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Why Plan for Trails in <strong>New</strong><br />
<strong>Braunfels</strong><br />
<strong>New</strong> <strong>Braunfels</strong> has enormous potential for trail<br />
:opportunities along the rivers and creel< system. In<br />
conversations with residents <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong>, trails were<br />
mentioned time and time again as one <strong>of</strong> the principle<br />
recreation facilities they would love to have. No<br />
matter where one goes in Texas or across the United<br />
State, trails are popular. They are extensively used<br />
and enjoyed by the residents in those places. Trails<br />
<strong>of</strong>fer many benefits:<br />
11 They can be used by everyone, from the very<br />
young to the very active to the elderly.<br />
11 Trails provide opportunities to engage in<br />
exercise in a fun setting, whether by simple<br />
walking or through more strenuous use such<br />
as running or cycling. They help us lead a<br />
healthier lifestyle.<br />
11 Trails provide alternative ways to commute to<br />
key city destinations, work, schools, and retail<br />
areas.<br />
11 Trails support economic developn:3nt by<br />
creating attractive greenbelts that can<br />
revitalize areas and enhance neighborhoods.<br />
Trails provide access to local businesses, and<br />
provide tourism opportunities. A great system<br />
<strong>of</strong> places to wall< and ride to will make <strong>New</strong><br />
<strong>Braunfels</strong> an even more attractive place to live<br />
and invest in.<br />
ll Trails help preserve greenbelt areas and help<br />
beautify linear park corridors.<br />
11 Trails help us learn about the history and<br />
culture <strong>of</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>Braunfels</strong> by preserving key<br />
historical features and areas, and by making<br />
these more accessible to view.<br />
Purpose <strong>of</strong> the <strong>New</strong> <strong>Braunfels</strong><br />
Trails Plan<br />
This strategic master plan envisions a system <strong>of</strong> trails<br />
that connects all <strong>of</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>Braunfels</strong>, by allowing one to<br />
go from one end <strong>of</strong> the city to the other in a fun and<br />
healthy way. This plan will identify key trail corridors<br />
and guide the creation <strong>of</strong> a citywide network. A plan<br />
such as this will provide guidance on the preferred<br />
location for trail corridors and will help the <strong>City</strong> acquire<br />
greenbelt corridors for trail use. A trails plan will also<br />
provide a framework through which the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>New</strong><br />
<strong>Braunfels</strong> and the private sector can work together to<br />
jointly create spectacular trail corridors. Finally, this<br />
plan will help <strong>New</strong> <strong>Braunfels</strong> staff, elected <strong>of</strong>ficials<br />
and citizens make informed decisions as to how to<br />
fund trail development in a satisfactory manner.<br />
The development <strong>of</strong> a trails plan clearly speal
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