Division to plan and develop recreational trails in cooperation with public and private entities -- Priorities.

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6. Division to plan and develop recreational trails in cooperation with public and private entities -- Priorities.

• (1) The division shall plan and develop a recreational trail system throughout the state that:
  • (a) provides for outdoor recreation needs; and
  • (b) facilitates access to, travel within, and enjoyment and admiration of the outdoors.

• (2) To assure that an integrated trails network is achieved, the division shall coordinate the planning and development of trails with:
  • (a) federal land management agencies;
  • (b) local governments;
  • (c) private landowners; and
  • (d) state agencies.

• (3) The division shall give priority to establishing trails that:
  • (a) cross public lands;
  • (b) are in proximity or accessible to urban areas;
  • (c) implement rail-to-trail conversions pursuant to the National Trails System Act, 16 U.S.C. Sec. 1241 et seq.;
  • (d) provide linkage to existing trails; and
  • (e) provide linkage or access to natural, scenic, historic, or recreational areas of statewide significance.

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