County Trail Plan Information



The main objective of the Kandiyohi County Bicycle and Pedestrian Trails Plan is to determine and outline key
priorities for biking and walking improvements within the County. This will help decision makers and funders
understand Kandiyohi County’s biking and walking goals for the coming decade (2023-2033). Furthermore,
this updated plan achieves the following objectives:

1. Inventory current facilities and identify gaps and connectivity needs in the network.
2. Establish and articulate a long-range vision for an effective and economical bicycle and pedestrian trail
network for Kandiyohi County.
3. Assure public policies and programs are in place to promote effective planning, funding, development, and
management of the County’s bicycle and pedestrian network.
4. Develop a 10-year overall plan with a 5-year list of implementation priorities and potential funding sources.
5. Establish a planning and implementation framework that facilitates desired trail improvements,
management, and use consistent with the County’s goals and priority projects.
6. Clearly articulate the County’s role in supporting bicycle and pedestrian facilities.
7. Create connections to destinations of interest and necessity.
8. Ensure and improve trail safety.
9. Provide opportunity for public participation and stakeholder cooperation when determining needs and
implementing projects.
10. Encourage healthy, active living.
11. Ensure equity and access when considering trail improvements.
12. Identify routine maintenance needs (Type of surface treatments, timing, funding, responsibility, etc.).
13. Add art, history, educational, and other points of interest.
14. Create parameters for public contributions toward trail and trail feature development and maintenance.
15. Identify opportunities to add value to County trail investments by developing connections to other local,
regional, and state trails and by fostering quality relationships with those who manage them.
16. Encourage collaboration with other trail-involved individuals, groups, and organizations.
17. Identify issues and best practices for bicycle and other forms of non-motor transportation.

Kandiyohi County Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan