Tactic A4.4

Limit impacts of Trailhead Parking (mid-term goal)

Investigate approaches to limit impacts of trailhead parking in Sedona neighborhoods.

Overflow parking at trailheads is a regional problem and is particularly prevalent at trails within City of Sedona, where parking can overflow to adjoining neighborhoods.
Planning for new parking facilities, signage in neighborhoods, improved bicycle/pedestrian access, and trailhead transit options is underway. By engaging the tourism industry in efforts to find solutions and encouraging guests to embrace these solutions, trailhead parking challenges can be more effectively addressed.

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IMPACTED PILLARS

TIMEFRAME Mid-term (2-3 years)

LEAD PARTNERS USFS, City of Sedona

SUPPORTING PARTNERS SCC&TB, Keep Sedona Beautiful, Sustainability Alliance, Homeowners Associations, Counties, Sedona Red Rock Trail Fund

ALIGNING RESEARCH Resident Survey, Nonprofit Focus Group, Land Managers Focus Group, Public Input, Industry Best Practices

TARGET / STATUS TO DATE
1. Number of cars parking in neighborhoods 
2. Survey specific areas impacted to benchmark improvements

PROGRESS TO DATE

Limit impacts of trailhead parking (mid-term goal)

Investigate approaches to limit impacts of trailhead parking in Sedona neighborhoods.

FY21 & FY20: The USFS has determined capacity analysis is not needed and is partnering with the City of Sedona to develop a trailhead transportation system. The City of Sedona is developing a trail head shuttle system to ease traffic congestion in neighborhoods as part of a larger public transit program. A trailhead shuttle program launch is expected in the second half of FY22.