Data That Drives Trail Development
Explore our collection of reports that highlight the growing impact of greenway trails across the state. These resources provide advocates, planners, and policymakers with the insights needed to expand and improve New York’s trail network.
trails across new york
This guide helps advocates and planners take greenway trails from concept to completion. It covers early steps like identifying corridors and building public support, through planning, securing funding, and construction. It also offers tips for boosting trail use and long-term community value once the trail is complete.
A guide to planning trails
The purpose of this guide is to foster the vision of a network of trails across New York State — with the Hudson River Greenway Trail, the Canalway Trail, and several long-distance hiking trails — as backbones of the system.
a community trail handbook for landowners
Help expand world-class trails in the Hudson River Valley by supporting local trail initiatives. As a private landowner, your partnership is key to creating more recreational opportunities for families, neighbors, and visitors across New York.
road & trail intersection study
As trail networks expand and more people of all ages use them, road-trail intersections are becoming more common and potentially more dangerous. While current crash numbers are low, rising trail use increases the risk, making safe intersection design more important than ever.
getting on track
Getting on Track: Working with Railroads to Build Trails in New York State is a practical guide from Parks & Trails New York that helps communities navigate railroad processes to convert rail corridors into recreational and transportation trails.
greenways & Trails
Greenways & Trails: Bringing Economic Benefits to New York highlights how community trails and greenways boost local economies by attracting tourism, supporting businesses, enhancing quality of life, and serving as powerful tools for revitalization and sustainable development across the state.
