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Abby Laub is a journalist and photographer based in Lexington, Ky., and loves all things to do with the outdoors and healthy living. SHe spends her free time hanging out with her husband and dog, Murfie.

 

A View From Both Sides:
Railroad Bridges and Trestles Across Rivers and State Borders
By Abby Laub

any Americans may not put much stock in traveling by train anymore, but thanks to a new breed of revamped railroad bridges, they can enjoy railroad lines like never before—spanning wide rivers and state lines by foot or bicycle.

In places such as Louisville, Ky., Rochester, N.Y., and Des Moines, Iowa, out-of-service railroad bridges are being put to work again, allowing communities greater access to trails, exercise and entertainment, all while stimulating the economies of neighboring cities and towns.


Read the complete article by Abby Laub online:

 A View From Both Sides (PDF/397KB)

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