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Planned Utah Trail Network to Connect Communities

Community Development, Davis County Tourism, Economic Development, Major Projects, Outdoor Recreation, Tourism | Active Transportation Plan, paved trails, trail network, transportation challenges, Utah Trail Network

The Utah State Legislature and Governor Spencer J. Cox recently unveiled an advanced plan to provide critical connections and additional transportation options to Utahans. Utah leaders intend to invest in a network of paved trails that link residents of all ages and abilities to their destinations and communities throughout the state. Dubbed the Utah Trail […]

Layton City Selected as Healthy Utah Community

Davis County Tourism, Outdoor Recreation, Tourism | Active Transportation Plan, biking trails, Get Healthy Utah, healthy living, Healthy Utah Community, Layton City, Utah League of Cities and Towns, Utah League of Cities and Towns Conference, walking trails

Layton City was recently designated as a Healthy Utah Community, presented by Get Healthy Utah and the Utah League of Cities and Towns. This is a significant achievement for the community. To qualify for the Healthy Utah Community designation, Layton implemented and is planning a number of strategies within the community to promote health including: […]

Layton City Launches Research for Active Transportation Plan

Community Development, Davis County Tourism, Economic News, Outdoor Recreation, Tourism | Active Transportation Plan, commuting options, cycling, pedestrian trails

Investing in cycling, pedestrian trails, and pathways creates opportunities for people to exercise, and ideally link with transit as commuting options. The desired outcome is reduced obesity and the fewer risks for developing costly chronic conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. This effort also benefits low-income and minority communities. Some in these communities are […]