Benefits of Trails

Austin, Texas Case Study: Budgeting by the People

By: Rails-to-Trails-Conservancy FACT SHEET
August 6, 2014

Budgeting by the People – Austin, TxDownload

This fact sheet describes the rise of trails, walking and bicycling in Austin, Tx. which other communities can learn from.

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