posted Aug 14, 2020
South Dakota’s snowmobile trail system is maintained without any contribution from general fund dollars, but brings substantial economic activity into the state. This study estimates the magnitude of that economic activity and its effect on the overall state economy.
posted Jan 20, 2020
When promoting trail-use among older adults, natural elements should be considered.
posted Mar 5, 2018
In total, 6.1 million American livelihoods directly depend on outdoor recreation, making it a critical economic sector in the United States.
posted Dec 25, 2011
Reflections on the spiritual aspect of trails.
posted Dec 19, 2011
Nancy Desmond of Cleveland Metroparks, tells us how trails have made a difference in her life and career.
posted Nov 25, 2011
The desire to recreate, exercise and enjoy natural beauty.
posted Mar 5, 2018
This guide will set forth strategies for building on what you already offer to enhance the appeal of your community and your business to bicycle tourists and strengthening the local economy.
posted Dec 22, 2020
This study identifies the economic and health impacts of bicycling in Iowa.
posted Jul 29, 2020
by Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) recently began studying the ways in which bicycling, for transportation and in combination with transit, can reduce automobile use and lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The first of these focused studies concentrated on the Metro Orange Line and parallel bicycle path. This Bicycle Rail Trip Analysis and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Study looks more broadly at bicycle trips to and from Metro Rail. The purpose of this study is to establish the benefits of providing an integrated transportation system where bicyclists are accommodated at train stations and on trains.
posted Mar 16, 2018
by Amy Camp with Cycle Forward, Marlee Gallagher with The Trail Town Program
Enhancing communities to benefit more from trail tourism along the Great Allegheny Passage in Pennsylvania and Maryland.
posted Mar 13, 2018
This study estimates the employment impacts of building and refurbishing transportation infrastructure for cyclists and pedestrians.
posted Jul 17, 2018
Measuring the benefits and economic development of trails.
