<p>🚀 In this episode, Craig Della Penna sits down with Glenn Pransky, President of the Mass Central Rail Trail Alliance, to explore the transformative power of rail trails. From Glenn’s early cycling adventures to his leadership in developing a 100-mile trail across Massachusetts, this conversation dives into how bike tourism revitalizes communities, boosts local economies, and improves public health. Learn what it takes to plan a successful cycling trip, overcome opposition to trail development, and why long-distance rail trails are shaping the future of travel and recreation.</p><p>🎧 Hosted by: Craig Della Penna</p><p>👤 Guest:🏡 <strong>Glenn Pransky</strong> – President, Mass Central Rail Trail Alliance</p><p><strong>Craig Della Penna</strong> is a pioneering Realtor and nationally recognized rail-trail advocate, and the host of Roads Less Travelled. As the first U.S. Realtor to specialize exclusively in properties along scenic rail-trail corridors, Craig blends his expertise in real estate with decades of experience transforming “dead” railroads into thriving community assets. A former New England organizer for the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, he has delivered over 1,200 lectures in 21 states, authored five books, and was hailed by <em>Ride Magazine</em> as the most effective rail-to-trail advocate on the Eastern Seaboard.</p><p>💡 What You’ll Learn:</p><p>✔️ How rail trails transform local economies and communities</p><p>✔️ Essential tips for planning a stress-free bike touring trip</p><p>✔️ The history and growth of bike tourism in the U.S.</p><p>✔️ Common challenges in trail development—and how to overcome them</p><p>✔️ The public health and environmental benefits of cycling infrastructure</p><p>🎵 Whether you&#39;re an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights!</p><p><strong>💼 Connect with Glenn Pransky:</strong></p><p>🌐 Email → [email protected]</p><p>🎧 <strong>Follow Craig Della Penna:</strong></p><p>🌐 Website → https://www.greenwaysolutions.org/</p><p>🌐 Website → https://www.northamptonrealtor.com/</p><p>🌐 Website →https://www.sugar-maple-inn.com/</p><p>📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/craigdp413/</p><p>🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigdp/<br>📌 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 &amp; COMMENT 💬 Below! </p><p>⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate -<a href="https://iconsofrealestate.com/"> <u>https://iconsofrealestate.com/</u></a></p>