Roadmap

A 15-year roadmap toward net-zero trail running infrastructure

Trail Net Zero is guided by a long-term roadmap focused on building credible standards, scaling practical implementation, and supporting systems change. This roadmap is a living framework, updated as evidence and conditions evolve.

Phases

Phase 1: Community and Standards

Years 1–3

  • Build a practitioner network
  • Establish evidence standards
  • Launch pilot projects

Phase 2: Implementation and Scaling

Years 4–9

  • Expand pilots across regions
  • Support material and operational transitions
  • Publish annual field reports

Phase 3: Systems Integration

Years 10–15

  • Embed sustainability into standard practice
  • Support policy alignment and infrastructure change
  • Measure and report ecosystem-level impact

What “living framework” means

As pilots produce results and constraints become clearer, the community updates methods, templates, and priorities. The goal is not static perfection—it’s durable infrastructure for better decisions over time.

If you’re new here, start with the forum preview and Standards & Evidence.