| Executive
Summaries - If you want the short version of the reports, then select
this file for all the executive summaries. 17 pages. |
| Use and Users of Trails |
| MSU researchers
have studied the following trails and issued these reports |
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| Special Events Held on Rail- |
| NEW
Michigander
06'- This study profiles the close to 1,000 bike riders who rode 2
or 7 days across Michigan in this annual ride sponsored by Michigan Trails
and Greenway Alliance. The report features a panel study of participants
in 2005 and then again in 2006 in relationship to the trails, destinations,
and event, with estimates of economic expenditures, satisfaction with
the event and general biking experiences.An executive summary and survey
instrument are provided. |
| Michigander '99 - This study profiles
the 1,800 bike riders who rode 2, 6, or 7 days across Michigan in this annual ride. Estimates of economic expenditures,
satisfaction with the event and general biking experiences are included. The
report consists of 60 pages, 32 tables, executive summary, and survey
instrument. |
| Midwest Tandem Rally '99 - This study profiles
the 1,100 bike riders or 550 teams who rode in Midland County, including the Pere Marquette Rail-Trail.
Estimates of economic expenditures, satisfaction with the event and general
biking experiences are included. The report consists of 52 pages,
28 tables, executive summary, and survey instrument. |
| Adjacent Landowners
and Nearby Businesses to a Rail-Trail |
| Isabella
County, Michigan - This study profiles landowners and businesses'
attitudes about a trail extension before it was built. Findings
on awareness of the trail planning, development process, concerns about
a trial; anticipated use of the trail are featured. The report consists
of 34 pages, 22 tables, executive summary, and survey instruments. |
| Midland
County, Michigan
- This study profiles adjacent landowners and nearby businesses' attitudes
about a rail-trail. Respondents are asked about their involvement when
the trail was planned and constructed in the early 1990's, as well as
current efforts and attitudes about the trail. The report consists of
57 pages, 23 tables, executive summary and survey instruments. |
| NEW
Kent County, Michigan and the
White Pine State Trail - This study profiles adjacent landowners and
nearby businesses' attitudes about a rail-trail. Respondents are asked
about their involvement when the trail was planned and constructed in
the early 1990's, as well as current efforts and attitudes about the trail.
The report consists of 54 pages, 34 tables, an executive summary and the
survey instrument. |
| Recreation and Rail-Trail Study |
| Midland
County Recreation Needs Assessment - This study provides a comprehensive
recreation needs assessment for Midland County, Michigan residents. Findings show the Pere Marquette Rail-Trail is a very important and used recreation
facility in the county. The report consists of 59 pages, 30 tables,
executive summary, and survey instrument. |
| Midland County Residents and Pere Marquette Rail-Trail Usages - This study is based
on the comprehensive recreation needs assessment for Midland County, Michigan and provides detailed information on trail usage and
benefits of trails. The report consists of 49 pages, 14 tables,
4 figures, executive summary, and survey instrument. |
| NEW
Trails
Security and Enforcement Report -
featuring insights and experiences from trail managers with the Army Corps
of Engineers and MSU Park Law Enforcement Institute attendees |
| Nation
wide survey of State and Federal Trail Managers
- This study provides one of the most up-to-date accounts of trail planning
and management in the United States. Surveys were mailed to every state
and selected federal trail units. Two-thirds of the states are represented
and a range of federal units. The report consists of 25 pages, 9 tables,
executive summary and survey instruments. |
