Board debates trail materials, ADA access and how to channel fast cyclists at Wayne Open Space

Sep 16, 2026

Staff presented a trail hierarchy that emphasizes ADA connections; board members raised trade‑offs among paved loops, boardwalks, maintenance costs, tree root damage, and techniques to discourage high‑speed cyclists from fast thoroughfares that cut through passive areas.

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Staff presented a hierarchy of trails—primary, secondary and tertiary—with an emphasis on ADA connections from the regional trail down to the river and on boardwalks in wet lowland areas. The presentation noted many lowland paths will need to be elevated or boardwalked because Wayne Open Space includes extensive wetlands; primary paved routes would provide accessible loops for users.

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