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Shared Use Path: see (MUP) Multi-Use Path. Shared Use Path is the preferred terminology in federal guidelines. SHPO: State Historic Preservation Office, (often pronounced "shippo"). Nebraska SHPO archaeologists provide education on cultural heritage issues; explain current state cultural resource laws and regulations; and help resolve potential conflicts involving development, scientific research, and the respectful treatment of cultural resources. Single-track: A type of trail that is approximately the width of one bike, hiker, or horse. It contrasts with double-track trails and forest roads that are wide enough for four-wheeled off-road vehicles. TSP: A Transportation System Plan describes the existing transportation system and the projects, programs, and policies that will allow a community to meet its transportation needs and aspirations. Uniform Act: The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act (URA), is a federal law that establishes minimum standards for federally funded programs and projects that require the acquisition of real property (real estate) or displace persons from their homes, businesses, or farms. (49 CFR Part 24). (p. 22) Universal Design: The concept of designing the built environment to be usable to the greatest extent possible by everyone, regardless of age, ability, or status in life. Underrepresented population: A population that is typically underrepresented in service provision, and includes populations such as persons who have disabilities, persons who are minorities, poor persons, persons with limited English proficiency, older individuals, or persons from rural areas. (29 USC ยง 3002(18)) USDA: United States Department of Agriculture provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, nutrition, and related issues based on public policy, the best available science, and effective management. USFS: The United States Forest Service is an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture that administers the nation's 154 national forests and 20 national grasslands with a mission to "to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the Nation's forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations." User Conflicts: On multi-use paths there can be disagreements amongst trail user types that present challenges for trail managers who must balance trail user needs with conservation and stewardship objectives at the same time. (p. 14) UTV: A Utility Type Vehicle (UTV) is defined as any motorized off-highway vehicle which (a) is 74 inches in width or less, and (b) is not more than 180 inches, including the bumper, in length, (c) has a dry weight of 2,000 pounds or less, and (d) travels on four or more non-highway tires. 38 GLOSSARY