Download or read book The Impacts of Rail trails written by and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A study conducted by U.S. Department of the Interior, National Parks Service Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance program in cooperation with Leisure Studies Program School of Hotel, Resturant and Recreation Management, Pennsylvania State Univ.
Download or read book The Impacts of Rail trails written by and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Impacts of Rail trails written by United States. National Park Service. Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Assessing the Impacts of Converted Rail trains in North Texas Communities written by Bhavana Kidambi and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Converting abandoned rail lines to trails is a strategy to enhance green infrastructure and provide recreational amenities for large metropolitan area dwellers. Literature on rail to trail conversions emphasizes several factors that influence this change. Some of the factors listed are environment, transportation, recreation, economy, historic preservation, community identity, health and wellness, conservation, livability and revitalization (Trails, 2005-2011; Conservancy, 2007; & Connecticut, 2011). The purpose of this research is to evaluate the stakeholders' perspectives on the impacts of rail-trails in North Texas on five recurring themes in the literature: environmental, recreational, transportation, health and wellness and historic preservation identified as potential areas of benefits. The research question of this study is two-fold. First, the research focuses on these factors based on all six converted rail-trails listed by the Rail-to-Trail Conservancy program in North Texas from the point of view of the stakeholders. Second, the research focuses on the impact of design on the six rail-trails. This research also examines the stakeholders views on the Rail-to-Trail Conservancy program in North Texas based on the trails. For the purpose of this research, systematic interviews and passive observations are conducted on six converted rail-trails, adopted by the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy program in the North Texas region. They are Chaparral Rail Trail, Denton Branch Rail Trail, Katy Trail, Katy Spur Trail, Lake Mineral Wells State Trailway and Waxahachie Hike and Bike Trail. Systematic interviews are conducted with stakeholders'. Three sets of stakeholders are identified: represented from the public sector who are with the cities and municipalities where the trails are located and knowledgeable about the trail; design or planning professionals who participated in the master planning of the rail to trail conversions or have a knowledge of the design criteria of the trails; and neighborhood association leaders to represent user's view on the trails. The data from the interviews are first transcribed and the interviews are then analyzed using data triangulation (Bogdan, 1982). Passive observations are done in the form of site visits by the researcher to in order to gain better knowledge of the sites under investigation. The findings of the research reveal that although each of the five factors assessed weigh differently, the stakeholders all affirm the positive impacts of rail-trail conversions in North Texas. Study also reveals, that while rail-trails may have specific tribulations, stakeholders value the adaptation and point out that the benefits to the environment outweigh the problems. Historic preservation and design being the primary point of consideration while environment and recreation are considered as default. Considering that more than 150,000 miles of tracks were abandoned and the number are increasing in US (Montage, 1989) it is critical for landscape architects to assess these conversions to improve green infrastructure and create spaces that serve people.
Download or read book From Rails to Trails written by Peter Harnik and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2021-05 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If, as Wallace Stegner said, the national park is “the best idea we ever had,” the rail-trail is certainly a close runner-up. Part transportation corridor, part park, the rail-trail has revolutionized the way America creates high-quality, car-free pathways for bicyclists, runners, walkers, equestrians, and more. It was only a few decades after railroad barons had run roughshod over America’s economy and politics that they began to shed nearly one hundred thousand miles of unneeded railroad corridor. At the same time, bicyclists were being so thoroughly pushed off ever-more-intimidating roadways they came close to extinction. Through political organizing and lawyerly grit, an unlikely, formerly marginalized advocacy arose, seized on seemingly worthless strips of land, and created a resource that is treasured by millions of Americans today for recreation, purposeful travel, tourism, conservation, and historical interpretation. From Rails to Trails is the fascinating tale of the rails-to-trails movement as well as a consideration of what the continued creation of rail-trails means for the future of Americans’ health, nonmotorized transportation networks, and communities across the country.
Download or read book Impacts of Rail Trails written by DIANE Publishing Company and published by . This book was released on 1994-07 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Furnishes information for use in planning, developing, & managing rail-trails (public recreation trails constructed on used railroad rights-of-way beds). Explores the benefits of rail-trails to surrounding communities & measures their economic impact. Also describes effects of rail-trails on property values, discusses problems experienced by those living near trails, & develops a profile of rail-trail users. Includes tables, figures, graphs, sample surveys, & a listing of organization contacts.
Download or read book New Hampshire Rail Trails written by Charles Fontaine Martin and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most comprehensive guide yet written on multi-use rail trails in New Hampshire, with inviting prose, 95 meticulous maps, and 180 photographs of railroad artifacts, scenery, and trail conditions. Includes capsule histories of the abandoned railroads that formerly operated in New Hampshire, followed by detailed descriptions of the trails that have taken their place. Each trail description includes ratings of the trail surface condition and the scenery along the trail; a list of permitted uses; clear instructions for parking and accessing the trail; and comprehensive notes on natural and historical sights and railroad artifacts that trail users will see along the way.
Download or read book Analysis of Economic Impacts of the Northern Central Rail Trail written by and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Rail Trail Hall of Fame written by Rails-To-Trails Conservancy and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2020-05-05 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The experts from Rails-to-Trails Conservancy present 33 Hall of Fame rail-trails found in 29 states across the country.
Download or read book Economic Impacts of Protecting Rivers Trails and Greenway Corridors written by and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Economic Impacts of Protecting Rivers Trails and Greenway Corridors written by United States. National Park Service. Rivers and Trails Conservation Assistance and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book 24 Great Rail trails of New Jersey written by Craig Della Penna and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 24 Great Rail Trails of New Jersey is the essential outdoor guide to the best multi-use recreational trails in the Garden State. Each rail-trail has been converted from an abandoned railroad line as part of the nation-wide rails-to-rails movement, so these routes are historic as well as scenic. The accessibility and beauty of rail-trails can be enjoyed by a variety of outdoor enthusiasts, including bicyclists, hikers, equestrians, and the disabled. This guide contains all the information you need to experience the adventure of rail-trails: maps, specific directions, organizations, local contacts, B&Bs, resources for bike repair, plus fascinating stories of railroad history. You are invited to discover the delightful, educational, and healthy possibilities of the rail-trails.
Download or read book Tourism and Trails written by Dallen J. Timothy and published by Channel View Publications. This book was released on 2015 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a comprehensive overview of trails and routes from a tourism and recreation perspective. This cutting-edge volume addresses conceptual and management issues systematically, examining supply, demand, development and impacts associated with trails and routes.
Download or read book Economic and Tax Implications of Rail trail Systems written by and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Rail Trail Impacts on Proximate Property Valuation written by Ian Wickstead and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rail trails have gained popularity over recent decades to enhance recreation, transportation, and economic development opportunities along abandoned rail corridors. In 2009, the Walkway Over the Hudson, a multi-use trail that spans the Hudson River between Poughkeepsie and Highland, New York, was born from the ashes of a 1974 fire that left the railroad trestle bridge unusable. Lower-income communities surrounding the Walkway's Poughkeepsie entrance were subject to discriminatory redlining practices in the early twentieth century and have chronically suffered from disinvestment. Recent widespread residential and mixed-use development projects are altering the Poughkeepsie landscape. This quantitative Master's Research Project analyzes the Walkway as a case study. It uses Geographic Information System (GIS) analysis, county-level real estate data, and American Community Survey (ACS) data to create hedonic price models that evaluate the Walkway's effects on the surrounding property values. The study's price model shows a statistically significant negative correlation between a property's distance from the Walkway and its sale 11 price. Every one-foot increase in distance from the Walkway decreases a property's sale price by 0.0015%. This research adds to our understanding of urban rail trails by comparing trail proximity impacts on property values to those from redlining practices. Monitoring the evolving local housing market and improving existing data will better inform relevant policy decisions that prevent resident displacement associated with the green gentrification of other rail trail projects. Opportunities for future Walkway-related research include its impacts on commercial properties, qualitative housing studies, and corporate-owned rental property impacts within surrounding neighborhoods.
Download or read book The Economic Impacts and Uses of Long distance Trails written by Roger L. Moore and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Pine Creek Rail Trail Guidebook written by Linda Stager and published by Linda Stager. This book was released on 2015-12-01 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Linda Stager, Wellsboro, PA resident and author takes you on a mile-by-mile, narrated tour of the exceptional 62-mile Pine Creek Rail-Trail. She shows you landmarks, tells stories about the history of the region and imparts practical advice for a successful trip along this award-winning, multi-purpose trail built along an unused railroad corridor. Linda, a retired social worker, and human services assistant administrator has lived in Wellsboro, at the Trail's northern terminus for most of her adult life. After retirement, she learned how to ride her bicycle again and set off on trail adventures. As she rode, she often wondered about the area where she was riding and decided that a guidebook might be in order--for herself as well as others. Linda brings her cameras along on her trail rides, and her book is illustrated with her photos. The book divides the trail into seven sections with mileage markers wherever she points out something of interest. Linda also peppers the book with anecdotes of her travels as well as regional folklore, and old photos. There are also separate sections detailing the Access Areas for the trail, Rules and Regulations, weather, distances, and practical advice on riding the trail.
