Coalition wants to connect four counties with regional trails

Elected officials, non-profit organizations, community groups, local businesses and trail advocates from Pierce, King, Snohomish and Kitsap counties announced the formation of Leafline, a coalition to connect Central Puget Sound with an integrated, equitable network of regional trails. 

According to the announcement, the Leafline Trails Coalition is committed to expanding and connecting trails in the four-county Central Puget Sound region, providing more equitable access to safe places to walk and bike, offering reliable and healthy transportation options, and growing the region’s economy by adding jobs, connecting businesses to customers and employees, and providing millions of dollars in healthcare savings. 

The four-county region have nearly 450 miles of trails, however there has never before been a concerted effort to integrate trails across jurisdictional boundaries and the Puget Sound.

According to the announcement, the Leafline Trails Coalition has already identified 11 projects that are ready for investment in planning, design and construction.

Coalition membership is open to local governments, non-profit organizations, community groups and local businesses who support the completion of a comprehensive trails network. Members keep the coalition informed about issues in the trails community, participate in coalition meetings and activities and benefit from a learning community of trail builders and enthusiasts.

Learn more about the Leafline Trails Coalition at https://leaflinetrails.org/.