1. Making the Most of a Linear Park Hugh Morris Rails-to-Trails Conservancy rtchugh@transact.org 202-974-5110

2. US Rail Network

10. S Smart Growth is… 1.Neighborhood livability 2.Better access, less traffic 3.Thriving cities, suburbs, towns 4.Shared benefits 5.Lower costs/lower taxes 6.Keeping open space open

11. Smart Growth is Achieved by… 1.Mixed land uses 2.Using existing community assets 3.Ensuring a range of housing options 4.Creating “walkable,” close-knit neighborhoods 5.Promoting distinctive, attractive communities 6.Preserving open space 7.Encouraging growth in exiting communities 8.Providing transportation choices 9.Making development decisions predictable, fair, cost- effective 10.Encouraging citizen/stakeholder participation in development decisions

12. Transportation Benefits Private benefits –Get where you need to go –Get exercise –Save money Public benefits –Save money –Reduced congestion –Improved air quality

13. Transportation Indicators 1.1/3 of weekday trail users are making a trip 2.This equates to ~1,500 trips per day 3.These trip makers do so 3+ times/week 4.53% of trail trip makers live within ¾-mile of the trail 5.Bicycle trip makers who use trails tend to make longer trips 6.1 vehicle trip is eliminated for every 2 bicycle commute trips

16. Economic Benefits 1.Trail users spend $4.00 to $11.00 per use 2.Benefit-cost ratio is 1.58:1 3.Trail in rural PA created 4.7 jobs 4.Homes near trails sell for more and sell more quickly

17. Health Indicators 1.55% of trail users had increased amount of walking since they began using the trail. 2.Women and people with lower incomes are more than twice as likely to increase exercise rates. 3.Trail use rates are inversely related to distance to trail.

18. Creating Connectivity Assess community features Inventory possible corridors Length Trail network vs. single path Land-use mix Frequent access points User facilities at terminus Trail Design

19. Transportation Trip Makers Capital Crescent Trail Washington & Old Dominion Trail

20. Transportation Access Points Capital Crescent Trail Washington & Old Dominion Trail

21. Transportation Signs Capital Crescent Trail Washington & Old Dominion Trail

22. Transportation Destination Infrastructure Capital Crescent Trail Washington & Old Dominion Trail

23. Transportation Transit Connection Capital Crescent Trail Washington & Old Dominion Trail

24. Recreation Multi-Use Capital Crescent Trail Washington & Old Dominion Trail

25. Recreation Parallel Tread Capital Crescent Trail Washington & Old Dominion Trail

26. Recreation Connections to Community Rec. Facilities Capital Crescent Trail Washington & Old Dominion Trail

27. Economic Enhancement Business Access Capital Crescent Trail Washington & Old Dominion Trail

28. Economic Enhancement Residential Access Capital Crescent Trail Washington & Old Dominion Trail

29. Habitat Preservation Trees Capital Crescent Trail Washington & Old Dominion Trail

30. Habitat Preservation Wild Flowers Capital Crescent Trail Washington & Old Dominion Trail

31. Habitat Preservation Buffer / Riparian Capital Crescent Trail Washington & Old Dominion Trail

32. Social Capital Gathering Places Capital Crescent Trail Washington & Old Dominion Trail

33. Social Capital Art Capital Crescent Trail Washington & Old Dominion Trail

34. Multi-Purpose Corridor Aboveground Utilities Capital Crescent Trail Washington & Old Dominion Trail

35. Multi-Purpose Corridor Belowground Utilities Capital Crescent Trail Washington & Old Dominion Trail

36. Preservation of Original Corridor Attributes History Capital Crescent Trail Washington & Old Dominion Trail

37. Preservation of Original Corridor Attributes Original Railroad Infrastructure Capital Crescent Trail Washington & Old Dominion Trail

38. Preservation of Original Corridor Attributes Original Railroad Infrastructure Capital Crescent Trail Washington & Old Dominion Trail

42. What’s in it for You Subsidized trail creation Subsidized trail maintenance Subsidized law enforcement Creating connections / access to traditional parks

43. Staying Connected Conferences –ProBike/ProWalk – September 2002 www.bikefed.org –National Trails Symposium – November 2002 www.americantrails.org –TrailLink 2003 – June 2003 www.railtrails.org Ongoing Training –National Trails Training Partnership www.nttp.net List Serves –Trailsandgreenways-subscribe@yahoogroups.com –http://lists.bounty.org/mailman/listinfo/apbp