North Kitsap Trails Association
Vision, Mission, and Goals - Adopted 9.21.09
Mission Statement for NKTA:
To unite North Kitsap County with a regional system of land and water trails that promotes stewardship of natural resources and enhances our communities’ livability.
Mission Statement for NKTA Plan Committee:
To create a Concept Plan that will guide development of the regional land and water trail system today, and will continue to shape a legacy of integrated trails and open space in North Kitsap County.
Vision for the North Kitsap Trails System:
A system of land and water trails that connects North Kitsap communities, Tribal lands, parks, and private development, to provide opportunities for walking, biking, paddling, observing wildlife, horseback riding and non-motorized transportation. A regional trail system that boosts community pride, community connections, and the local economy.
Goals for the North Kitsap Trails System
· Work with community leaders, local and Tribal governments, private developers, community members and our neighbors to develop public-private partnerships for creating a seamless system of connected multi-surface and multi-use trails.
· Promote healthy lifestyles by designing a trail system that accommodates citizens of all ages and abilities with diverse outdoor recreation activities.
· Establish trail routes that highlight the natural beauty of our region and promote appreciation of wildlife and natural systems.
· Encourage innovative land uses to maximize public open space and development of trails between North Kitsap communities, working forests, agricultural areas and new development.
· Provide educational opportunities and identify points of interest throughout the trail system that highlight cultural resources, working lands, local history and natural science.
· Connect our trails with other regional, county and cross-state trail systems. Promote our trail system as an eco-tourism destination and enticement for economic development.
Encourage non-motorized transportation by offering multiple trail access points and safe, reasonably-direct routes between North Kitsap communities, our ferries and bridges, and popular destinations within each community.
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