Paved Trails - Cumulative Number of Visits
Desired Result: Above Target
Analysis of Performance
The cumulative number of visits to paved trails was well above target in Q1 due to an unusually warm and dry winter. Recent system connectivity improvements like Siphon Overpass along the Mail Creek Trail help keep visits growing as well. The Strategic Trails Plan that was adopted in 2025 will guide increased mileage and quality of the trails long into the future.
Metric Definition
The total number of people accessing and utilizing the City's paved trails system.
Why Is This Important?
This metric provides an indication of the popularity of trails which, in turn, indicates how well the trail system is meeting the needs of the community.
City Organization Impact on Performance
High – Park Planning and Development influences this metric by providing an accessible, well-planned paved trail system that serves the community's trail commuters and recreational users.
Benchmark Information
This metric contains no benchmark data due to the lack of comparable data. There is no accepted standard for what qualifies as a trail; for example some communities includes paved surfaces within neighborhood parks. There is also no standard method for the calculations used to determine the number of visits.