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shared-use paths (trailspedestrians, and other alternative transportatiometropolitan area. Theserves as a system of obicyclists and other useregion’s roadway and p

 The regional transporta320 miles of existing pa1,728 miles by 2035. Thfor 12 counties and ove“interstate” fo r bicyc list

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• Often linear in nature.

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• 16- to 24-foot wide sepedestrians and bicyvolumes of users.

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The Regional Veloweb is adopted by the RegionalTransportation Council, the transportation policy bodyof the Metropolitan Planning Organization, as part ofthe long-term metropolitan transportation plan

Mobility 2035 for the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Corridorsidentied on the Veloweb as “planned” may beprioritized for future funding.

For more information about existing and future bicycleand pedestrian trails in the D-FWmetropolitan areavisit: nctcog.org/bikeweb

P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, TX 76005817-695-9240

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Ac tive transportation refers to non-moto rizedtransportation modes, such as walking and bicycling.People all over the region walk and bike to get to workand school, a cc ess transit stops, run errands, visit friends,and exercise.

Active transportation facilities can help to reducevehicle congestion on roadways, improve air quality,and e nhance the health o f residents ac ross North Texas.

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The Veloweb is organized to show three types of trailswithin the network.

1. Existing trails that can be used today.2. Funded trails that are unde rgoing design or co nstruction.

 They are not yet open to the public but coming soon.3. Planned trails that will link communities throughout the

region once funds are identied to build them.

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For more information about existingpaths (trails) in the D-FW area visit:

nctcog.org/bikeweb