Author: Arianne Reis, Southern Cross University, NSW AU
Examples of Economic Impact of Rail Trails around the World:
Case Study 1: New Zealand Cycle Trails
There are now 22 “Great Rides” in operation across the country, all of them achieving significant economic benefits for the local communities… Read Case Study
Case Study 2: Australian Rail Trails
In Australia, rail trails are becoming important tourism attractions. There are currently more than 100 rail trails in Australia, ranging in length from 0.5km to more than 1,000km (RailTrails Australia, 2014)… Read Case Study
Case Study 3: Rail Trails in America
The United States is served by the widest and longest web of rail trails in the world, with more than 14,000 rail trails in the country, ranging from less than 1km to over 300km (Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, 2014)… Read Case Study
