Effective management of non-motorized facilities ensures their usability and safety by establishing maintenance protocols and allocating resources for upkeep.
Maintenance and management of nonmotorized facilities offer a comfortable and reliable mode of transportation that does not rely on private vehicles.
For more details, see Victoria Transport Policy Institute – Nonmotorized Facility Management for VMT reduction quantification.
Coordinated governance of regional and interjurisdictional trails ensures long-term access and quality for all users, especially those in communities that have fewer recreational or low-cost travel options. Equitable management should include community input and ensure that trail access is maintained near disadvantaged communities and schools. Agreements should fund basic operations such as lighting, maintenance, and shade structures to ensure equitable usability.
Likely to require additional funding for staffing, equipment, and ongoing maintenance. Costs may be shared among municipalities or other regional partners. Potential funding sources include the Statewide Active Transportation Program, Sustainable Transportation Planning Grants, Surface Transportation Block Grant Program, Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality funding, and other bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure programs.
StanCOG’s Regional Active Transportation Plan provides a countywide framework for improving walking and bicycling conditions and identifies priority facilities, barriers, and implementation strategies. The plan’s regional approach provides a foundation for coordinating maintenance and management of facilities that cross jurisdictional boundaries.
The City of Turlock’s Active Transportation Plan provides a framework for implementing and supporting bicycle and pedestrian facilities throughout the city. The plan is accompanied by an implementation plan and supporting resources that guide active transportation improvements. Turlock also administers ongoing street, sidewalk, and street-tree maintenance programs, illustrating how bicycle and pedestrian facilities can be incorporated into broader municipal infrastructure management activities.
