Format
Brief
City
Philadelphia
State/Province
PA/NJ
Country
USA
Metro Area
Philadelphia
Project Type
District/Corridor/Community
Land Uses
Off-Road Trails
Open space
Keywords
Active transportation
Bike-friendly
City network
Coalition-built
Commuter paths
Fostering economic development
Healthy place features
Pedestrian-friendly development
Public-private partnership
Recreation
Date Started
2012
Date Opened
2012
A brief is a short version of a case study.
The Circuit is a growing regional trail network that connects destinations across Greater Philadelphia. Consisting of paths that link city centers, transit hubs, parks, and recreational destinations, the Circuit allows pedestrians and bicyclists to travel among urban, suburban, and rural destinations without having to use a motor vehicle.
With 300 miles (483 km) in place and ongoing progress toward the goal of reaching 750 miles (1,200 km) of trails before 2040, the Circuit is emerging as a key component of the overall transportation system in Greater Philadelphia. The real estate community has taken notice. Developers building near the Circuit have noted trail access as a key amenity for residential and commercial properties, and homeowners close to Circuit trails are experiencing increased property values.
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Format
Brief
City
Philadelphia
State/Province
PA/NJ
Country
USA
Metro Area
Philadelphia
Project Type
District/Corridor/Community
Land Uses
Off-Road Trails
Open space
Keywords
Active transportation
Bike-friendly
City network
Coalition-built
Commuter paths
Fostering economic development
Healthy place features
Pedestrian-friendly development
Public-private partnership
Recreation
Date Started
2012
Date Opened
2012
Organizational Leads
Circuit Trails Coalition
William Penn Foundation
Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission
Funding
William Penn Foundation
Federal, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and local transportation funds
Private Companies
Donations
Maintenance and Upkeep
Various state, county, and municipal governments
Trail development and volunteer organizations
Principal Author(s)
Rachel MacCleery, Ed McMahon, Matthew Norris
Source
Active Transportation and Real Estate: The Next Frontier
http://uli.org/report/active-transportation-real-estate-next-frontier/