Commuting Trails & Recreational Trails
Platte River Trail
Trails are fantastic recreational resources that help people get outdoors, stay in shape and have lots of fun. But it’s important to note that trails are more than just fun. They are becoming an important part of the commuting infrastructure of many cities also. For example, the Colorado Department of Transportations (CDOT) is just getting started on construction of an 18 mile trail that will link Denver and Boulder, two very active communities. Such a trail will allow commuters from both of those cities to forego their automobile and commute by bike. This is part of a program known as the 36 Commuting Solutions and the US 36 Express Lanes project.
Minneapolis Bicycle Commuting
Another city that is coming on board with safe and efficient cycle paths is Minneapolis, Minnesota. Watch the short video below to get an idea of what Minneapolis is doing to promote bicycling as a feasible commuting option.
