Trail-Works founder, Jim Schneider, has 20 years of practical experience in all aspects of trails. We can share that experience with any particular audience. We have included a summary of presentations that address many trail issues. If you have a need for specific trail-related information we can craft a program to fit your needs and bring you knowledgeable individuals to provide solutions and answers for your issues.

Presentations

Bike Patrol: An Effective Tool for Parks and Recreation
Ohio Parks and Recreation Association, March, 1994

Bike Trail Maintenance
Ohio Parks and Recreation Association, March, 1995

Trail Maintenance and Safety
Ohio Greenways Conference, April, 1998

Shared-Use Trails: Keeping Them Looking New
Ohio Parks and Recreation Association, February, 1999

Trail Design Tips
Ohio Chapter, Rails To Trails Conservancy, May, 2000

Asphalt Trail Maintenance: The Long and Short of It
Ohio Parks and Recreation Association, February, 2001

Ways to Save Money on Your Next Rail-Trail Project
Ohio Chapter, Rails To Trails Conservancy, April, 2002
Ohio Parks and Recreation Association, February, 2003

Asphalt Pavements
Ohio Parks and Recreation Association, February, 2003

Design, Construction and Maintenance of Trails
One-day seminar for Ohio Parks and Recreation Association, July, 2003

Trail Operation and Maintenance
Mid-America Trails and Greenways Conference, September, 2003

Success Trails Workshop
Presenter for Rails To Trails Conservancy, Mid-America Trails and Greenways Conference, September, 2003

The Trail Development Process
Friends of Delaware County Trails, September, 2004

Using the Design/Build Process for Trail Bridges
National Trails Symposium, October, 2004
Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society, May, 2005

Collaborative Funding Agreements for Trail Maintenance
Michigan Trails and Greenways Allliance, July, 2006