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Empire State Trail Case Study
February 17, 2024
Promoting healthy, wealthy communities with the longest statewide multiuse trail system in the US Project Details Lead Authority: State of New YorkTotal Project Cost: $266,323,802Funding Pledged to Date: $266,323,802 Federal: $52,161,582State: $200,000,0001Local: $14,162,218 Shovel-Ready: Immediately; ongoingType: Urban, suburban, rural Transformative Impact Job Creation: An estimated 1,920 jobs.2 Health Impact: Every dollar invested will yield an estimated $3 in direct medical benefits.3 Economic Growth: The trail […]
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Paradise Coast Trail Case Study
February 17, 2024
Connecting Collier County With Florida’s Paradise Coast Project Details Lead Authority: Florida DOT, Collier County Transportation Department, Naples Pathways CoalitionTotal Project Cost: $25,000,000Funding Pledged to Date: $100,000 Federal: $0State: $250,000 pending; additional $1,100,000 requestedLocal and Private: $100,000+ Shovel-Ready: 5 years or less, pending easement approvalType: Urban, suburban, and rural Transformative Impact Job Creation: An estimated 425 jobs directly1 Transportation: The Paradise Coast Trail corridor will […]
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Longleaf Trace Case Study
February 17, 2024
Boosting Economies, Growing Eco-Tourism and Connecting Communities in Mississippi Project Details Lead Authority: Pearl & Leaf Rivers Rails to Trails Recreational DistrictTotal Project Cost: $1,965,345Funding Pledged to Date: $1,033,845 Federal: $750,535State: $114,540Local: $168,770 Shovel-Ready: Within 1 year or lessType: Urban, suburban, rural Transformative Impact Job Creation: An estimated 33 directly3 Transportation: Connects students, faculty and staff in communities along the trail to the University […]
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Ludlam Trail Project Case Study
February 16, 2024
One Linear Park. Hundreds of Miles of Connectivity. Billions in Economic Development. Project Details Lead Authority: Miami-Dade CountyTotal Project Cost: $34 millionFunding Pledged to Date: $30.2 million State: $24 millionLocal: $4.2 millionPrivate: $2 million Shovel-Ready: One yearType: Urban Transformative Impact Job Creation: An estimated 380 jobs directly (construction) and 1,000 indirectly (new businesses) over 20 years1; construction wages alone estimated at more than $21 million.2 […]
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Louisville Loop Case Study
February 16, 2024
Essential for Livability, Business Development, Economic Growth and Prosperity Project Details Lead Authority: Louisville Metro Parks and Recreation DepartmentTotal Project Cost: $57,583,140Funding Pledged to Date: $41,803,959 Federal: 38,271,491State: $463,839Local: $3,068,629 Shovel-Ready: Three years or lessType: Urban, suburban Transformative Impact Job Creation: An estimated 969 jobs directly1  Transportation Connectivity: When complete, the Loop will be located within 1 mile of 66 percent of residents, within 0.5 […]
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Prairie Corridor Case Study
February 16, 2024
Conserving Nebraska’s Natural Heritage for aSustainable Economic Future Project Details Lead Authority: Lincoln Parks and Recreation DepartmentTotal Project Cost: $22,549,700Funding Pledged to Date: $5,500,000 Federal: $0Local: $1,660,000Private: $3,840,000 Shovel-Ready: Within 3 years or less once land is acquired (10-12 years)Type: Rural, urban Transformative Impact Job Creation: An estimated 383 jobs directly1 Transportation Impact: Creates a link between trail networks spanning more than 134 miles […]
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Emerald Trail System Case Study
February 16, 2024
Connecting Communities Across Jacksonville, Florida Project Details Lead Authority: City of Jacksonville, Groundwork JacksonvilleTotal Project Cost: $81,000,000Funding Pledged to Date: $39,000,000 Federal: $0State: $0  Local and Private: $39,000,000 Shovel-Ready: Segments vary; 1 to 4 yearsType: Urban Transformative Impact Job Creation: 1,156 jobs will be directly created by the trail extension project.1 Transportation: The Emerald Trail will connect to 16 schools, two colleges and 21 parks, among […]
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Illinois’ Route 66 Trail Case Study
February 16, 2024
Revitalizing the “Mother Road” for Transportation, Recreation and Historic Preservation Project Details Lead Authority: McLean CountyTotal Project Cost: $14,340,000Funding Pledged to Date: $6,667,066 Federal: $1,253,897State: $4,325,560Local: $1,087,609 Shovel-Ready: Three years or lessType: Suburban, rural Transformative Impact Job Creation: An estimated 283 directly1 Transportation: Provides local connections between schools, parks and commercial areas strengthening neighboring communities by creating long-distance bicycling facilities. Economic Impact: Annual Route […]
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IHTC Case Study
February 16, 2024
Parkersburg to Pittsburgh Corridor Project Details Lead Authority: Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, National Park Service, Pennsylvania Environmental CouncilTotal Project Cost: $44,490,884Funding Pledged to Date: $17,701,924 Federal: $5,310,328State: $25,000Local: $3,798,524Private: $350,000 Type: Rural, suburban, urbanShovel-Ready: Three years or less Transformative Impact Job Creation: An estimated 459 to 756 directly2 Economy in Pa.: A 2014 study of the 24-mile Three Rivers Heritage Trail in Pittsburgh recorded more than […]
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Columbus, Ohio’s Olentangy Trail Case Study
February 16, 2024
Arena District Connector Project Details Lead Authority: City of Columbus Recreation and ParksTotal Project Cost: $22,549,700Funding Pledged to Date: $5,500,000 Federal: $0State: $1,660,000Local and Private: $3,840,000 Shovel-Ready: At presentType: Urban Transformative Impact Job Creation: An estimated 500 jobs are anticipated to be created by the adjacent Crew Stadium and other businesses surrounding the new trailhead at Confluence Village Park trailhead; 37 jobs will be […]
Confluence Village Park Conceptual Rendering by Burgess & Niple