The Register-Star has an article today about a study being done to assess the economic impact of the Empire State Trail. It was my intention to link to it, but the article appears in the print version of the paper but not in the digital version. For this reason, Gossips is publishing excerpts from the September 8 press release from Parks & Trails New York on which the Register-Star article is based.
Parks & Trails New York (PTNY) is excited to announce the launch of a groundbreaking economic impact study of the Empire State Trail. Led by LaBella Associates with support from the Institute for Transportation Research and Education (ITRE) at North Carolina State University, this will be the most comprehensive greenway economic impact analysis ever undertaken in New York State, and perhaps anywhere in the US.
The Empire State Trail, extending 750 miles and renowned as the longest multi-use state trail in the nation, offers much more than stunning views and recreational opportunities. This study aims to quantify the trail’s wide-ranging economic contributions, encompassing tourism-related spending, real estate value, business recruitment, and public health benefits. By capturing data across these diverse sectors, the study will provide valuable insights into the trail's impact on New York's economy and the well-being of its communities.
The upcoming rigorous, data-driven economic impact report will also interrogate the degree to which the economic benefits of the trail are or are not realized equitably across the trail corridor. The study will combine use of multiple data sources with an on-the-trail intercept survey to gather immediate feedback from those using the trail as well as a web-based survey which participants who have visited the Empire State Trail in the past year can take at any time after their trip. Parks & Trails New York encourages the public to support this landmark report by taking part in the brief online survey. . . .
The results of this study will serve as a critical tool for policymakers, advocates, and stakeholders, providing credible data to support future investments in trail infrastructure and programming. It will also underscore the trail's significance as a catalyst for community development and economic prosperity.
For more information about the study or to participate in the survey, click here.
The Empire State Trail passes through Hudson. Entering from the north along Harry Howard Avenue, it proceeds along the Dugway, Mill Street, and Dock Street to Front Street. The trail continues south along Front Street to Allen Street and then east on Allen Street to Third Street. It then exits the city going south on Third Street to Route 9G.
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