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River trails in 5 states join Capt. John Smith historic Chesapeake trail
In Annapolis, Maryland trails along four major Chesapeake Bay tributaries are being added to the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail. Read the article here Source: The Columbus Rituparna Ganguly, Research Associate at VERTICES, ritu@vertices.com
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‘Trail of the Lorax’ teaches about conservation
The Philadelphia Zoo is also personally impacted by the message from The Lorax, and has opened an exciting new exhibit called “Trail of the Lorax.” This educational attraction is meant to create a way for children to see how important … Continue reading
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Bike Trail in Poorer Neighborhood Boosts Exercise
Children in a neighborhood with an extra-wide walking/bicycle trail were three times more likely to get vigorous exercise than those in a neighborhood with regular sidewalks, a new study shows. Read the full article here Source: Yahoo Rituparna Ganguly, Research … Continue reading
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When a Parking Lot Is So Much More
New York Times op-ed contributer Eran Ben-Joseph accepts that “parking lots are here to stay” and thinks they can be better used. The parking can be covered with solar panels or be surfaced with permeable materials to it can “clean … Continue reading
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City finds money for abandoned rail to become Bloomingdale Trail
The long-anticipated transformation of an abandoned railway to a linear park on Chicago’s Northwest Side is getting the $9 million needed to begin construction. Read the full article here Source: Chicago Sun Times Rituparna Ganguly, Research Assistant, VERTICES, ritu@vertices.com
Franklin Township weighs 20-year plan to add parks
The township is considering a 20-year plan calling for the creation of two community parks and scores of smaller ones — many of which address a shortage in the township’s rural southern portion. Read full article here Source- nj.com Rituparna … Continue reading
Racing (Briefly) Along the Iditarod Trail
Andrew McCarthy took a four-day intensive training in the art of sled dog racing in Alaska. Read the article here Source: The New York Times Rituparna Ganguly, Research Assistant at VERTICES, ritu@vertices.com
Outside Las Vegas, an Ace of a Bike Trail
Matt Villano’s ride on the 35-mile River Mountains Trail in Las Vegas, Nevada. Read the article here Source – New York Times Rituparna Ganguly, Research Assistant at VERTICES, ritu@vertices.com
Million dollar donation closes gap on hike and bike trail
In Austin, Texas a $1 million contribution for the finishing of building a trail has been made. Additional money will build bathrooms and plant more trees. Read full article here Source: www.kvue.com Rituparna Ganguly, VERTICES, ritu@vertices.com
State to Look at Turning Tappan Zee Into Walkway
State officials said Wednesday that they were exploring the possibility of turning the three-mile-long Tappan Zee bridge into a route for pedestrians and bicyclists. New York Governor Cuomo said it would cost $150 million to demolish the bridge. Read full … Continue reading