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Trail-Building Toolbox

Learn the basics of trail-building and find the help you need for your trail. Be sure to also take a look at all of RTC's full suite of online Trail-Building resources

Corridor Research >>
Active vs. Abandoned Corridors
Environmental Contaminants


Railbanking >>
History of Railbanking
Railbanking: What and Why?
How to Railbank
Example Railbanking Agreement


Acquisition >>
Corridor Valuation
Acquisition Methods
Salvaging Material
Financing/Funding


Outreach >>
The Railroad
Opposition & Neighbors
Public Agencies and Officials
Supporters
Making the Case for Rail-Trails


Plan, Design, Build >>
Tunnels
Accessibility
Crossings
Design for User Type
Surface
Rail-with-Trail
Gardens
Public Art
Bridges


Management & Maintenance >>
Liability/Trail Insurance
Financing/Funding
Police and Safety
User Surveys


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