Every year the Trail Forum brings together over 200 industry professionals and citizen leaders involved in advancing this regional trail network to strengthen collaboration. This year we're excited to bring you nine informative sessions, one dynamic keynote speaker and an interactive discussion panel at the end of the day. Our presenters and exhibitors look forward to helping your community facilitate the development of the Thread Trail.
What's happening at the 10th Annual Trail Forum?
- 11 educational sessions in trail planning, design, construction, management and community engagement. Sessions will include topics such as:
- Bridge Design Concepts
- Incorporating Public Art into Trails
- Federal Funding Administration
- Public/Private Collaboration
- Addressing Floodplain Management Issues
- Lunch keynote speaker Jeff Olson, RA, nationally renowned bicycle and pedestrian expert, inspirational speaker and 2014 Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP) Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
- End-of-day "Ask the Expert" interactive discussion panel
- Carolina Thread Trail Pale Ale beer tasting
- On-site local industry exhibitors
- Continuing education credits for AICP members, Landscape Architects and Parks and Rec professionals
Registration includes breakfast, snacks and refreshments throughout the day and lunch.
Exhibitors
Alpine Towers
Alta Planning + Design
Arborguard
Arete Structures
Benesch
McAdams
PermaTrak North America
REI
Wildlands Engineering
WithersRavenel
Sponsors
PermaTrak North America
Wildlands Engineering
This conference has been underwritten by