When communities offer viable alternatives to driving alone, the benefits extend far beyond reduced traffic. This session examines the tangible return on investment that active, multimodal transportation delivers to local economies, public health, and everyday commuters. First, findings from the Empire State Trail Economic Impact Study illustrate how investments in active infrastructure have driven local business revenue, boosted tourism, and revitalized economies in communities throughout New York. The second presentation explores how well-designed mobility hubs equipped with key user amenities transform transit into a seamless, appealing choice that enhances daily connectivity. Together, these will demonstrate how investing in transportation options delivers measurable economic, social, and environmental dividends for communities, and how those benefits can be quantified and communicated.