planning & engineering
for
hiking, mountain biking, & multi-use trails
How We Roll
SVE understands that trail projects are not your standard engineering projects, and should not be treated as such. Need an engineer that knows the difference between a “table top” and a “shark fin”, that can also perform ADA-compliant access and SCS hydrograph routing? We have it covered.
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Working alongside dedicated trails contractors, SVE can provide layout, flagging, and trail alignment support to kick off the design process.
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Storm Water Management Plans (SWMPs), Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs), and Low Impact Development (LID) Best Management Practice (BMP) design are all common deliverables and tasks.
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From Special Use Permit (SUP) and similar entitlement expertise - to online application management, bid solicitation assistance, and client representation at public meetings - SVE has experience executing trails projects from start to finish.
where to find our projects
Riding & Designing
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Sierra Vista Park
The Advanced MTB Flow Trail at the firm’s namesake park in Reno, Nevada, where SVE has volunteered with Biggest Little Trail Stewardship and tested lines with Momentum Trail Concepts.
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Biggest Little Bike Park
The Intermediate Pump Track, where SVE provided Bike Park/ Trail Master Plan and Bike Park Infrastructure consulting, to convert an unsanctioned area of dirt jumps into an official county amenity with a variety of progressive trails for the community at the Sun Valley Regional Park, Washoe County in northwest Nevada.
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Blue Derby
SVE has gained inspiration from trails across the globe - from backcountry adventures in Oaxaca, to family rides in Chamonix, to racing in Tasmania (pictured) - SVE implements real world trail experience into every design.
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Tipton Trail Bridge
As a consultant to Sage Trail Alliance, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, SVE completed a pedestrian / trail bridge detail plan associated with the Tipton Trail at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden in California
Who we Dig to work With
