Comments wanted for north campus winter walking trails

Submitted by Jenny Barrett
Phone: (907) 474-5903
10/17/06

The University of Alaska Fairbanks north campus subcommittee is requesting input on the proposed winter walking trails plan. The subcommittee received comments and survey results indicating support for winter walking trail expansion and has provided a walking trail plan for review. The plan proposes:

• Walkers and skiers side by side on wide trails
• Provide different length routes for seasonal conditions
• Provide dog-free and dog-allowed winter routes
• Establish trail guidelines for mixed uses
• Separate walking and ski uses along narrow existing trails
• Limits trail crossing for safety
• Lighted and unlighted walking areas
• Phased-in plan to adjust for budget restrictions
• Addresses casual walkers, runners and commuters

Public viewing and comment sessions are scheduled for:

Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Elvey Globe Room

Thursday, Oct. 19, 2006
10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Wood Center

Friday, Oct. 20, 2006
11 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
International Arctic Research Center lobby

To provide comments online please visit www.uaf.edu/mastplan/northcampus. Presentation slides will be available Tuesday, Oct. 17 through Sunday, Oct. 29.

CONTACT: Luke Hopkins, north campus manager, at (907) 474-2648 or via e-mail at northcampus@fs.uaf.edu. Jenny Barrett, public information officer, at (907) 474-5903 or via e-mail at jbarrett@fs.uaf.edu.