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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 the Trail consists of 3 loops designated by color and connected by single <br /> tracks. The running surface specifications is to an 8' wide trail. The trail bed is <br /> prepared by minor excavation and covered with landscape cloth. Then a gravel bed of <br /> various size open material is laid to provide drainage. This is covered by a layer of 3/4" <br /> minus material to close the bed and capped with another layer of s/" minus to provide a <br /> low crown for run -off drainage. A thin'/" lay of quarry sand is spread to insure <br /> compaction. The edges of the trail are flush with the ground to prevent equipment <br /> damage. The trail -bed is then covered with a 2 -3" layer of soft bark surface 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/Waik Event. <br /> Since it's inception in 1975, the maintenance of Pre's Trail has been primarily the <br /> responsibility of OTC. This involved many thousands of hours of volunteer manpower <br /> and tens of thousands of dollars in donations and club contributions. <br /> Recently, Eugene Parks and Open Spaces has contributed significant resources of <br /> equipment, manpower, and capital to assist OTC in the restoration. This serves to <br /> reinforce the private /public partnership. Now, Eugene Parks and Open Spaces wants to <br /> lead the restoration of the Steve Prefontaine Running Trail. <br />