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COMMUNITY, COLLABORATION, & CONNECTIVITY

TIME TO REGISTER

Register online at GreenwaysandTrails.org


PENNSYLVANIALAND TRUSTASSOCIATION

Presented by With generous support by Thanks to our local hosts:

2019 PA GREEN WAYS & T R A I LS SU M M I T

REGISTERInstructionsAll registrations will be submitted online and registrants have the option of paying by credit card, Paypal, or check. If you do not have access to the internet, please contact us at 717.230.8560. Please read full registration instructions and cancellation policy at GreenwaysandTrails.org/2019summit.

REGISTER AT: GreenwaysandTrails.org

Summit Fees Thru 8/31/19 After 8/31/19Full Summit Registration (includes all sessions, mobile workshops, and meals*)

$225 $275

Sunday (mobile workshops and Sunday meals*) $75 $100Monday (sessions and Monday meals*) $100 $125Tuesday (sessions and Tuesday meals*) $100 $125

A la Carte Meals Thru 8/31/19 After 8/31/19

Sunday Reception $25 $30Lunch $25 $30Monday Reception/Dinner $50 $60

*Meals include Sunday lunch and reception; Monday breakfast, pm break, lunch, reception and dinner; and Tuesday lunch and pm break.

Conference Venue & LodgingThe 2019 Greenways & Trails Summit will be held at the Shippensburg Conference Center at Shippensburg University (500 Newburg Road, Shippensburg), located adjacent to the university’s campus and less than a mile from the Cumberland Valley Rail Trail and downtown Shippensburg.

Lodging has been secured at the following two hotels. Please make reservations as soon as possible to guarantee discounted rates and reference the summit.

Courtyard by Marriott Shippensburg (next door to conference center)503 Newburg Road, Shippensburg | PHONE: 717.477.0680$89.00/night (Single/Double) -- Rate includes breakfast

Quality Inn & Suites Shippen Place Hotel (1.4 miles from conference center)32 East King Street, Shippensburg | PHONE: 717.532.4141$80.00/night (Single/Double)


Sunday, September 22 10:30 am - 12:30 pm -- Registration

11:30 am - 12:30 pm -- Boxed Lunch

12:30 pm - 4:30 pm -- Mobile Sessions Must be pre-registered. Descriptions on pp. 3-4.

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm -- Reception Enjoy hearty appetizers while you network with fellow conference attendees. Plus, a special performance by Mike and Mike. Note: Dinner is on your own.

Monday, September 236:00 am - 7:00 am -- Yoga on the Trail

7:00 am - 4:30 pm -- Registration

7:00 am - 8:30 am -- Breakfast

8:45 am - 9:15 am -- Welcome DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn

9:15 am - 9:45 am -- A New VisionSuzanne Dixon, President and CEO of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy

9:45 am - 11:15 am -- Agency PanelA panel of state agency representatives from DCNR, DCED, PennDOT, PHMC, and DOH.

11:30 am - 12:45 pm -- Lunch

12:00 pm - 12:45 pm -- Keynote

1:00 pm - 2:15 pm -- Workshops

2:15 pm - 2:30 pm -- Break


AGENDA3:45 pm - 4:00 pm -- Break


5:15 pm - 6:15 pm -- Reception

6:15 pm - 8:45 pm -- Dinner

Tuesday, September 246:00 am - 7:00 am -- Yoga on the Trail

7:00 am - 4:30 pm -- Registration

7:30 am - 8:30 am -- Coffee & Danishes

8:30 am - 10:00 am -- Workshops

10:00 am - 10:15 am -- Break

10:15 am - 11:45 am -- Workshops

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm -- Boxed Lunch


2:30 pm- 2:45 pm -- Break


Keynote Speaker

Plenary Speakers

Cindy Adams Dunn

SuzanneDixon

Allen Dieterich-Ward

Florence WilliamsThe Last Great AdventureWhy Nature MakesUs Happier, Healthier, and More Creative


SUNDAY September 22

Mobile Workshops 12:30 - 4:30 pm

Appalachian Trail Museum: Tour and HikeLed by representatives from the Appalachian Trail Museum and Pine Grove Furnace State Park, this mobile seminar will feature a guided tour of the ADA-accessible Appalachian Trail Museum, located in Pine Grove Furnace State Park near the halfway point of the Appalachian Trail. The tour will include a visit to all three floors of the museum with information on how the museum was established, how it is sustained through volunteer efforts, and plans for its future. The discussion will also touch on the history of the Appalachian Trail and key figures in its development and preservation. We’ll take a walk along an ADA-accessible section of the Appalachian Trail and visit the Country Store, home of the famous hiker’s half-gallon challenge.

Building a Better Greenbelt: Planning, Design, and Funding StrategiesThis tour will provide an opportunity to learn about the Capital Area Greenbelt, a 20-plus-mile urban trail and greenway around Harrisburg. This tour will highlight the extensive capital improvement program (nearing $10 million) undertaken by the Capital Area Greenbelt Association and its partners over the last decade, from early planning and public involvement through design, funding, and construction. Participants will tour new traffic safety improvements including passively activated pedestrian signals; learn about tactics to develop political and funding support at the state and community level; and, meet the key team that put the program together. Note: Participants are responsible for their own transportation to Fort Hunter and after the tour, to the conference center in Shippensburg (roughly 50 minutes away). Participants can choose to either bike or ride in a van. Those biking must bring their own bikes and gear and be prepared to bike 12-15 miles (paved surface, moderate elevation gain).

Heart and Soul of the Cumberland Valley: Heritage-Based Community Development Along a Trail CorridorIn this mobile seminar, participants will bike approximately 13 miles on the Cumberland Valley Rail Trail between Carlisle to Shippensburg. Along the way, trail experts will discuss how the trail sheds light on the history of the Cumberland Valley, and the important role it plays today in the surrounding communities. Participants of the Heart and Soul tour will learn about current work on the trail, obstacles to its expansion, and community-outreach efforts. The tour will include stops at the CCHS museum and Cumberland Valley Railroad Museum. Note: If you have your own bike, please bring it. If you don’t have a bike, rental bikes will be provided at no extra cost.


A Hike Through History in Michaux State Forest: Protecting Prehistoric and Historic Resources in Public SpacesMichaux State Forest is an 85,500-acre public space on South Mountain. Throughout history, its abundance of natural resources has drawn people to the area, from the earliest inhabitants of North America to iron producers in the 19th century. Today the forest is managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and is used mainly for outdoor recreation. This mobile seminar will consist of a 2.5-mile hike led by a group of local experts who will identify and explain prehistoric and historic landscape features and discuss ways to manage and protect them.

Letort Greenway Tour: Trout, Trails, and TalesHave you ever visited the internationally-renowned LeTort Spring Run, possibly searching for the elusive LeTort Brown Trout? Did you know that a popular ADA-accessible trail on a former rail corridor follows the creek’s course as it winds its way into Carlisle? The LeTort Greenway Tour will take you on an exciting adventure exploring the rich heritage, special natural resources, and quality recreation opportunities within the greenway. Learn about collaborative efforts to connect an urban area to an important natural environment and historic sites—all teeming with educational opportunities—that have been critical to making this project a success. Participants will walk approximately 2.5 miles on a flat and smooth ADA-accessible trail. Wear appropriate shoes and clothes for walking (rain or shine).

Michaux by Mountain BikeMountain biking is growing in popularity and Michaux State Forest—which includes 477 miles of forest roads and 211 miles of mountain bike trails—is known for its backwoods feel and challenging riding. This mountain bike tour of Michaux will cover the history of the forest and will highlight some of its unique natural and cultural resources. Participants will also learn about a recent trail assessment and efforts to develop and maintain a sustainable trail system while balancing the needs of multiple users within a working forest. All riders should be prepared for a 10–15 mile ride with significant elevation change. Participants need to bring their own mountain bikes and appropriate clothing/gear. SAG support will be provided for all riders.

IMPORTANT: Please read additional guidance and information regarding mobile workshops at GreenwaysandTrails.org.

SUNDAY September 22


MONDAY September 23

Session 1 Session 2 Session 3

1:00 - 2:15 2:30 - 3:45 4:00 - 5:00

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BICICLAMOS: How We Stumbled Into Starting a Slow-Roll Bike Club

#MoreKidsonTrails: The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Cycling League’s Teen Trail Corps

Centred Outdoors: Paths to Success

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Mega-Greenway Plans, North-South and East-West: Triple Divide Trail System, Susquehanna Greenway, and 9/11 National Memorial Trail

Building a Collaborative Partnership for the Brandywine Creek Greenway

Q&A with Florence Williams

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Unexpected: Getting to “Yes” with your Regulated Gas Utility

Sneakers, Not Galoshes: Stormwater Management Considerations for Trail Projects

Emerging Technology = Emerging Trail Users: How EBikes and Autonomous Vehicles Are Impacting Trail Development

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Collaboration with Equestrian Users

Leveraging the Connection Between Land and Water Trails

Using Volunteers and Community Partnerships to Engage Water Trails

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Navigating the Permitting Process for Trail Development

Underfoot: Understanding, Incorporating, and Paying for Archaeology in Your Trail Project

Wanna Buy a Bridge? Rehabilitating, Repurposing, & Reuse of Historic Truss Bridges on Trail Projects

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Outdoor Town 101

Nature-Based Placemaking 2.0: Moving from Concept to Implementation

Shippensburg Station: Trails and Heritage-Based Community Development

Workshops Descriptions available at GreenwaysandTrails.org


TUESDAY September 24

Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4

8:30 - 10:00 10:15 - 11:45 1:15 - 2:30 2:45 - 4:00

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Dare 2B Tick Aware

Venture Outdoors Again! Connecting Older Adults to the Outdoors

Sustainable Trails for All: Implementing Universal Access

Widening your Trail Circle

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Landscape: Outdoor Recreation and Trails

Let's Give them Something to Talk About

Fostering a Trail Culture

How to Conduct a Trail User Survey and Count

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Implementation at the County Level

PennDOT’s Tools for Trails

Lost Spaces, Untapped Opportunities for Placemaking

Creative Strategies for Developing a Master Plan

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State Funding Opportunities for Greenways and Trails

Tools to Build Inclusive Trails

Shared-Use Paths Maintenance Costs

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Map: Connecting Pennsylvania’s Trails with Shared Data

Trail Gaps: A Deep Dive

Data Driven Approach to Trails and Programs

Urban Greenprint: A Regional Conservation Planning Tool

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Trail EasementsExisting Long Distance Hiking Trails

Tales of Protecting the Horse-Shoe Trail

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