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East Coast Greenway Alliance @eastcoastgreenway.bsky.social · Feb 10

Since the East Coast Greenway Alliance’s founding in 1991, our advocacy efforts have led to continued expansion of the East Coast Greenway, mile by mile, through cities, towns and rural communities along the East Coast, making us one of the most visited parks in America:

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East Coast Greenway Alliance @eastcoastgreenway.bsky.social · 11h

Good news from @gothamist.com for one of the busiest stretches of the East Coast Greenway:

NYC’s busiest greenway just got one of its most annoying sections fixed

The stretch of the Hudson River Greenway near the Manhattan Cruise Terminal pitted cyclists, joggers and cruisers against one another.

gothamist.com

East Coast Greenway Alliance @eastcoastgreenway.bsky.social · 1d

"But by the third day I was like, 'Oh, this is actually going to change my life.'"

We love reading about cargo bikes full of kids, especially when @npr.org's coverage includes amazing photos from DC's 8th Street NE Cycletrack segment of the East Coast Greenway!

Why more parents are riding cargo bikes, skipping the minivan

Many parents are now are forgoing minivans for greener alternatives: cargo bikes. They have been around for decades, but the advent of the electric bike motor has made them much more popular.

www.npr.org

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East Coast Greenway Alliance @eastcoastgreenway.bsky.social · 2d

“When we invest in trails, we’re investing in jobs, tourism and the local businesses that keep Massachusetts moving forward.”

Earlier this month, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $2.3m in support of the East Coast Greenway and adjacent projects through the MassTrails program!

East Coast Greenway Alliance @eastcoastgreenway.bsky.social · 5d

Emmet and Pat Davitt spoke with ABC 11 as they traveled through North Carolina on their inspirational East Coast Greenway ride:

Father, son biking entire East Coast to raise ALS awareness passing through Raleigh this weekend

Emmet Davitt and his son Pat are traveling 3,000 miles from Maine to Florida.

abc11.com

East Coast Greenway Alliance @eastcoastgreenway.bsky.social · 8d

New trail progress in New Hampshire!

Construction has begun on the Hampton section of the Seacoast Greenway, connecting to Portsmouth soon.

Another step toward a Maine-to-Florida East Coast Greenway!

🔗: www.dot.nh.gov/news-and-med...

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Virginia Bicycling Federation @vabike.bsky.social · 8d

"Fall Line celebration a milestone for Virginia’s East Coast Greenway"
greenway.org/stories/fall... via @eastcoastgreenway.bsky.social

East Coast Greenway - Fall Line celebration a milestone for Virginia’s East Coast Greenway

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East Coast Greenway Alliance @eastcoastgreenway.bsky.social · 13d

A little rain couldn’t dampen the celebration! We were on hand to designate part of the Jupiter Riverwalk as a segment of the East Coast Greenway, linking 4+ miles of trails across Palm Beach & Martin counties, crossing the scenic Loxahatchee River.

🔗: greenway.org/stories/alli...

East Coast Greenway Alliance @eastcoastgreenway.bsky.social · 14d

More Greenways = More Bike Buses!

On #WalkRolltoSchoolDay, enjoy an inside look Durham’s morning ride to school on the East Coast Greenway.

More Greenways = More Bike Buses! Inside Durham’s Morning Ride to School

YouTube video by East Coast Greenway Alliance

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East Coast Greenway Alliance @eastcoastgreenway.bsky.social · 22d

Congrats to Eleanor Horne & Becky Taylor, co-founders of NJ’s 20-mile Lawrence Hopewell Trail!

They’re the recipients of our 2nd annual Roger Herz Greenway & Active Mobility Award for their visionary work connecting communities in the Garden State.

🔗: greenway.org/stories/lawr...

East Coast Greenway Alliance @eastcoastgreenway.bsky.social · 23d

"These trails do more than repurpose land. They restore communities. They promote health, tourism and local business. They give Americans a place to meet as neighbors, not partisans."

@postopinions.bsky.social on the call for Greenways for All:

Opinion | Meet us on the rail trail

A place to gather as Americans, not partisans.

www.washingtonpost.com

East Coast Greenway Alliance @eastcoastgreenway.bsky.social · 28d

A new 4.8-mile Fall Line trail segment is open!

This first major section links Ashland & Hanover Co. to Henrico Co., Virginia, creating a vital East Coast Greenway connection.

When complete, the 43-mile spine will link 7 localities in Central VA!

🔗: greenway.org/stories/fall...

East Coast Greenway Alliance @eastcoastgreenway.bsky.social · 29d

"Our journey will be an adventure, and our mission will be deeply personal."

Father and son Emmet and Patrick Davitt are in the midst of an inspirational ride on the East Coast Greenway!

Learn more from @wtnh.bsky.social:

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East Coast Greenway Alliance @eastcoastgreenway.bsky.social · Sep 22

Fall is here! Crisp air + colorful trails = your next East Coast Greenway adventure 🍁🚶‍♂️🚴

East Coast Greenway Alliance @eastcoastgreenway.bsky.social · Sep 19

"It’s the best way to start a day."

Executive Director Dennis Markatos-Soriano is helping to spread "miles of smiles" by leading a bike bus for students commuting to school on the East Coast Greenway!

🔗: www.cbs17.com/news/local-n...

East Coast Greenway Alliance @eastcoastgreenway.bsky.social · Sep 18

The proposed Miami Loop is "a once-in-a-generation opportunity to connect our neighborhoods, parks, waterfront, civic spaces and individual municipalities into a continuous world-class system."

More from @miamitodaynews.com : www.miamitodaynews.com/2025/09/17/m...

East Coast Greenway Alliance @eastcoastgreenway.bsky.social · Sep 16

Neighbors, officials & advocates came together today to celebrate the new WB&A Trail Patuxent River Bridge — connecting Odenton and Bowie with 12.7 miles of the WB&A Trail and East Coast Greenway!

🔗: greenway.org/stories/new-...

East Coast Greenway Alliance @eastcoastgreenway.bsky.social · Sep 15

Big news: Nearly 14 new miles of traffic-free trail have been added to the East Coast Greenway! in 2025! Highlights include the first NH Seacoast Greenway segment + new links in D.C., Philly, New Haven & SC.

🔗: greenway.org/stories/east...

East Coast Greenway Alliance @eastcoastgreenway.bsky.social · Sep 10

Mid-Atlantic Manager Daniel Paschall gave a warm Philadelphia welcome to the Rugby League Cares #DC2NYC crew as they rolled through on their 400-mile East Coast Greenway ride from Washington, D.C., to New York City!

East Coast Greenway Alliance @eastcoastgreenway.bsky.social · Sep 8

"Florida’s natural springs are one of the state’s true wonders, and they abound on this eponymous corridor ... part of a major national network of trails called the East Coast Greenway, which stretches all the way to Maine."

Flamingo Magazine on West Volusia County's trails:

Nature and Drink Trails in West Volusia | Flamingo Magazine

From murals to manatees and mixed drinks to miles of pristine wilderness, the eclectic trails of West Volusia offer much more than a walkabout.

flamingomag.com

East Coast Greenway Alliance @eastcoastgreenway.bsky.social · Sep 5

Big news for continued growth of the East Coast Greenway and the New Hampshire Seacoast Greenway!

Seabrook pursues missing link in NH Seacoast Greenway's rail trail after years of delay

The New Hampshire Seacoast Greenway trail, part of the East Coast Greenway, is a trail between Portsmouth and Seabrook, NH. The trail is now open from Portsmouth to Hampton.

www.nhpr.org

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East Coast Greenway Alliance @eastcoastgreenway.bsky.social · Sep 4

Starting Sept. 7 in DC & finishing in NYC, Rugby Hall of Famers Adrian Morley & Paul Sculthorpe MBE join 17 UK riders for DC2NYC — a 400-mile fundraising ride for @rlcares.bsky.social along the East Coast Greenway!

🔗 www.totalrl.com/rugby-league...

East Coast Greenway Alliance @eastcoastgreenway.bsky.social · Sep 2

"The trail, now part of the 3,000-mile East Coast Greenway running from Maine to Florida, is gaining fame beyond the borders of Beaufort County."

@islandpacket.com on the expansion of the Spanish Moss Trail — one of SC's most iconic stretches of the Greenway: www.islandpacket.com/news/local/c...

Finally, Spanish Moss Trail will cross Ribaut Road and bring users into downtown Port Royal

Construction begins this fall on $1.3 million in additions in Beaufort and Port Royal that will add to the iconic path through the Lowcountry.

www.islandpacket.com

East Coast Greenway Alliance @eastcoastgreenway.bsky.social · Aug 27

The Schuylkill River Trail swing bridge in South Philly is almost ready to swing into action!

Our team got a sneak peek at this game-changing East Coast Greenway connection — and we can’t wait for you to experience it!

East Coast Greenway Alliance @eastcoastgreenway.bsky.social · Aug 27

"It would also link up with a network of other existing trail lines like the Mountains-to-Sea Trail and the Ellerbe Creek Trail, as well as future trails being developed by the East Coast Greenway Alliance."

@indyweek.bsky.social on the Durham-to-Roxboro Rail Trail: indyweek.com/news/durham/...

Help Shape the Durham-to-Roxboro Rail Trail

With new funding to purchase land, the city is taking public input on plans for the 26-mile Durham-to-Roxboro Rail Trail.

indyweek.com

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East Coast Greenway Alliance @eastcoastgreenway.bsky.social · Aug 26

Happy #NationalDogDay!

Celebrate with a walk, run or roll on your favorite stretch of the Greenway.