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Infrastructure  |  Equity  |  Jobs

GREENWAY

STIMULUS

As we look toward recovery in 2021 and beyond, our nation needs to make visionary infrastructure investments that spur strong economic recovery and a healthy, equitable future. Our country needs to put people to work through $10 billion in infrastructure investment for safe active transportation that connects all 50 states across America from our biggest cities to our smallest towns, from our cultural heritage corridors to our national parks. The resulting people-centered transportation network has the potential to generate $100 billion in return for all to enjoy. We applaud the passage of the Great American Outdoors Act and the extension to the FAST Act. The next step is further investments through an infrastructure stimulus. 

$10B

Federal Stimulus

170K

Jobs Created

10x

Return on Investment

200

Supporting

Organizations

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“The value of parks after this pandemic is going to elevate. This is not just a ‘nice to have,’ but now an essential and vital part of our civic infrastructure.”

- Mitchell Silver, Commissioner, New York City Parks & Recreation

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NATIONAL

SUPPORT

Nearly 200 organizations have signed on in support of Greenway Stimulus.

A Sampling of

Projects

Nationwide, hundreds of regional trail projects only need funding to become reality. 

Stimulus in the News

Read nationwide news coverage of Greenway Stimulus

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Paths to Healing: Greenways are essential in the COVID era

"The potential benefits of these outdoor spaces go beyond just offering a place for a pent-up population to stretch their legs. It’s not uncommon to think of trails and greenways as designed for recreation experiences. But they are so much more."

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‘Greenway Stimulus’ could bring boom in bike and walking trails

"Active-transportation advocates are campaigning for $10 billion in infrastructure funding to connect cities with paths and create an interstate system for cyclists and walkers."

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Bloomberg CityLab takes a look at our efforts.

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Investing in Our Future

The study, "Investing in Our Future: Quantifying the Impact of Completing the East Coast Greenway in the Delaware River Watershed" was prepared by NV5 and EConsult Solutions in March 2019. The report's key finding: Completing the East Coast Greenway in the Greater Philadelphia region would mean $3 billion in public health, environmental and economic benefits.

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The Impact of Greenways in the Triangle

The East Coast Greenway Alliance commissioned a study in 2017 to put numbers on what we know to be true: Greenways are good for economic growth. Prepared by Alta Planning + Design and sponsored by GSK, the report finds that the East Coast Greenway generates $90 million in total benefits annually for the Triangle region, from gains in health and the environment to transportation and access benefits, economic gains and increased property values.

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