Take Action: Support more trails for Mainers

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Take Action: Support the Maine Trails Bond

Send a message to your legislators to urge support for funding for the design, construction, and maintenance of trails of all types.

The Maine Trails Bond (LD 1156) would be Maine’s first-ever grant program dedicated specifically to supporting trail development and maintenance.

Please help us pass this bill by contacting your legislators today to urge them to invest in Maine trails by supporting the Maine Trails Bond.

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Subject: Please invest in Maine's trails

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I am writing to urge you to support the Maine Trails Bond (LD 1156) to invest in Maine's trail system. This $30 million bond, distributed over 4 years, would provide grants to nonprofits and municipalities to support non-motorized, motorized, and multiuse trails. This would help address the huge need for investment in trail design, construction, and maintenance in the state. Nearly 300 businesses, towns, and organizations across Maine have signed a letter supporting LD 1156, signaling the broad, bipartisan support for this bill. Maine's outdoor recreation economy generates $3 billion in economic activity and supports more than 41,000 jobs. Trails play a vital role in this economy, providing opportunities for hiking, biking, snowmobiling, skiing, and other activities. Apart from the economic benefits, trails have numerous environmental benefits as well. Additionally, nearby trails and greenways have been shown to raise property values by an average of 3-5% and sometimes upwards of 15%, according to the National Association of Realtors. More people than ever are discovering Maine's trails, and this bill presents an opportunity for Maine to become a national trails leader. Please support LD 1156 to invest in Maine trails, strengthen our communities, and enhance our quality of life. The benefits of investing in Maine's trail system are significant and long-lasting, and this is an opportunity we cannot afford to miss.

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