3Plan Goals and Vision

3.1Project Vision

To inventory, evaluate and improve alternative transportation options in Duchesne County by providing solutions for enhanced and accessible trails and routes in the small and non-urban areas and to improve public land connectivity from the same areas to provide for safe and diverse alternative transportation opportunities.

To develop a trails master plan that incorporates the trails and routes priorities of the residents of Duchesne County with specific project implementation plans that will encourage and give confidence to the entities within Duchesne County to develop a connected trails and routes system that can be used by multiple user groups.

3.2Plan Goal

To create useable trails and routes in Duchesne County that will lead to a vibrant community through improved alternative transportation opportunities.

3.3Specific Plan Objectives

Compare the following sections with the objectives outlined in the Active Transportation Plan Standards https://www.bikeutah.org/s/Utah-Active-Transportation-Plan-Standards.pdf. Additional portions of this report fulfil remaining standards.

3.3.1Inventory Existing Conditions

  • Collect relevant trails and routes data from the local entities and land management agencies in Duchesne County.
  • Collect relevant trails and routes data from other agencies (such as the Utah Automated Geographic Reference Center (AGRC) and UDOT
  • Gather trails and routes use data where available. BLM, Forest Service, State Parks, and STRAVA
  • Gather public input on existing conditions through multiple input methods.
  • Document existing roads for the feasibility of improvement regarding trails and alternative mode of transportation routes.

3.3.2Identify deficiencies

  • Create a Geographic Information System (GIS) database for visual analysis, reference and searching.
  • Review existing trails and routes documentation.
  • Identify gaps in existing routes connectivity such as fragmented sidewalks and bike lanes.
  • Identify areas where trail and route use are not adequately facilitated by existing infrastructure.
  • Quantify public comments on existing conditions concerning connectivity, use, opportunity and availability of trails and routes in Duchesne County.
  • Analyze data based upon type of use, location, interconnectivity, access, availability and/or other nontraditional methods of evaluation.
  • Analyze the data to identify other potential trails and routes deficiencies based upon connectivity.