Trails Advisory Committee

Carl Geisler receiving award for Best D&R Canal State Park Photo Spring/Summer 2012

Best Overall Picture Winner Spring/Summer Carl Geisler "Man and His Dog"
Photo taken on D&R Canal  10/11

Spring/Summer
D&R Canal Picture Winner
David S. Wylie
Photo taken on Millstone D&R Canal 4/13/12

July-December 2012 Photo Contest Winners and Entries

The Franklin Township’s Trails Advisory Committee is hosting National Trails Day, Saturday, June 1 2013!

Spring/Summer
D&R Canal Picture Winner
David S. Wylie
Photo taken on Millstone D&R Canal 4/13/12

Meeting Calendar for 2013

Open Space Program Continues Nature Walks

2013 Trails Use Promotion Plan 

Township Trail Map

PATHWAYS & TRAILS PLAN

Detailed Trails Maps Now Available

Permitted Uses on Township Trails

2009 Trails Advisory Committee Annual Report

Adopt-a-trail Program

volunteers clean up open space in June 2010.

Agendas and Minutes

The Trails Advisory Committee (TAC) members are:
Dominick Abbatiello
John Clyde
Jack Connolly
Mark Fortin, Chair
Pat Leonard
Frank McLaughlin
Nancy Cole, Vice Chair
Christopher Kelly
Patti Sofran, Secretary
Phillip Kramer, Council Liaison
Karen Buckley, Staff
Fran Varacalli, Consultant

The TAC has adopted the following goals:

1. Identifying Funding for Trails—including funds to engineer the proposed North-South Trail.
2. Continue to explore funding mechanism and develop adopt-a-trail program.
3. Mark bike trails through suburban areas.
4. Establishing a paved bike (multi-use) path that will connect the northern and southern portions of the township – roughly paralleling South Middlebush Road.
5. Get grants for engineering work for the above-described path.

The ordinance that established the TAC states:

Purpose.   A Township of Franklin Trails Advisory Committee is hereby established to involve trail users and Township residents in advising Township departments, the Manager and the Council on issues related to trail acquisition, design, maintenance and use.
Mission and Duties. The Township of Franklin Trails Advisory Committee is advisory to the Mayor, the Manager and Township Council and makes recommendations to promote, protect and assist in development of enjoyable, safe, convenient trail opportunities for pedestrians, bicyclists, and equestrians throughout the Township of Franklin planning area.  Duties of the Trails Advisory Committee include:

1. identifying current and future trails interests and needs of the community;
2. identifying trail opportunities and options during development review, and analyzing alternatives for maximum potential benefit;
3. making recommendations to the Township Council on trail policies and design issues;
4. making recommendations on acquisition and development of trail facilities, and trail use;
5. conducting trail surveys for maintenance and safety recommendations;
6. reviewing and commenting on public and private development actions to promote trails interests; and
7. other related duties.

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