TSTV Supports Federal Funding of Trails

Federal funding of trails is in danger of being cut. Several national organizations have banded together to make sure funding is maintained or increased. Rails to Trails, People for Bikes, The League of American Bicyclists, American Hiking Association and others sponsored a joint letter to Congress to keep Americans moving. Their website is KeepAmericaActive.org, which provides the letter signed by nearly 1200 organizations, including Tri-State Trail Vision. The letter, explaining the benefits of trails, can be found on the website. All are urged to write your Congressional delegates and how trails are beneficial in your life. Real life stories are the most potent form of persuasion. You could also mention how local trails aid the local business economy, create tourism opportunities, and provide a quality of life factor for families as incentives for trail development.