2 0 1 8 ANNUAL R E P O R T

VISIONTo inspire our community to embrace trails.

MISSIONThe mission of the Platte River Trails Trust is to develop a river pathway while preserving the scenic, natural and historic value of the North Platte River, and to assist with the development of a network of trails that contribute to our community’s economic vitality and quality of life.

OUR VALUESNon-motorized Transportation and SafetyHealth and RecreationQuality of LifeCitizen InvolvementPublic-Private PartnershipsEnvironmental Stewardship

Platte River Trails Board of DirectorsWE’RE WORKING FOR YOU

BACK ROW - L-REric Easton, Heidi Walker, Keith Tyler, David Hough, Nancy Witzeling, Clarke Turner, Nat Steinhoff, Bruce English, Debra Swedberg, Kendall Bryce, Jolene Martinez, Lindsey Grant

FRONT ROW - L-R Pam Mills, Michele Chulik, Miguel Leotta, Angela Emery, JoAnne True, Bart Rea, Donna Hoffman, Tim Cortez

Not Pictured: Board Members: Art Boatright, Michael Hoffman, Chris Smith; Ex-Officio Members: Matt Buhler, Jeff Goetz, Matt Hahn

In 1982 the Platte River Trails Trust (PRTT) began constructing a River Trail that would serve as the spine of our community’s

non-motorized trail system and a way for users to

connect to many local parks and businesses, downtown and

much more. Today we’re still going strong thanks to our volunteer-led Board and support from our partner the City of Casper and many other funders, sponsors and Friends. In 2019 the Platte River Trails made a new connection to neighborhoods south of Wyoming Boulevard AND rebuilt a much beloved older section of our River Trail. The positive feedback we received on these projects made it clear that our community wants well maintained trails AND new trail connections directly to their neighborhoods.

The PRTT is committed to working on these priorities in 2019 and beyond. This year the PRTT will begin work on an important connection

between the River Trail in Morad Park and the Walmart shopping center on CY Avenue that we hope will lead to an eventual connection to the Wolf Creek neighborhood. The PRTT will enhance the connection between the bike lanes on Durbin Street and the Casper Mountain Road trail that begins south of the YMCA. In addition, we will also reconstruct two older sections of the River Trail.

We’ve realized over the years that our community trails, in addition to being about connecting people to places, are also about facilitating connections to one another and to the beautiful environment we call home here in central Wyoming. In 2019 look for efforts from the PRTT Board in support of those connections including regular Friends of the Platte River Trails meetings and volunteer opportunities, a new trail safety and etiquette campaign, our Spring Clean-up, the 2019 Food Truck Friday season, and 2019 Riverfest.

Clarke Turner PRTT Board Chair

Angela Emery Executive Director

• Completed Phase II of the Casper Mountain Road trail

• Reconstructed the River Trail from the Overlook Shelter eastward 3000 lineal feet

• Received Optional One Cent funding from the City of Casper to develop and maintain trails for the next four years

• Opened Dylan’s Park, our new fenced dog park at the Tate Pumphouse

SUCCESSES & CELEBRATIONS

SUCCESSES & CELEBRATIONS

• Construct new trail connection between the River Trail and the west-side Walmart shopping area

• Reconstruct two other areas along the River Trail 1) Ramada Plaza to the Overlook and 2) Pedestrian Bridge to Bryan Stock Trail

• Upgrade the connection between the Durbin Street bike lanes and the Casper Mountain Road trail

• Design the Paradise Valley to Robertson Road trail

• Complete a comprehensive Wayfinding signage effort to make non-motorized transportation safer and easier for all.

LOOKING TO THE FUTURE

TRAIL UPGRADES

LOOKING TO THE FUTURE

GROWING ATTENDANCE AT OUR EVENTS

CONTINUE TO BUILD NEW TRAILS

RIVER AND TRAIL SAFTEY

Park Information Sign

Q6: Thinking of the "Park Information" sign shown above, to what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?

55% 51%

37%36%

4%9%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

the sign provides the right informationto help me use the park

I like the look of the sign

Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know/NA

FOCUS ON WAYFINDING

MY TRAIL TO A HEALTHY LIFEI have lived my entire 50 years in Casper and had no idea that there was a Platte River Trail, I had never been on it. In 2013 I weighed 497 pounds, was very sick and very inactive, and had been that way for most of my adult life. I could not walk very far but once I got some medical attention I started on a new journey to better health.

I started walking at indoor places to get stronger and stronger so that one day, I could walk the entire length of the path from PV to Bryan Stock (10 miles). And I did it, I took several breaks but I made it the entire way!

Now I ride the entire path both directions, 20 miles! I don’t do it everyday but I do ride my bike most every day during the spring, summer and fall when the weather permits.

During my walks and my biking on the trail I have met so many wonderful people that could not believe that I have lost over 300 pounds. My goal in my journey was not to be skinny but to be healthy and the Platte River Path has helped me reach that goal. We are so fortunate to have such a beautiful place to walk, run and bike! I hope to meet up with some more people on the path!

Brenda Schulenberger

Advocates, Volunteers, FRIENDS! Join the Friends today and make a difference

along our community’s trails!

FRIENDS OF THE TRAIL

MAINTAINING OUR TRAILS

Say hello to Shari Kolb, the Platte River Trails Maintenance Maven, when you see her out and about keeping our River Trail in tip-top shape.

TRAIL SAFETYOur community trail users range in age from 3 to

103 and include moms, kiddos, strollers, dogs, cyclists, inline skaters, runners, and walkers just to

name a few! The Platte River Trails will launch a Trail Etiquette and Safety campaign in spring of 2019

that will provide basic trail etiquette info that will help us all stay connected while sharing the trail!

Spring Cleanup – Saturday, May 18, 2019 – 9 a.m. – noonHelp us spruce up the River Trail and the Rail Trail after the long winter. Tasks will include picking up trash and cleaning up our landscaped areas.

Food Truck Friday – June 14, July 12, August 2, September 6This family friendly event series features delicious food truck fare, live music, vendors, refreshments and games in a beautiful, relaxed atmosphere at the Tate Pumphouse Trail Center alongside the Platte River.

Riverfest – Saturday, August 17, 2019Riverfest is our signature event! This community event includes a regional beer tasting, food trucks, live music, family friendly activities and shopping booths plus Casper Rotary’s Great Duck Derby. This event is FREE to the public.

SAVE THE DATE! OUR 2019 EVENTS

CONNECTIONS

C R E A T I N G

HELP US PAVE

THE WAY

Our community's non-motorized trail system creates connections to work, shopping, recreation and to one another. These connections positively impact tourism, economic development, property values, and our community's health and wellness.

When you, or your business, sponsor one of our events you help us create crucial non-motorized

trail connections in our community. Consider sponsoring one of the following events:

Spring Cleanup, Food Truck Friday, Riverfest, or a Mile Marker

Postel Management Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Ted Rasmussen

RBC Wealth ManagementDorothy and Richard Reimann

Kenneth and Cathy SchulteShaun Sutherland, DDS

Dr. Jay and Debra SwedbergTeton Distributing

The TableClarke and Holly Turner

Tony and Jan ValdezWestern Distributing

Wyoming Wound Care Center PC

$100-49971 Construction

James and Susan AndersonCathy Carson

Casper Star Tribune Daniel Christensen

David and Patty ChittimKCWY, Channel 13

Double D FoundationKelli and Deo CarmichaelBruce and Linda English

Chuck and Nancy EngstromFriends of the Platte River Trails

Leonard GarciaPaul Genetti

Rosa and Jimmy GoolsbyKathryn and Timothy Havasi

William & Susan HeissJane A. Ifland

thank youThanks to all of our generous donors and volunteers for your contribution to building and maintaining an exceptional community trail system in 2018!

PARTNERSCity of Casper

Natrona County School District Recreation Joint Powers Board

WYDOT TAP Program

DONORS$10,000 +

Janet and Bill Chambers

$5,000 - $9,999Bart and Barbara Wilder

Cleveland Dodge FoundationFoss Motors

$2500 - $4,999Bart and Liz Rea

Kathy BlairJonah Bank

Keith and Diane TylerWilliams, Porter, Day & Neville, P.C.

$1,000 - $2,499 ANB Bank

Andreen Hunt ContructionDr. John & Judith Bailey

Kendall BryceCasper College Foundation

Casper Orthopaedic Associates P.C.Dr. Mark and Caryn Dowell

First Interstate BankHilltop National Bank

Hugh JenkinsTerry and Del Johnson

John KernsLincoln Financial Foundation

Christian MichelsonNed Hodder Investments

Dr. Denise PrughMichele Chulick and Ian Pesses

Tom and Laurie ReeseR&R Reststops

Rocking K Development IncKate Sarosy and Scott Sissman

Chris and Sharon SmithShane and JoAnn True

Richard Wagner

Wind City Physical TherapyDr. Todd and Nancy Witzeling

Worthington, Lenhart & Carpenter, Inc.Wyoming Medical Center

Wyoming Machinery Company

$500 - $999AARP

Black Hills Corporation FoundationBlue Cross Blue Shield

Casper Beverage Casper Windy City Striders

Elkhorn Valley Rehabilitation HospitalFirerock Steakhouse

Susan & William GrantGSG Architecture

Inberg-Miller EngineeringJohn Jorgensen

Lenhart, Mason & AssociatesLeo Riley & Company

Ryan McIntyreMoser Energy Systems

O’Dell Brewing Company Pepper Tank and Contracting

Platte Valley Bank

Postel Management Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Ted Rasmussen

RBC Wealth ManagementDorothy and Richard Reimann

Kenneth and Cathy SchulteShaun Sutherland, DDS

Dr. Jay and Debra SwedbergTeton Distributing

The TableClarke and Holly Turner

Tony and Jan ValdezWestern Distributing

Wyoming Wound Care Center PC

$100-49971 Construction

James and Susan AndersonCathy Carson

Casper Star Tribune Daniel Christensen

David and Patty ChittimKCWY, Channel 13

Double D FoundationKelli and Deo CarmichaelBruce and Linda English

Chuck and Nancy EngstromFriends of the Platte River Trails

Leonard GarciaPaul Genetti

Rosa and Jimmy GoolsbyKathryn and Timothy Havasi

William & Susan HeissJane A. Ifland

Steve & Libby KurtzHilery Lindmier

Errol MillerPamela Mills and Jim Miller

Bill & Lisa MixerRobert Moenkhaus

The Kevin Murphy Family FundButch Okes

Christine PattersonRebecca Rowe

Steve and Barb ShellenbergerLinda Nix and Neil ShortScott & Cidne Skavdahl

Daniel StaightBernard & Omah Straub

Craig & Patsy Smith Governor and Mrs. Mike Sullivan

Bill and Kristy ThompsonTown Square Media

Barbara WalkerHeidi and Drew Walker

Dino WeninoJohn and Linda Yost

$25-99Ken Flake

Joanne KumorAndrew Lempka

Mr. and Mrs. Alan LeskeMichael Sarvey

Alan VandeventerJennifer Walker

Don Whyde

Revenue Sources2018

City and County One-Cent Funds -17%

WYDOTGrants - 55%

Other Grants - 7%

Board Members& Fundraising -12%

Other Donations& Income - 9%

Expenditures2018

Construction of ProjectsandFixed Assets - 78%

Program Services- 11%

General and Administrative Costs- 8%

Fundraising Costs - 4%

REVENUE SOURCES (2018)

55% - WYDOT Grants

78% - Construction of Projects and Fixed Assets

17% - City and County One-Cent Funds

11% - Program Services

7% - Other Grants and Donations

9% - Other

4% - Fundraising Costs

12% - Board Members and Fundraising

8% - General and Administrative Costs

EXPENDITURES (2018)

CalendarOF EVENTS

Wednesday, February 20, 2019Annual Meeting - Five Trails Room

Saturday, May 18, 2019 Spring Cleanup

June 14, July 12, August 2, September 6Food Truck Friday - Tate Pumphouse

Saturday, August 17, 2019Riverfest - Crossroads Park

www.platterivertrails.com 307-577-1206 • platteriver@wyoming.comPO Box 1228, Casper WY 82602