In 2020, the City of Hamilton made significant proccess on the Hamilton Beltline Recreational Trail. When complete, it will be a 3 mile multimodal path of a former rail spur on the west side of Hamilton that connects west side residents to downtown Hamilton. It will also provide an easy connection onto the Great Miami River Recreational Trail, which is a regional trail network. In 2020, Phase 1 began construction. Additionally, Phase 2 and 3 of the trail received funding. The phase along the river that connects Spooky Nook Sports Champion Mill to the High-Main Bridge received a Transportation Alternatives Grant from OKI and the phase connecting Phase 1 to Eaton Road received funding from the Ohio Capital Budget. The Beltine is a critical piece of alternative transportation infrastructure and is expected to have recreational and economic benefits for the community.