The Monroe County Parks Irondequoit Bay Area Trail User Study recommendations were released at the last Parks Advisory Committee meeting in November.
Click to view or download the report and please email info@mygroc.com with questions about how you can get involved in advocating for the recommendations.
The study presents several preliminary recommendations and associated action steps based on the findings:
- Proactive Management of User Conflicts:
- Develop and implement a wayfinding program for the IBPS to clarify areas for different users and park policies.
- Expand the mountain bike patrol program to help inform trail users on appropriate etiquette and trail maintenance needs.
- Prioritize Maintenance of Existing Trail System:
- Conduct a trail conditions inventory to prioritize maintenance needs.
- Partner with trail user groups to complete trail maintenance activities.
- Identify and pursue outside funding opportunities for maintenance.
- Improve Trail Connectivity Between IBPS Parks:
- Develop a trail connectivity study to identify opportunities for connectivity between the IBPS Parks.
- Partner with the Genesee Transportation Council to study the potential for bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure enhancements along Empire Boulevard, Winton Road, and Browncroft Road.
- Identify Opportunities for Adding Trail Amenities:
- Conduct a facilities study to identify opportunities for enhancements to existing or the addition of new trail amenities within the IBPS.
- Identify Opportunities for Adding Additional Multi-Use Trails Within the IBPS:
- Conduct a feasibility study to explore opportunities for adding additional multi-use trails, considering the integration of multi-use trails for connectivity while maintaining trails that do not permit bicycle usage to address user conflicts.