Rails-with-Trails: Best Practices and Lessons Learned

When:
August 19, 2021 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm America/New York Timezone
2021-08-19T13:00:00-04:00
2021-08-19T14:30:00-04:00

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7119709840952327180

Other Notes: Many communities across the United Statesrecognize the benefits of developing shared use paths and other trails to maketransportation network connections for bicyclists and pedestrians and toincrease physical activity and improve health. A new report from the U.S.Department of Transportation, Rails-with-Trails: Best Practices and LessonsLearned, examines safety, design, and liability issues associated with thedevelopment of shared use paths and other trails adjacent to active railroadand transit rights-of-way. It explores lessons learned from the experience ofrails-with-trails, and suggests best practices to enhance safety and securityfor railroads, transit, and trail users. During this webinar, the authors willshare findings, recommendations, and lessons learned. Following thepresentations, the panelists will respond to questions from webinarparticipants.