Trail enthusiasts envision Erie-to-Pittsburgh bicycle pathway in PA

By Mary Ann Thomas, VALLEY NEWS DISPATCH, link to original post
Linking what looks like unrelated squiggles on a map of Pennsylvania is a proposed 270-mile bike and walking trail from Pittsburgh to Erie.
The Erie-Pittsburgh Trail Alliance, a conglomeration of trail associations and other rail-to-trail advocates, is working on the details of connecting a series of [...]

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Crossing the Hudson River on the Future North Country Trail

Ed Ressler writes about crossing the Hudson River in the Adirondacks on the future North Country Trail – complete with a video.
Or, click here to view a series of photos.

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Rochester Railroad bridge could become trail walkway

Brian Sharp • Democrat & Chronicle, link to original article
From 200 feet above the Genesee River gorge, the abandoned railroad bridge offers spectacular views and some uncertain footing.
The 700-foot span, just north of Smith Street, came to the city as part of a $1 million-plus land deal in 2005. The land, nearly 20 acres of [...]

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Support Rails-to-Trails Conservancy – Buy a 2010 Calendar

The Rails-to-Trails Conservancy full 12-month calendar is back by popular demand, and we only have a limited supply. Act now and reserve your copy today!
With stunning photos from some of the best rail-trails across the country, this calendar will make you want to be outside on a trail no matter what the season.

With a donation [...]

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Perils For Pedestrians

A series of half hour video programs called “Perils For Pedestrians” that originated in California are now available on blip.tv. The programs cover issues of interest to pedestrians and bikers such as walkability, trail surface issues, and bicycle advocacy.
Episode 143 contains an interview about trails in Mayville NY, is now available at http://blip.tv/file/2757558
Other episodes can [...]

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Upper Hudson Rail Trail Planned: North Creek to Tahawus

Click here to read: Upper Hudson Rail Trail Planned: North Creek to Tahawus

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There Must be a Way to Make Canandaigua Trail a Reality

Daily Messenger, link to original post
With so many communities looking for ways to encourage residents to use pedal power or their legs to get around, it’s disappointing that a portion of a trail project in the city of Canandaigua might be dead in its tracks.
The Trail with Rail project uses abandoned railroad bed property for [...]

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Economic Benefits of Rail-trails

In June,2009, Carl Knoch, manager of trail development for Rails-To-Trails Conservancy’s Northeast Regional Office, discussed the economic benefits of rail-trails to supporters of the Erie Cattaraugus Rail Trail in New York. Click here to watch the video.

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Linking bike rental shops with bicycle rail trails throughout America, including Central New York

Click here to read: Linking bike rental shops with bicycle rail trails throughout America, including Central New York
Maps & descriptions for many rail-trails can be found in the guidebooks:
Take Your Bike – Family Rides in New York’s Finger Lakes Region
Take Your Bike – Family Rides in the Rochester Area
Take Your Bike – Family Rides in [...]

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Wawarsing Rail Trail and Nevele?

editorial in Shawangunk Journal by John Nodar, link to original post
“I’ve been working on the railroad all the live long day”. That’s a jingle we used to sing in the car on family vacation trips. Well the railroad is gone, the tracks have been removed. What remains is the gravel and dirt. It’s called the [...]

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