Outreach & Engagement Programs and Scholars Database

The Connecticut Trail Census is an innovative statewide volunteer-based data collection and education program encouraging data-informed decision-making and promoting active citizen participation in multi-use trail monitoring and advocacy. The Trail Census includes trail use counts recorded by infrared pedestrian counters, trail user intercept surveys administered by trained volunteers, and public education programs. The project is statewide and serves community leaders and decision-makers, including local elected officials, planners, economic development professionals, trail advocates, trail maintenance professionals, environmental, health, and outdoor activity advocates, and the public. The program was developed as a partnership program between the University of Connecticut, the Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments, the Connecticut Greenways Council, and local trail advocacy organizations.

Contact: Kimberly Bradley

Email: kimberly.bradley@uconn.edu

Keywords: Public Health

Website: https://cttrailcensus.uconn.edu/

Community Partners: Partnership between the Connecticut Greenways Council, Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (NVCOG), UConn College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources – Department of Extension and the Center for Land Use Education and Research (CLEAR), and the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.