The Pilot Trail Project's objective is to develop a dedicated trail for trail bikes that establishes and tests a methodology for planning, design, engineering, rehabilitation, construction, signage, monitoring, maintenance and evaluation of a sustainable trail bike trail.
This information will then be used as a model for future trail assessment and development.
August 27 2010: Inspection of general area (off Metro Rd) confirms suitability
October 12 2010: Workshop with DEC and riders
October 23 2010: On-site review and reconnaissance
October 30 2010: Potential trail route has been submitted to DEC for review
November 15 2010: DEC considering request to move Fauna Buffer zone to accommodate trail. Proposed new single-track alignment planned
June 27 2011: DEC confirms approval of trail alignment
August 11 2011: Trail marked and surveyed
March 26 2012: New single-trail section cut, trial section of whoops remediated
April - May 2012: Trail construction and signage to be completed
June 2012 onwards - monitoring and evaluation
Rider Reference Group:
We have recruited
riders for a "Rider Reference Group" to provide rider input into the planning, construction, testing, monitoring and maintenance of this Pilot Trail.
There are still opportunities to contribute to parts of this project. Involvement can be for all of the tasks or one item specifically depending on your level of interest, skills and time availability.
Planning and development (April to May) will involve on-site reviews, trail test-riding and online reviews and commenting. Maintenance and monitoring (June onwatds) will involve signage and trail inspections and reporting, trail maintenance and improvement days.
