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Prepared for Amanda D. | Delivered March 11, 2020
Itineraries for Slow-Motion Travelers in Connecticut
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Goals
To identify the itineraries for slow-motion travellers using trains, buses, and bikes through Connecticut routes, as well as routes for hikers.
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Early Findings
Buses
Local bus routes in Connecticut make regular stops after
every 2-3 blocks
, making it easier for commuters to connect neighborhoods and city centers.
Local bus routes also make it easier for slow-motion travelers to connect with neighboring communities, such as
Bristol,
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, Hartford,
and Meriden, among other routes.
Commuters relying on local transit can easily access
malls, hospitals
, and shopping centers, with ease.
Bikes and Hike Treks
Slow-motion travelers who opt to traverse with bikes or follow hike treks can choose from over
1,000 trails
in Connecticut. These include
hiking trails, mountain biking
trails, and running trails among others, through Hamden,
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or Glastonbury.
Bikers and hikers may enjoy
hand-curated trail maps
or photos from campers. Easy trails start from
0.6 to 42.7 miles
as well as
1,886 feet
above sea level.
Some of the most recommended nature trails around Connecticut for bikers and hikers, include C
onnecticut state park trail
s, Mount Riga State Park and Ragged Mountain Memorial Preserve around Kensington.
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