Great Allegheny Passage
An Effective Practice
Description
The goal of the Great Allegheny Passage is to provide a trail through the region spanning from Pittsburgh, PA to Washington, D.C.
The Passage runs along former railroad corridors and was developed using Transportation Enhancement awards and support from elected officials, state and federal agencies, volunteers, and trail users.
The Passage runs along former railroad corridors and was developed using Transportation Enhancement awards and support from elected officials, state and federal agencies, volunteers, and trail users.
Goal / Mission
The goal of the Great Allegheny Passage is to provide hikers, bicyclists, cross-country skiers and people with disabilities with a trail through the region.
Results / Accomplishments
An economic impact study conducted by the Allegheny Trail Alliance in 1998 revealed that the direct economic impact of the trail exceeded $14 million a year. The study recorded more that 350,000 visitor trips on the trail each year with each user spending between $12 and $15.
About this Promising Practice
Organization(s)
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Allegheny Trail Alliance
Primary Contact
Topics
Environmental Health / Built Environment
Organization(s)
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Allegheny Trail Alliance
Source
Rails to Trails Conservancy
Date of publication
Nov 2002
Location
Pittsburgh, PA to Washington, D.C.
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Target Audience
Children, Teens, Adults, Families