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RES - 202M34 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE FORMATION OF THE TRIANGLE <br /> TRAILS INITIATIVE <br /> WHEREAS , Orange County , North Carolina is committed to maintaining and enhancing the <br /> quality of life for residents throughout the region and recognizes that the " Triangle Trails <br /> Initiative " will contribute to quality of life by weaving together community and regional assets <br /> via a network of trails and greenways ; and <br /> WHEREAS , the " Triangle Trails Initiative " recommends linking trails and greenways together, <br /> across a multi - county regional landscape , gaining cooperation of public and private sector <br /> interests that encourage collaboration ; and to create a network that will , in the long term , provide <br /> transportation , exercise , leisure , safety , accessibility , recreation , community and economic <br /> benefits aimed at enhancing the quality of life ; and <br /> WHEREAS , many communities , agencies , and trail advocates in the region have taken a lead in <br /> planning and building local trails and greenways , and those efforts can be greatly enhanced by <br /> being connected to a larger regional network of trails ; and <br /> WHEREAS , trails and their green landscape areas help improve the quality of the air we breathe <br /> by preserving trees and vegetation , by promoting reduce congestion through non -motorized <br /> transportation , and enhance the quality of our water through natural buffers mitigating the <br /> impacts of storm water run- off; and <br /> WHEREAS , trails and greenways are freely accessible community assets offering opportunities <br /> for transportation , recreation and exercise to everyone , including children and families , providing <br /> safe places for county residents to experience a sense of community , celebrate our history and <br /> culture , and create stronger social ties ; and <br /> WHEREAS , trails have significant impact on the health and economic viability of the region <br /> encouraging active lifestyles , increased levels of tourism , enhanced property values , added jobs , <br /> as well as enhanced ability to attract and retain businesses to the region due to improved quality <br /> of life ; and <br /> WHEREAS , the " Triangle Trails Initiative " provides the foundation for a long term strategy that <br /> will continue to grow and to provide an invaluable resources for our children , grandchildren and <br /> great grandchildren ; <br /> NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED , that we , the Orange County Board of <br /> Commissioners , do hereby resolve to support the concept of working within a regional <br /> framework to plan , design , develop and link protected undeveloped landscapes and natural <br /> resources by endorsing the " Triangle Trails Initiative . " 0 W j <br /> This , the 2 " d day of June , 2020 . <br /> Penny Rich , Chair <br /> Orange County Board of Commissioners <br /> ATTEST : <br /> Donna Baker , Clerk to the Board <br />