Resource Library:

Economic



published Oct 2008

Impact of the Little Miami Scenic Trail on Single Family Residential Property Values

The study found that the Little Miami Scenic Trail positively impacts single-family residential property values, with sale prices increasing by $7.05 for every foot closer a property is located to the trail.


published Apr 1997

What's a Trail Really Worth?

Economic impact extends not only to the actual trail user but to businesses that derive an income from users of the trail.


published Sep 2001

How's Business on the Katy Trail? Entreprenuers See Opportunities.

An influx of tourists would mean an economic boom for the small towns along the Katy. But merchants' outlooks vary widely.


published Nov 2008

O. L. "Leff" Moore and the Development of the Innovative Hatfield-McCoy Recreation Area

O. L. “Leff” Moore was the “father” of the Hatfield-McCoy Recreation Area, the most innovative motorized trail system in the eastern United States. Leff was the recipient of the 2008 Hulet Hornbeck Award at the 19th International Trails Symposium.


published Oct 2011

Attracting Bike Tourists to Your Trail: Lessons from the Canalway

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.


published Sep 2014

The Heartbeat of a Community

by American Trails Staff

American Trails Supports Turtle Bay’s Efforts to become Self Sustaining


Results from the Business Directory


Sierra Nevada Conservancy

Auburn, California

We are a California state agency established through bi-partisan legislation to initiate, encourage, and support efforts that improve the environmental, economic, and social well-being of the Sierra Nevada Region, its co...


Auburn Headquarters: 11521 Blocker Drive, Suite 205, Auburn, California 95603
Toll Free: (877) 257-1212 | Main: (530) 823-4670 • [email protected]
https://sierranevada.ca.gov/

Mountain State Trail Alliance

Fayetteville, West Virginia

The Mountain State Trail Alliance (MSTA) is a non-profit organization that promotes the health and well-being of the area by building and maintaining a regional trail system, and increasing economic development through t...


210 High Street, Fayetteville, West Virginia 25840
[email protected]
https://www.mountainstatetrails.org/

Nexo Insurance Services

Manhatten Beach, California

Founded in 2005, Nexo Insurance Services has grown with one simple focus – to provide our clients with an objective, independent evaluation of their risk management and insurance needs.


Headquarters: 111 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Ste. 325, Manhatten Beach, California 90266
(310) 937-2007 • [email protected]
https://www.nexoins.com/