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Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Improving Quality of Life with New Trails and Pathways

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, November 4, 2016



This week we marked the beginning of construction on the final link of the New Castle Industrial Track Trail, a critical segment of the 3,000-mile East Coast Greenway. When complete, it will join with the Wilmington riverfront to provide a walking and bicycling connection between downtown Wilmington and Old New Castle. It will create commuting options for Delawareans who live and work downtown and expand recreational opportunities for area residents and visitors.

This groundbreaking marks another step in the great progress we have seen in making our state more walkable and bikeable. We’ve added 50 miles of new pathways and trails, and raised our ranking among the most bike-friendly states from 31st to third. When we first announced the Delaware Trails and Pathways initiative I could not have imagined how much support and encouragement we would receive, not just from outdoor enthusiasts, but from the business community, civic leaders, and everyday Delawareans. I’m grateful to the General Assembly, members of our congressional delegation, and local government officials who recognized their value and committed funding to these projects during fiscally challenging times. That support is reflected across our state, from the Lewes to Georgetown and Gordons Pond trails in Sussex County, to the Capital City Trail in Dover, to the Mike Castle Trail along the C&D Canal.

I want to thank our Department of Natural Resources and our Department of Transportation for working alongside local governments and community stakeholders to implement our trails and pathways initiative. They’re working hard to maximize the impact of these investments by building trails close to residential communities and creating links to regional trail networks. That improves the quality of life while supporting healthier, more active lifestyles, and cleaner forms of transportation. That’s important for our economy and for realizing the potential of our state, and that will keep Delaware moving forward.

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Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Improving Quality of Life with New Trails and Pathways

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, November 4, 2016



This week we marked the beginning of construction on the final link of the New Castle Industrial Track Trail, a critical segment of the 3,000-mile East Coast Greenway. When complete, it will join with the Wilmington riverfront to provide a walking and bicycling connection between downtown Wilmington and Old New Castle. It will create commuting options for Delawareans who live and work downtown and expand recreational opportunities for area residents and visitors.

This groundbreaking marks another step in the great progress we have seen in making our state more walkable and bikeable. We’ve added 50 miles of new pathways and trails, and raised our ranking among the most bike-friendly states from 31st to third. When we first announced the Delaware Trails and Pathways initiative I could not have imagined how much support and encouragement we would receive, not just from outdoor enthusiasts, but from the business community, civic leaders, and everyday Delawareans. I’m grateful to the General Assembly, members of our congressional delegation, and local government officials who recognized their value and committed funding to these projects during fiscally challenging times. That support is reflected across our state, from the Lewes to Georgetown and Gordons Pond trails in Sussex County, to the Capital City Trail in Dover, to the Mike Castle Trail along the C&D Canal.

I want to thank our Department of Natural Resources and our Department of Transportation for working alongside local governments and community stakeholders to implement our trails and pathways initiative. They’re working hard to maximize the impact of these investments by building trails close to residential communities and creating links to regional trail networks. That improves the quality of life while supporting healthier, more active lifestyles, and cleaner forms of transportation. That’s important for our economy and for realizing the potential of our state, and that will keep Delaware moving forward.

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