Trails as Resilient Infrastructure Guidebook
This guidebook demonstrates how trails are part of resilient transportation infrastructure, how trails can be planned and designed to be resilient and sustainable, and how trails have a role in emergency planning and response. This guidebook examines the ways in which trails can be made more resilient and how trails can serve as resilient infrastructure, providing information and guidance in support of these goals.
Organization
U.S. Department of Transportation
Publication Date
2023
Location
National or Global
Topic
Health
Infrastructure
Sustainability
Activity
Bicycling
Birding/Wildlife viewing
Camping
Climbing
Equestrian
Fishing
Hiking/Running
Hunting
Motorized sports (boat, snowmobile, ATV, etc.)
Paddling
Winter sports (downhill, Nordic, tube, snowshoe, snowmobile)
Related Resources
2012 American Association of State Highway and Transporation Officials (AASHTO)
Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities
AASHTO’s guide provides information on how to accommodate most bicycle travel and operations in most riding environments, meeting the needs of bicyclists and other highway users.
U.S. Department of Agriculture 2021
Rural Workforce Development Guide
The guide outlines programs and services available at USDA and other federal departments and agencies that support workforce development in rural communities.
Outdoor Industry Association
Sustainable Business
Empowering outdoor companies to take bold steps to achieve positive impact by embedding sustainability into business and demonstrating measurable impact.
Explore the Trends Shaping Outdoor Recreation
Outdoor Industry Association: 2025 Outdoor Participation Trends Report
Bureau of Economic Analysis: 2024 Economic Statistics for Wisconsin
Adventure Travel Trade Association: Travel Market Sizing and the New Adventure Traveler
KOA: 2025 Camping & Outdoor Hospitality Report
American Sportfishing Association: Economic Contributions of Recreational Fishing
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