On May 22nd, members of the Circuit Trails Coalition held its semi-annual meeting at the Kroc Center in the City of Camden to celebrate progress made, to improve coordination and increase capacity, and to begin working with members to identify where their work aligns with or will contribute to the goals of the Coalition’s recently adopted 2025 Strategic and Implementation Plan as we look ahead to 2030.

In 2024, the Coalition began developing its engagement strategy to identify spaces and avenues among members, partners and beyond to guide the Coalition’s goal of reaching 550 completed miles of trail by 2030. Across the next five years, the Circuit Trails Coalition will:

  • Expand and maintain the Circuit Trails network, making it more accessible, welcoming, and
    sustainable.
  • Expand the Circuit Trails community, fostering diversity among trail users, growing participation,
    and building support.
  • Expand and strengthen the Circuit Trails Coalition, making it more relevant and representative.

This strategic plan will require a sustained investment of time and talent by members of the Coalition,
resulting in:

  • Increased trail access within under-resourced communities, and progress towards our goal of 550
    miles of Circuit Trails by 2030.
  • Progress on the Coalition’s Priority Projects, with Coalition support to our public partners and
    enthusiastic championing of Priority Projects from our grassroots base, elected officials, and
    appointed leaders..
  • Improved trail sustainability, particularly within underserved communities.
  • Stronger, more diverse, and sustainable funding for equitable trail development and maintenance.
  • Safer, well-maintained trails across the Circuit Trails network, supported by defined trail
    maintenance practices.
  • Equitable access and inclusive use of the Circuit Trails.
  • Engaging programming, events, and activities that create a welcoming environment and build
    community support for trail development and sustainability.
  • Greater awareness of the Circuit Trails through inclusive marketing and outreach, with a focus on
    engaging new users from underrepresented and underserved communities.
  • Increased grassroots and governmental support for trail development, maintenance, and
    programming.
  • Increased capacity and resilience of the Circuit Trails Coalition and Coalition member organizations.
  • Stronger, sustainable leadership of the Circuit Trails Coalition and increased capacity, diversity,
    efficiency, and connectivity within the Coalition.

What’s next in the planning process? The Coalition members provided feedback on current and potential partnerships, where they see their work aligning with the goals and objectives listed in the strategic plan, and what they’re interested in receiving from the Circuit Trails Coalition in the coming years. There are established working groups and Coalition committees that will be reviewing the feedback from the semi-annual meeting and coordinating with its members to support the work to reach these goals. If you’re interested in providing feedback, please contact Patrick Monahan at patrick@bicyclecoalition.org to learn more.

For more updates from around the Circuit, be sure to review the presentation from Coalition members, partners and others who are advancing the network through trail development and programming.

A special thanks to the Kroc Center for hosting and to each and every member of the Coalition, as well as our partners and supporters, who are moving the Circuit Trails forward! Interested in learning more about the Circuit Trails? There are many ways to get involved in your area to help the coalition advocate and accelerate the development of our regional trails network.

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