On Sunday, Houston TV station Channel 13 (KTRK) reported angst among residents of the Calgary Woods subdivision. A 3 mile segment of the 80 mile trail network planned for Houston goes through their neighborhood. Residents fear that the trail will bring unwanted traffic from outsiders to their area.

Although the story doesn't mention it, studies have proven that bike trails increase property values and improve rather than diminish quality of life. Let's hope that reason prevails and residents push aside their fears.

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