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Central Ohio Greenways: Bringing Trail Towns to Central Ohio

November 30, 2022 • Portfolio

Trail town initiatives are typically led by trail and tourism organizations. When a Metropolitan Planning Organization comes along with the idea of developing a program, it approaches trail towns a bit differently. In 2021, the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission hired Cycle Forward to develop a program that places as much value on local quality of […]

Topics: Trail Towns and Communities

Hazelwood Riverfront Master Plan: Reconnecting Residents with the Monongahela River

September 1, 2022 • Portfolio

Every so often, a person gets to work on a project that can make a significant difference for a community and also feels deeply personal. This was the case for Amy when she was invited to assist in creating the Hazelwood Riverfront Master Plan. Developing a plan to reconnect Greater Hazelwood to the Monongahela River had been a long time coming.

Topics: Trail Towns and Communities, Trails and Nature

Industrial Heartland Trails Coalition: Working Collaboratively Since 2013

July 31, 2022 • Portfolio

The Industrial Heartland Trails Coalition (IHTC) envisions a 1,500-mile network of trails that stretch from the shores of Lake Erie to the confl­uence of Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers and on to the Appalachian foothills of West Virginia. Cycle Forward has consulted the IHTC since its inception. The most recent project, evaluating the first 10 years and […]

Topics: Destination Marketing, Outdoor Recreation Economy, regional trails, Trail Research

Connellsville Nature-Based Placemaking Project: Cultivating an Outdoor Culture in a Longtime Trail Town

September 13, 2021 • Portfolio

A community can check all the right boxes as a trail town and still need help in connecting to its trails and outdoor assets. Cycle Forward worked in Connellsville, Pennsylvania to help improve its connection to the Great Allegheny Passage, foster an outdoor culture, and lead hands-on placemaking projects. Dates: January – October 2021 Client: […]

Topics: placemaking, Trail Towns and Communities

New York State Canalway Water Trail: Inspiring Stewardship Across the Empire State

March 30, 2021 • Portfolio

A solo paddler sits in a canoe contemplating the water

Imagine the massive challenge of stewarding a 450-mile water trail. Launch areas, parking lots, and riverbanks all need ongoing attention to ensure a quality trail experience. This prompted the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor to develop a trail-wide stewardship program along the New York State Canalway Water Trail. They hired Cycle Forward to help make it happen.  

Topics: Plan Development, Program Design

COVID-19’s Impact on PA Trails: Uncovering Increased Use and Newfound Appreciation

December 24, 2020 • Portfolio

Plastic flamingo wearing a hand-crocheted face mask on its beak

We all know that the outdoors served as a vital outlet during the COVID-19 pandemic. Trail and park managers around the globe reported increased use as people took to nature for their personal wellbeing. Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) recognized the need to understand the pandemic’s impact on trails and hired Cycle Forward to lead the research. […]

Topics: Outdoor Recreation Economy, Trail Research

Indiana Trail Town Workshops: Introducing Trail Towns to Hoosier State Communities

November 24, 2019 • Portfolio

Community members participating in a workshop

The Greenways Foundation advocates for trails and greenways in Indiana. In 2019, the Foundation determined it was time to advocate for better trail-to-town connections as well. They hired Cycle Forward to host six interactive trail town workshops throughout the state. Many of the participants were learning about trail towns for the very first time.

Topics: Community Engagement, Trail Towns and Communities, Workshop Facilitation

PEI Placemaking Workshop: Prompting a Coastal Community to Consider Its Sense of Place

October 24, 2019 • Portfolio

Stanley Bridge Harbour

The Cavendish resort area on the North Shore of Prince Edward Island is known for its beaches, golf courses, and family-friendly vibe. And, most famously, the Anne of Green Gables novels were set in the area. Despite these impressive regional draws, one tiny harbour community still needed to establish itself as a worthy stop. In 2019, Cycle Forward was able to help.

Topics: Community Engagement, Destination Marketing

Trent-Severn Trail Towns: Leading the way with Canada’s First Trail Town Program

August 13, 2019 • Portfolio

When a National Historic Site of Canada is in your region, you certainly want to find a way to elevate and connect to it. With this in mind, Kawarthas Northumberland (a region in Eastern Ontario) developed Canada’s first Trail Town program along the 386-kilometer Trent-Severn Waterway. Cycle Forward was involved from concept to launch. Dates: […]

Topics: Trail Towns and Communities, Travel and Tourism

Kane, Pennsylvania: Sparking New Life in a National Forest Gateway Community

November 15, 2018 • Portfolio

As a consultant, sometimes you just know a community is going to take the next steps after the consulting gig has ended. This was the case for Kane, Pennsylvania when Cycle Forward facilitated a community planning meeting in the fall of 2018. There was a collective energy with all signs pointing to follow-through and sustained […]

Topics: Community Engagement, Workshop and Meeting Facilitation

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