2021
On August 23, 2021 the Safe Trails Coalition hosted a virtual workshop with OC Parks to focus on trail etiquette and the OC Parks Pilot Project. A recording of the workshop is available on YouTube.
There were no formal materials distributed, but a follow up to the workshop included information on the workshop, including: OC Parks Commission meetings are the first Thursday of the month and the OC Parks Trails Subcommittee meets quarterly.
2013
On September 26, 2013 the Safe Trails Coalition hosted an informative workshop focused on understanding three perspectives: public safety, user groups and land managers. The event reached capacity, with 100 participants one week before hand.
Below is information on the sessions, handouts, and other materials. These items are PDF files and you will need Adobe Acrobat to view them.
General Workshop Handouts:
- Workshop Agenda (168 KB PDF)
- Speaker Biographies (181 KB PDF)
- Cumulative Set of Workshop Notes (213 KB PDF)
- Post Event Survey Results (168 KB PDF)
Audience Response Opportunity:
- Cumulative – All Questions in One PDF (153 KB PDF)
- How do you benefit from your trail experiences? (127 KB PDF)
- What is your biggest safety concern as it relates to trails? (128 KB PDF)
- What is your biggest concern about parks? (124 KB PDF)
- What park or land manager seems to have found the right balance for resource protection and recreational use? (125 KB PDF)
- What park or trail system needs the most attention? (123 KB PDF)
- What is your biggest concern about trails? (128 KB PDF)
Safe Trails Workshop PowerPoint Presentations:
Public Safety Panel
- Tim Perkins, Orange County Fire Authority (1.57 MB PDF)
User Group Panel
- Overview of the Issues (589 KB PDF)
- Steve Larson, SHARE Mountain Bike Club (2.15 MB PDF)
- Suki Reed, OC Hiking Club (2.85 MB PDF)
- Alison Wenster, Into the Wild OC Trail Run (532 KB PDF)
Land Manager Panel
- Overview of the Issues (2.04 MB PDF)
- Melanie Beck, National Park Service (1.2 MB PDF)
- David Pryor, California State Parks (2.03 MB PDF)
- Andrea Gullo, Puente Hills Preservation Authority (2.6 MB PDF)
- Dr. Danielle LeFer, Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy (4.6 MB PDF)
Workshop Handouts:
- Steve Larson: It Pays to Be Courteous (VIDEO)
- Andrea Gullo: Trail Watch Volunteer Program Flyer (282 KB PDF)
- Andrea Gullo: Trail Etiquette and Safety Flyer (69 KB)
- Andrea Gullo: Ranger Contacts with the Public 2007 – 2013 (27 KB PDF)
Audience Submitted Questions:
- Public Safety Panel (131 KB PDF)
- User Group Panel (134 KB PDF)
- Land Manager Panel (129 KB PDF)
Break Out Session Notes:
- Trail Sustainability & Maintenance
(119 KB PDF) - Public Safety (134 KB PDF)
- Partnerships (Working Together) (119 KB PDF)
- Funding Opportunities (136 KB PDF)
- Trail Systems & Connectivity (121 KB PDF)
