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MST East Conceptual Plan <br /> MST Eastern Piedmont Plan <br /> MST Western Piedmont Plan <br /> MST Johnston County Plan <br /> Stone to Pilot Sub-section Master Plan <br /> Other Planning Efforts (map) <br /> State Trail Partners <br /> State Parks: <br /> • Trail designation <br /> • Planning assistance <br /> • Trail signage <br /> • Administer RTP grant <br /> • Technical assistance <br /> • Promotion on state parks website <br /> Section Sponsors: <br /> • Establish the trail alignment <br /> • Acquire land or easements needed for trail <br /> • Identify and address constraints in building and maintaining trail <br /> • Acquire funds <br /> • Coordinate trail construction, management and maintenance of the trail <br /> • Apply for trail designation <br /> • Promote the trail <br /> Benefits of Regional Trails <br /> Increased property values <br /> Promote healthy living <br /> Protect water quality <br /> Provide recreational opportunities <br /> Provide wildlife corridors and habitats <br /> Encourage economic development <br /> Contribute to a community's identity <br /> Provide alternative transportation opportunities <br /> Mountains to Sea Segments <br /> Planned segments were prioritized using criteria to gauge readiness for further planning and <br /> implementation. <br /> Criteria included: <br /> • Connectivity <br /> • Available public land <br /> • Implementation challenges <br /> • Demonstrated demand for trail <br /> • Potential economic impact <br /> • Funding resources <br /> • Level of organized support and planning <br /> Near Term Priority Segments <br />