21st Sep 2012
These nine videos were produced in 2006 by the International Mountain Biking Association, the US Forest Service and the Department of Transportation. They provide an introduction to IMBA's trailbuilding techniques for sustainable multi-use trails for mountain biking, hiking and equestrian use.
21st Sep 2012
Published in 2007 by the International Mountain Biking Association, this guide provides advice about overcoming user conflict, minimising environmental impact, managing risk, and providing technically challenging riding for all levels.
21st Sep 2012
Published in 2004 by the International Mountain Biking Association, this guide is a leading source of sustainable trail building information. Nearly 10,000 copies have been distributed to over 40 countries, and the guidelines have been adopted as official policy by hundreds of land agencies and recreation providers around the globe.
29th Aug 2012
In June 2012 the Illinois Center for Transportation published a report to provide the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) with guidelines for the structural design of bicycle trail pavement and recommendations for bicycle trail pavement maintenance. A design procedure based on three construction traffic factors and three pavement load levels was developed for Portland cement concrete, hot-mix asphalt, and granular/surface treatment surfaces.
31st May 2012
Daffyd Davis, a trails consultant from Wales, was interviewed by ABC radio while visiting Western Australia in May 2012. The interview covers what makes a successful off-road trail and the economic impact of trails. Daffyd says that recreational mountain biking represents 7% of GDP in Wales.
22nd May 2012
The Draft South East Queensland Active Trails Implementation Guidelines were developed by the Department of Infrastructure and Planning in 2010. The guidelines aim to assist local governments, trail planners and community groups to plan and develop a network of regional, district and local trails.
22nd May 2012
This chapter from the 2004 NSW Planning Guidelines for Walking and Cycling examines the benefits of walking and cycling paths and trails and how path and trail planning issues can be addressed.
13th Apr 2012
Railtrails Australia published this guide to good practice for the design of signage for rail trails in 2004. The guidelines are intended for use on Railtrails throughout Australia.
13th Apr 2012
These guidelines for the planning, design, construction and maintenance of recreational trails in South Australia were published in 2008 by the South Australian Trails Coordinating Committee.
15th Sep 2011
The New Zealand Cycle Trail Design Guide and Grading Guide were released in August 2011 by the Ministry of Economic Development. The Design Guide draws on a wealth of trail design and construction techniques from New Zealand and around the world. The Grading Guidelines are designed to apply consistent gradings to New Zealand Cycle Trails.
31st Aug 2011
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service released a report in May 2011 that explores the benefits and challenges encountered with the use of lightweight, low-maintenance, easily constructed fiber-reinforced polymer trail bridges in remote areas where the weight of conventional bridge-building materials such as steel, concrete, or timber make their use impractical.
27th Sep 2010
This guide, published by Rail Trails Australia and updated in 2011, provides an overview to establishing and maintaining a rail trail. It covers planning, infrastructure options and promotions. It also includes an extensive list of resources from Australia and overseas.
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