Working to Improve Safety on Pathways
In early August 2003 a young woman was murdered on one of Ottawa's recreational pathways managed by the National Capital Commission (NCC). The NCC took rapid measures to improve the safety of users but also to restore confidence within the community. The presentation will highlight what has been successful to date to improve the safety on pathways, and will also discuss the process used to manage a situation where there was a significant public concern. (68)

Bicycle Crossings on Major Roadways
Most bicycle networks are comprised of a range of different types of bicycle facilities, including multi-use pathways and bicycle routes along side streets paralleling major roads. Both are characterized by the same problem: what to do where pathways and side-street routes intersect major roads. This presentation will provide a review of various bicycle crossing treatments, and will offer both innovative solutions and inexpensive options. (69)

Edmonton's Ribbon of Steel
The Ribbon of Steel is a multi-modal transportation corridor along an abandoned rail line in downtown Edmonton, Alberta, serving as the primary trail route through the urban centre, and connecting to existing trail systems at either end. This presentation will discuss the design process to
reclaim abandoned rail lands in an urban environment, and show how abandoned/active rail lines and pipeline rights-of-way have been identified and developed for non-motorised transportation and recreation. (71) )

Converting Roads to Trails: Understanding an Emerging National Trend
A growing number of communities are converting roads into trails, either on a full-time or part-time (weekend) basis. This presentation will review, through a case study approach, the critical "how to steps" needed to convert a road into a community trail. The various policy, community involvement, and funding hurdles will be explored and a best practices approach will be presented. (75)

Developing The Underground Railroad Bicycle Route
This presentation will discuss a project of the University of Pittsburgh and the Adventure Cycling Association to identify the route and develop a set of maps describing the Underground Railroad and its storied history as a route for helping runaway slaves escape capture. The project will provide the public with an assortment of history- and health-related activities related to the route intended to help eliminate racial and ethnic health disparities in the U.S. (77)