An evaluation of property values from Pinellas County Property Appraiser's records indicates that property values of homes along the Pinellas Trail have increased at a faster rate than countywide values. This is consistent with other property values in proximity to trails and active transportation assets around the county, according to the Urban Land Institute. The National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Benefits of Trails & Greenways and the Urban Land Institute reports studies in Denver, Seattle, Dallas, Indianapolis, Minnesota and other communities across the country have consistently found that that proximity to trails increases the value of homes from 1-6.5% and urban trails are regarded by real estate agents as an amenity that helps to attract buyers and to sell property. Read more about these studies below: National Park Service Urban Land Institute The benefits of a community trail have been well documented across the country. Once complete, the Loop network will provide a bicycle and pedestrian network that will enhance current economic, health and safety benefits and expand Pinellas County's multi-modal transportation network in a robust and sustainable manner. For more information on the benefits associated with the trail, visit Forward Pinellas.