CATCH THE VISION -- ABOITE NEW TRAILS

We're about to make history. All of us. Together with trail partners, donors and volunteers, Aboite New Trails (ANT) currently has the ability to link together its existing trails and create a 41-mile continuous trail corridor that will stretch from Aboite Township all the way to New Haven's scenic trail system via the Rivergreenway and the Towpath Trail. And ANT is only $400,000 away from making it happen THIS YEAR.

Soon, everyone from all across Fort Wayne will have the ability to travel by foot or by bike to destinations along this corridor, including schools, parks and playgrounds, Eagle Marsh and downtown cultural amenities and events. No parking garage needed.

Since its inception in 2003, Aboite New Trails (ANT) has worked towards creating a safe, accessible trail system that allows residents and visitors to travel by foot or by bike to area destinations. Today, as people move towards saving money by walking, riding bikes, and selecting alternative transportation choices, their safety, fitness and quality of life are simultaneously improved. What's more remarkable is that these benefits are not limited to a select few, but are for everyone. And they last a lifetime. No other project alone can have the same breadth of impact on an entire community.

Currently, the Aboite Trails has 11 completed miles in its trail system. In addition to the 41-mile corridor initiative, ANT is working with its partners on other trail projects. Most recently, locally owned Brooks Construction provided a donation of several in-kind projects to help complete critical trail connections near Illinois Rd./SR 14 and Scott Rd.

These trails are your trails. To help make these and other projects happen, please consider getting involved or donating today. Visit them at www.aboitenewtrails.org to become a subscriber and receive updated information on projects and events. See YOU on the trail.

Upcoming ANT Events

Get Caught, June 7, 2009

Great ANT Race, Oct. 19, 2009