Mon River Trail System Economic Impact
By: Rails-to-Trails-Conservancy
FACT SHEET
August 1, 2017
The Mon River Trail System is a vibrant 48-mile rail-trail network in north central West Virginia and a critical link in the Parkersburg to Pittsburgh connection envisioned by the Industrial Heartland Trails Coalition. The Mon River Trail System Economic Impact study revealed the system’s impact on the region and Monongalia County’s growing economy, where business development and property values have increased substantially along the trail since its opening in 1998.
- Tags: Benefits of Trails Economic Impact Research
- States: West Virginia
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