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2017 PA GrEEnWAys And TrAiLs suMMiTBringing Trails Home: Embracing All Terrains, Serving All PeopleSeptember 24-26, 2017

Leave your tracks at the PA Greenways and Trails Summit, September 24-26, 2017!

Join over 200 other trail planners, builders, volunteers, advocates, park and recreation

professionals, and motorized and non-motorized trail enthusiasts at the premiere

greenways and trails education and networking event in Reading, PA. The Summit is

presented by PA Recreation & Park Society, PA Department of Conservation & Natural

Resources, Berks Nature and the Schuylkill River National and State Heritage Area with

assistance from the Greater Reading Trail Partnership.

The Summit features seven off-site mobile workshops exploring regional assets,

thirty-two educational sessions featuring state and regional speakers, three keynote

presentations and multiple networking opportunities including group meals and exhibit

breaks. The Summit theme, Bringing Trails Home, communicates to the state’s strategic

focus in connecting and creating trails that unify all people and create networks of

economic activity, culture, health and accessibility.

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Summit Objectives• Createanopportunityformembersofthe

greenways and trails movement to interact with and learn from one another and leaders of the movement on a state and national level.

• Provideaforumtodiscussavision,direction, and priorities for the statewide greenways and trails movement.

• Facilitateopportunitiestoreconnectpeopletotheoutdoors and stimulate increased physical activity.

• Provideacatalystfordialogueamonghealthprofessionals and trail providers to increase awareness of the importance of health and wellness and to build more walkable communities.

Continuing Education CreditAll Summit keynote and breakout sessions have been approved for continuing education units (CEUs) and contact hours. Mobile workshops are being evaluated for approval.

1 hour sessions = .1 CEU or 1 Contact Hour. 1.25 hour sessions = 1.25 CEUs or Contact Hour. 1.5 hour sessions = .15 CEUs or 1.5 Contact Hours.

Toobtaincredit,requestaCEUorContactHourForm at the registration desk. A CEU/Contact Hour Sign-In sheet will be distributed during each session. You must sign this sheet to record your attendance. Your CEU or ContactFormwillbesignedbythesession’s“RoomHost”. Prior to departing the Summit, return to the registration desk to allow staff to tally your credits and provideafinalsignature.

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sEssiOns at a glancesundAy, sEPTEMbEr 2411:00 am - 12:15 pm ...........Registration12:00 pm - 4:30 pm .............Mobile Workshops

• Iconic Landmarks and Epic Trails on The Mt. Penn Preserve• Nolde Forest: Forest Changes and Challenges•Urban Trail Bike Excursion Angelica Creek Park: History and Restoration Gives Birth to LEED Certified Nature Center

•Blue Marsh Lake Paddle and Hike

5:30 pm - 8:00 pm ...............Reception and Dinner at Canal Street Pub8:00 pm - 9:45 pm ...............Urban Ghostlore Tour

MOndAy, sEPTEMbEr 256:30 am - 7:15 am ................Sunrise Yoga7:00 am - 4:45 pm ................Registration7:00 am - 8:00 am ................Breakfast7:00 am - 8:45 am ................Exhibit Registration & Setup8:15 am - 8:45 am ................Opening Remarks8:45 am - 9:45 am ...............Keynote: Angela Park9:45 am - 10:00 am .............Break10:00 am - 11:00 am ............Keynote: Cindy Adams Dunn, Roy Gothie11:00 am - 6:45 pm ..............Exhibits Open11:00 am - 11:15 am ............Exhibit Break11:15 am - 12:30 pm ............Breakout Sessions

•Accelerating Building the Circuit Trails: 500 Miles by 2025!•Creating Sidewalk/Pathway Maps and Data•Multi-tasking Landscapes: Implementing Functional, Natural Landscapes to Address Regulations

•Sensible, Courteous, Off-Road Enthusiasts – Rules of the Trail•Sustainable Trails for All: Implementing Universal Access – Part 1•Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside and Scenic Byways

12:30 pm - 1:15 pm ............. Lunch1:30 pm - 2:30 pm ...............Breakout Sessions

•A Horse is a Horse of Course•From Planning to Implementation: The PA Route 6 Transformation•Sustainable Trails for All: Implementing Universal Access – Part 2•Teen Trail Corps: Advocacy, Stewardship, and Character Development•The Circuit Trails Story: Broadening the Brand•The Use of Unstructured Big Data in Citizen Data Collection

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm ...............Exhibit Break3:00 pm - 5:30 pm ...............Mobile Workshops

•Wetlands, Waterways and Beer•Historical Hike: Union Canal Towpath and Berks County Heritage Center

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm ...............Breakout Sessions•New Design Techniques for Imagining and Constructing Trails and Amenities

•Trail Maintenance: Best Practices and Cost Estimates

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm ...............Break6:00 pm ...............................Reception and Dinner at DoubleTree

TuEsdAy, sEPTEMbEr 266:30 am - 8:00 am ................Hike to The Pagoda7:00 am - 2:30 pm ...............Registration7:00 am - 8:00 am ...............Breakfast8:15 am - 9:15 am ...............Breakout Sessions

•Creating Strong and Engaged Board Cultures – Part 1•Dead Man’s Hollow Trail Plan: Vision to Implementation – Part 1•GoToTrails: Practical Tools On-screen Now in Your Hand•Green Stormwater Infrastructure in Regional Trail Design•Philadelphia Trail Master Plan Updates•5 Projects, 4 Governments, 3 Modes, 2 Schools, 1 Network

9:15 am - 12:30 pm .............Exhibits Open9:15 am - 9:45 am ...............Exhibit Break9:45 am - 10:45 am .............Breakout Sessions

•Creating Strong and Engaged Board Cultures – Part 2•Dead Man’s Hollow Trail Plan: Vision to Implementation – Part 2•Industrial Heartland Trails – Creating Community Trail Connections•State Funding Opportunities for Greenways & Trails•Trail Events that Make Everyone Happy•Understanding Trail Accessibility Through The Eyes of an Adaptive Cyclist

10:45 am - 11:00 am ...........Exhibit Break11:00 am - 12:00 pm ...........Breakout Sessions

•Bike Planning and Implementation in Two PA Communities•Bicycle Path Origins - 1890 to the 21st Century•Pennsylvania Water Trail Program: Stories from the Water•Recruiting and Keeping Volunteers•Serving All Ages by Walking the Walk•The Urban Trail Connection: Green Infrastructure’s Social and Economic Impacts

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm ..........Final Exhibit Break12:30 pm - 3:00 pm ............Exhibit Teardown12:30 pm - 1:15 pm ............ Lunch1:15 pm - 2:15 pm ..............Keynote: Aaron Brown2:15 pm - 2:30 pm ..............Closing Remarks


sPEAKEr highlightsGovernor Tom Wolf appointed Cindy Adams Dunn to be the sixth secretary of the Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR), returning to the agency where she worked under three governors in multiple positions over the last two decades

Since November 2013, Ms. Dunn had served as the president and chief executiveofficerofPennFuture,astatewideenvironmentaladvocacyorganization.PriortohertimeatPennFuture,Ms.DunnservedasDCNR’sDeputy Secretary of Conservation and Technical Services from 2007-2013, where she led DCNR’s conservation landscape program and oversaw the community conservation partnerships grant program, which provides $30-$60 million annually for conservation and recreation throughout the Commonwealth. Ms. Dunn’s other leadership posts at DCNR include director of the Bureau of RecreationandConservationaswellasdirectoroftheOfficeofEducation,Communications and Partnerships.

Ms. Dunn’s other leadership roles include serving as the Executive Director of Audubon Pennsylvania from 1997-2003 and as the Pennsylvania program director for the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay for 10 years. Over the years Ms. Dunn has been recognized with numerous awards for her leadership inconservationincluding:theAlliancefortheChesapeakeBay’sFrancesE.FlaniganEnvironmentalLeadershipAward;PennsylvaniaFederationofSportsmen’sClubsandPennsylvaniaWildlifeFederationConservationistoftheYear;CumberlandCountyConservationDistrictConservationistoftheYear;andthe Appalachian Audubon Society Conservationist of the Year. Ms. Dunn holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in biology from Shippensburg University.

PennDOT’s Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator has broad experience with multi-modal transportation planning and bicycle and pedestrian safety, developed while working with federal, regional, and local partners at the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA). While at the SHA he worked in the Regional and Intermodal Planning Division and served on SHA’s Bicycle Safety Committee, which developed the state’s 2015 Bicycle Policy and Design Guidelines. Mr. Gothie also assisted with public outreach and education efforts. Mr. Gothie is a graduate of the University of Michigan with master’s degrees in Urban Planning (2008) and Resource Planning and Policy (2007).

Cindy AdAMs dunnSecretary, PA Department of Conservation & Natural Resources

rOy GOThiEStatewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator, Multimodal Division, PA Department of Transportation


sPEAKEr highlightsAngela Park is an independent consultant, researcher, writer, and founder of Mission Critical, an organization dedicated to making social justice and equity hallmarks of progressive advocacy and policy making. She brings nearly three decades of experience on sustainable development policy, environmental justice, equity and diversity, and organizational and leadership development.

She researched and wrote Equity in Sustainability (2014) and Everybody’s Movement: Environmental Justice and Climate Change (2009) and her work hasbeenpublishedbyTheDiversityFactor,Grist,YaleUniversityandfeaturedin Audubon. Previously, Angela worked at The White House in both terms of the Clinton-Gore administration, managing sustainable communities policy and constituency engagement at the President’s Council on Sustainable Development. Angela co-founded and served as deputy director of the EnvironmentalLeadershipProgram,participatedintheinauguralclassoftheDonellaMeadowsLeadershipFellowsProgram,andgraduatedfromtheNTLInstitute’sDiversityPractitionerCertificateProgram.ShewasnamedaYoungWoman of Achievement by the Women’s Information Network in Washington, DC.AngelahasservedasadirectoronnumerousnonprofitboardsandiscurrentlyanadvisortotheKresgeFoundation’sClimateResilienceandUrbanOpportunityInitiative.Sherecentlyconcludedamajorenergyretrofitandrenewable energy installation with her family at their home in Vermont.

AaronBrownisacommunityorganizer,nonprofiteer,advocate,campaignconsultant, and bike geek based in Portland Oregon. Aaron has worked on political campaigns that have raised just shy of $1 billion for public schools, sidewalks and regional trails in the Portland metropolitan region. He’s also the former board president of Oregon Walks, the state’s pedestrian advocacy organization, and his leadership and stewardship of the organization led to numerous policy victories at municipal, regional and state levels of government, most notably the passage and implementation of Vision Zero policies in Portland. He’s also passed laws for marijuana crime expungement, registered thousandsofOregonianstovote,helpedpassthenation’sfirstautomaticvoterregistration law, and wrote an article on Portland’s Urban Growth Boundary in fifthgrade.He’sagraduateofMacalesterCollegeinSaintPaulMinnesota,andis an avid fan of Doug Coupland novels, the Oregon Coast, and his beloved Portland Timbers.

AnGELA PArKFounder and Director, Mission Critical

AArOn brOWnFormer Board President, Oregon Walks


sundAy, sEPTEMbEr 24 11:30 am - 4:30 pmIconic Landmarks and Epic Trails on The Mt. Penn Preserve Enjoy the afternoon mountain biking an acclaimed International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) BronzeLevelRideCenter.The“RideCenter”designationrepresents IMBA’s Model Trail recognition for large-scale mountain bike facilities that offer something for every rider. The four mile ride will tour Reading’s most iconic landmarks such as the famous Pagoda, that shines as a beacon above the city every night, the William Penn FireTower,AntietamParkwatershed,andMineralSpringPark. Participants will be shuttled to the top of Mt. Penn to begin a four-mile bike ride. The tour route, led by a Berks Area Mountain Biking Association (BAMBA) representative, will visit the new A-line MTB Gravity Trail, the new BAMBA parking area/kiosk/map, Egelman Park parking area/map and end at Mineral Spring Park withahistoricalpresentationattheEastEnds“Hotel”.Participants will learn about the history of the mountain and new, sustainable projects including the IMBA Bronze LevelRideCenter,examplesofhowitwasachieved,andfuture plans for trail users and the community. Participants are encouraged to bring their own water bottle, bike (mountain, cyclocross, city, cruising, trail recommended, no BMX or road bikes) and helmet as well as wear appropriate clothing (bicycle gloves, padded shorts, wicking shirt, closed-toe shoes). Bikes can be secured in the hotel when not being used for the workshop. Rental bikes are also available at no additional cost. Participants and bikes will be shuttled from the DoubleTree to the Ride Center. The workshop is limited to 25 participants.

12:00 pm - 4:30 pmNolde Forest: Forest Changes and Challenges The PA forest is ever-changing with the addition of invasive species and pests that negatively impact native species, including tree death. Rather than leaving voids in the native landscape that are open invitations for invasive return, learn the basics of forest management along your trail including the removal of affected tree species through salvage contracts and the process of replanting with native species. During the 3-mile walk, additional resource management projects will be observed and discussed. Workshop participants will also tour the impressive Nolde Mansion, which dates to the early 1900s andisnowtheNoldeForestEnvironmentalEducationCenteroffice.Participantsareencouragedtobringtheirown water bottle, rain gear and to wear closed-toe shoes. Participants will be shuttled from the DoubleTree. The workshop is limited to 35 participants.

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MObiLE workshops sundAy

12:00 pm - 4:30 pmUrban Trail Bike Excursion Participants will enjoy a 14-mile, on- and off-road bicyclerideonflat,lowlandtrailsthatconnectReadingto nearby recreation and culture centers. After completion,participantswillhaveafirmunderstandingof how promoting a culture of outdoor recreation, cycling and alternative commuting with a culture of economic development, high quality of life and tourism enhancement has a rapid and profound impact on a city, its residents and visitors. The majority of the ride will utilize theSchuylkillRiverTrailandWyomissingTrail;participantswillclearlyseethebenefitofweavingtogethertrailsandroads with key activity zones of art, music, food, education and health. Participants are strongly encouraged to bring their own bike (mountain, cyclocross, city, cruising, trail recommended, no BMX or road bikes), helmet and water bottle as well as wear appropriate clothing (bicycle gloves, padded shorts, wicking shirt, closed-toe shoes). Bikes can be secured in the hotel when not being used for the workshop. Rental bikes are also available at no additional cost. Participants will cycle from the DoubleTree. The workshop is limited to 25 participants.

12:00 pm - 4:30 pmAngelica Creek Park: History and Restoration Gives Birth to LEED Certified Nature Center ParticipantswilltourandlearnoftheLeadershipin EnergyandEnvironmentalDesign(LEED)featuresofBerks Nature’s brand new nature center, The Nature Place. Then, participants will go outside for a presentation on the history of Angelica Creek Park and the former lake, dam and wetland restorations. The walking tour of the park will include discussion about wetlands, and upland

andriparianhabitats.Followingthehike,participants will have an opportunity to learn a new outdoor recreation skill provided by Get Outdoors PA. Participants are encouraged to bring their own water bottle, rain gear and to wear closed-toe shoes. Participants will be shuttled from the DoubleTree. The workshop is limited to 45 participants.

12:00 pm - 5:00 pmBlue Marsh Lake Paddle and Hike Participants will learn about the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recreation mission from a national and local perspective. They will explore the lake by kayak and then hike a section of the National Recreational Trail, learning about trail maintenance procedures. Participants are encouraged to bring their own water bottle and to wear appropriate clothing (closed-toe shoes, waterproof and windproof outer layer, extra set of clothes) Kayaks and canoes will be provided. Participants will be shuttled from the DoubleTree. The workshop is limited to 25 participants.


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5:30 pm – 8:00 pmReception and Dinner at the Canal Street PubEnjoy a meal and networking experience at the Canal Street Pub and Restaurant, a unique atmosphere

blending a turn of the last century manufacturing space with modern amenities. The pub, built in 1851, was originally a blacksmith shop turned Reading Hardware Company, which at its peakoccupiedfiveacresandhad2,500 employees. The Company

manufactured everything from hinges, locks and doorbells to coffee mills and scales. The present pub opened nearly 145 years later in July 1996 and continues to offer great food and beer in a historically rich atmosphere.

8:00 pm - 9:45 pmUrban Ghostlore Tour Participants will enjoy a walking tour within a six-block radius of the DoubleTree Hotel in center city Reading. Reading has numerous heritage buildings and sites that, through the decades and centuries, have given rise to tales of the supernatural, ghosts and unexplained happenings. Author Charles J. Adams III, Editor of The Historical Review of Berks County and author of nearly 40 books on ghosts, legends and lore in the mid-Atlantic states, will lead participants on an easy walking tour with co-guide Dave Kline, while revealing the tales that will “haunt”andcaptivatethoseinthesession.Manycitiesaroundtheworldbenefitfromofferingsuchurbantrailtale guided walking tours. Tourists and locals learn about history, architecture and legends that can best manifest themselves as reality through the power of imagination and the mind’s eye. A ghostlore tour can become a very important feature in a robust urban culture of trails and how they network people and places together in time and space. Participants are encouraged to bring their own water bottle. The workshop is limited to 25 participants.

dinnEr MEnuPork Barbecue and Fixins

WingsMacaroni and Cheese

PizzaSoft Pretzels

Mixed Greens SaladBaked Beans And More!

A local source for craft brewed, micro brewed and imported beer,

the Pub has over 100 bottled beers and 18 rotating taps.


EduCATiOnAL sessions MOndAy

MOndAy, sEPTEMbEr 25 8:45 am – 9:45 amKeynote Presentation AngelaPark,FounderandDirector,MissionCritical

10:00 am – 11:00 amKeynote Presentation Cindy Adams Dunn, Secretary, PA Department of Conservation & Natural Resources

Roy Gothie, Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator, Multimodal Division, PA Department of Transportation

11:15 am – 12:30 pmAccelerating Building the Circuit Trails: 500 Miles by 2025! The Circuit Trails is an ambitious vision to create a metropolitan multi-purpose trail network. Building trails is hard, and when no one is in charge requires– persistence, humor, partnerships, and many meetings! Somehow 40+ private trail groups, many municipalities, nine counties in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, the DVRPC, as well as, PA DCNR must coordinate! Demand is growing to accelerate implementation to achieve 500 miles by 2025. Panelists will discuss how these disparate partners strategically coordinate to grow the Circuit.

Chris Linn, AICP, Manager, Office of Environmental Planning, Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission; Jean Lynch, Southeast Regional Advisor, Bureau of Recreation and Conservation, PA Department of Conservationa & Natural Resources; Patrick Starr, Executive Vice President & PA Co-Chair Circuit Trails Coalition, PA Environmental Council.

Creating Sidewalk/Pathway Maps and DataThis session will provide you with the tools needed to create digital GIS maps of sidewalks, crosswalks, and other pathway data. You will learn about a smartphone application that your community can use to collect data about sidewalk attributes (curb ramps, benches, tripping hazards, etc.). You will learn how this data can be used to

makeeducateddecisionsinyourneighborhood.Finally,you will learn about new standards and a device used to collect high resolution data.

Jason Jablon, Program Coordinator, Lively Pittsburgh, Moringa Living, LLC; Eric Sinagra, CEO, pathVu

Multi-tasking Landscapes: Implementing Functional, Natural Landscapes to Address RegulationsParks, trails and municipal open space are often key locations, and in some cases the only locations, to mitigate stormwater issues and regulations, such as MS4 permit requirements. We will look at project examples throughout PA where municipalities have used multi-functional, natural landscapes to not only address regulations, but provide regional stormwater management,floodmitigation,habitatenhancement,environmental education, reduced maintenance and passive recreation.

Kelly Gutshall, President, LandStudies, Inc.

Sensible, Courteous, Off-Road Enthusiasts – Rules of the TrailRepresentatives from the PA Off-Highway Vehicle (PaOHV) Association will present the updated Sensible, Courteous, Off-Road Enthusiasts (S.C.O.R.E.) program. The program emphasizesthenecessary“RulesoftheTrail”foroff-roadrecreationbyexpandingthe“promotingrideretiquette” portion of the program and by developing a better understanding of current statewide land-use issues on both public and privately owned land. S.C.O.R.E. is designed to assist public and private land managers, educators, counties, cities, townships, and others seeking totakeadvantageofthemanyrecognizedbenefitsofmotorizedrecreation.ThePaOHV“RulesoftheTrail”program will include state of the art training methods to help discourage non-legal and irresponsible use of off-highwayvehicles.The“RulesoftheTrail”programwilleducate existing and future generations of the need to respect and protect PA’s extraordinary natural resources.

Eric Bruggeman, Off-Road Trail Design Specialist, Skelly and Loy, Inc. and ATV Representative, PA Trails Advisory Committee; Dennis Mann, ATV Simulator Lead Trainer, PA Off-Highway Vehicle Association


Sustainable Trails for All: Implementing Universal Access – Part 1As our population ages, a growing number of people will face limits to their outdoor recreational activities. In addition, regardless of age, many people can face health issues or disabilities. But these challenges do not mean a reduction in the interest in nature, wildlife, physicalexerciseandrecreation;thelimitsdomeananincreased challenge to those planning and managing trail experiences. Planning and managing universal access trailsrequiresadherencetospecificdesignparameters;so too does designing and building for sustainability. Not surprisingly, principles of universal design also encourage sustainable practices. This two-part session will provide a high-level overview of best management practices when implementing universal access on trails. Emphasis will be on developing practical strategies for universal access and examplesofsuccessfulprojects.Thefirstsession,indoorsprovides the overview of BMPs and the second session, outdoors, introduces planning objectives.

Larry Knutson, President, Penn Trails LLC

Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside and Scenic BywaysRepresentatives from PennDOT and the PA Route 6 Alliance will discuss the TA Set-Aside and Byways programs. The TA Set-Aside discussion will focus on changes in the new transportation bill, results from the 2016 funding round, and details on the upcoming 2018 application cycle. The Byways discussion will concentrate on an update of the new planning initiatives in the Byways StrategicPlan,aswellasBywaycommunitybenefits,considerations for improvement, challenges to expect and what is needed from a local grassroots effort.

Terri Dennison, Executive Director, PA Route 6 Alliance; Jackie Koons-Felion, Air Quality, Byways and Recreational Trails Coordinator, PA Department of Transportation; Chris Metka, Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside/Safe Routes to School Coordinator, PA Department of Transportation

1:30 pm – 2:30 pmA Horse is a Horse of CourseWhether you are a seasoned hiker, mountain biker, horseback rider, trail manager or professional trail builder

this workshop may be for you. To be more effective as a public land manager, a volunteer or trail constructor while advocating for or managing shared use trails that include equestrians, sign up for this one. We will examine whatattributesarebeneficialtoaccommodatehorse usewhilereducinguserconflict,providingamorecomfortable experience for all trail enthusiasts, and promoting open space.

Gwen Wills, Trail Stewardship Program Director, Pennsylvania Equine Council

From Planning to Implementation: The PA Route 6 TransformationPennDOThascompetedthefirstphaseofamasterplanfor PA Route 6 (BicyclePA Route Y) located along the northern tier of PA. This master plan and design guide sets the foundation for an integrated approach to enhance BicyclePA Route Y. The work included an evaluation of existing conditions, a list of capital improvements to provideasafeandefficientbikewayandphasingwithshort and long term improvements with projects planned for completion by 2018. The plan is an excellent example of implementing PennDOT Connects and creating safer biking connections to communities. PA Route 6 Executive Director will talk about the impact of this study and efforts to work with Route 6 towns to implement the plan and create more bikeable/walkable communities.

Roy Gothie, Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator, Multi-Modal Division, PA Department of Transportation; Terri Dennison, Executive Director, PA Route 6 Alliance

Sustainable Trails for All: Implementing Universal Access – Part 2See Part 1 description on page 11 for details.

Larry Knutson, President, Penn Trails LLC

Teen Trail Corps: Advocacy, Stewardship, and Character DevelopmentAn introduction to the Teen Trail Corps (TTC), a partnership between the Pennsylvania Interscholastic CyclingLeague(PICL)anditsparentorganization,theNational Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA), and the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA).



The program encourages and recognizes student-athletes’ civic participation and volunteerism, and is structured to help foster a sense of trail stewardship in the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts. Session participants willlearnthe“pillars”oftheTTC:Ride,Respect,Build,Speak, how the program works, and examples of the program in action.

Anthony Duncan, Atlantic Region Director, International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA); Mike Kuhn, Director, PA Interscholastic Cycling League

The Circuit Trails Story: Broadening the BrandHow do you sell the concept of a 750-mile network of trails to a region of over 5 million residents? Over a 5-year period, members of the Circuit Coalition implemented a communications strategy to expand the recognition of the Circuit Trails from a small group of hard core advocates and planners to the general public. Through the use of a marketing campaign, earned media, a refreshed logo and new website, signage, and public celebrations of every ribbon cutting and groundbreaking, the Circuit Trails is more recognized today than when launched as a vision in May 2012.

Sarah Clark Stuart, Executive Director, Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia; Olivia Glenn, Regional Manager, South Jersey Metro, New Jersey Conservation Foundation; Brandi Horton, Vice President of Communications , Rails to Trails Conservancy

The Use of Unstructured Big Data in Citizen Data CollectionData from citizens can now be digitally collected using open-ended questions and by extracting information from social media, creating a vast amount of unstructured data. This session offers a method of narrative analysis that can be used to extract meaningful information from unstructuredBigDatabyusingthetheoryof“narbs”tocreatespecificmapsofattitudes,interestsandbehavior.The session will demonstrate the use of a computer for NaturalLanguageProcessing.

Ananda Mitra, Professor of Communication, Wake Forest University

3:00 pm – 4:30 pmNew Design Techniques for Imagining and Constructing Trails and AmenitiesThis session will explore imagining the trail, its environment, and the user experience, and how different levels of government—federal, state and local parks interpret and or educate through amenities for the trail user. In addition, the session will discuss the technology to render the trail, its experience and new design techniques for trail design and construction in challenged landscape areas, including stormwater runoff and archeological and sensitive natural resources areas. Two sections of the Big WoodsTrailsrecentlycompletedinFrenchCreekStateParkandHopewellFurnaceNationalHistoricSitewillbe used to describe amenities and new trail design and construction techniques. Reimagining the Kenwood Trail experience will provide an example of rendering and imagining your new trail experience and engaging others during the process.

Carol DeWolf, Director, Schuylkill Highlands Conservation Landscape, Natural Lands Trust; Carl Keleman, RLA, FASLA, Principal, Alta Planning + Design, Inc.; Edie Shean-Hammond, Past Superintendent of Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site; Rick Trailies, RLA, ASLA, Senior Director of Landscape Planning, Natural Lands Trust

Trail Maintenance: Best Practices and Cost EstimatesFindingswillbesharedfromRails-to-TrailsConservancy’snational and DVRPC’s local maintenance studies including breakdown of maintenance tasks, costs, and the importance of tracking costs. The panel will include trail managers who will describe successful strategies for managing day-to-day maintenance operations. The Circuit Trails Coalition’s plans to create a comprehensive initiative to research maintenance best practices and possible cooperative agreements across the trail network will be shared.

Jim Fries, RLA, Project Manager, Delaware River City Corporation; Chris Linn, AICP, Manager, Office of Environmental Planning, Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission; Josh Nims, Operations Manager, Schuylkill River Development Corporation; Anya Saretzky, Project Manager, Rails to Trails Conservancy; Tom Sexton, Director, Northeast Region, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy



MObiLE workshops MOndAy

MOndAy, sEPTEMbEr 25 3:00 pm – 5:30 pmWetlands, Waterways and BeerWetlands purify water and help to preserve our natural resources. During this mobile workshop, participants will learn about the process of creating a constructed wetland including its history, biology and engineering as well as the effects wetlands have on wildlife habitats, drinking water, beer manufacturing and other products affected by potable water consumption. Attendees will tour The Nature Place, Berks Nature’s new sustainable nature center. Participants are encouraged to bring their own water bottle. Participants will be shuttled from the DoubleTree. The workshop is limited to 50 participants.

2:45 pm – 5:30 pmHistorical Hike: Union Canal Towpath and Berks County Heritage CenterWorkshop participants will learn about the history and natural heritage of the Berks County Parks and Recreation trail system by enjoying a 1.2 mile hike on the Union Canal Towpath Trail, where mules once trod to pull boats through the canal. Information will be shared about the Parks’ development and the challenges of maintaining a heavily used system while ensuring the integrity of its historic features. Participants will see the Department’s “VolunteerToolTrailer,”whichallowsvolunteergroupstoassist with maintenance projects, and its Tree Inventory project, which documents all trees within the park system and any related safety issues. During the hike, participants willseewayfinding,interpretivesignsandthenewlyinstalled trail mile markers, which assist in EMS response. The hike will lead to the Berks County Heritage Center where the group will visit the Gruber Wagon Works and the Hiester Canal Center to learn more about the area’s history and how this site and all other features of the parks system work together to provide a comprehensive public recreation opportunity. Participants are encouraged to bring their own water bottle, rain gear and to wear closed-toe shoes. Participants will be shuttled from the DoubleTree. The workshop is limited to 25 participants.


5:30 pm – 8:00 pmReception and Dinner at DoubleTreeMonday evening’s activities begin with a reception in the Summit exhibit area, allowing ample time for networking with exhibitors and fellow attendees. Dinner will be in

the adjacent ballroom. The evening will end on the rooftop where drinks and dessert will be served against a twinkling nighttime backdrop of downtown Reading.

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Grilled Flank Steak Crab Cake Asparagus

Roasted Yukon PotatoesAssorted Desserts

And More!


EduCATiOnAL sessions TuEsdAy

TuEsdAy, sEPTEMbEr 26 8:15 am – 9:15 amCreating Strong and Engaged Board Cultures – Part 1The stronger the governing board, the stronger the organization, the greater the potential to achieve mission.What are the key elements to promote an active and engaged board of directors? Does the board have a committee that actively manages the board? Does the boardrecognizefiduciaryresponsibilities?ThisStandardsfor Excellence® program provides guidelines for effective and accountable board management to help your board avoid risks and maximize opportunities. We will share tools and resources to promote board education and engagement.

Tish Mogan, Standards for Excellence Director, Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organization

Dead Man’s Hollow Trail Plan: Vision to Implementation – Part 1Community involvement and partnerships were a guiding force in the visioning and development of the Dead Man’s Hollow Trail Plan in 2014, and they continue to play a role years later as trails are built and maintained with help from a hired trail crew, volunteers, and partners. Hearfromthelandowner–AlleghenyLandTrust,trailplanner–Pashek+MTR,andtrailbuilder–Landforceaboutstrategies and lessons learned throughout the planning and implementation of the trail improvement plan.

John Buerkle, President, Pashek + MTR, Ltd.; Thomas Guentner, Program Manager, Landforce; Emilie Rzotkiewicz, Vice President of Land Resources, Allegheny Land Trust

GoToTrails: Practical Tools On-screen Now in Your HandGoToTRAILS.combuildsonitsdesktop/tabletdigitalmapforumtointroduceuser-friendly,fieldapplications.Users document and manage existing trail facilities and conceptualize, evaluate and share potential trail corridors connecting to other trails and nearby communities.The session focuses on practical application of the latest tools,

including real world examples. Planner integrates GIS and web technologies making this technology available to everyone. Manager and the mobile app are tools to report problems, manage assets, create work orders and administer volunteer efforts.

Debra Frawley, Program Coordinator – Trails & Recreation, PA Environmental Council; Andrew Schwartz, Managing Principal, Environmental Planning and Design; Ron Steffey, Executive Director, Allegheny Valley Land Trust

Green Stormwater Infrastructure in Regional Trail DesignUsing the Schuylkill River West Trail in Upper Merion Township and Housenick Park Trail in Bethlehem Township as examples, participants will learn about green infrastructure techniques that can be deployed on linear park systems, like trails, to manage stormwater, facilitate erosion control measures, and minimize environmental impact. Techniques that will be reviewed include landscape restoration involving amended soils and native landscaping,infiltrationberms,stormwaterinfiltrationbeds, underground stormwater detention facilities, naturalized basins, and minimization of impervious surfaces. Also examined will be design techniques to avoid or minimize exposure and impact to sensitive environmental features like wetlands, riparian buffers, woodlands and steep slopes.

Zachary Ranstead, PE, LEED-AP, Supervising Engineer, T&M Associates Consulting Engineers; Greg Rishel, RLA, Principal Landscape Architect, T&M Associates Consulting Engineers



Philadelphia Trail Master Plan UpdatesIn 2013, Philadelphia adopted a Trail Master Plan. Since 2014, Philadelphia has produced an update to this plan providing additional guidance on the development of new trail segments. This session will share the update process, evolution,andfindingsfromPhiladelphia’sexperience.

Lyndon DeSalvo, School of Design, University of Pennsylvania; David Kanthor, Transportation Planner, City of Philadelphia

5 Projects, 4 Governments, 3 Modes, 2 Schools, 1 NetworkRecently,fiveinterconnectedwalking/bicyclingprojectshave been completed through collaboration between Doylestown Township, New Britain Township, Chalfont Borough and New Britain Borough. They have made decisions based on sound planning versus government boundaries. The projects involve over 5 miles of new shared use paths, 2 miles of new sidewalks, 0.5 mile of shared roadway, pedestrian accommodations at two signals and connections to a commuter rail station and two schools. This session will overview the projects from planning and design to creative funding solutions.

Chris Stanford, PE, PTOE, PMP, Project Manager, Michael Baker International

9:45 am – 10:45 amCreating Strong and Engaged Board Cultures – Part 2See Part 1 description on page 15 for details.

Tish Mogan, Standards for Excellence Director, Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations

Dead Man’s Hollow Trail Plan: Vision to Implementation – Part 2See Part 1 description on page 15 for details.

John Buerkle, President, Pashek + MTR, Ltd.; Thomas Guentner, Program Manager, Landforce; Emilie Rzotkiewicz, Vice President of Land Resources, Allegheny Land Trust

Industrial Heartland Trails – Creating Community Trail ConnectionsThe Industrial Heartland Trails are a 1,400-mile, 4-state vision for connected trails. The measure of success for the project will come when the trails are integrated into the communities along the way. To make that happen, the PA Environmental Council has started a series of outreach efforts to help towns realize the potential of the trails. The session will discuss three different approaches to working with communities and how you might take those lessons back to your town.

Amy Camp, Principal, Cycleforward; Frank Maguire, Program Director, Trails and Outdoor Recreation, PA Environmental Council; Cathy McCollom, Principal, McCollom Development Strategies

State Funding Opportunities for Greenways & TrailsA priority goal of PA’s Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan is the development of statewide land and water trail networks to facilitate recreation, transportation, and healthy lifestyles.

A panel with representatives from DCNR, DCED, and PennDOT will discuss funding opportunities for greenways and trails, including DCNR’s Community Conservation PartnershipsProgram;DCED’sGreenways,Trails,andRecreationProgramandMultimodalTransportationFundand;PennDOT’sTransportationAlternativesProgramandMultimodalFund.

Ryan Emerson, Director, CFA Programs Division, PA Department of Community & Economic Development;



Alex MacDonald, Trails, Greenways and Statwide Planning Section Chief, Bureau of Recreation and Conservation, PA Department of Conservationa & Natural Resources; PA Department of Transportation

Trail Events that Make Everyone HappyPlanning trail events requires strong communication among organizers, volunteers, and media outlets. The Delaware&LehighNationalHeritageCorridorandSchuylkill River National Heritage Area will share tactics for developing and implementing new trail events and must-dos for organizing annual events that improve over time. UsingtheD&L’sBikefortheBridgeandHalfMarathon,and Schuylkill River’s Pedal and Paddle and Ride for the River as examples, two event planning experts will share their organizations’ many years of experience holding successful events on the trail.

Laura Catalano, Communications Director, Schuylkill River Heritage Area; Terri Monserrat, Communications & Outreach Coordinator, Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor

Understanding Trail Accessibility Through The Eyes of an Adaptive CyclistDuring this session a panel of adaptive cyclists will discuss accessibility for adaptive athletics on public trails. The panelists will educate and inform the audience on how they have broadened accessibility awareness and will provide recommendations for participants’ implementation. The presentation will review the panelists’ successful bridge improvement project in which bridges were widened for accessibility.

Eric Kaag, Member, Berks Area Mountain Biking Association; John Pacharis, Member, Berks Area Mountain Biking Association

11:00 am – 12:00 pmBike Planning and Implementation in Two PA CommunitiesLearnabouttheLancasterCountyActiveTransportationPlanandtheCentreRegionBikePlan.Findoutabouttheplan development and implementation processes, public involvement, and the role education can play in creating more bicycle friendly communities.

Lauri Ahlskog, AICP, Senior Transportation Planner, Lancaster County Planning Commission; Trish Meek, Senior Transportation Planner, Centre Regional Planning Agency

Bicycle Path Origins - 1890 to the 21st CenturyConsider this Bicycle Path standard: 3 foot minimum width;coalashsurface;bicyclistshaveright-of-wayoverpedestrians. Note: Cyclists may not utilize bike path unless bicycle displays a current license indicating that the annual bicycle path tax has been paid. These were the ground rulesduringAmerica’sfirstgreatbicyclepathbuildingboom, in the 1890s. This illustrated presentation details the economic and political forces that shaped early policy, and traces how standards evolved to the present day.

Mike Szilagyi, Transportation Designer, Michael Baker International

Pennsylvania Water Trail Program: Stories from the WaterPA’s Water Trails help revitalize communities, create watershed stewards, and encourage people to get active through paddling. This panel of Delaware and LehighRiverwatertrailmanagerswillexplainhowthe new Water Trail Program strategic plan will create a more stable and consistent system, discuss ongoing management on their water trails, and share tips on how to seek Water Trail designation.

Lizzie Hessek, Program Manager, PA Environmental Council; Christopher Strohler, Senior Conservation Planner, Wildlands Conservancy; Mark Zakutansky, Director of Conservation Policy Engagement, Appalachian Mountain Club



Recruiting and Keeping VolunteersBuild it and they will come, but how will you sustain it? With volunteers! Come learn and share your knowledge and experience about recruiting, keeping, organizing and recognizing volunteers to help with your new or old trail.

Bob Folwell, Trails Project Manager, Schuylkill River National and State Heritage Area

Serving All Ages by Walking the WalkThis session will equip participants with the knowledge about how to effectively develop, implement and lead a walking group. An example of an evidence-based program, Walk with Ease, will demonstrate how to safely incorporate physical activity into your daily routine.

Justin Lehman, Public Health Program Administrator, PA Department of Health; Patrick Loftus, Public Health Program Assistant Administrator, PA Department of Health

The Urban Trail Connection: Green Infrastructure’s Social and Economic ImpactsThis session will explore ways to connect multimodal transportation and green infrastructure systems in urban areas to rivers, parks, schools, workplaces and entertainment venues. It will discuss how enhancing trail connectivity affects environmental, social and economic revitalization and how to increase funding opportunities through economic development, public/private partnerships and grant opportunities. A unique design model that prioritizes incorporation of green infrastructure within trails systems will be demonstrated.

Ann Sellers, Principal, Structure Green, LLC

1:15 pm – 2:15 pmKeynote Presentation: Walking The Walk – Committing to Coalition Building for Equitable CommunitiesBy their inherent nature, greenways provide unique opportunities to physically and socially connect disparate communities. Yet the effective design of these linear parks to provide the full economic, public health, social,andculturalbenefitsofmeaningfulconnectivityrequires institutions to deliberately design equitable civic engagement methods and supporting organizations to build trails that meet these needs. This presentation will discuss how civic institutions can build, nurture, and support innovative ways to empower communities to celebrate and cherish 21st century trails.

Aaron Brown, Former Board President, Oregon Walks

2:15 pm – 2:30 pmClosing Remarks


rEGisTrATiOn information

ThroughAugust 31, 2017

AfterAugust 31, 2017

Full Summit – PRPS Member (9/24/17-9/26/17)* $200 $225Full Summit – PRPS Non-Member (9/24/17-9/26/17)* $250 $275Full Summit – Exhibitor Representative Upgrade (9/24/17-9/26/17)*Select this option to elevate an existing exhibitor registration to full summit status, which includes all meals and educational experiences. If an exhibitor chooses to not purchase an upgrade, they will only receive 1 Monday lunch ticket, refreshment breaks on Monday and Tuesday and admission to educational sessions on Monday and Tuesday.

$175 $200

2017 PA GrEEnWAys And TrAiLs suMMiTSeptember 24-26, 2017DoubleTree by Hilton (701 Penn Street, Reading, PA 19601)

Summit Fees: Register before August 31 and save!Full Summit RegistrationsIncludes all educational sessions, mobile workshops, exhibit access and meals (Sunday: Lunch, Dinner; Monday: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Tuesday, Breakfast, Lunch)

Sunday Daily (9/24/17)* $75 $100Monday Daily (9/25/17) $100 $125Tuesday Daily (9/26/17) $100 $125

Daily RegistrationsIncludes educational sessions and/or mobile workshops, breakfast, lunch and refreshment breaks on the specific day(s). Monday and Tuesday include exhibit access.

Sunday Reception and Dinner (9/24/17) $40 $40MondayLunch(9/25/17) $30 $30Monday Reception and Dinner (9/25/17) $60 $60TuesdayLunch(9/26/17) $30 $30

A la Carte MealsPurchased in addition to daily registrations or a la carte.

To Register: (Payment via credit card)Go the the PA Recreation & Park Society website at www.prps.org. Call 814-234-4272 or email [email protected] with any registration questions. Consider purchasing a Society membership in addition to your Summit registration!

* Full Summit and Sunday registrants must indicate their choice of Sunday lunch upon registering. The lunch options include: Roast Turkey & Brie, Prosciutto & Ham, Mediterranean Wrap. If a choice is not selected, registrant will receive the default lunch option—Roast Turkey & Brie.

Lodging AccommodationsAttendees have the option of staying onsite at the DoubleTree by Hilton. Reserve discounted lodging at the DoubleTree by calling 610-375-8000andusingtheroomblockname“Greenways and Trails Summit.” The discounted rate for the Summit is $129 single/double plus 11% tax. The room block will be held until August 24, 2017, or until it is full.

Cancellation PolicyPRPS will refund your registration, less a $25 processing fee, if your cancellation is received in writing more than 10 business days prior to the event. No refunds will be given for cancellations occurring less than 10 business days prior to an event. Substitute attendees arewelcomedinlieuofcancellations:pleasecontactthePRPSofficetoarrangethis.Ingeneral,refundswillbepaidbycheckandnotposted to a credit card. Exceptions to this refund policy may be considered on a case-by-case basis, but cannot be guaranteed.

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