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o Increasing the extent of the trail system only as far as it can be safely and effectively maintained by staff and volunteers; o Locating and developing trails i n a way that minimizes implementation and construction costs; and o Locating and developing trails i n a way that minimizes long-term maintenance and management costs . I Principle #7: Construct Sustainable Trails and Maintain Trails at a High Standard • Locate, construct, and maintain Eugene 's trail system at a high standard with the goal of limiting ongoing maintenance problems and reducing risk of injury to trail users. • Establish a sufficient dedicated operational budget that is able to adequately support routine trail maintenance activities and increase budget over time as new trails are constructed . Routine trail maintenance is important for maintaining an outstanding user experience and for preventing majo r problems such as washouts from occurring. • Evalua t e existing and future trails using the Universal Trai l Assessment Process or similar method, which provides a standard methodology for documenting trail conditions such as slope, surface charact eristics surfacing materials , and clearance. This information can be used for both planning maintenance activities and informing trail users of conditions and level of accessibility . • Utilize an adaptive management model to gauge the success of trail system improvements and management efforts and adjust future maintenance and construction practices as necessary. • Work jointly with trail user groups such as the Obsidians, the Disciples of Dirt, and neighborhood volunteers to maintain trails and promote responsible trail use . • Regularly monitor trail usage by collecting and compiling data at key locations along Eugene's trail system . Data can be collected by volunteer counters or through the installation of low-cost infrared electronic counters or,similar systems . I Principle #8: Strengthen and Maintain Broad Support for Trails • Conduct outreach and form partnersh i ps with a variety of existing and potential trail user groups to solicit input on potential trail improvements and increase partnerships with volunteer groups to help build and maintain trails. • Develop partnership agreements with user groups enabling them to build and maintain trails under City supervision and to City standards. • Work collaboratively with neighborhood groups to identify and improve recreational trail routes in specific neighborhoods and improve access to from neighborhoods to the broader trail network. • Highlight and promote awareness and use of Eugene's trail network through public outreach , installation of directional signage, creation of maps and trail guides , and promotion through trail- oriented public events such as runs, rides, and guided hikes . • Prioritize projects that have.the highest potential for use and level of support by the community (see Prioritization Criteria in section 5.3.1). • Consider expanding the City's Park Ambassadors Program or seek volunteer trail guides or docents to provide information and suggestions to trail users, to help monitor trail use, to enforce park rules, and to record maintenance needs . This program could focus on higher use areas or days when heavy trail use is occurring. Eugene Trails Plan -2018 Page 25