South Shore Trails promotes the completion of a connected network of trails and greenways for recreation, commuting, promoting health and quality of life; Active Transportation and Complete Streets concepts, where communities plan their transportation infrastructure to serve all users, through identifying safe routes, installing bike lanes, traffic-calming, and other cost effective ways to allow bicyclists and pedestrians to safely Share The Road; and aids to economic development such as installation of bike racks safe bike parking, safe pedestrian routes and access, disabled-friendly infrastructure, and integration of modes, including bicycle access and storage on buses and trains.