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Cover Image Credits
Preface
About the Authors
Acknowledgement of Content and Editorial Contribution
Dedication
Legal and Content Disclaimer
Peer Review Statement
Accessibility Statement
Foreword
Introduction
1. The Role of History in Michigan’s Trails
2. The Michigan Statutory Framework for Trails
3. The Role of Agencies and Organizations in Michigan Trails
4. Trails as Land Use and Public Access Tools in Michigan
5. Trails and Private Property Rights in Michigan
6. The Emerging Development and Significance of Water Trails in Michigan
7. The Trail Building Process in Michigan Part 1—Planning, Design and Construction
8. The Trail Building Process in Michigan Part 2—Funding Options and Long-Term Maintenance
9. The Trail Building Process in Michigan Part 3—Marketing, Promotion and Branding
10. The Economic Benefits of Trails and Trail Building in Michigan
11. Connecting People and Places and Building Stronger Communities with Michigan Trails
12. Emerging Issues in Michigan Trail Building Law and Policy
Appendix A: Selected Statutes
Appendix B: Acronyms and Abbreviations
This course material was peer-reviewed in February, 2025. The document may have been updated since that time.
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Trail Building Law and Policy Copyright © 2025 by Bob Wilson and Anna Lee is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.