Recommended Standardized Trail Terminology
RReeccoommmmeennddeedd SSttaannddaarrddiizzeedd TTrraaiill TTeerrmmiinnoollooggyy ffoorr UUssee iinn CCoolloorraaddoo A Abutment: A structure at either end of a bridge that supports the superstructure (sill, stringers, trusses, or decks), composed of stone, concrete, brick or timber. (Pier) Access Points: Designated areas and passageways that allow the public to reach a trail from adjacent streets or community facilities. Accessible: According to ADAAG (Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines), the term “accessible” is used to describe a site, building, facility, or portion thereof that complies with the ADA (American Disabilities Act) guidelines. According to UFAS (Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards), the term “accessible” describes a site, building, facility, or portion thereof that “complies with these standards [UFAS] and … can be approached, entered, and used by physically disabled people.” (Wheelchair Accessible, Handicap Accessible, Disabled Access) Adopt-A-Trail: A program in which individuals, groups or businesses “adopt” trails, providing volunteer work parties at periodic intervals to help maintain those trails. Aggregate: Material made up of crushed stone or gravel used as a base course for riprap, asphalt, or concrete pavement. Aggregate is also used in asphalt and concrete mixes. Alignment: The configuration of a trail in a horizontal plane. The bends, curves and tangents of the path. All Terrain Vehicle (ATV): Any motorized, off-highway vehicle 50 inches or less in width, having a dry weight of 600 pounds or less that travels on three or more low-pressure tires with a seat designed to be straddled by the operator. Low-pressure tires are 6 inches or more in width and designed for use on wheel rim diameters of 12 inches or less.
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