tn rtp presentation 2009
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RTP in TN Presentation given by Bob Richards with TN Trails & Greenways at the 2009 TN Mountain Bike Summit.TRANSCRIPT
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The RTP in TennesseeTN Mountain Bike Alliance Summit
December 12, 2009
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What is a Greenway?
A Greenway is:– Linear open space established along a natural or
man- made corridor.– Examples:
• Riverfront.• Stream valley.• Ridgeline.• Or even overland along a utility or railroad corridor
converted for recreational use
Greenways for America, by Charles Little, 1990.
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TN River Gorge
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Richland Creek Greenway Corridor
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Six Types of Greenways
Urban Riverside (or other body of water)Corridors used for Non Motorized TransportationRecreational greenways featuring paths ortrailsEcologically significant natural corridorsScenic and historic routesComprehensive linear system or network within a city, city/county or region.
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Knoxville TN River Greenway
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TrailsGreenways and trails are not synonymous.Trails differ in that they are primarilypathways.
Most Greenway trails are generally constructed of concrete and asphalt and are used by bicyclists and pedestrians. Trails also can have natural surfacing such as soil or mulch.
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Richland Creek Greenway Trail Surface (concrete and paved)
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Richland Creek Greenway Trailhead
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Accessible Trails
Mountain Bike Trails
Equestrian Trails Walking/Fitness Trails
Bicycle Trails
Motorized Trails
Water Trails
Nature Trails
Hiking Trails
Rails-to-Trails
Rails-with-Trails
Historic Trails
Types of Trails
How to Start a Mountain Bike Trails Project
What NOT to Do
Identify a trail project on public property without involving and getting approval from the land management agency.
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Form a coalition, committee or support groupof trail users.
Define the trail users Vision for the project
Evaluate opportunities and realities –consider costs, political support, ownership,scale of project, operation and maintenance.
How to Start a Mountain Bike Trails Project (continued)
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Select land that is already publicly owned oreasy to acquire without opposition.
Evaluate the needs of the area/region thisproject would impact.
Inventory the existing trails at this resource.
Identify who will manage and maintainproject.
How to Start a Mountain Bike Trails Project (continued)
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How to Start a Mountain Bike Trails Project (continued)
Prepare a Concept Plan and market it tobuild support and commitment from the trail users and other stakeholders.
Seek partnerships, sponsors and grants.
If the trail is built, Market it to maximize use.
What’s Next?
New Tennessee Greenways and Trails Marketing Plan has been created at the direction of the TDEC Commissioner’s Council on Greenways and Trails.
Funding through the Recreational Trails Program has been used to develop the following components.
Tennessee Greenways and Trails Marketing Plan
Logo
Tennessee Greenways and Trails Marketing Plan
Website: www.connectwithtn.com
Tennessee Greenways and Trails Marketing Plan
Public Service Announcements (PSA’s)
TV – 3 30 second PSA’s
Radio – 3 30 second PSA’s
Using GIS
GIS – Geographic Information SystemGIS can be used as a tool for many different functions. Trail design and layout is only one of those functions.GIS has Zoom In and Zoom Out featuresTake advantage of the information gained from aerial photographs.
Greenway Trails in Tennessee
Using GIS
Using GIS
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TDEC-Recreation Educational Services Division –Greenways and Trails Program
National Park Service’s RTCA Program
U. S. Forest Service
Tennessee Valley Authority
TN State Parks
IMBA/SORBA volunteers
Technical Assistance Resources
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Local Park and Recreation Fund (LPRF)TDEC administers this program on a 2 year grant cycle to local governments. Can fund land acquisition and recreational trail projects.
Recreational Trails Program (RTP) FundTDEC administers this program on a 2 year grant cycle to government agencies. Can fund land acquisition and recreational trail projects such as equestrian, hiking, mountain biking, along with motorized trails. Also funds trailhead facilities like parking areas, water sources and restrooms.
Funding Opportunities
Funding Opportunities
The 2010 RTP provides opportunities to apply for funding of trail projects, trailside and trailhead facilities.
The RTP is an 80%/20% grant to match program.
Minimum 2010 RTP grant is $8,000 and maximum is $80,000.
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Funding Opportunities (continued)
Key to receiving a RTP grant is to fill out and submit a great application.
See pages 32-33 of the 2010 RTP manual for the needed information and Scoring Criteria.
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Funding Opportunities (continued)
Mandatory items:A. Project SummaryB. Planning ProcessC. Environmental Protection/
Mitigation/SustainabilityD. Management Systems
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Funding Opportunities (continued)
Scoring Criteria:A. CONNECTIONS (0-30 pts)B. PARTNERSHIPS (0-20 pts)C. VOLUNTEERISM (0-20 pts)D. DIVERSE USE Trails (0-15 pts)E. ON SITE INSPECTION (0-15 pts)
TOTAL – 100 points
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For more InformationContact Bob Richards
Greenways and Trails Program Coordinator615-532-0753
or Robert .richards@ tn.gov
Contact Mark StanfillTN State Parks Trails Program
615-574-5176or [email protected]