Washtenaw County invests $3M in trail network expansion

Some of the most prized recreation options aren't destinations but what gets you there. It's why Washtenaw County is investing millions of dollars in its growing trail system.

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Washtenaw County plans to invest $3 million in expanding the county's trails, pathways and other pedestrian/bicycling routes. The Connecting Communities program plans to give out $600,000 worth of grants each of those five years.

"Trails are the most popular thing we do," says Coy Vaughn, superintendent of park planning for Washtenaw County. "When we do a survey of things we should spend our money on, trails are always on the top of our list."

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