I have been very fortunate to live in cities which have wonderful paths for running. Chicago is blessed with the Lakefront Path, as well as trails in area forest preserves. Indianapolis has the Monon Trail. I realize though not every community has a trail or path which encourages running, walking or biking.
There are organizations out there which encourage the creation of paths and trails. In Indiana we have The Greenways Foundation.
www.greenwaysfoundation.org
Organizations like Greenways promote and encourage the development of trails and paths. They do this via providing community grants, assisting with trail design, recommending new pathways, environmental consulting, etc..
Don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with just heading out the door to run down the street. I do that as well. I believe there is something special and encouraging about a dedicated path or trail for running. There is also a safety issue. While running along side a road is fine, there is always the danger of an accident.
I encourage you to seek out organizations in your community, possibly getting involved, so we can have more wonderful dedicated spaces to run.
Charlie
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