2. $3 million allocated…
“to provide additional
opportunities for
recreation, access to
public lands, and
connections
between communities.”
2014 PARKS AND TRAILS
BOND - OUTCOME
4. MULTIPLE BENEFITS
• Health and Wellness
• Recreation
• Conservation
• Habitat
• Open lands
• Transportation
• Safer routes for peds
• Economic
• Tourism
• Property Value
See American Trails website for publications on trail benefits
16. Missoula County Parks, Trails, and Open Lands Program
John Stegmaier, Coordinator
jstegmaier@co.missoula.mt.us
258-3458
Editor's Notes
Intro and thanks
Voters approved 2014 County Parks and Trails Bond
Fort Missoula, Park Improvements, Trails
3 million was allocated for trail construction and maintenance
Trails Bond Program is the means of making this happen
Anyone can propose trail projects
All trail types are eligible for funding (commuter, recreational, equestrian, ski, bike, motorized, etc.)
Not just about more niche recreation.
Trails have many benefits for communities.
See American Trails website for publications on trail benefits
TBP funding will be one of several funding sources
Other sources:
Grants: Rec Trails Prgm, Fed Lands Access Prgm, Transportation Alternatives (formerly CTEP), TIGER
Private donations, fundraising
Ci-Co Open Space Bond Program is primary model
Also: Community Transportation Enhancement Program, Recreational Trails Program, and the Transportation Alternatives Program
Arapahoe County, CO trails program
Five eval criteria drawn from federal grant programs mentioned and other regional trail funding programs
Size of box reflects emphasis given to criteria, scoring application
Greatest number of compatible recreation purposes and trail uses
Creates links to places people are already going to for work, school, recreation
ADA access
Project aligns with existing plans and policies
User demand is evident: letters of support
Identified volunteers, donated services, materials or labor
Funding from other public or private sources
Partnerships are created or reinforced through the project
Property owner’s blessing
Detailed timeline shows viability
Detailed construction budget
Provides cultural or natural resource interpretation or education
Protects and enhances natural resources
Increases public safety
Trails don’t have to be on county owned land
Maintenance plan in place
Maintenance budget in place
Applications are accepted on rolling basis
Level I: identifies fundamental project elements are in place
Level II: demonstrates five bond criteria have been satisfied
Program staff and the Parks & Trails Advisory Board review L-II application
Applicant leads the P & T Advisory Board and County Commissioners on a tour of the project site
Applications are scored based on meeting criteria. No minimum required
Commissioners hold a public hearing and vote
QUALIFYING: construction and associated costs, design, engineering, materials
NON-QUALIFYING: Maintenance
