The Air Line State Park Trail Alliance
With funding from CT DEEP Recreation Trails Grant program, CT RC&D is working to improve the communication network and coordination between the twelve towns of the Air Line State Park Trail region, as well as with stakeholder groups, trail committees, and neighboring trail area by formalizing the existence of an ALSPT Alliance.
The Goals of the Project
- Unite the twelve towns of the Air Line State Park Trail region to support ongoing communication and networking.
- Provide for collaboration toward planning for coordinated maintenance, scheduled improvements, and planning for funding.
- Lead efforts to coordinate the Alliance with CT DEEP to update policies, identify new initiatives, discuss mutual aid agreements, and support CT DEEP staff on the trail.
- Provide support to CT DEEP for ongoing planning and municipal contributions toward maintenance, improvements, marketing and outreach to the trail users.
- Sponsor events along the ALSPT to promote diversity and inclusion on the trail with stakeholders and partner organizations.
The Air Line State Park Trail Master Plan
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Executive Summary
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Needs Analysis
Chapter 3: Air Line State Park Trail Region Conservation
Chapter 4: Infrastructure
Chapter 5: Land Use and Zoning Guidance
Chapter 6: Economics of the Trail
Chapter 7: Marketing and Branding
Chapter 8: Wayfinding and Signage
Chapter 9: Leadership and Implementation
Appendices
This project is funded by a Connecticut Recreational Trails Program grant, with match funding from CT RC&D, the twelve towns along the ALSPT, and many partner organizations.