Government
Amherst Town Council Meeting Calendar
Amherst Capital Improvement Program: See page 23 of the Approved 2022-2027 CIP for listing of the Peanut Line project, referred to as the Elicott Creek Railway Extension.
Greater Buffalo Niagara Regional Transportation Council: Regional Bike Buffalo Niagara Master Plan
Funding Sources
The Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation believes it’s important to connect our region with enhanced trails.
Trails
REFERENCES
New York Parks & Conservation Association, “Greenways and Trails: Bringing Economic Benefits to New York” Retrieved July, 2018.
Parks & Trails New York, “The Economic Impact of the Erie Canalway Trail” Retrieved July, 2014.
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, “Resource Library—Benefits of Trails” Retrieved July, 2018.
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, “Benefits of Trails: Health and Wellness” Retrieved July, 2022.
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, “Bicycle Paths: Safety Concerns and Property Values” Retrieved August, 2007.
The Peanut Line Hike/Bike Trail is a low cost high use project. What else around Amherst can be used 365 days a year? Good investment of taxpayer dollars in my view.
Dan Rider, Amherst Resident and Business Owner