Resources

Previous Workshop Presentations

2025 Trail Construction Grant Program Workshop Presentation(PDF, 11MB)

Best Practice: Design Resources

USDA Forest Service Trail Management Tools
USDA: Trail Fundamentals and Trail Management Objectives
Planning for Greenways Guidebook
Federal Highway Administration - Proven Safety Countermeasures

Other Design Resources

New Jersey's Trails Program Plan
NJDOT - Bicycle Facility Planning
NJDOT - Pedestrian Facilities Planning
USDOT - Geosynthetics for Trails in Wet Areas
Small Town and Rural Multimodal Networks
American Trails: Trail Planning, Design & Development Guidelines
National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council - Resource Hub
AASHTO - Trail Related Guidebooks
IMBA - International Mountain Bike Association - Trail Development
New York-New Jersey Trail Conference - Trail Blazing & Maintenance Resources
U.S. Access Board - Guide to the ABA Accessibility Standards
USDOT - Designing Sidewalks and Trails for Access

Webinar Series – American Trails

Introduction to Trail Planning
Introduction to Trail Design and Development
Introduction to Trail Management

Potential Funding Sources

The list below is not intended to be a comprehensive list of funding sources, but a starting point for consideration in preparing a funding strategy. A wide variety of public and private funding resources should be considered in preparing for the planning, design, and construction of trail projects.