Benefits

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Overwhelming research reveals that access to trails and greenways improves the health of citizens; provides better, safer and less expensive transit options; boosts the economy, and grows equity and pride in the community.  Click on the icons in the wheel to read more!

  • [25] Goodman, Anna, Shannon Sahlqvist, David Ogilvie, and iConnect Consortium. “New walking and cycling routes and increased physical activity: one-and 2-year findings from the UK iConnect Study.” American journal of public health 104, no. 9 (2014): e38-e46.
  • [26] “Columbus: The Future of Connectivity 2017 Green Issue” Youtube Video, 4:04. Posted by “Rails-to-Trails Conservancy,” August 2, 2017. https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=pGrFzpnXGhE&feature=youtu.be