Planning commission hears update on draft nonmotorized master trails plan; concerns about e-bikes and trail speeds

Katie Murphy, a Grand County Active Transportation and Trails (GCAT) staffer, presented a 90% draft of an updated nonmotorized master trails plan to the Moab City Planning Commission, describing a process driven by a 2024 UDOT TPA grant and consultant work by Alta Planning and Design.

The plan update combines recreational trail recommendations with an active‑transportation network meant to improve walking and bicycling connections to key destinations. Murphy said the project budget is $120,000 with a $30,000 city match, Alta was selected in March 2025, and the team expects public hearings in November followed by a December adoption decision.

The plan aims to close gaps in connectivity, add near‑town recreation opportunities, respond to increasing visitor and resident demand, and address climate impacts such as extreme heat and flood recovery.…