From Rails to Trails
The story of a 60-year struggle to convert abandoned railroads into trails for cycling and walking.
Edward Norton narrates the story of one of the most unlikely social movements in American history: the struggle to convert thousands of miles of abandoned railroads into trails for cycling and walking.
Leaders fought to reclaim these corridors for the public, facing fierce opposition and legal challenges from private property owners, creating a national network of scenic, car-free paths.
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Author's summary: A 60-year struggle to convert abandoned railroads into cycling trails.