Greeley's Trails Master Plan
Project Purpose
Greeley is growing, and with it, the need for more attention to our trails. We are updating the Trails Master Plan, which was last reviewed in 2002, as our community’s needs look different over the next 20 years. The updated Trails Master Plan will identify the top priorities for trail construction and future trail connections.
Community Voice
Trails are an important amenity for Greeley. They provide a space for outdoor recreation and options for people to get around without a car. We want to know where you would like to see future trails and connections and what you think of the current trail system.
Trails Get You Where You Want to Go
By getting involved in the process, you will help create the future of trails in Greeley. Your input will help us build trails that benefit the whole community and get people where they want to go.
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Propósito del proyecto
Greeley está creciendo y, con él, la necesidad de prestar más atención a nuestros senderos. Estamos actualizando el plan maestro de senderos, que se revisó por última vez en 2002, ya que las necesidades de nuestra comunidad se ven diferentes en los próximos 20 años. El plan maestro de senderos actualizado identificará las prioridades ms importantes para la construcción de senderos y sus futuras conexiones.
Voz de la comunidad
Los senderos son un servicio importante para Greeley. Los mismos brindan un espacio para la recreación al aire libre y opciones para que las personas se desplacen sin un automóvil. Deseamos saber dónde le gustaría ver futuros senderos y conexiones y qué piensa del sistema de senderos actual.
Los senderos te llevan a donde quieres ir
Al involucrarse en el proceso, ayudará a crear el futuro de los senderos en Greeley. Su aporte nos ayudará a construir senderos que beneficien a toda la comunidad y lleven a las personas a donde quieren ir.
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Where Are We Now?
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Where Are We Now?
Over 200 community members looked at the draft trail map online at Speak Up Greeley and at eight different pop-up events. More than 75% of people said the proposed trail routes would take them where they want, showing that the Trails Master Plan will meet most people’s needs. Based on community feedback, some routes were added or changed during this stage.
Planning trail alignments in an urban area is complex because it requires balancing multiple factors, such as existing infrastructure, safety, and environmental concerns. The plan has to consider whether trails fit within the existing city layout, are safe and accessible, and create trails that meet community needs.
To help analyze the draft plan, the Technical Advisory Committee provided feedback on prioritizing the trails. After experts reviewed the criteria, all the suggested trails in the plan were analyzed based on the following:
Community benefit
Feasibility (how possible it is to build the trail)
Natural hazards each new route might face, like floodplains and steep slopes
Ecological resiliency (how well the area can handle change)
Using this information and local knowledge from City staff, trail routes are prioritized based on:
Balanced connections to communities on both the east and west sides of the city
Equitable connections to underserved communities
Better connectivity with existing trails to give access to natural areas and future neighborhoods
What’s Next?
Around 16 miles of trails are marked as priority one, with a goal of building them in the next ten years. The Trails Master Plan update provides a 10-year vision for off-street trails in Greeley. City staff is excited to present this community-focused plan to Council in Fall 2024. All maps are drafts and will be reviewed by City Council before adoption.
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What We've Heard / Lo Que Sabemos
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A huge thank you to the 200 people who responded to the survey or added their suggested future trails on the interactive map! By sharing your input, you are helping to shape the future of trails in Greeley.
Most trail users reported feeling somewhat or very safe on the trails. But you also told us about several safety issues. These safety concerns include homeless encampments and the need for better enforcement on the trails. Natural Areas & Trails continues to pursue more enforcement capabilities including ranger staff. Until a ranger program is established, Natural Areas & Trails is working with Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado, the Town of Windsor and the Poudre River Trail Corridor non-profit to establish a trail ambassador program to be the eyes and ears on the trail.The survey results show that many people already use the trails to walk, bike, and exercise. But some people would use the trails more if they were easier to access without driving. Improving signage and communication could also increase trail usage. There was a resounding call for more miles of trails, particularly soft surface trails that offer a more natural experience. This information helped us develop the preliminary map.
The preliminary map is ready for you to add your input. Click on “Map” above to see the draft map showing proposed trail corridors. Please take a few minutes to drop a pin on the map showing where you would like to see a potential access point, like a neighborhood connection or future trailhead. Trails Master Plan indicates general locations rather than specific trail alignments. Future studies are needed to determine specific alignments and will include neighborhood outreach.
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¡Un enorme agradecimiento a las 200 personas que respondieron a la encuesta o añadieron sus sugerencias de futuros senderos en el mapa interactivo! Al compartir su opinión, está ayudando a dar forma al futuro de los senderos en Greeley.
La mayoría de los usuarios de los senderos afirmaron sentirse algo seguros o muy seguros en ellos. Pero también nos hablaron de varios problemas de seguridad, entre ellos, los campamentos de personas sin hogar y la necesidad de mejorar la vigilancia en los senderos. Natural Areas & Trails sigue buscando personal para hacer cumplir la ley, incluidos guardabosques. Hasta que se establezca un programa de guardabosques, Natural Areas & Trails trabaja con Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado, la ciudad de Windsor y la organización sin ánimo de lucro Poudre River Trail Corridor para establecer un programa de embajadores de senderos que sean quienes vigilen .
Los resultados de la encuesta muestran que muchas personas ya usan los senderos para caminar, montar en bicicleta y hacer ejercicio. Pero algunas personas utilizarían más los senderos si fuera más fácil acceder a ellos sin tener que llegar en auto. Mejorar la señalización y la comunicación también podría aumentar el uso de los senderos. Hubo una petición rotunda de más millas de senderos, en especial, de senderos de superficie blanda que ofrezcan una experiencia más natural. Esta información nos ayudó a desarrollar el mapa preliminar.
El mapa preliminar está listo para que usted añada sus comentarios. Oprima "Map" arriba para ver el mapa preliminar que muestra los corredores de senderos propuestos. Tómese unos minutos para colocar un marcador en el mapa, que indique dónde le gustaría ver un posible punto de acceso, como una conexión con el vecindario o un futuro inicio de sendero. El Plan Maestro de Senderos indica ubicaciones generales, en vez de alineaciones específicas de senderos. En el futuro, se necesita llevar a cabo estudios para determinar las alineaciones específicas y se incluirá la divulgación entre los vecindarios.
