Data from the last five years indicate that the Canalway Trail system was vital during pandemic, and usage remains strong with 3.55 million visits per year. https://cycle.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2023/04/canalway-trail-system-received-over-10-million-visits-during-covid-19
Survey and count conducted by the Capital District Transportation Council and Parks & Trails New York reveal strong community support and 1.6 million annual visits to the Capital District’s trails. https://cycle.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2017/09/new-report-shows-capital-district-trails-are-more-popular-ever
It's been almost one year since the NYS Legislature approved $200 million for to complete the nation's longest multi-use trail by 2020. All across the 750-mile Empire State Trail route planning and design, and even construction, is well under way. https://cycle.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2018/03/empire-state-trail-one-year
