The Office of
Greenways & Trails works directly
with local communities, developers, private landowners and
state and federal agencies to facilitate the establishment of
the statewide system of greenways and
trails.
Where do I get
started?
If you are interested in developing a greenway or trail project
in your Florida community, the Office of
Greenways and Trails Online Reference and Resource Guide is an
excellent starting point. The guide provides information regarding the following topics:
What programs
does the Office of Greenways & Trails offer?
OGT
provides the following specific programs to facilitate the establishment and development of greenways
and trails:
Who can I
contact for further information and assistance?
If you have
specific questions regarding the planning, development or protection
of greenways and trails in Florida, please contact the
Regional Greenways and Trails Coordinators
(PDF 260 kb) that represents
your county.
Resources: Economic Impacts of
Trails, Bicycling and Walking
General Information and Resources
The following links adhere to the
.
- American Trails: Economic Impacts of Trails
http://www.americantrails.org/resources/economics/
- Economic Impacts of Protecting Rivers, Trails and Greenway
Corridors
http://www.nps.gov/pwro/rtca/econindx.htm
- National Center for Bicycling and Walking: The Economic Benefits
of Bicycle and Pedestrian-based Tourism
http://www.bikewalk.org/links3.php
- Trails and Greenways Clearinghouse: Resources on the Benefits of
Trails & Greenways
http://www.trailsandgreenways.org/resources/benefits/topics/tgc_economic.pdf
- American Hiking Society: The Economic Benefits of Trails
http://www.americanhiking.org/news/pdfs/econ_ben.pdf
- Economic Impacts of Biking Resources
http://www.hhh.umn.edu/centers/slp/bike_economic_benefits.html
What are some
other helpful resources?
Visit
these websites for additional resources and assistance:
The following links adhere to the
.
Community Assistance &
Resources
2010 State of Florida