BENEFITS OF TRAILS:

Pittsburgh Mayor Tom Murphy, testifying at a Congressional hearing, credited trail construction for contributing significantly to a dramatic downtown revitalization.
[June 20, 2002]

Of the top 12 cities in Forbes’ 2007 “Best Cities for Young Professionals” rankings, 9 have been distinguished as “bike friendly” by either Bicycle Magazine or The Bicycle Friendly Communities Campaign.

Little Miami Trail users spend an average of $18.95 of food, beverage, and transportation per day and $225/person/year on clothing, equipment, and accessories.
[OKI Trail User Study, 1999] Est. 539,000 users per year [2005 Caesar Creek St. Park Study]

In a 2002 National Realtors and Home Builders survey of recent home buyers, trails ranked as the second most important community amenity out of a list of 18 choices. Trails have been shown to increase the value of a home by 5% or more.

GREEN TRANSPORTATION:

Trail networks connect neighborhoods to parks, businesses, and area attractions.

Trails reduce dependence on automobiles, lowering total emissions and improving air quality.

HEALTH & RECREATION:

communities with trails are more active. Networks allow users of every fitness level and mode to tailor distance to their needs.

Enjoyed by bike riders, runners, walkers, in-line skaters; children, families, elderly, young and mid-aged adults; residents and tourists.

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Note: While there are several plans on the table, Trail Yeah! does not favor any particular alignment - we just want it done! There are three different options now being considered.

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