Rails with Trails Best Practices and Lessons Learned

Recorded 09/28/2021

Sponsored by Rhino Marking & Protection Systems. This webinar will discuss a new report from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Rails-with-Trails: Best Practices and Lessons Learned, that examines safety, design, and liability issues associated with the development of shared-use paths and other trails adjacent to active railroad and transit rights-of-way.

Webinar Outline
Many communities across the United States recognize the benefits of developing shared use paths and other trails to make transportation network connections for bicyclists and pedestrians and to increase physical activity and improve health. A new report from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Rails-with-Trails: Best Practices and Lessons Learned, examines safety, design, and liability issues associated with the development of shared-use paths and other trails adjacent to active railroad and transit rights-of-way. It explores lessons learned from the experience of rails-with-trails, and suggests best practices to enhance safety and security for railroads, transit, and trail users. During this webinar, the authors will share findings, recommendations, and lessons learned.

Similar webinars have been held on this topic, including one on August 19. This particular webinar will focus more on the trail manager’s perspectives whereas the August webinar featured more of a railroad and government agency perspective.

Following the presentations, the panelists will respond to questions from webinar participants.

Learning Objectives
• Learn about the RWT report in detail
• Discover best practices to use for your own trail projects where railroads and right-of-ways are involved
• Find out lessons learned in regards to liability issues

Disclaimer
While we may individually agree (or disagree) in whole or in part with any or all of the participants, the views expressed in these webinars are not necessarily representative of the views of American Trails as an organization or its board and staff. Unless specific situations are noted by presenters, nothing in American Trails webinars should be considered to be interpreted as a standard.