The Cost of Doing Nothing: Quantifying the Impacts of Underinvestment in Canada’s Trails
This presentation previews The Cost of Doing Nothing project, a national study quantifying the economic, environmental, and health costs of underinvesting in Canada’s trails. Trans Canada Trail will share early insights and the project’s approach to valuing the true cost of inaction.
Stacey Dakin, Chief Program Officer, Trans Canada Trail
Mathieu Roy, CEO, Trans Canada Trail
Valuing the Impact of Trails
Measuring and articulating the impact and public benefit of trails is unlocking support and funding in an ever-more complex environment. This presentation will look at one approach taken for a UK National Trail and look ahead to see what we need to do as a sector.
Julian Gray, Director, South West Coast Path
Economic Impact of the Bruce Trail
We will present the research done by the Bruce Trail Conservancy on the economic impact of the Bruce Trail for Ontario, including the impact on local job creation and how we track the amount of people who use the Bruce Trail.
Jackie Randle, VP of Operations, Bruce Trail Conservancy
Michael McDonald, CEO, Bruce Trail Conservancy
Future Proofing the Economic Potential of the Wadandi Track
The Wadandi Track is set to become one of Australia’s premier long distance rail trails by 2028. Early collaboration with stakeholders, the tourism industry and trail towns will unlock immersive, high value visitor experiences positioning the Wadandi Track as a world class destination driver.
Danielle Stone, Senior Project Officer, Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure
Jackie Crooks, Director Tourism Experience Development, Tourism Western Australia
