Long Distance Cycling Routes: Economic Impacts, Best Practices, Marketing Strategies
A research paper that synthesizes the best practices and marketing strategies of building and promoting long-distance cycling routes nationwide.
Organization
Extension - Utah State University
Publication Date
2020
Location
National or Global
Topic
Economic Impact
Infrastructure
Activity
Bicycling
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