Ohio to Erie Trail

New Data Illustrates Importance of Connected Trail Infrastructure to the Nation

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC), the nation's largest trails and active transportation advocacy organization, today released the first-ever spatial analysis of the country's trail networks.

Key Points: 
  • Trail networks are part of the DNA of the nation, bringing new mobility and recreation to at least half of Americans.
  • Of the counties where trail networks are being developed, 74% are majority suburban/urban and 26% are majority rural populations.
  • "This data validates what we've long known—that multiuse trail networks are critical to the well-being of the nation.
  • Alongside the spatial analysis of America's trail networks, RTC released national opinion-poll data capturing public support for trail networks.

New Signage Program Celebrates History Along the Great American Rail-Trail

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new program of Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) and the William G. Pomeroy Foundation will draw attention to the history that is embedded in the route of the Great American Rail-Trail®. A series of historic markers will be installed along the 3,700-mile route of the developing trail, one of RTC's signature programs, between Washington, D.C., and Washington State.

Key Points: 
  • There are fascinating stories and snapshots of history all along the Great American Rail-Trail.
  • "The Great American Rail-Trail connects people to the richness of the nation's landscapes, cultures and heritage.
  • "There are fascinating stories and snapshots of history all along the Great American Rail-Trail, if you know where to look."
  • "History abounds along the beautiful scenic pathways that comprise the Great American Rail-Trail.

Holmes County Park District Contracts with Woolpert for Rails-to-Trails Design Project

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022
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HOLMES COUNTY, Ohio, Feb. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Woolpert has been contracted by the Holmes County Park District to provide survey, engineering and design services to renovate 4 miles of the Holmes County Trail, from Glenmont east to State Route 520.

Key Points: 
  • HOLMES COUNTY, Ohio, Feb. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Woolpert has been contracted by the Holmes County Park District to provide survey, engineering and design services to renovate 4 miles of the Holmes County Trail, from Glenmont east to State Route 520.
  • This $3.6 million project is part of a phased plan to complete the 29-mile Holmes County Trail in northeast Ohio, which is in the heart of Amish country.
  • We want to incorporate some of their huge sandstone blocks into the trail design, which people will be able to climb."
  • Final design plans have been submitted for this project, and construction is expected to begin in the fall.

"Indiana's Year Of The Trails" Launches With A Powerful Message: Connected Trails Are Essential To Statewide Prosperity

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Thursday, October 21, 2021
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Eric Holcomb has proclaimed 2021-2022 as "Indiana's Year of the Trails" recognizing that "connecting trail segments is a powerful tool for economic and community development that should be actively facilitated."

Key Points: 
  • Eric Holcomb has proclaimed 2021-2022 as "Indiana's Year of the Trails" recognizing that "connecting trail segments is a powerful tool for economic and community development that should be actively facilitated."
  • In addition, the legislative trails caucus is focused on building the political support to implement the recommendations in the 2021 Indiana State Trails Plan , including the development of the state's Visionary Trail System.
  • Sen. Kruse has recognized that "trails bring people together, as they not only connect physical locations but also represent the bonds that create communities."
  • "Indiana's story of trails as fundamental to quality of life, economic development and tourism is a great success story.