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Page -2- <br /> around the country and around the globe. Pre's Trail represents Eugene as our <br /> ambassador to the world. <br /> In recent years, Pre's Trail has been better known around the world than in our own <br /> community. Neglect and lack of funds had contributed to a growing obscurity in the <br /> local area. We are changing this perception. As the trail work progresses local <br /> recognition and use has significantly increased. Our vision to see Pre's Trail widely <br /> used by our own community is being realized. Our aim is to make this a resource in <br /> which we can all take pride. <br /> That is where we are today. Community and civic involvement has greatly increased. <br /> Where we go in the future is the purpose of this plan proposal. <br /> Trail Specifications <br /> Currently 'e consists of 3 loops designated-la color and connected by single <br /> tracks. The running us'rface..specificati .a e a 6' to 8' wide trail. The trail bed is <br /> prepared by minor excavation an9vered ithith landscape cloth. Then a gravel bed of <br /> various size open material is laid to provide drainage- This is covered by a layer of % - <br /> minus material to close th bed and capped with another yedo provide a low crown <br /> for run -off draina he trail -bed is then covered with a 2 -3" layer -of soft bark surface <br /> for running." <br /> Goals and Funding <br /> Goals of the project are 1) complete a restoration and upgrade of the entire length of the <br /> trail and added amenities prior to the 2008 Olympics. (Refer to the trail map, work <br /> schedule and action items). 2) provide for maintenance of the trail into the future. 3) <br /> continue to partner with the Eugene Parks Department to complete the restoration and <br /> to maintain the trail. 4) provide for the necessary funding for trail completion and <br /> maintenance. 5) partner with the Eugene Parks Department to sponsor an annual <br /> Labor day Pre's Trail Run/Walk Event. <br /> The trail is being restored and maintained mostly by the OTC /OTCM and community <br /> donations and volunteer labor. Recently Eugene Parks and Open Spaces has <br /> contributed significant resources of equipment and manpower to assist in the <br /> restoration. This serves to reinforce the private - public partnership. <br /> Now, with the OTC's success in securing the 2008 Olympic Trials, there is an <br /> imperative to finish the Trail restoration by fall of 2007 and corresponding amenities by <br /> spring of 2008. The resources to complete the remainder of the restoration and <br /> improvements will come from the OTC /OTCM and community donations and volunteer <br /> labor, as well as, the assistance of the resources of Parks and Open Spaces. <br />