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FROM COAL TOWN TO TRAIL TOWN
DEC. 2017 | Discover how Appalachia is reviving its rural communities along the bike trails— like in West Newton, where an unexpected partner turned a ‘wild’ idea into a unique opportunity for Rod Darby.
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If you build it, will they come?
The case for trails is more compelling than ever | The PA Environmentalist
NOV 2017 | “If you spend a lot of time trying to convince the naysayers, then you’ll waste a lot of time. But if you focus on a small group of people who move things forward, then everybody eventually gets it.” — David Kahley, The Progress Fund
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- Some former coal towns turn to nature tourism as a new economic driver – NPR Marketplace – Feb. 28, 2018
- “Economic development along the GAP” -2 Rivers, 30 Minutes podcast- Dec. 1, 2017
- “Launch Lessons” – People for Bikes – May 25, 2017
- “Trail Towns” embracing economic benefits of long-distance biking routes – Mobility Lab – September 14, 2016
- The Great Allegheny Passage Helps Trail Towns Thrive – Keystone Edge – July 19, 2016
- Survey: Interest in trails continues to grow – March 10, 2016
- Trail Town Program manager didn’t take usual path – TribLive – December 13, 2015
- Trail Town: Programs We Can Learn From – Adventure Cycling Association – November 25, 2015
- Urban Land institute recognizes West Newton’s transformation – TribLive – October 21, 2015
- Elizabeth Township business forum draws a crowd – TribLive – July 29, 2015
- Column: My vision for Titusville’s future – Titusville Herald – July 15, 2015
- Dunbar Borough gets $5K in grant – TribLive – July 14, 2015
- $140K in federal grant money available for Trail Town development – Titusville Herald – July 1, 2015
- Trail Town Program awarded federal funds – Herald Standard – June 28, 2015
- Advocates peddle development on Sheepskin Trail – TribLive – June 27, 2015
- Economy growing along region’s trails – TribLive – June 26, 2015
- Trail Town program approved for federal grant – TribLive – June 24, 2015
- Trail Town Program awarded $140,000 – Daily American – June 24, 2015
- Riders on Rails-to-Trails adventure make stop in Dunbar – TribLive – June 24, 2015
- Great Allegheny Passage providing unique business opportunities – June 20, 2015
- Bike, paddle or ride the train during the Conservancy sojourn – Pittsburgh Post Gazette – June 20, 2015
- Dunbar officially a Trail Town – TribLive – June 16, 2015
- Dunbar sets sights on Trail Town Designation – TribLive – June 13, 2015
- Trail provides positive economic impact to West Newton Area – TribLive – June 3, 2015
- Good trail news for Connellsville – TribLive – May 22, 2015
- Small towns benefit from Great Allegheny Passage – TribLive – May 17, 2015
- Fixit station installed in park to make city more bike-friendly – Titusville Herald – May 4, 2015
- Larry Walsh on biking: Keeping tabs on local trails – Pittsburgh Post Gazette – April 25, 2015
- Biking a Trail of History from Pittsburgh to Washington – New York Times – April 22, 2015
- Larry Walsh on biking: Jim Holden’s vision of oft-used trails becomes more of a reality – Pittsburgh Post Gazette – April 11, 2015
- Cyclists look north to progress on the Erie to Pittsburgh Trail – Pittsburgh Post Gazette – April 4, 2015
- Westmoreland County attractions benefit from tourism grants – TribLive – March 31, 2015
- Pittsburgh bald eagles’ egg expected to hatch this week – TribLive – March 23, 2015
- The Great Allegheny Passage and Sustainable Tourism – Calculated Traveler, August 1, 2014
- Prosperity Comes in Cycles – Planning Magazine – November 2013
- “Trail Towns” on Great Allegheny Passage benefit from visitor spending – American Trails – Summer 2011