Praise for the Shoreline Greenway Trail

“The Shoreline Greenway Trail will permit citizens to enjoy some of the most lovely shoreline areas in a safe and healthy way…will make a direct contribution to health and longevity in Connecticut…will provide alternative, non-motorized transit, thereby helping to reduce traffic congestion and pollution… [and] will enhance the local economy by attracting visitors and increasing real estate values.”—Resolution Passed Unanimously by the Town Governments of East Haven, Branford, Guilford, and Madison

“The Shoreline Greenway Trail will make our shoreline an even more attractive and enjoyable place for families to visit now and in the future.”—Governor M. Jodi Rell

“The trail will offer a safe, healthy, affordable, and enjoyable alternative to driving.”—Keith Laughlin, President, Rails to Trails Conservancy

“The Shoreline Greenway Trail will be well cared for in the areas of public safety.”—Leonard L. Gallo, Chief of Police, East Haven

“The Shoreline Greenway Trail helps to make bicycling safe, convenient, and fun.”—Bikes Belong Coalition

“I love these projects. They are among the best things that are happening in the U.S. today.”—Jane Brody, New York Times columnist

“More than just a vision, several sections of the Shoreline Greenway Trail are currently in place.”—Mario Ricozzi, Town Engineer/Director of Public Services, East Haven

“The Trail is environmentally sensitive and will be a showcase for environmental education.”—Carl Zimmer, New York Times science writer