The case for trails
Why do trails make sense in Norwin?
Trails are not just a nice thing to have. Here's what the research says about what they do for a community like ours.
By the numbers
What the research shows
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Accessible active transportation results in increased revenue for local businesses in suburbs*
50%
more likely to get enough physical activity to stay healthy, if you live near trails†
67%
of Norwin area kids do not live within a 10-minute walk of recreation‡
5–10%
higher property values for homes near trails§
References
- *Rails to Trails Conservancy, "Active Transportation Transforms America: The Case for Increased Public Investment in Walking and Biking Connectivity," October 2019, p. 41. Source
- †National Recreation and Park Association, "Park and Recreation Fact Sheet," July 14, 2016, p. 7. Source
- ‡Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, "10-Minute Walk Access to Parks, Trails, and Open Space (Municipal Data)," March 2020. Source
- §Headwaters Economics, "Measuring Trails Benefits: Property Value," January 11, 2018, p. 2. Source