P2P Trail Nears Completion

The Parkersburg to Pittsburgh rail trail is almost complete, with just four gaps left in West Virginia—most of the 238-mile route, including 180 miles between Parkersburg and Morgantown, already built. A $145,000 grant, matched by local support, is fueling a regional plan to turn the trail into a major economic engine, boosting tourism and business. Communities like Fairmont are stepping up, committing to build new trail sections. Consultants are crafting a master plan to connect towns with vibrant outdoor economies, positioning West Virginia as a global cycling destination when linked to other trails—potentially drawing millions of visitors and billions in revenue. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/46d95d51a0c51195