Multi-use trails are no longer viewed merely as recreational outlets for people who like to bike, run, walk or skate. Advocates say they spark economic development, improve people’s health, provide transportation alternatives and enhance a community’s quality of life. What’s more, for metropolitan areas that want to attract and retain talented workers, trails are “part of being a competitive city in the 21st century,” said Eric Oberg, manager of trail development for the Midwest office of the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy.
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