Trail Counts that Tell A Story
As part of the Genesee Valley Trail Town Initiative, Parks & Trails New York (PTNY) conducted a three-year trail use analysis on the Genesee Valley Greenway. The findings show just how valuable trail data can be—not only for telling the story of how people use the Greenway, but also for strengthening advocacy and community engagement.
By collecting and analyzing trail user data, we can give decision makers clear evidence of the growing demand for safe, well-maintained trails. This information helps justify both current and future investment in the Greenway and provides a solid foundation for evaluating the trail’s impact on nearby towns, villages, cities, and counties. In short, trail counts turn everyday use into powerful proof of how trails benefit local communities and economies.
read the report
Explore the full Genesee Valley Greenway Trail Use Report to see how three years of trail data can drive funding, advocacy, and community growth.
our methodology
It explains how electronic counters, manual counts, and surveys are applied to capture accurate information on trail traffic and user demographics, ensuring transparency and reliability in the findings presented in PTNY’s trail reports.
