TART › Traverse Area Recreation and Transportation Trails, Inc.

Mission
Enriching the Traverse region by providing a network of trails, bikeways and pedestrian ways; and encouraging their use.

Core Values
We believe in...

Outdoor recreation - Get outside and exercise. Experience wildlife, enjoy the natural environment, breathe fresh air and have fun.

Making connections - To nature, to work, to school, to people, to places, to ourselves- now and forever.

Sustainable transportation - Empower individuals and decision makers to make choices that benefit personal and community economics and the environment.

Equitable access - Always open and safe for everyone.

Improving health - Active transportation and outdoor recreation improves community health and personal well-being.

Long-Term Vision
Happy, active people enjoying a world-class trail system.
The whole region will be connected by world-class trails, bikeways, and pedestrian-friendly streets linking people to the beauty of the Traverse area year round. Platinum Bicycle-Friendly, the Traverse area will be known for its natural surroundings, active, healthy outdoor lifestyles, and vibrant town centers where everyone has sustainable transportation options. We will be a world-renowned outdoor recreation and four-season destination.

Mission/Vision