Regional Trails and Greenways Summit

Presentations

University of Michigan – Flint

January 29, 2008

Welcome – Opening Remarks                                                     

Derek Bradshaw, Principal Planner, Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission

Keynote Speaker                                                                                         

Chuck Nelson, Michigan State University, Department of Community, Agriculture, Recreation and Resource Studies

Keynote Presentation

Workshop Presentations

Liability Issues on Trails

Universal Access in Trail Design

Overview of Trail Development

Economic Development Benefits of Trails & Greenways

Act 51  for Non-motorized Transportation--MDOT Presentation

Act 51  for Non-motorized Transportation--GCRC Presentation

Safe Routes to School Program

Integrating Trails & Open Space in your Parks & Rec Plan

MDOT Transportation Enhancement Program

Walkable Communities

Wayfinding

Interpretive Signage

MDNR Natural Resources Trust Fund

Trails and Greenways – An Acquisition Primer

Montage of Trail Pictures