Town of Banff TRAILS MASTER PLAN INTRODUCTION • This Trails Master Plan will guide planning, development and management of a sustainable trail network within the Town of Banff. • The last Trail and Open Space Study was completed in 1992 and many of the recommendations and initiatives have already been completed. • This Plan excludes Parks Canada trails, but will consider things like connections to trailheads and opportunities for coordination (i.e. signage and maps, access, promotion, etc.)
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How do you envision using the Town of Banff Trail System in 20 years?
WHY IS A TRAIL PLAN NEEDED?
• Trails are increasingly popular for both recreation and commuting
• The range of activites on trails is expanding • Trails in Banff need to serve both residents and visitors effectively • Enhancing trails can help reduce traffic and parking issues • Trails can help improve community health and wellness • New trail designs, connections, and management strategies are needed to address the increase in demand and range of activities • Trails can have economic benefits and support local businesses
PROJECT PROCESS AND TIMELINE PHASE 1 Startup & Background
PHASE 2 Trail System Evaluation
August
September
PHASE 3 Community Consultation
PHASE 4 Draft Master Plan
October
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PHASE 5 Draft Master Plan Review
PHASE 6 Final Master Plan
November
Town of Banff TRAILS MASTER PLAN OVERALL GOALS 1. Encourage commuting particularly
during summer months 2. Improve connectivity to key locations
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experience GOAL 2: Improve connectivity to key locations
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Do these goals reflect your values and how you use trails in the Town of Banff?
6. Formalize trail use regulations,
trail type classifications, and designated uses 7. Improve all-season use of
trails 8. Identify key capital projects,
costs, and timelines 9. Garner support from Council,
stakeholders and the public GOAL 5: Improve resident and visitor experience
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What are some key captial projects that you would like to see pursued to improve trails?
GOAL 7: Improve all-season use of trails
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What trail improvements or changes would make you walk and bike more?
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Have Your Say! • Do the Map Activity • Complete the Survey
Town of Banff TRAILS MASTER PLAN
Map Activity
Add your dots and comments to the map: Green dot = locations where trails are working well. Red dot = locations where improvements are needed. Yellow dot = trails you use the most.
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Key Destinations: 1. Banff Centre 2. Banff Mineral Springs Hospital 3. Banff Springs Hotel 4. Bow Falls 5. Canoe Dock 6. Cave and Basin National Historic Site 7. Central Park 8. Fenlands Banff Recreation Centre 9. Cascade Gardens / Parks Canada Admin. 10. Recreation Grounds 11. Sulphur Mountain: Rimrock Resort Banff Gondola Upper Hot Springs 12. Surprise Corner Viewpoint 13. Tunnel Mountain Campground 14. Holiday on Horseback 15. Industrial Compound Parks Canada Trailheads: A. Fenlands Loop Trail B. Spray River Loop / Goat Creek Trail C. Hoodoos Trail / Bow River Trail D. Sundance Canyon Trail E. Sulphur Mountain Trail F. Tunnel Mountain Trail G. Tunnel Mountain Bike Trails H. Legacy Trail (West) I. Legacy Trail (East) Town of Banff Trails (off road): Antelope Connector Bow River / Fenlands Trail Bow Falls Trail Cave and Basin Trail Ken Madsen Trail (to Banff Centre) Middle Springs Trails Pedestrian Bridge Recreation Grounds Trails Whiskey Creek Trails
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Parks Canada Trailheads
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Schools Bike Rental Locations Multiuse Trails Pedestrian Only Trails On-Road Routes Sidewalks Roads Town of Banff Boundary
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