News from the Census
This is a report on infrared (IR) counter data collected by the Connecticut Trail Census. It
documents trail use during June 2020 at 13 sites along some of the most popular multi-use
trails in Connecticut, and compares use with the same period in 2019, as one indication of the
unprecedented changes in trail use occurring simultaneously with the outbreak of COVID-19.
Our Blog
- CT Trail Census welcomes two new staff members!Posted on October 5, 2020
- Connecticut and Nationwide User Increase on TrailsPosted on September 21, 2020
- New Updates to Anti-Racism in the OutdoorsPosted on September 18, 2020
- New Trail Impact Series from the CT Trail CensusPosted on September 12, 2020
- CT Trail Finder StartupPosted on August 3, 2020
On the Trail, sponsored by the CT Trail Census, hosted by Neva Taylor, is a podcast all about topics both on, off, in and around trails in Connecticut. Come see what we learn “On the Trail!” New episodes posted every Friday at 12PM!
Have You Seen This Box?

The grey electrical junction box houses a Trafx infrared (IR) pedestrian counter. The counter can sense the temperature differential between warm bodies and the ambient air temperature. Every time a trail user passes the counter, the counter records it, enabling project staff to gauge trail use.