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Trails as Resilient Infrastructure

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Description:

Trails of all kinds are places for recreation, exercise, and time outside. Trails are used for active transportation, whether for daily commuting or errand running, and also during unique events or emergencies. Trails are also a crucial tool for making communities more resilient in the face of climate change and other emergencies. This guidebook examines the ways in which trails can be made more resilient and how trails can serve as resilient infrastructure, providing information and guidance in support of these goals.

Stakeholder Type(s):
  • Contractor
  • Local Government
  • Other
  • Regional/Metro Planning Orgs (MPO)
  • State DOT
  • Tribal Government
  • U.S. Territory
Resource Type(s):
  • Report
Transportation Mode(s):
  • Bicycle
  • Micromobility (bike share, scooters, etc.)
  • Pedestrian