Sierra: Shredding as a Path to Community Development
Washington,
May 2, 2021
Clearly, there’s great potential for cycling trails to redefine the economic and social fabric of communities. But it’s just as important to remember that the benefits go beyond the tourism economy: Thoughtfully designed trails in accessible locations can restore and protect environmental values and make it easier for all residents to benefit from time in nature. To that end, California Representative Jimmy Gomez and New Jersey Senator Cory Booker have reintroduced the Transit to Trails Act, which would provide transportation funding for underserved communities to make sure the trails are open to all.
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