MTGA Trails Toolkit

MRPA Trail Programming Survey

todd — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 20:10:00 +0000

In 2009 and 2010, the Michigan Recreation and Parks Association (MRPA) conducted a survey of its members on trail programs. Here are the results of that survey.

Event Name	Health and Fitness	Tourism	Economic Develop- ment	Recreation	Trans- portation	Education	Quality of Life	Environ- ment
Michigan Mountain Biking Association	☑	☐	☐	☑	☐	☐	☑	☑
Tour de Tart	☑	☐	☐	☑	☑	☐	☐	☑
N.E.W. Missaukee Fitness Trail and Native Gardens	☑	☐	☐	☑	☐	☑	☐	☑
Friends of the Clinton River Trail Fall Classic Bike Ride	☑	☑	☑	☑	☐	☐	☑	☐
Holly to Fenton Canoe/Kayak Race & Pleasure Paddle	☑	☑	☐	☑	☐	☑	☐	☐
Canoeing in Color	☑	☑	☐	☑	☐	☐	☐	☐
Tales on the Trail	☐	☐	☐	☑	☐	☐	☑	☐
Wheelhouse Detroit and Detroit Bikes Bike Tours	☑	☑	☐	☑	☐	☐	☑	☐
Betsie Valley Run	☑	☑	☑	☐	☐	☑	☑	☐
Friends of the Flint River Trail Sunday rides	☑	☐	☑	☑	☑	☑	☑	☑
Annual Pere Marquette Walk, Skate & Ride	☑	☑	☑	☑	☐	☐	☑	☐
Safe routes to school-walk/bike to school days	☑	☐	☐	☐	☑	☑	☑	☑
I-275 Pathway Cleanups	☑	☑	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑	☑
Nature Festival	☑	☐	☐	☑	☐	☑	☑	☑
Mutt Strutters	☑	☐	☑	☑	☐	☑	☑	☐
Program ABC	☑	☐	☐	☐	☐	☐	☐	☐

Event Details

Michigan Mountain Biking Association

Duration	varies
Time of year held	all year
Location of program	statewide
Frequency of program	varies
Expense	minor
Revenue	none
Number of participants	30
Fee level	none
Age of participants	Youth 10%, Teen 20%, Adult 30%, Seniors 20%
People with disabilities	none
Sponsor and type	none
Sponsor benefits	none
Contact	MMBA info [at] mmba [dot] org

Tour de Tart

Duration
Time of year held
Location of program
Frequency of program
Expense
Revenue
Number of participants
Fee level
Age of participants
People with disabilities
Sponsor and type
Sponsor benefits
Contact

N.E.W. Missaukee Fitness Trail and Native Gardens

Friends of the Clinton River Trail Fall Classic Bike Ride

Holly to Fenton Canoe/Kayak Race & Pleasure Paddle

Canoeing in Color

Tales on the Trail

Wheelhouse Detroit and Detroit Bikes Bike Tours

Betsie Valley Run

Friends of the Flint River Trail Sunday rides

Annual Pere Marquette Walk, Skate & Ride

Safe routes to school-walk/bike to school days

I-275 Pathway Cleanups

Nature Festival

Mutt Strutters

Program ABC

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Research on Effects of Nature on Health

nancy — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:16:26 +0000

This is a listing of research studies that illustrate the health benefits of greenspace. Research categories include: “Mitigating Effects of Viewing Nature on Stress and Other Health Measures”, “Further Evidence

of Mental Health Benefits of Nature (Children)”, Effects of Health of Living in Close Proximity to Green Space”, “Good Social Networks are a Predictor of Good Health and Longevity.”

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D & H Rail-Trail Assessment Form

admin — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 02:18:27 +0000

The attached assessment form was produced by the Rail-Trail Council of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The form can be used by volunteers to record assessments of:

Trail surface
Drainage
Bridge condition
Culverts
Swales and ditches
Road crossings
Gates
Adjacent land use
Historical and other structures
Signage
Trailside vegetation (including hazardous trees)

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Useful ADA Sites

admin — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 22:56:00 +0000

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Various maintenance forms from Greene County Parks

admin — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 22:50:45 +0000

Attached is a collection of maintenance forms use by Greene County Parks and Recreation, including the following:

Daily Maintenance Log
Non-Vehicle Report Form (maintenance)
Facility/Area Grounds Maintenance Guide for Recurring Tasks

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A Summary of Possible Reversionary Rights and Rights of Entry In Michigan

admin — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 22:38:25 +0000

The attached document contains the following information:

Acquisition of railroad property: Definitions

Fee Simple
Easement

Application in Michigan:

The Michigan State Transportation Preservation Act of 1976
The Michigan Trailways Act of 1993

Questions on Reversionary Rights and Rights of Entry

Public Act 13 of 1968 (Michigan Compiled Law 544.61)

Recent Court Decisions Involving Public Act 13

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Railroad Rights-of-Way in Michigan

admin — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 22:24:44 +0000

Below are the contents of the attached document:

Railroad Rights-of-Way in Michigan

When a railroad receives property with the condition that “said strip of land is to be used for railroad purposes only, and ceasing to be used for such purposes, shall revert to said parties of the first part, their heirs and assigns” held to create a fee subject to divestment, a fee upon a condition subsequent. Dolby v. State Highway Commissioner 283 Mich. 609 (1938).
An attempt of a grantor of a fee upon a condition subsequent to assign his right of reverter before the breach of the condition not only failed to effect the assignment but extinguishes the right. Dolby v. State Highway Commissioner, (e.g. the grantor or his heirs must keep the reverter, it does not run with the land.)
Rights of reverter, if not renewed every thirty years, are extinguished. M.C.L.A. 554.62. If created prior to March 1, 1968 and not renewed prior to March 1, 1969, it is extinguished. M.C.L.A. 554.65
The State of Michigan has the right-of-first refusal to acquire railroad right-of-way upon abandonment for railroad use. Public Law 210, 1984 Session.
The public main gain a right to use a corridor as a public highway (including trails) by prescription (e.g. adverse possession) if the corridor is (1) defined, (2) used and worked upon by public authorities, (3) travelled and used upon by the public for 10 consecutive years without interruption, and (4) the use is open, notorious and exclusive. Missaukee Land Lakes Co. v. Missaukee County Road Commission, 333 Mich. 372 (1952). M.C.L.A. 221.20.

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Draft budget for the Pere-Marquette Trail

admin — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 21:27:14 +0000

Attached is a draft budget for the Pere Marquette Rail Trail in Midland County, Michigan.

The budgeted annual costs (primarily maintenance related) are $87,042 for 19 miles of rail-trail, or $4,581 per mile.

The budget also includes a list of capital items (e.g. lawnmowers), their cost, and expected lifespan.

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Citizen’s Guide to Transportation Planning in Southeast Michigan

admin — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 21:15:01 +0000

Excerpt from SEMCOG‘s Citizen’s Guide to Transportation Planning in Southeast Michigan:

The purpose of this booklet is to outline the broad picture of regional planning for Southeast Michigan citizens. We hope to familiarize you with the activities of SEMCOG, the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, and show you how you can participate as a concerned citizen.

The pages of this Citizens’ Guide will zero in on SEMCOG’s role in transportation planning and tell you how to get involved in the process. If there’s something you want to change, our basic message is that the earlier you get involved, the better your chances will be to create the impact you desire.

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Non-Motorized Transportation Funding Source

admin — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 21:04:16 +0000

Attached is a matrix showing non-motorized transportation facilities and the funding sources they are eligible for. This document was taken from the MDOT State Long-Range Transportation Plan.

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