Includes information on railroad right-of-way abandonments and conversions, easements, utilities, and related legislation.
New research from the University of Cincinnati suggests that location near nature trails could hold a financial benefit for homeowners and ultimately neighboring communities. http://www.uc.edu/news/NR.aspx?id=14300
This paper examines the impacts of a multipurpose trail on residential property values. Residential
The Top of Michigan Trails Council just received a positive response from the Attorney General which could impact trails and complete streets from now on. It clarifies that an easement for highway use includes all legal users of the right of way and thus does not block the use of a right of way for [...]
An overview of the acquisition of railroad properties, reversionary rights, rights of entry, and recent court decisions as they relate to Michigan trails.
A brief summary document regarding railroad rights-of-way and applicable court decisions and Michigan state law.
A sample easement agreement for the Southern Links rail-trail in Michigan.
A sample easement agreement from ALLTEL Communications, Inc.
This is the Michigan DNR’s crossing easement language for adjacent property owners to be able to regularly cross trail property. (December 2008)
Michigan state laws that involve trails, bicycling, pedestrians, liability, government immunity and more.
Connecting Michigan is an especially proactive and broad-based initiative to identify and address the critical issues that are impeding Michigan’s progress on developing a statewide interconnected system of trailways and greenways. These treasured resources, so appealing to a wide array of interests, benefit Michigan communities and provide exceptional opportunities for various recreational pursuits, health and fitness, nonmotorized transportation, environmental enhancement, economic and educational benefits, and tourism. Today’s vision can be tomorrow’s reality.
