The incline of a surface.
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Slope
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Cross Slope
Cross Slope. The percentage of rise to length, which is the difference in elevation, when measuring the trail tread from edge to edge perpendicular to the direction of travel...
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Running Slope (Grade)
Running Slope (Grade). The ascent or descent of a trail segment expressed as a percentage of its length, which is the difference in elevation of a section of a trail measured...
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Surface
The top layer of a trail.
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Firm
Firm. A firm surface resists deformation by indentations. During the planning process, firmness must be evaluated for noticeable distortion or compression during the seasons...
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Stable
Stable. A surface is not permanently affected by expected weather conditions and can sustain normal wear and tear from the expected use(s) of the area, between planned...
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Technical Requirements
Are the specific numbers, conditions, and measurements that are required to be achieved (percent that must comply, dimensions, reach ranges, grades, trail width, etc.).
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Trail
For purposes of the FSTAG and FSORAG, a trail is a pedestrian route developed primarily for outdoor recreational hiking purposes. A pedestrian route provided primarily to connect...
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Trail Class
The prescribed scale of development for a trail, representing its intended design and management standards.
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Trail Grade
The ascent or descent of a trail segment expressed as a percentage of its length. When expressed as a ratio of rise to length to the term used is running slope.
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Trailhead
For the purpose of the FSTAG a trailhead is an outdoor space that is designated by the entity responsible for administering or maintaining the trail to serve as a primary access...
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Trail Segment
The portion of a trail being planned, evaluated, or constructed.
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Trail Tread
The portion of a trail upon which traffic moves.
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Trail Terminus
For the purpose of the FSTAG the trail terminus is the beginning or ending point of a trail or trail segment, where a trail assessment or trail work begins or ends.
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Tread Width
The visible trail surface measured perpendicular to the direction of travel.
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Clear Tread Width
Clear Tread Width. The width of the usable trail tread and adjacent usable surface.
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Minimum Tread Width
Minimum Tread Width. The width of the usable part of the tread width at the narrowest point on a trail.
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Minimum Trail Width
Minimum Trail Width. The width of the trail tread and the adjacent usable surface at the narrowest point on a trail.
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Wheelchair
A person whose disability requires use of a wheelchair or mobility device may use a wheelchair or mobility device that meets both parts of this definition anywhere foot travel is permitted...
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Commercial Facilities
Commercial Facilities – facilities that are intended for non-residential use by a private entity whose operations will affect commerce.
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Section 36.104 Definitions (Section-By-Section Analysis and Response to Comments)
Section 36.104 Definitions (Section-By-Section Analysis and Response to Comments)...
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Act (Section-By-Section Analysis and Response to Comments)
"Act.'' The word "Act'' is used in the regulation to refer to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Pub. L. 101 - 336, which is also referred to as the "ADA.''
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Commerce (Section-By-Section Analysis and Response to Comments)
The definition of "commerce'' is identical to the statutory definition provided in section 301(l) of the ADA....
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Commercial Facilities (Section-By-Section Analysis and Response to Comments)
The term "commercial facilities'' is not intended to be defined by dictionary or common industry definitions....