2nd Floor, West Chester, PA 19380
Cost? Free for CCE members
Description:
Trail design is not always a “walk in the park.” Learn the basic requirements and best practices for trail planning and design, including ways retrofit trails in constrained environments. This session will include an overview of key features for trail design, including widths, surfaces, accessibility, grades, and crossings. Additionally, participants will learn successful strategies for trail planning, such as evaluating alignments, identifying funding, and engaging the public. Learn do’s and don’ts of trail planning and design through a review and discussion of local case studies.
Attendees will earn 1 PDH.