Walkers, runners and cyclists enjoy the Jack Markell Trail in Wilmington, Delaware, a stunning East Coast Greenway segment that opened in September 2018.

For the Media

Telling the East Coast Greenway story

The East Coast Greenway began with a small group of big-picture people imagining a 3,000-mile route of protected bike and walking paths extending the length of the Eastern Seaboard. It's a tale of collaboration and shared vision, working with volunteers and officials at the local, state, regional, and national level.

And it's a story of people and communities enjoying the public health, environmental, and economic benefits of safe, popular, and easily accessed greenways. News of the exciting growth and promise of the East Coast Greenway has been shared by media outlets from The Washington Post and Esquire to Conde Nast Traveler and USA Today.

To request high-resolution East Coast Greenway Alliance photos and logos, please contact Marketing & Communications Director John Martin via email at john@greenway.org.

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News and features

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July 2, 2022

Shan Riggs completes first East Coast Greenway run - then proposes

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September 14, 2022

Video: Meet The Underline, Miami's linear park

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August 11, 2022

Record $50 million in federal RAISE funding to East Coast Greenway projects

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Media highlights

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" ... the East Coast Greenway has grown to become America’s most visited park, welcoming more than 50 million bikes rides, runs, and walks last year alone. In fact, in 2020, the Greenway welcomed an average of nearly 137,000 trips per day—a boom of over 50 percent more riders than the year prior ...

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"One thing that makes the East Coast Greenway so dynamic is how much distance it covers and how many cities, towns, and communities it goes through. People can take advantage of it in so many different ways. Some might use a few miles to commute to work while others make a weekend outing with the family. Serious adventurers can bike their whole state, or even take on the entire length over the course of several weeks."

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"'But the return on investment is extremely strong,' Markatos-Soriano said. 'It’s not just building more connection. It’ll relieve gridlock from busy roads, bring more enjoyment and health to people’s lives, enhance tourism and increase property values.'"

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East Coast Greenway at a glance

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3,000 miles

The length of the Greenway's spine route, from Maine's Canadian border to the tip of Florida. Another 1,000 miles make up our complementary routes.

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450 communities

The East Coast Greenway travels through major cities such as New York, Boston, and Miami, as well as smaller cities and towns.

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15 states

The opportunity to connect people and communities across 15 states — plus Washington, D.C. — has led to strong partnerships and alliances.

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25 million people

Population within 5 miles of the East Coast Greenway.

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35 percent off road

More than 1,000 miles of Greenway are now on protected paths .

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$1 million

Average cost to build one mile of Greenway; costs vary widely depending on geography. Since our founding, more than $1 billion has been invested in the Greenway.

Stay informed: “On the Greenway"

In addition to following us on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram), you can subscribe to our regular e-newsletter, On the Greenway, to stay up-to-date on the latest route news, profiles of our partners and other greenway champions, event notices and more.

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Major News Stories

"How Greenways Are Linking People, Places," REI Uncommon Path, Sept. 21, 2021

"The East Coast Greenway Is Becoming One of America’s Most Visited Outdoor Spaces," Conde-Nast Traveler, Sept. 20, 2021

"‘Greenway Stimulus’ Could Bring Boom in Bike and Walking Trails," Bloomberg City Lab, June 4, 2021 "The East Coast Greenway Links Maine to Florida—and You Should Explore It," Bicycling Magazine, March 5, 2021

“Imagine a transcontinental network of protected bike paths,” Fast Company, Oct. 2, 2020

“This local bike route is ‘begging for a fall road trip,’”Boston.com, Aug. 13, 2020

"50+ Greenways Across America," Parade Magazine, March 15, 2020

"Go for the Greenway," Subaru Drive, Spring/Summer 2019

"Hike or bike from Canada to Key West with this east coast route," Lonely Planet, April, 24, 2019

"New analysis looks at how the East Coast Greenway contributes to the Philadelphia-area economy," WHYY Radio, April 2019

"East Coast Greenway: Hike or bike your way from Maine to Florida,"USA TODAY, March 2019

"Bicycling Boom: The East Coast Greenway," Lufthansa Magazine, February 2019

"Take a grand tour of New England — by bike,"Washington Post, May 2018

"Trump's Missed Opportunity for Rural Economic Revival: Bike and Pedestrian Trails," Fast Company, April 2018

"$1M pledged to create longest trail in the world," Machias Valley News Observer, January 2018

"Don't squander an opportunity to increase pedestrian and cyclist safety,"Letter to editor, Washington Post, January 2018

"The biggest infrastructure project in the U.S. is a 3,000-mile bike path," Quartz, July 20, 2017

"California once imagined a future without cars with this bike superhighway," Business Insider, July 10, 2017

"The World's Most Scenic Bike Paths," Amex Essentials, April 2017

“On the drawing board: a bike trail to connect South Jersey to everywhere,” Philly.com, December 9, 2016

“In Focus: East Coast Greenway,” Phl17 (WPHL TV), Sept. 14, 2016

“The East Coast Greenway Inches Closer to Completion,” New York Magazine,  Aug. 31, 2016  

“How a Nonprofit is Funding a 3,000-Mile Bike Path Connecting the Entire East Coast,”Inside Philanthropy, Aug. 23, 2016

“The East Coast Greenway Bike Trail May Be America’s Best-Kept Secret”The Huffington Post, July 25, 2016

“The East Coast Greenway Will Be a 3,000-Mile Bike Trail From Maine to Florida,” Conde Nast Traveler, July 25, 2016

“3,000-mile bike path to connect Philly to nearly entire East Coast,” Philly Voice, July 24, 2016

“Bike path will let you ride from Maine to Florida,” MSN Buzz 60, July 21, 2016

“This incredible 3,000-mile urban cycle path will link Maine to Florida,”Lonely Planet, July 20, 2016

“The East Coast Greenway will give bikers the chance to see 15 states on one bike path,”House Beautiful, July 14, 2016

“A New East Coast Bike Trail Will Stretch 3,000 Miles From Maine to Florida,”Country Living, July 8, 2016

“Cyclists cross Susquehanna, close gap in 2,900-mile East Coast Greenway"The Washington Post, July 2, 2016

“You Could Soon Bike the Entire East Coast—All 3,000 Miles of It” Esquire, June 30, 2016

“A Bike Path for the Entire East Coast”The Atlantic’s CityLab, June 28, 2016

Together, let's grow the Greenway

Recent record-setting funding for design and construction goes directly to building the East Coast Greenway - as it should. The East Coast Greenway Alliance needs your support to continue our advocacy work that is fueling completion of the Greenway. The Alliance has a sustained track record of turning every dollar donated to our nonprofit into $100 in public infrastructure investment. Invest today and support the growth of the East Coast Greenway from Maine to Florida.

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