One City Makes Trails Work...
Damascus has two trails, Appalachian and Creeper, to pull in tourists. (link)
And what do they get? Hundreds of jobs and millions in revenue, according to this article. What kind of jobs? Well the town boasts
How does the town like this increase in traffic, parking problems, and bike-riding on the sidewalks.
I am sure Rick Boucher will use this as a success story for future trails in southwest VA.
And what do they get? Hundreds of jobs and millions in revenue, according to this article. What kind of jobs? Well the town boasts
six bike shops, nine bed and breakfast inns, half a dozen restaurants and a chain grocery store.Not your high paying technology or manufacturing jobs. Plus many shops close during the winter.
How does the town like this increase in traffic, parking problems, and bike-riding on the sidewalks.
The Creeper Trail has been good for Damascus, but I’d like it if we could freeze right now and not let it grow anymoreYes, stop it, stop it stop.
I am sure Rick Boucher will use this as a success story for future trails in southwest VA.
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