This document outlines a project to assess existing multi-use trails in Santa Fe, New Mexico and promote their accessibility and use. The objectives are to: 1) assess existing trails, 2) promote accessibility and use, and 3) facilitate social interaction on the trails. Various maps and designs were created to achieve these objectives, including a segmented trail assessment map, a map showing proposed bollard locations, an amenities map, and a map proposing new sign locations. A smartphone app and website were also proposed to further promote the trails and social interaction among users.

1. Multi-Use Trails in Santa Fe:
Accessibility and Social Networking
Kunal Chawla, Nikole Connor, Michael De Anda, Julia Krebs
In collaboration with

2. Sponsors
The Santa Fe Complex
Roy Wroth
Santa Fe Metropolitan Planning Organization
Keith Wilson
Mark Tibbetts
The Santa Fe University of Art and Design
Maggie Macnab
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3. Mission
The purpose of this project is to facilitate the accessibility and
use of multi-use trails in Santa Fe while promoting social
interaction among trail users.
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4. Objectives
1. To assess existing multi-use trails
2. To promote accessibility and use of multi-use trails
3. To facilitate social interaction on multi-use trails
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5. Non-Motorized Transportation In the
United States
Workers’ Commute in the U.S. by Mode of Transportation
Work at Home Walking
4% 3% Bicycle
0.5%
Motorized
92.5%
Alliance for Biking and Walking. (2010) “Bicycling and walking in the united states: 2010 benchmarking report.” Accessed 04/28/2011 5

6. Benefits of Non-Motorized
Transportation
• Improves fitness and health
• Increases community awareness
• Reduces traffic congestion
• Conserves energy
Victoria Transport Policy Institute. (2011). “Evaluating non-motorized transportation benefits and costs.” Accessed 05/03/2011
http://www.vtpi.org/nmt-tdm.pdf 6

7. Non-Motorized Transportation in
Santa Fe
• Contains 12 paved multi-
use trail systems
• Compact size, moderate
terrain and semi-arid
climate
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8. Santa Fe as a Walking City
In 2008:
• Best walking city in
New Mexico
• Ranked in the top
5percentile as a
walking city in the
United States
1Herling,J. (2008). “Best (and worst) walking cities in america ranked by prevention & APMA.” Accessed 02/13/2011
http://www2.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/03-04-2008/0004766972&EDATE
2American Podiatric Medical Association. (2008). “2008 best walking cities; 500 overall U.S. city rankings.” Accessed 02/13/2011
http://www.apma.org/walking 8

9. Metropolitan Planning Organization
“Promote interconnected transportation options”
Developed:
•2009 Bikeways and Trails Map
Promotes safe guidance and trip planning to
cyclists and pedestrians
•2010-2035 Metropolitan Transportation Plan
Proposes updates for trailway systems
E-Connect: The Marin County Free Library's e-newsletter. (2007).
http://www.co.marin.ca.us/depts/lb/main/newsletter/0705newsletter.cfm?print=yes& 9

10. Bikeways and Trails Map
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11. Multi-Use Trails and Bikeways
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12. Multi-Use Trails and Bikeways
Multi-Use Trails
•Not designed for motorized
vehicles
•Separate from roadways
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13. Multi-Use Trails and Bikeways
Bikeways
•Includes multi-use trails
•Includes bike lanes on
roads designed for
motorized transportation
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14. Objectives
1. To assess existing multi-use trails
2. To promote accessibility and use of multi-use trails
3. To facilitate social interaction on multi-use trails
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15. Objectives
1. To assess existing multi-use trails
2. To promote accessibility and use of multi-use trails
3. To facilitate social interaction on multi-use trails
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16. Map of Trails Assessed
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17. Map of Trails Assessed
River Trail
Acequia Trail
Calle Lorca Southbridge Park Trail
Arroyo de Los Chamisos Trail
Rail Trail
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18. Defining Trail Segments
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19. GPS Tracking
Google My Tracks
- Enables GPS tracking and statistics
Elevation Gain GPS-based map Statistics
Anaya. “ 10 of the best android apps.” Accessed 3/3/2011 http://www.anaya.co.cc/10-of-the-best-android-apps/
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Android Guy. “App review: Google my tracks.” Accessed 3/3/2011 http://www.androidguys.com/2009/02/15/app-review-google-my-tracks/

20. Trail Assessment Form
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21. Trail Assessment Form- Labeling
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22. Trail Assessment Form- Surface
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23. Trail Assessment Form- Signage
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24. Trail Assessment Form- Data
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25. Trail Assessment Form- Comments
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26. Interactive Segmented Map
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27. Interactive Segmented Map
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28. Defining a Bollard
• A bollard is a short
post used to divert
motor vehicles from
a non-motorized
path
• A correctly spaced
bollard has a
minimum of 3 feet
per ADA regulations
Space >3 ft
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29. Interactive Map with Bollard Locations
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30. Specific Bollard Details
Correctly Spaced Bollard Incorrectly Spaced Bollard
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31. Objectives
1. To assess existing multi-use trails
2. To promote accessibility and use of multi-use trails
3. To facilitate social interaction on multi-use trails
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32. Objectives
1. To assess existing multi-use trails
2. To promote accessibility and use of multi-use trails
3. To facilitate social interaction on multi-use trails
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33. Amenities Map
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34. Amenities Map- Bike Parking
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35. Amenities Map- Bike Shops
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36. Amenities Map- Bike Shops Details
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37. Amenities Map- Benches
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38. Existing Trail Signs
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39. Sign Location Proposal Criteria
1. At the two endpoints of the trail if a sign currently
does not exist
2. At an intersection with no current existing signage
3. At a point where there is a break in the trail that
continues at a different location
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40. Proposed Sign Locations
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41. Location Details
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42. Trailhead Designs
Calle Lorca Southbridge Park Trails River Trail 42

43. Trailhead Designs
Rail Trail Acequia Trail 43

44. Rack Card Designs
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45. Rack Card Designs
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46. Logo Designs
Acequia Trail Calle Lorca Southbridge Park Trails
Rail Trail River Trail 46

47. Objectives
1. To assess existing multi-use trails
2. To promote accessibility and use of multi-use trails
3. To facilitate social interaction on multi-use trails
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48. Objectives
1. To assess existing multi-use trails
2. To promote accessibility and use of multi-use trails
3. To facilitate social interaction on multi-use trails
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49. Smartphone App Mockup
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50. Smartphone App Mockup-
Navigation
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51. Smartphone App Mockup-
Navigation
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52. Smartphone App Mockup-
Travel Log
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53. Smartphone App Mockup-
Social Map
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54. Smartphone App Mockup-
Profile Screen
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55. Conclusions
Finished Products
1. Segmented Map with
Assessment
2. Bollard Location Map
3. Amenities Map
• Bench Layer
• Bike Parking Layer
• Bike Shops Layer
4. Sign Location Proposal Map
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56. Website
So Where is this Data
Going?
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57. Recommendations for Future Work
Code and Implement
Smartphone design
Directional Signage for
Important Destinations
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58. We Would Like to Thank
Santa Fe Complex Santa Fe University of Art and Design
Roy Wroth Maggie Macnab
Stephen Guerin Benitez,Carlos
Cody Smith Castillo Ortiz, Hilda Graciela
Charley,Tiffany
Metropolitan Planning Organization Cubillo Ponce de Leon, S. Rebeca
Keith Wilson Escamilla, Rodrigo
Mark Tibbetts Flores,Martha
Friedlaender,Benjamin
Trails Alliance of Santa Fe Garcia-Verdugo, Fernando D.
Margaret Alexander Gonzalez,Astrid
Gura, Danny T.
Parks Division Marmor, Daniel I.
Fabian Chavez Olguin Vigil, Mario A.
Oliva, Paulina
Cycling Advocate and Mediator Ruy-Sanchez-Siller, Armida Kena
Catherine Downing Silva, Leonardo
Torres Acuna Solis, Luis F.
Yanez, Juan Miguel 58

59. Thank You
Julia Krebs, Nikole Connor,
Kunal Chawla, Michael De Anda
Email: sf11-trails@wpi.edu
sf11.trailheads@gmail.com
Website: https://sites.google.com/site/santafetrailheads/home
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