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Why a Connected Trail Network? <br /> The Trails Plan presents an opportunity to develop MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTATION <br /> a highly connected trail system across Orange Trails provide affordable and sustainable <br /> County,which brings a variety of benefits to the alternatives for reaching key points of interest like <br /> local community.The proposed network (detailed schools, libraries, parks, and community facilities <br /> in Section 04: Evaluation & Recommendations) that residents use each day. By expanding the trail <br /> aims to improve residents' health, strengthen network, Orange County can not only become a <br /> the local economy, enhance multi-modal better, healthier place to live but also progress <br /> transportation, and preserve the natural resources toward its transportation goals of improving multi- <br /> that set Orange County apart as a desirable place modal access, reducing reliance on motorized <br /> to live, work, and visit. vehicles, and creating safer connections for <br /> residents in rural and more urban areas alike.'.' <br /> HEALTH&WELLBEING <br /> Trails can play a key role in improving both ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP <br /> physical health and wellbeing, reducing stress Thoughtfully designed trail networks help protect <br /> and improving quality of life by providing places sensitive ecosystems and landscapes by directing <br /> to exercise and engage with nature. Communities foot and bicycle traffic to dedicated corridors, <br /> that have access to safe, accessible routes while still allowing people to experience natural <br /> between parks and recreation facilities tend to areas. Trails can also support cleaner air and <br /> have higher physical activity levels and better water by reducing short car trips and offering <br /> health outcomes.',' With a connected county trail nearby, nature-based recreation opportunities.' <br /> network,these opportunities can be extended Regional partners like the Eno River Association <br /> more broadly to residents of all ages and abilities. and Triangle Land Conservancy—which conserves <br /> tens of thousands of acres of land and hosts a <br /> large number of preserve visitors each year— <br /> demonstrate that access and environmental <br /> protection go hand-in-hand.4 <br /> SOURCES <br /> 1 CDC Healthy Places - Parks,Trails, and Health <br /> 2 CDC Active People, Healthy Nation <br /> 3 Orange County- Strategic Plan - Multi-Modal Transportation Goals <br /> 4 Triangle Land Conservancy <br /> 5 North Carolina Outdoor Economy Office <br /> 6 NC State ITRE - 'Bridging the Gap'American Tobacco Trail Economic Impact Study <br /> 7 Visit Chapel Hill - 2024 Visitors Spending in Orange County, NC <br /> Pictured:Brumley Forest Nature Preserve <br /> 10 Draft Orange County Trails Plan <br />