Resource Library > Railbanking and Purchase Agreement Template
Trail Planning
Railbanking and Purchase Agreement Template
By: Rails-to-Trails-Conservancy
CONTRACT
September 1, 2006
This document is a sample agreement between a non-profit or political subdivision and a railroad for interim trail use/railbanking. The document serves as a resource and should not be relied on as a substitute for obtaining legal advice from a licensed attorney.

Donate
Everyone deserves access to safe ways to walk, bike, and be active outdoors.
Related
View All Resources Trail Planning
WEBINAR – Protecting Railbanking Against Congressional Attack
Webinar
September 25, 2025
Tags:
America’s Trails
Benefits of Trails
Building Trails
How to Railbank
Missouri
Policy
Policy
Railbanking
Taking Action
Trail Planning
Trail Projects
Trail Planning
WEBINAR – TrailNation Spotlight – Trails and Greenways: Beyond the Path
Webinar
September 19, 2025
Tags:
America’s Trails
Benefits of Trails
Building Trails
Case Studies
Cross-Sector Collaboration
Design
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Ohio
Plan
Success Stories
Trail Building
Trail Planning
Trail Projects
Trail Towns
Trail Planning
Railbanking Fact Sheet
Fact Sheet
September 09, 2025
Tags:
Trail Planning
