Story County Conservation has partnered with the Iowa Bicycle Coalition to conduct its statewide Economic Impact of Cycling & Trails Study survey.
The survey provides valuable insights into current trends and preferences among trail users, which will support their trail advocacy efforts for new trails and trail funding. Data will be utilized to advocate for cyclists and support trails projects across Iowa in the next legislative session.
We encourage you to take the survey linked here and share your experiences on the trail.
A 2012 study released by the Iowa Bicycle Coalition and University of Northern Iowa found that cyclists and trails generate $364.8 million in direct and indirect economic impacts on the state. The state’s multi-use trails have grown to more than 3,600 miles since the 2012 study and economic impacts are anticipated to have grown as well.
With this in mind, the Coalition hopes to capture updated data on the impact of cycling and trails on local economies and small businesses.
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