"Greenville, South Carolina's Swamp Rabbit trail attracts millions of riders a year - and makes millions of dollars for the local economy."
"Check out this video from Road Guy Rob, which tracks the growth of the G-Vegas "bicycle freeway," which is fast becoming a true transportation network and a community amenity as valuable as beachfront property - with its own bicycle-oriented grocery store to boot. It's basically an 18-minute advertisement for all the benefits of turning abandoned rail corridors into multi-use paths, perfect for helping skeptics understand just how transformative dedicated space for human-powered modes can be."
Greenville, South Carolina's Swamp Rabbit Trail attracts millions of riders each year and generates millions of dollars for the local economy. The trail has evolved into a connected bicycle 'freeway' that functions as both a transportation network and a community amenity. The corridor supports bicycle-oriented businesses, including a grocery store tailored to cyclists. Converting abandoned rail corridors into multi-use paths yields transportation, economic, and recreational benefits. Dedicated space for human-powered modes reshapes travel options, boosts local commerce, and increases land desirability comparable to beachfront property in some neighborhoods.
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