Advocate
Protect the Greenway
Thanks to our work together over the past 30 years, 65% of the East Coast Greenway is either complete or in an advanced stage of development. However, future East Coast Greenway progress — even federal dollars awarded to projects over the past four years — is at risk.
We need your help to protect the East Coast Greenway.
Voice Your Support
We need you to voice support for Greenway projects. Contact your U.S. Senators, Representatives and the White House to urge strong bipartisan support for safe biking and walking infrastructure. And please speak up in public hearings and other opportunities whenever a Greenway project is being discussed. In survey after survey throughout our communities, greenways are a top amenity and universally loved. Our elected leaders need strong reminders of that love of greenways and their many benefits. Given the strong return on investment that greenways provide, cutting funding would be terribly counterproductive.
Sample message: I’m (calling/writing) because I care about the East Coast Greenway and its positive impact on my community. I’m deeply concerned that recent USDOT actions may freeze funding for critical biking and walking projects, putting the (insert local trail name, if relevant) and other safety improvements in (insert home state) at risk. Please work to ensure these projects move forward with the federal funding already promised, so we can create safer, more connected streets for everyone. I vote and strongly support greenways and trails!
Support the Greenway
With the possibility of reduced federal funding for projects in our corridor, the support of individuals and foundations will be crucial in sustaining the East Coast Greenway Alliance’s momentum for bicycle and pedestrian safety. Your donation helps ensure the continued development of safe, accessible routes for walking, biking and rolling from Maine to Florida.
