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Mission Statement

"Working to preserve open space and rural land; and create a network of trails, bikeways and greenways in the Pikes Peak region." Note that Parks has recently been added to our mission.

ADVOCATE

Identify open space, trails and parks priorities in concert with citizens and partners and develop strategies to implement the goal.

Foster a positive political climate in which local decisions to fund trails are approved and supported.

Assist local governments in the implementation of their trails, parks and open space master plans.

Build, encourage and coordinate grass-roots support for trails.

Develop public/private partnerships to benefit trails and open space.

Influence and coordinate with government agencies, community organizations and businesses.

Promote intermodal use of trails and open space.

Promote accessibility to all citizens, including youth and those with disabilities.

EDUCATE

Educate the public, government, and businesses and about recreation and transportation opportunities; environmental, wildlife and riparian protection; our cultural and heritage, the economic benefits, tourism opportunities, health and physical fitness and educational opportunities of trails.

Educate the public about the appropriate and safe use of trails.

Provide youth education opportunities.

Provide information about trail and open space opportunities in the Pikes Peak region.

Conduct events featuring local trails and trail opportunities.

PROJECT FUNDING

Raise public and private funds for trails.

Support local jurisdictions in their requests for funds.

VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS

Encourage, coordinate and support trails and open space volunteerism, community participation,and membership..

 

Trails and Open Space Coalition (formerly Pikes Peak Area Trails Coalition)
1040 S. 8th Street, Suite 101, Colorado Springs, CO 80905 | Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Phone: 719-633-6884 Fax: 719-633-7480 (call to ensure office is open)

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