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6 BENEFITS OF A RAIL-TO-TRAIL CONVERSION
- The Rail-to-Trail movement is a long established and rapidly growing trend of "infrastructure reuse" that is helping cities convert abandoned and struggling rail lines into biking and walking trails. Rail-to-trails are solving large problems and generating great benefits across entire communities.
6 Rail-to-Trail benefits of THe SURF Line
1. More Biking & Walking (Improved Health)
1. More Biking & Walking (Improved Health)
1. More Biking & Walking (Improved Health)
Trails greatly promote "Active Transportation" like biking and walking, a key initiative in many cities including San Diego. Learn More
2. Fosters Community + Culture
1. More Biking & Walking (Improved Health)
1. More Biking & Walking (Improved Health)
Rail-to-Trails are generating unique and powerful ways for people to foster community and culture. LEARN MORE
3. Saves Beaches & Improves Access
1. More Biking & Walking (Improved Health)
3. Saves Beaches & Improves Access
The train and its tracks have a very negative impact on the coast from restricting access to destroying beaches. A trail does the exact opposite. LEARN MORE
4. Improves Safety
5. Major Economic Benefit
3. Saves Beaches & Improves Access
A 61 mile coastal trail from downtown San Diego to San Clemente will improve safety for walkers and cyclists on the busy North-South coastal corridor. LEARN MORE
5. Major Economic Benefit
5. Major Economic Benefit
5. Major Economic Benefit
Many rail-to-trail projects generate large economic benefit through increased tourism, reduced costs (no tunnel/train costs), select infill development (retail, housing etc) and improved health. LEARN MORE
6. Ca/Fed Funds Available
5. Major Economic Benefit
5. Major Economic Benefit
The Rail-to-Trail movement is eligible for major funding especially with passage of the Federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). LEARN MORE
The Rails To Trails Conservancy
The Rails To Trails Conservancy
The Rails To Trails Conservancy
Established in 1986, The Rails To Trail Conservancy is on a mission. There are over 2,000 different rail to trails in the U.S. totaling over 25,000 miles of trails. LEARN MORE
Select examples of prominent Rail-To-Trail Conversions
Island Line Trail
Burke-Gilman Trail
Island Line Trail
The Island Line Trail in Burlington, Vermont is one of the the top attractions in the city and may just be one of the coolest rail conversions ever.
The High Line
Burke-Gilman Trail
Island Line Trail
The High Line converted an elevated train line in Manhattan into an iconic trail that attracts over 8 million visitors per year and has added billions of dollars in economic value.
Burke-Gilman Trail
Burke-Gilman Trail
Burke-Gilman Trail
This Seattle trail runs mostly along the waterfront and replaces a disused train. It is now a very popular attraction for locals and visitors alike, promoting the outdoor lifestyle.