HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-13 Adopting the Eagle Valley Regional Trails PlanRESOLUTION No. 13
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A RESOLUTION BY THE VAIL TOWN COUNCIL ADOPTING THE EAGLE VALLEY
REGIONAL TRAILS PLAN, PREPARED BY THE EAGLE COUNTY REGIONAL
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY WITH THE PARTICIPATION OF THE COMMUNITY
WITHIN EAGLE COUNTY
WHEREAS, the Eagle Valley Regional Trails Plan was created to specifically
describe the vision for an Eagle Valley Regional Trails system that will connect the
communities of the Eagle River and Gore Creek Valleys; and
WHEREAS, the primary focus of the Plan is the creation of a paved arterial
care" trail, to be known as the Eagle Valley Trail, that will span the county from Vail
Pass at the east end to Glenwood Canyon at the west end; and
WHEREAS, the goals of the Plan, in part, are to promote cooperative
partnerships for trail planning, funding, design, construction and maintenance between
local governments, organizations, businesses and citizens; to provide alignment and
design details for avalley-wide, shared use, non-motorized, off-road trail system that is
safe and enjoyable; to provide recommendations and guidance for land use
development review by local governments and supports the goals of existing land use
plans regarding the provision of trail facilities; to promote the improvement of local
roadways and revision of standards to accommodate certain non-motorized uses; and
WHEREAS, the Plan provides for three types of trails which includes off-road
shared use trails, unpaved trails and shared roadway trails aimed at providing trail use
opportunities for recreationalists, cyclists in training, commuters and equestrians; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail actively participated in the formulation of the Plan
through citizen participation on the Eagle Valley Trails Committee, representation on the
Eagle County Regional Transportation Authority and through town staff support; and
WHEREAS, on April 9, 2401, khe Town of Vail Planning and Environmental
Commission held a public hearing on the Plan and has forwarded a unanimous (5-0)
recommendation of approval for the adoption of the Plan; and
WHEREAS, the citizenry of the Town of Vail wishes to express its support for the
Eagle Valley Regional Trails Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council finds that the implementation of the Plan is
considered an important action by each partner for enhancing the transportation and
recreation opportunities available to the citizens and guests of our community and
region.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Town Council of the Town of Vail,
Colorado:
The Vail Town Council hereby adopts the Eagle Valley Regional Trails Plan,
dated August 2001.
INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 18t" day of
December, 2001.
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