Rails with Trails Best Practices and Lessons
This extensive guide describes effective practices for planing, design, construction, operation and maintenance of rails-with-trails facilities.
Organization
U.S. Department of Transportation
Publication Date
2021
Location
National or Global
Topic
Infrastructure
Participation
Sustainability
Activity
Bicycling
Birding/Wildlife viewing
Hiking/Running
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