Built Assets. Maintenance Standards: Installations for associated art installation maintenance standards). The Xxxxxx Trail and the Park should continue to serve as cultural assets, deepening a sense of place and inspiring community pride in Austin. Additionally, a Comprehensive Signage Plan is being developed in 2022 alongside PARD with the goals of creating a consistent signage and wayfinding system that directs Xxxxxx Trail users and visitors to and along the Xxxxxx Trail and that improves connections between areas along the Xxxxxx Trail, enhancing the Xxxxxx Trail experience (but not taking away from the natural beauty), and highlighting and educating Xxxxxx Trail users of the natural systems’ functions and value. All signage will be coordinated with City departments to ensure clarity and cohesion, and TTF will undergo appropriate review and permitting processes whenever signage installments are planned. With all Park signage, TTF is required to follow City codes including the PARD Community PARKnership Guide to Naming, Onsite Dedication, and Donor Recognition. These efforts will be rooted in comprehensive, extensive, and inclusive community engagement.
Built Assets. Maintenance Standards The Xxxxxx Trail includes a variety of assets that range in use, maintenance requirements, and repair cost. Regardless of the asset type and the differences in conditions assessments or maintenance schedules, all documented safety and hazard concerns should be addressed in an appropriate, timely manner. The method and scope of maintenance repairs should be based on the severity and extent of a hazard, the long-term efficacy of the method, and cost. As a part of the regular maintenance for each asset type, inspections should include conditions assessments and reporting of safety hazards. TTF staff will report safety hazards in an appropriate, timely manner to TTF managers and will help to encourage a culture of safety. TTF will document and report safety hazards to PARD. TTF staff will regularly document and track maintenance activities, making recurring maintenance issues easy to identify. Special consideration will be given to repair and maintenance methods that are sustainable, incorporate green infrastructure practices, and/or improve ecological function. Trail Surface and Infrastructure The Xxxxxx Trail loop is primarily a soft surface trail constructed with decomposed granite. Sections of the Xxxxxx Trail have been reinforced and repaired with stabilized decomposed granite or concrete, with edges reinforced with stone, concrete and timber retaining walls. Additionally, the Xxxxxx Trail is connected to hard-surfaced concrete bridge and boardwalk structures that provide trail users with access across the lake and over the water. A few wooden foot bridges and sections of asphalt are also represented in the Xxxxxx Trail system. The frequent transitions between hard and soft surfaces are a maintenance concern. The impacts of heavy daily use and intense, seasonal rain also contribute significantly to the maintenance load. Lastly, 80% of the Xxxxxx Trail is located within the 100-year floodplain, making it vulnerable to catastrophic flood events. With these conditions in mind, maintenance staff should regularly assess the Trail for safety hazards. Regular maintenance should include:
