Below is a message from GMRPTC Executive Director Renee Mattson. You can reach her at renee.mattson@gmrptcommission.org.…
GMRPTC Update: Fall features new Accessibility Forum + Foundations Workshops
Below is a message from GMRPTC Executive Director Renee Mattson. You can reach her at renee.mattson@gmrptcommission.org.
Accessible Picnic and Camping Facilities Forum with Accessibility Expert Bill Botten | September 30 from 11:30-1:00pm
Achieving accessibility in outdoor environments has long been a source of inquiry due to challenges and constraints posed by terrain, the degree of development, construction practices and materials, and other factors.
In 2013, the U.S. Access Board issued new accessibility standards for outdoor developed areas, including specific requirements for both picnic and camping facilities on federal sites covered by the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA).
The requirements for picnic and camping facilities are not included in the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) 2010 ADA Standards and have no legal effect on state and local governments and private entities subject to DOJ’s ADA regulations. However, use of the provisions for the design and construction of picnic and camping facilities by state and local governments can provide a safe harbor for ensuring usability by persons with disabilities.
This forum will provide an overview of the minimum standards for picnic and camping facilities. Bill will address participants’ questions and share common sources of confusion with these unique recreational facilities.
Build Your Trails Foundation in Duluth
Imagine yourself riding or hiking in Minnesota’ North Shore region: a chill of fall in the air; leaves turning brilliant orange, yellow, and red; revealing breathtaking views of Lake Superior. October on the North Shore is unbeatable, and with hundreds of miles of trails and an IMBA Gold-Level Ride Center™ designation, Duluth is truly a destination trails community. That’s why IMBA is hosting Foundations in Duluth this fall, Oct 1-2, 2025. Foundations are two-day intensive workshops during which IMBA staff and local experts lead participants through the process for a model community trail system: planning, design, building, activation, promotion and measuring success. If you’d like to learn to accelerate your own trail development, join IMBA in Duluth!
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