This model trail easement document is an example of a trail easement made to a nonprofit organization by a private landowner. It lays out public access limitations and the landowners’ intent to preserve and protect the present natural, scenic, open space, education, recreation and transportation values of the Trail Easement Area. Created by Brandywine Conservancy

During the fall of 2000, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy identified open trail tunnels across the United States, and conducted an extensive survey of the managers of these tunnels. This report presents information about the experiences of 78 tunnels on 36 trails in the United States open only to non-motorized traffic. It covers many aspects of these tunnels, […]

Trails provide many benefits to communities. However, initial reactions to trails are sometimes negative. It is the job of trail advocates and builders to promote the benefits of trails and greenways and address concerns. This document provides first-hand experiences from former opponents to trails. These people discuss why they changed their minds and how trail […]

The purpose of this manual is to encourage citizens, civic organizations, governments and private enterprise to collaborate more effectively on greenway and trail development. It is intended to provide information and resources specific to Pennsylvania for greenway and trail planning, acquisition, construction and management. Created by Pennsylvania Environmental Council

An agreement entered into by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company and the Johnson County Park and Recreation District (Kansas), wherein the railroad allows for a bicycle/pedestrian trail, two bicycle/pedestrian tunnels, a wood rail fence and a chain link fence be constructed on their right-of-way. The district, at its expense, must: have the […]

Acquiring a rail corridor presents unique issues that cannot be adequately addressed through the process of public persuasion. Without a transaction, there will be no trail. That’s where Acquiring Rail Corridors fits in. Acquiring Rail Corridors summarizes the knowledge of the country’s leading attorneys, nonprofit land acquisition agents, local park directors and rail-trail builders who have successfully acquired rail […]

Secrets of Successful Rail-Trails will help overcome any obstacles that arise during your conversion process. By reading this book, you will learn the three fundamental “secrets”: building a solid, broad-based citizen coalition; forming a strong partnership with a government agency; and developing a written plan of action. These are the key ingredients to any successful rail-trail.