the conference program - California State Parks - State of California

Bicycle/Pedestrian Bridge Engineering
101 (Part 1)
This is the fi rst of a two part session on the
investigation, design and construction process
involved in bicycle and pedestrian bridges,
including: a) selecting a bridge location, b)
site investigations (hydraulic and geotechnical
analysis over-view) c) foundation and abutment
types and designs, d) kinds and types of bridges,
e) bridge plans and selection, f) review of
pedestrian under-crossings and over-crossings,
g) construction issues, h) permits, and i) typical
costs. The second part of this session will
immediately follow at 2:30 p.m.
Syd Temple, Principal, Questa Engineering
Paul Jacobs, Technical Representative, Contech
Bridge Solutions
Wildlife Encounters & Trail Use
This presentation will review common species
in the area, their habitats and how trails and
users have impacted wildlife. As more people
use the trails there are more wildlife encounters
and sightings perceived as threats. Some of
the dangers associated with these encounters
can be deadly. There are preventive measures
that can be taken to minimize risks, such as
education, walking with a partner, keeping
dogs on leash, and being alert. Learn how
to educate trail users to properly respond to
wildlife encounters, and when it’s appropriate
to contact the California Department of Fish &
Game.
Nicole Kozicki, Fish & Game Warden, California
Department of Fish & Game
SSessions e s s i o n s
10
2:30-3:30 PM
Green by Nature: Innovative Examples for
Diverse Connection
The Children In Nature Collaborative is a
vibrant grassroots movement and ecosystem
of partnerships to connect children, youth
and adults to nature in meaningful ways. This
session will feature three local partners; Bay
Area Wilderness Training, Outdoor Afro, and
the Girl Scouts of Northern California. Come
learn how each group works to connect diverse
populations to the natural world through
innovative tools and programs.
Elizabeth Hales, M.Ed., Community Outreach
Coordinator, East Bay Regional Park District
Kyle MacDonald, Founder, CEO, Bay Area
Wilderness Training
Rue Mapp, Executive Director, Outdoor Afro
Kymberly Miller, Program Director, Environment,
Girl Scouts of Northern California
Technology for Fun Sustainable Trails
Technology makes it fairly easy to assess existing
trails and locate new ones by evaluating site
attributes, such as slope, soil, sensitive species
and habitats…perhaps too easy. Unfortunately,
resulting trails can be too wide, too straight and
without anything of interest left in place. As trail
designers, we know that the narrower and more
winding the trail, the more sustainable it is. This
also makes it more attractive to a wide range
of users. How can we integrate more qualitative
values into the planning process by defi ning
routes designed to assure sustainability while
enhancing the trail experience for all?
John Eric Holloway, ASLA, LCI, Sr. Associate,
KTU+A Planning + Landscape Architecture
Mark Carpenter, GISP, Sr. Associate, KTU+A
Planning + Landscape Architecture