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Friday, 21 November 2008 06:34 |
Rail trail is a term for a trail that makes use of a railroad right-of-way (ROW). A rail trail can be either a "rail to trail", created in a right-of-way where the railway has been discontinued, or a "rail with trail", created in a right-of-way where the railway remains in use.
Most rail trails are "multi-use" or "shared" (see Trail), permitting at least pedestrian and bicycle uses[1], and often other uses as well. Some of these shared trails are segregated, with the segregation achieved with or without separation. Many rail trails are long distance trails.
A rail to trail may still include rails, such as light rail or streetcar. By virtue of their characteristic shape (long and flat), some shorter rails to trails are known as greenways and linear parks. |
