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Trails for the Twenty First Century
Charles Flink, FASLA served as contributing author to the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy 's (Washington, DC) state-of-the-art book on multi-purpose trail development within man-made corridors.
This book is also a "how-to" resource manual describing trail development associated with abandoned rail corridors, canal corridors, utility right-of-ways and other existing corridors that can be used for trail purposes.
The book provides trail developers and managers with guidelines for the design, construction, management and maintenance of various trail types. Contact info:
Trails for the Twenty First Century
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
(202) 331-9696
(Softbound $24.95)
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Greenway FAQ: What is a greenway?
 Greenways are corridors of land recognized for their ability to connect people and places together.
These ribbons of open space are located within linear corridors that are either natural, such as rivers and streams, or manmade, such as abandoned railroad beds and utility corridors.
Greenways as vegetated buffers protect natural habitats, improve water quality and reduce the impacts of flooding in floodplain areas.
Most greenways contain trails, which enhance existing recreational opportunities, provide routes for alternative transportation, and improve the overall quality of life in an area.
Who uses a greenway?
Greenway trails can be paved or unpaved, and can be designed to accommodate a variety of trail users, including bicyclists, walkers, hikers, joggers, skaters, horseback riders, and those confined to wheelchairs.
History of Greenways
Click Here to read "A History of Greenways", a featured article in the Spring 2006 NC Landscape Architect Journal. (pdf format) |
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