Why Build Trails?

Economic

  • Publicly accessible open space and trails generate economic activity

Health

  • Increased rates of physical activity
  • Reduces obesity and obesity-related disease
  • Reduces health care costs

Community / Quality of Life

  • Increased physical connections increases social connections
  • More activities available makes for happier people

Environment

  • Trails create choices for getting from point A to B
  • Conservation lands can contain recreational areas and trails