Washtenaw County invests $3M in trail network expansion

Thursday, March 18, 2010 | Source: Concentrate

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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