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We're creating a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors to build healthier places for healthier people.

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Our vision is that 90 percent of Americans will live within three miles of a trail system by 2020.

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Trails stimulate economic growth, spurring small business and improving quality of life.

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For health, for mobility, for community connections…that’s why we use and love trails.

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Columbus: The Future of Connectivity

Columbus, Ohio, is setting itself up to be a model for connected, 21st-century cities with an eye on creating safe, equitable walking and biking routes across neighborhoods.

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