Overview
Trail networks provide an additional complementary layer of pedestrian bicycle mobility. And by enabling more biking and walking, trail networks contribute to healthy, active lifestyles. A trail network does not have to be only a greenway. To make the trail network as robust as possible, it can be made up of segments of different character including “urban trails” along walkable and bikable streets.
Trail networks provide an additional complementary layer of pedestrian bicycle mobility. And by enabling more biking and walking, trail networks contribute to healthy, active lifestyles. A trail network does not have to be only a greenway. To make the trail network as robust as possible, it can be made up of segments of different character including “urban trails” along walkable and bikable streets.
Tools and Actions
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Municipal Comprehensive Plan
Comprehensive Plan Resource Protection section or Public Infrastructure section can include trail networks as part of proposed recreational facilities.
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Capital Budget
Capital budget can fund trails.
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Greenway
Counties can create their own trail/greenway plans.
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Incentive Zoning
Incentive zoning can include amenity bonuses to build portions of trails.
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Site Plan Regulations
Subdivision and site plan regulations can require trails and greenways for larger
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Subdivision Regulations
Special zoning districts can include requirements for new greenways and trails.
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Conservation Easements and Land Trusts
Conservation easements if they include public access requirement.
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Purchase of Development Rights
Purchase of Development Rights can be used to reserve land trails and greenways.
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Intermunicipal Agreements
Intermunicipal and county agreements/compacts to extend the trail network.
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Local and County Agreements
Counties and municipalities can build parks and greenways.
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