1. Tega Cay Trails Based on a presentation given by Ben Ullman at the October 6thTega Cay Parks and Recreation meeting
2. Mission: Provide Tega Cay residents and visitors with enjoyable off-road trails for biking and hiking
3. Existing Path & Trail System Enjoys use by many groups Several miles of paved path Tega Cay Drive path Powerline path Runde Park loop Some off-road trails Linereaux Turner Nature Trail Boy Scout trail
4. Diversify with Off-road Provide additional routes Show off more nature Ease congestion on existing routes Provide more technical terrain
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6. Promote ‘The Good Life’ and Tega Cay’s image as recreational community
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8. Take care of Mother Nature Tega Cay has a beautiful and diverse landscape Many areas are ecologically sensitive Build and maintain trails that minimize environmental impact
9. From: Lightly on the Land: The SCA Trail Building and Maintenance Manual From: Trail Solutions: IMBA's Guide to Building Sweet Singletrack
10. Trailbuilding Resources IMBA (International Mountain Biking Association) Designing and Building Sustainable Trailshttp://www.imba.com/resources/trail_building/sustainable_trails.html Charlotte-Area Mountain Bike Groups PASA (Piedmont Area Singletrack Alliance)http://www.bikepasa.com THTB (Tarheel Trailblazers)http://www.tarheeltrailblazers.com Dirt Divashttp://www.dirtdivas.net
11. Promote ‘The Good Life’ and Tega Cay’s image as a recreational community
12. The Good Life Tega Cay is a destination for outdoor recreation & fitness Parks Walking paths Sports fields Many could have trail tie-ins
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14. Tie-ins to other city projects Green initiatives (adopt a park) Stormwater work Beautification committee Potential mountain bike club
16. Design to avoid conflict Mixed-use trails should accommodate different types of users safely Provide alternate routes to ease congestion in popular areas Provide pedestrian-only areas and bike-only areas as needed
17. Design for safety Easier trails more accessible; advanced trails more remote Trail features designed to manage traffic and user speed Our kids are already exploring the woods — with our help, these places can be safer
22. Opportunities for action Coordinate volunteers Mailing list? Website? Communication? Work days Clean ups, route recon/marking, clearing, building Catawba Park area Opportunity for trails? Connector route?
