Although it is obvious that rail-trails are great recreation areas, what you might not know is that almost 40 percent of all rails-trails do double-duty as corridors for utility lines, pipes, and cables. The ability of abandoned rail corridors to serve our communities as more than trails is another reason to save old rail lines and put them back to use! If you are interested in sharing your corridor, read on—we have the answers to your questions!
You can take various approaches when working with people who may oppose your rail-trail project In general, you should always stress the benefits of rail-trails and keep adjacent landowners involved in the process. Here are 10 techniques you may find helpful.
Frequently asked questions about trails, including safety, liability, and more.
Two documents answering common questions about rail-trails and railbanking.
A list of contacts and web links for Michigan trail advocates. If you know of a publication, photos or other information that you don’t see listed, contact Josh DeBruyn @ 517.335.2918 or Cindy Krupp @ 517.335.2923 for assistance. The publication may be available online or via the League of Michigan Bicyclists.
