Rail Trails
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Rail trails—abandoned rail corridors that are repurposed as trails for walking and biking—are increasingly common in the United States and Australia. In cities, rail trails are designed as linear parks, as bicycle superhighways, and as... more
Notwithstanding the contemporary significance of rail trails as recreational and tourism assets, studies focusing particularly on these multi-use trails have been sparse. This paper presents a contribution to this gap, proposing a model... more
Ever wonder what it would be like to hike 2,174 miles from Georgia to Maine along the world’s longest continuously marked footpath? Join “Marathon” as he provides a humorous autobiographical account of a “real” walk in the woods. Anyone... more
The City of Hoquiam and the Grays Harbor Public Health and Social Service Department have engaged students from the University of Washington Master in Public Health (MPH) Community-Oriented Public Health Practice (COPHP) to conduct... more
Urban greenways are increasingly seen as sustainable infrastructure initiatives designed to catalyze economic development, urban renewal and healthy cities. However, there has been little consideration for how the racial and socioeconomic... more
This study, undertaken in rural New Zealand, discusses issues involved in enhancing linkages between an existing rail tourism product and a cycle tourism product. The paper assesses demand for such a development and gauges current and... more
Bioassay guided separation of Sida acuta whole plants led to the isolation of an alkaloid, cryptolepine (1), along with two kaempferol glycosides (2–3). Compound 1 showed strong activity in overcoming TRAIL-resistance in human gastric... more
Published in Landscape Architecture Magazine in September 2014, this article discusses the ways in which landowners and property rights advocates have opposed the development of new rail trails and suggests some reasons why.
Multi-use trails are becoming an economic catalyst and vital contributor to the quality of life for communities all across the nation. This document looks at key factors as to why this is, and takes these factors as a basis into a case... more
As the literature on trail development suggests, recreational trail projects can generate conflicts and controversies, particularly when built on abandoned rail corridors through developed areas. These conflicts are often understood as... more