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Trail System Plan
- Address:Citywide
Tigard, OR 97223
Categories:- CIP Projects
- Funded
- Parks
- Address:Citywide
Project Description
Tigard’s current Trail System Plan was completed in 2011. After over a decade, the trail plan is due to be updated to accurately document trails planned or constructed in the time since and to identify trail priorities for the future. The plan also needs to reflect current council goals and strategies moving forward. Tigard’s Trail System Plan will support the city’s adopted Strategic Plan priorities related to walkability, access, and equity, and will complement the Transportation System Plan and Parks and Recreation System Plan.
This project will identify strategies, priorities, and opportunities for active transportation and recreation in Tigard. It will map existing and proposed improvements for Tigard’s trail system as it connects to regional greenway trails, sidewalks, bike lanes and all local trails. The plan will identify evaluation criteria to prioritize future trail projects in the Capital Improvement Plan and will provide a list of priority projects.
The trail system plan will be completed in two phases: Phase 1 will focus on existing conditions and trail maintenance and operations. Phase 2 will identify needs and potential improvements, as well as project development and prioritization.
Phase 1 – Existing Conditions Completed – Fall 2025 (full report available here)
Data Collection
City of Tigard staff collected data on 17 miles of Tigard trails in November 2023. The field data collected included: surface type, width, roughness, running slope, cross slope, lighting, shade cover, benches and signs.
Trail Condition
Trail condition is a weighted score that takes into consideration the roughness, running slope, and cross slope of the trail. Trails considered to be poor condition have a condition score of less than or equal to 60. The City’s goal for trail condition is 80, in line with the Pavement Condition Index.
Trail Maintenance Needs
The deferred maintenance for the trail system is approximately $10 million. This includes replacing 2 miles of trails that are in poor condition.
City staff recommends development of a new proposed trail maintenance program to address these needs.
PROPOSED Trail Maintenance Program
| Operations | Capital/Major Maintenance |
| • 2 FTE staff members dedicated for trails • Seasonal maintenance • Trail audits twice a year |
• $500,000/year • $2.5 million over 5 years • Preserve or replace trail segments • Pavement repairs • Tree root maintenance • Replace or improve trail amenities such as signs, lighting, and benches |
TIMELINE: FY22 to FY25
FUNDING SOURCE: Parks System Development Charges Fund
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE COSTS: There will be no additional operation and maintenance costs generated from this project since the result of the project will be a planning document.
WHY IT’S NEEDED: The Trail System Plan was completed in 2011. The trail plan is due to be updated to identify strategies and prioritizations for trail development over the next 10 years. The plan also needs to reflect current council goals and strategies moving forward.
STRATEGIC PLAN TIE-IN: Advances our vision of becoming a walkable, healthy and accessible community for everyone.
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