Beyond Cost Per Mile: Understanding Trail Costs
WEBINAR: July 29, 2026, 11:00AM - 12:00PM PT
The Bay Area Trails Collaborative Trail Talk Beyond Cost Per Mile: Understanding Trail Costs explores accurate budgeting for trail projects by analyzing real-world cost drivers rather than relying solely on cost-per-mile metrics.
Estimating the cost of a trail is rarely as simple as a price per mile — material types, site conditions, prevailing wage, and inflation all shape what a project will actually cost.
This webinar features a trail manager, designer, and contractor who utilize two case studies to share their perspectives on cost estimating, project break down project components, and avoiding scope gaps from planning through construction.
Whether you're sourcing unit prices, interviewing contractors, preparing bid documents, or navigating funding requirements, you'll leave with practical tools and real-world insights to build more accurate estimates.
Presenters:
- Jacob Millard, Principal Landscape Architect, Marin County Parks
- Mark Cederborg, Principal & Managing Partner, Outset Advisors
- Erik Stromberg, Principal Landscape Architect & Restoration Director, Restoration Design Group, Inc.
About the Host
The Rails to Trails Conservancy (RTC) is a non-profit that converts former railway corridors into multi-use trails for walking, biking, and other outdoor activities.
RTC works to build a nationwide network of trails, advocates for policies and funding for trail development, and provides assistance to local partners to create and connect trail networks.
