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- 1. So Here’s What We’re Doing
- 2. ABOUT US Parks & Trails New York is the state’s leading advocacy organization for parks and trails, working since 1985 to preserve and enhance a network of parks, trails and greenways for all New Yorkers – for generations to come PROTECT, PROMOTE, ENHANCE
- 3. PROTECTING AND REVITILIZING PARKS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS PTNY brings together people who use and love parks • “Friends” organizations • I Love My Park Day
- 4. SUPPORTING OUR TRAIL SYSTEM ■ Vision: Step out your front door and land on a trail that connects to local shopping and restaurants, parks, even the next town over PTNY helps communities realize that vision • Technical assistance to local trail projects • Trail counts • Resource for sharing of trail knowledge
- 5. PROMOTE ■ Economic impact of Erie Canalway Trail ECT) ■ Encourage bicycle tourism in New York State ■ Promote Canal heritage Graph taken from “The Economic Impact of the ECT” Report
- 6. ERIE CANALWAY TRAIL ■ Adopt-a-Trail ■ Trail Ambassador ■ End-to-Ender ■ NY TrailTales ■ Interactive map
- 7. “CLOSE THE GAPS” ■ Call to Close the Gaps that remain in the ECT to realize the trail’s full economic and social benefits ■ Annual Close the Gaps Reports ■ At 360 miles, ECT has 288+ miles open to the public and is now 82% complete – on its way to being the nation’s longest multi-use trail
- 9. Annual B3 conferences to help communities take advantage of the economic impact of cycling • Oneida 2013 • Tonawanda 2014 • Schenectady 2015 • Newark 2016 • Utica 2017 • Waterford 2018 BICYCLES BRING BUSINESS ( B3 )
- 10. BIKE FRIENDLY NEW YORK • Launched in 2017 • BFNY is a bike friendly business certification program administered by Parks & Trails New York and the New York State Canal Corporation • A wide range of businesses can apply • Look for the BFNY Certified Business decal or sign on your next ride!
- 11. ENGAGING COMMUNITY ■ Popular volunteer events enlist thousands of New Yorkers each spring ■ Powerful partnerships with NY State Parks and Canal Corporation/NY Power Authority May 4 April 26-29
- 13. ADVOCACY Park Advocacy Day: March 4 Trails Advocacy Day: March 18 ■ Voice for parks and trails ■ Connect interested public with decision-makers
- 14. ADVOCACY HELPS PARKS WIN ■ Another year of $90 million capital infusions for parks - $900 million total through 2020 ■ The Environmental Protection Fund has grown to $300 million ■ $500K for Parks and Trail Partnership Program
- 15. PARK & TRAIL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM ■ Launched in 2015 ■ $450,000 awarded each year ■ Past local awardees: – Friends of Thacher – Friends of Ulysses S. Grant Cottage – Friends of Schuyler Mansion – Friends of Schodack Island
- 16. ADVOCACY FOR COMPLETE STREETS Goal: Provide opportunities for all to safely walk and bike • Full implementation of New York’s Complete Streets law • Dedicated funding in the state budget for sidewalks, bike lanes, and multi-use trails • Roll-on bicycle service on Amtrak
- 17. STAY INFORMED ■ PTNY eNews ■ Canalway Trail Times ■ You Gotta Have Friends ■ eAlerts Sign up at www.ptny.org for:
- 18. YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS Become a Member! Members of PTNY receive: • Exclusive invitations to events • Discounts on future PTNY Bike Tours • Discounts on lodging and attractions across the state • Members-only pricing on PTNY publications • Access to up-to-date information via action alerts, newsletters and more
- 19. Thank You!