A trail maintenance ambassador is trained to check specific assigned sections of the trails for maintenance issues/concerns. Each trail section will have a site specific maintenance checklist that is to be completed on either a semi-annual or quarterly basis (depending on the trail section.)

Duties

• Wear the Trail Ambassador approved identification clothing/memorabilia
• Observe TART "Trail Guidelines"
• Resource/facilities inspection

• Inspect the trail and signing for safety and functionality.
• Check for trail hazards/damaged or ­missing signs/benches/pavement markings/bridge conditions
• Make sure that "clear vision areas" exist at all driveway and road crossings
• Trailheads should be checked for cleanliness
• Report vandalism to the TART office
• Some small problems may be fixed on site ­ i.e. downed limbs, debris on trail, litter, etc.

Recommended equipment

• Camera, cell phone, small trash bag, pruning shears, folding saw, loppers