Trail NewsOntario Trails Council grateful for MTCS Support!
Niagara Trails Committee launches petition to save trail
Toronto Trail Committee - fb page launched, meet Mayor May 13th
Healthy Hikes - May 1-31, 2013
Evergreen - Ride the Ravines
Mississauga Firefighter hiking for burn victims
Voyageur Trail Maintenance Blitz
Ganaraska Trail - Wednesday Walks
Chatham Kent Trail Opening May 18th, 2013
Riding to End Poverty
CAN-Bike Courses - Toronto
Great Waterfront Trail Adventure 2013 - Lake Erie
100's of trail stories posted each week!
Thousand Islands Trail Improvements"Tourism
in this region is a driving force for economic growth and job creation,
and this initiative will ensure that the Thousand Islands remain a
place people want to visit year after year,"
said Gord Brown, Member
of Parliament for Leeds-Grenville, on behalf of the Honourable Denis
Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, Minister
of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec
and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs.
"The Government of Canada
is proud to invest in these improvements that will enhance the visitor
experience while preserving this key outdoor attraction and tourist
destination."
Ontario Trails News - Spring MessageWATER - CHECK BEFORE YOU GO! At this time of Year - Please restrain Motorized and Equestrian use on Soft Soils. Thanks
Trail Questions1) Question: Hunting along rail trails. ANSWERED by MNR:
While “railway land” is not defined in the Interpretation area of the
Act (i.e. Part I), it is defined in s. 10(9) which reads as follows:
“railway land” includes all land set apart under any Act as a land
subsidy or otherwise in aid of a railway or any works related to a
railway. Abandoned railway land that is no longer owned by a railway
company or used in aid of a railway or works related to a railway
would not fall under this definition. Thanks to Graham Burke for researching this question.
2) Question: Road Trail Intersection Improvements. OTC
was contacted by Saugeen Rail Trail. They have been invited to present
at more Ministry of Transportation meetings. They want to know - when
two lane highways are re-developed, have any of you been able to secure
trailhead improvements at the crossings, by way of the re-development?
If so, what did you get? Please e-mail Jeff Hemming at jaycee@bmts.com
3) Deadline Extended! to May 31st, 2013 - Support a Great Lakes Guardian Fund Grant. Great
Lakes Guardian Fund applications due tomorrow. Last year OTC supported a
Town of Deseronto CIAF Grant Application and the town got an $80,000
grant to re-develop their waterfront park and the Waterfront trail. As
an OTC Member, Regional partner, or trail stakeholder would you consider
writing a letter in support. E-mail me for our letter template you can
use! Also please consider putting our OTC logo or OTC website as a link
on your website!
4) Capital Funding for Trails - Please
take a minute to complete the capital funding section of our survey. A s
many communities head into the budget cycle other communities want to
get an idea of the relative and comparative amounts communities of
similar size are investing in their trails. Please go to:
Trailhead Ontario - Updates
"Kawartha Northumberland"-Trail Stories
The Peterborough Lift Lock National Historic Site of Canada is
located on the Otonabee River section of the Trent Canal in the City of
Peterborough, Ontario. One of only two hydraulic lift locks on the
Waterway, Lock 21 is the highest hydraulic lift lock in the world.
Opened on July 9, 1904, it leaves a visible and lasting impact on
Peterborough's landscape. It is a large concrete structure along the
Trent-Severn Waterway designed to lift boats 19.8 metres. The lock
operates on a balance system, whereby water is let into the upper
chamber, a connecting valve is opened and the heavier chamber
automatically descends, forcing up the lower chamber to start a new
cycle. Board a Liftlock & Riverboat Cruise and enjoy the sights and
sounds of our waterways and photo opportunities as you travel over
historic liftlocks.
More information? Go to -
Trailhead Ontario Call Patrick at 1-877-668-7245 or Vanessa Twiddy at
905-373-8752 | www.rto8.com
Trails Education - Select a Program!We
have updated the program and our 14 module program is here for the
using, as well as on-line learning through Algonquin College!
If you have staff to train, trails to manage or want a session in
your area on a particular topic let us know. We'll coordinate a session
or series on your behalf.
Trail Mapping
Trails Insurance Program AvailableOnce
again, members of the trails community find themselves seeking
alternative trails insurance. The volatility and unpredictability of
your insurance plan keeping you hopping? Wondering what you are getting,
curious if your agent or the underwriter understands trails?
If you want:
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cost stability
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product assurance
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insurance perseverance
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a broker that understands trails
At OTC our mission is "trail preservation." See the note from Intercity Insurance, Mike King, below.
As for what trail insurance products we have "in the box” right now:
a) Commercial General Liability coverage —premium costs start at $1,000.00 for $2,000,000 coverage.
b) Directors and Officers liability coverage — premium costs
start at $200.00 for $I,000,000 coverage. We find that even the smallest
community group is seeing the importance of acquiring D and O coverage.
c) Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage - premiums start
at $250. 00 to cover the Officers, Directors, employees, members. The
limit of coverage is $100,000.
In the near future OTC will be bundling these products as a part of membership services and products.
Performance Measures - Trail Counts!
Low
maintenance - Using weatherproof decals our methods allow users to
quickly and easily provide you with information you need to assess,
improve, direct, re-direct, or provide information to the user - while
on the trail. Our proprietary method has been developed by over 140
trail users and with the input of The City of Thunder Bay and Norfolk
County Trail Managers.
Packages - OTC Member? - Take $25.00 off each package!
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Blue - 4-10 trails: $300.00 plus HST and registration fees
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Maximum 20 sheets of decals
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Green - 10-20 trails: $500.00 plus HST and registration fees
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Maximum 40 sheets of decals
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Gold - 20 or more trails: Starting at $1,000 plus HST and registration fees
Go to
Trail Counts! to purchase. Thanks
Ontario Trails - Your Data Wanted
Since
2007 the Ontario Trails Council has collected trails data, and turned
that data into our award winning website, as mandated by the desires of
the trails community reflected in the Ontario Trails Strategy. Nearly
1,000,000 people a year turn to this information in order to find you
and your trails.
The characteristics we are looking for are:
1. Measurements
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Trailhead Longitude
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Trailhead Latitude
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Completion Time (hours)
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Elevation Change (m)
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Trailhead Elevation (m)
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Maximum Elevation (m)
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Cross Slope Average (%)
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Cross Slope Maximum (%)
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Minimum Trail Width (m)
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Average Trail Width (m)
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Maximum Grade (%)
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Average Grade (%)
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Trail Surface
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Trail Classification (Trail Group/Local Classification/Difficulty/ Rating eg: OFSC Trail Classes)
4. Prohibited Trail Uses
5. Trail Hazards (Poison Ivy, Steep Slopes)
6. Trail Fees (Day Pass, Donation, Parking etc.)
7. Seasons/Dates of Operation
8. Trail Amenities (Visitor Centre, Beach, Boat Launch etc.)
9. Trail Enforcement
10. Trail Permits
11. Trail Speed Limit
12. Trail Signage
13. Trail Environmental Concerns
14. Trail Permitted Use (Dogs on Leash)
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Date of Collection
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Data Collector
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Trail sensitivity (high /low)
So let us know if you are willing to support us by sharing data you already have.
execdir@ontariotrails.ca Thanks
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