Porous Flexible Pavement, Asphalt, or Porous Asphalt: Lessons Learned for Multi-Use Trails in the District of Columbia

Learning Objectives:
Audience members will learn 3 common types of material used on hard-surface, urban trails in the District of Columbia
Audience members will come away with an understanding of the various design elements for each material
Audience members will learn the benefits and shortcomings of each material for trails in the District of Columbia

Trail Core Competencies

• Trail Construction
• • Construction Specifications
• • Mechanized Trail Construction
• • Trail Finishwork
• • Water Management/Drainage Features
• • Retaining Walls
• • Tread Hardening

• Trail Maintenance
• • Maintenance Specifications
• • Inventory & Assessment
• • Drainage Features/Water Management

• Project Planning and Design
• • Trail Specifications
• • Design
• • Trail Plans
• • Universal Design/ADA Accessibility

• Program Administration and Leadership
• • Inspections/Monitoring

Relevant Trail Types

• Accessible Trails
• Bicycling Trails
• Hiking Trails
• Mountain Biking Trails
• Shared-Use Trails
• Urban Trails