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ing on issues such as climate, site conditions, and quality of construction among
other items, it will be important to evaluate these costs in order to prepare budget
estimates. The table below provides example estimated annual costs typical to one
mile (including frequency of activity) based on national averages (source: Green-
ville County, SC Comprehensive Greenway Plan, authored by Charles Flink). An
important detail in budgeting for a maintenance plan is considering how to mitigate
costs per unit through leveraging partnerships and a robust volunteer program.
Description of Activity
Estimated Annual
Costs (2010)
Drainage and storm channel maintenance (12x/year) $1,000
Maintenance of trail surface (52x/year) $2,000
Pick up and removal of trash (52x/year) $2,000
Weed and vegetation mgt. (12x/year) $1,200
Mowing of 3-ft grass safe zone (52x/year) $2,000
Minor repairs trail furniture/safety features $500
Maintenance supplies
Equipment fuel and repairs
Total Maintenance costs for one mile of trail
$300
$1,000
$10,000
Public Safety and Security
The design, development, management and operation of the Louisville Loop must
be carefully and accurately executed in order to provide a resource that protects
public health, welfare, and safety. To reduce the exposure to liability, it is imperative
that Louisville Metro implements a safety and security program for the entire Loop
system should work with all of its agencies and their partners to ensure a well-
defined program.
Public safety is a critical factor to the success and use of the Louisville Loop as a
recreational and transportation facility. The perception of safety or lack thereof can
prevent individuals from all socioeconomic backgrounds from using the Loop for
multiple purposes. The Louisville Loop’s route passes through a variety of settings,
including on and off-road sections along public right-of-way (streets and roads),
parks, and other segments that passes though woodlands and wetlands, near the
creeks and the Ohio River, and other areas not easily accessible by normal patrol
coverage.
The safety and security program should consist safety and security policies and
protocols; the identification of trail management; law enforcement; emergency and
fire protection agencies; proper posting; notification and education of Loop user
policies; and a timely response system for the public to report safety and security
related issues or problems.
Louisville Metro Parks has partnered with the Louisville Metro Police Department
(LMPD) and Emergency Medical Services (LMEMS) to develop standard operating
procedures to provide appropriate security to all parts of the Loop. These protocols
define the various resources available to the department and assist other govern-
ment departments and citizen groups in maintaining a safe and secure trail system.
These resources may include, but are not limited to:
• bicycles
• all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
• police helicopter
• river patrol watercraft (wherever possible)
• community safety training
• utilizing block watch or trail watch programs
Reports of maintenance or repair issues observed by LMPD members wi