The Resort Municipality of Whistler is kicking off a new multi-year project to develop a Recreation Trails Strategy with a survey of local trail users.
Whistlerites have until March 31 at midnight to fill out the survey, which covers everything from trail busyness and gaps in the network to wildlife conflicts and parking.
The survey takes about 20 to 25 minutes to complete.
“I encourage everyone who uses Whistler’s extensive trail network to add their voice to this first-step in developing the Recreation Trails Strategy—whether you use the trails for biking, hiking, running or trials bikes,” said Mayor Jack Crompton, in a release.
“More engagement opportunities will also take place at later dates as part of the step-wise process to develop a Recreation Trails Strategy for Whistler that will be comprehensive, long-lasting and effective at meeting the diverse set of needs within our community.”
The strategy—expected to be completed in the fall of 2022—is necessary as local trails have seen increased usage in recent years.
The full list of topics takes inspiration from local trails: Rush Hour (trail busyness); I’m Not Satisfied (gaps in the trail network); Business Time (commercial, tenured and event use); LOTS (trailhead access, parking and facilities); Pot of Gold (trail costs and funding); Between the Creeks (environmental impacts); Danimal (wildlife conflicts); After Hours (trail closures); Section 102 (unauthorized trails) D-Railment (land-use conflicts); Out There (wayfinding); and 99er (Trail use by trials motorbikes).
The project is being paid for with provincial Resort Municipality Initiative funds.
