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Operations and Maintenance <br /> Continued <br /> K. Other Continued <br /> With the recognition that staff output and other resources are being maximized,gaining additional capacity <br /> by increased efficiencies requires contemporary tracking and analytical tools.These will enable the department <br /> to work harder and smarter. In addition, systems need to be put in place to lessen the risk of losing the <br /> "braintrust" of the organization through retirement, since this is a contributing factor in organizational <br /> inefficiency.Critical knowledge could be lost because if no system is in place to capture it.The management <br /> system needs to remain in place as the workforce changes. <br /> • Trail Signage Program <br /> One of the more important communication tools is a <br /> comprehensive signage program that is carried uniformly z� - <br /> throughout the trail system.The signage should provide a consistent <br /> message to trail visitors, and provide information on trail names, <br /> directions to features, general information, rules, ecological <br /> stewardship programs, and interpretive information. Section 6 <br /> features various types of signage that could be considered for a <br /> signage program. Concepts range from less expensive with low <br /> durability to more expensive with high durability. - <br /> • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Guidelines <br /> Various trail cross sections and routes have been illustrated in this document. Trails are designed for the <br /> people,but what types of people?It is important to consider all user types when planning new trails and <br /> upgrading existing trails. Municipalities have a responsibility (morally as well as legally) to provide a <br /> reasonable level of accessibility (to parks and programs) for individuals with varying levels of ability. To <br /> help this happen, the federal government has established laws that mandate designs that promote equal <br /> access to all users of public (and private) facilities and programs.Although not completely tested in park <br /> settings, the basic intent of the act is clear: reasonable, equal access opportunities must be provided to <br /> those with disabilities. <br /> There are no requirements within the ADA that mandate any spatial requirements relative to the size of <br /> any particular type of park and recreation facility. The act does, however, mandate that park areas and <br /> facilities be reasonably accessible and usable to all populations.The extent to which compliance with the <br /> act will impact the size or configuration of a particular facility is unlikely. Specific design guidelines may <br /> have to be incorporated into the design in response to the act. <br /> FOIL Val ,"J <br /> ISSUED Sk <br /> 12004 <br />