The fall 2004 issue of Rails to Trails has an interview with Ohio Governor Bob Taft. He expresses enthusiastic support fortrails, and Ohio's enthusiasm for trails seems evident. Last year I rode part of the Canal Towpath and was impressed by the quality of the trail and the number of users.

 

Contrast that with Indiana; several years ago, railroad salvage contractor L.B. Foster gave 110 miles of former Erie-Lackawanna right-of-way, stripped of rails and ties, to Indiana DNR for development as a rail trail. After a few months of hand-wringing and whining ("It might cost a lot to develop;" "Liability insurance might be expensive;" "Property owners will probably take us to court."), the DNR parceled it out to abutting land owners. :stupid:

I say "More trails, dammit!"

 

You guys are making me want to buy a bike!

Removed last post as it has alreayd been posted in more detail on the "Great Bicycle Thread" in transportation.

 

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