Somewhat surprisingly, RailTrails in the central Florida area have been extremely popular, with strong public sentiment for more railtrails!
I expect that this general reaction is due to the locations of the abandoned railroad lines being in previously undeveloped areas. As new residential developments are constructed, the demand for outdoor recreation facilities is very strong.
The State, along with cities and counties, have identified abandoned railroad lines that are good candidates for conversion to RailTrails. These new RailTrails provide user-safe routes for bicycling, on-line skating, and in some cases, for horse-back riding. Connections to public parks, recreation areas and activity centers are also included in the Trail construction projects.
It's amazing how many new residential developments include the proximity to a RailTrail as an amenity to entice new home purchasers!
ACLfan
I expect that this general reaction is due to the locations of the abandoned railroad lines being in previously undeveloped areas. As new residential developments are constructed, the demand for outdoor recreation facilities is very strong.
The State, along with cities and counties, have identified abandoned railroad lines that are good candidates for conversion to RailTrails. These new RailTrails provide user-safe routes for bicycling, on-line skating, and in some cases, for horse-back riding. Connections to public parks, recreation areas and activity centers are also included in the Trail construction projects.
It's amazing how many new residential developments include the proximity to a RailTrail as an amenity to entice new home purchasers!
ACLfan