Rail-trails were originally railroad corridors.  Due to their railroad past, the terrain for rail-trails is generally flat or gently sloped and often connect communities and industries such as coal, coke, and limestone / sand.  They are typically wide enough to accommodate multiple types of use – primarily bicycling, walking, running, riding a horse, and cross-country … Read more

Ella Belling- President Callie Sams- Vice President Chris Villamagna- Treasurer Margaret Pings- Secretary Ken Adams Diana Druga Kent Spellman

State Agencies and Organizations WV Connecting Communities– Advocacy group for active transportation http://wvconnectingcommunities.com WV Community Development HUB– helps connect communities with the resources to grow in economic, civic and social health. http://wvhub.org WV Department of Transportation, Transportation Alternatives Program– the largest funding source in WV for rail-trail acquisition, engineering, building, and maintenance. http://www.transportation.wv.gov/highways/programplanning/planning/grant_administration/Pages/default.aspx WV Division of … Read more

RAIL-TRAIL BENEFITS: GOOD FOR INDIVIDUAL & COMMUNITY HEALTH Rails-trails provide significant and tangible economic, health, and quality of life benefits in communities across the country.  Investments in rail-trails have transformative effects in cities and towns, as abandoned industrial areas become once again vital assets for community use and economic and environmental renewal.  Rail-trails create and … Read more