The inclusion of bicycle and walking trails along busy highways is a great way to encourage people to get active. The cost of adding the trail is minimal in proportion to the roadway and is dollars well spent in my opinion. I am fortunate to have this walkway close to my home... it is only a challenge to get to it as Webster does not have sidewalks like our neighbors in Penfield.
The rails to trails program has been very successful in Iowa and Minnesota, but only had limited success in South Dakota. These trails bring economic development to rural areas. I do like your photo.
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