Several regional, national and European authorities and organizations promote the development of greenways, and many efforts have been made to bring knowledge about these trails to the public a remarkable example is the outstanding Spanish Vias Verdes website. All in all some thousand kilometres of converted railway lines are used as valuable cycle routes today. In several European countries ambitious rail-trail programs have been established (in Spain, the francophone region of Belgium or as a part of the National Cycle Network in the United Kingdom for instance). Rail-trails as a special form of greenways have become very popular during the last decades. Welcome to "Bahntrassenradeln"! This is a private website collecting information about railway cycle paths in Europe with a strong focus on the German speaking area. Achim Bartoschek Bitte aktivieren Sie JavaScript.īahntrassenradeln An European rail-trail directory
Want more information about the rail trail? Visit our RAIL TRAIL FAQ page.Bahntrassenradeln - Rail-trails in Europe Homepage von Dr. The more people who participate the more money we can earn to fund trail development. You can also enroll in the shopping rewards programs that Newton Trails participates in through Kroger and AmazonSmile. Other ways to support the rails to trails project include: talking to friends and neighbors about the benefits of trails, contacting elected officials to express your support of of the project, attending a Newton Trails event, and volunteering your time and expertise with Newton Trails.
Newton Trails is an all-volunteer, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, and your tax-deductible contribution will help us fulfill our mission of developing an interconnected, greenway trail system in Newton County. You can support for the rail trail project by becoming a member of Newton Trails today or, if you're already a member, renewing your membership with an additional contribution. The development of a 15-mile greenway corridor running through the heart of Newton County is no small undertaking, and Newton Trails needs the support of the Newton County community. CDC data shows a strong correlation between communities with high incidences of walking and biking and lower levels of obesity-related illnesses like diabetes.
Additionally, 30 percent of Newton County adults are inactive, compared to 25 percent statewide. According to the 2016 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation County Health Rankings, 34 percent of Newton County adults are obese, compared to 29 percent statewide. Moving at a slower pace than those traveling by car, pedestrians and cyclists take time to read historic markers, photograph old buildings and natural scenery, and seek out the stories behind the places they visit, all of which can fuel preservation efforts.Īnother important benefit will be residents' increased access to recreation. Subsequently, trails help to grow small business opportunities benefiting the local economy.Ī rail trail will also help preserve and share the history and natural beauty of Newton County. Rail trails also attract tourists who spend money in the towns along the trail. SUPPORT THE LOCAL ECONOMYĮconomically, the rail trail might be the single most important element for the future of Newton County with regards to attracting high quality industry and higher income residents who seek healthy lifestyles and outdoor recreation opportunities. We're excited about having a beautiful rail trail in Newton County and know that such a trail will provide many benefits for our community.
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