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New! Draft of the Strategic Trails Plan Available For Review
Review the Draft Plan or Executive Summary Documents The draft version of the Strategic Trails Plan, as well as a condensed Executive Summary, are linked on this page for review under the " Draft Plan Documents" section.
Note: If you need assistance viewing or reading the documents linked on this page, please call 970-221-6515 (V/TDD: Dial 711 for Relay Colorado) for assistance, or contact the City's ADA Coordinator at 970-416-4254.
The Park Planning & Development team is updating the City's Strategic Trails Plan (STP), which will provide a framework for the future planning, design, maintenance, and preservation of the recreational paved trail system.
Note: While the Natural Areas Department also provides many miles of natural and paved trails, the STP includes only the paved trails maintained and managed by the City of Fort Collins Parks Department. Additionally, the Mason Trail is not included in the planning study as it falls under the city’s Streets Department.
We look forward to continuing the buildout of a paved trail network that is accessible, safe, innovative, and built with intention for users of all ages, lifestyles, activity levels, and transportation modes.
STRATEGIC TRAILS PLAN PROJECT GOALS
Assess if the paved trail system is meeting the needs of the community, and determine challenges and opportunities for improvement.
Develop a shared vision for the expansion of the paved trail system to meet the future needs of a growing community.
Create transparency to trail funding, planning, design, construction and maintenance.
Explore and develop new policies to improve the current and future paved trail system.
New! Draft of the Strategic Trails Plan Available For Review
Review the Draft Plan or Executive Summary Documents The draft version of the Strategic Trails Plan, as well as a condensed Executive Summary, are linked on this page for review under the " Draft Plan Documents" section.
Note: If you need assistance viewing or reading the documents linked on this page, please call 970-221-6515 (V/TDD: Dial 711 for Relay Colorado) for assistance, or contact the City's ADA Coordinator at 970-416-4254.
The Park Planning & Development team is updating the City's Strategic Trails Plan (STP), which will provide a framework for the future planning, design, maintenance, and preservation of the recreational paved trail system.
Note: While the Natural Areas Department also provides many miles of natural and paved trails, the STP includes only the paved trails maintained and managed by the City of Fort Collins Parks Department. Additionally, the Mason Trail is not included in the planning study as it falls under the city’s Streets Department.
We look forward to continuing the buildout of a paved trail network that is accessible, safe, innovative, and built with intention for users of all ages, lifestyles, activity levels, and transportation modes.
STRATEGIC TRAILS PLAN PROJECT GOALS
Assess if the paved trail system is meeting the needs of the community, and determine challenges and opportunities for improvement.
Develop a shared vision for the expansion of the paved trail system to meet the future needs of a growing community.
Create transparency to trail funding, planning, design, construction and maintenance.
Explore and develop new policies to improve the current and future paved trail system.
The Strategic Trails Plan Questionnaire is no longer accepting responses. Data from the questionnaire, and other Strategic Trails Plan engagement, will be shared in the future.
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Strategic Trails Plan project kicks off. Informational materials and outreach opportunities will be available for the public. Public engagement meetings will be shared online and promoted throughout the community.
Public Event: Open House Details: April 15, 5 - 7 p.m. at Northside Aztlan Community Center
Summer 2024
Strategic Trails Plan has finished this stage
Staff will listen and gather feedback through public engagement opportunities, public meetings and focus groups throughout the summer. Outreach will be targeted around a trails needs assessment and visioning for the future.
September 2024
Strategic Trails Plan has finished this stage
Attend the Northern Colorado Trails Summit! This regional event will offer the public opportunity to discuss current and future trail projects that will foster the growth of trail connectivity between communities in Northern Colorado.
Public Event: Northern Colorado Trails Summit Date: September 26 Time: 4:30 - 8 p.m. Location: Agave Room at Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
Phase II of public outreach will begin with more opportunities for comment and input around goals, big ideas, and specific recommendations for the Strategic Trails Plan. Information collected up to this point via engagement and online questionnaires will help inform the upcoming draft plan.
Winter 2024 - Spring 2025
Strategic Trails Plan is currently at this stage
Phase III of public outreach will include opportunity for the community to review and comment on the drafted Strategic Trails Plan documents. Comments will be collected and incorporated into the final plan before being presented to City Council for adoption.
