The abandoned Rahway Valley Railroad tracks in Union County are one step closer to becoming a multi-use trail system with an infusion of $1.5 million from a federal program dedicated to ...

New Jersey is crisscrossed by old abandoned rail lines that are no longer in use. Some of them are being targeted for possible hiking trials or even brought back as light rail lines. But in the ...

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: ...

Drawing inspiration from Manhattan’s famous High Line, cities across the country are turning old rail lines into “linear parks”. these railroad tracks in queens have sat unused for more than 60 years.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tanya Mohn reports on road safety, sustainable transport, and cycling. Sep 23, 2025, 10:26pm EDT Sep 24, 2025, 02:38pm EDT “From ...

Miles of abandoned railroad tracks are scattered all over the Houston area, some leading directly to Austin. Several government entities are working to transform the unused space into a trail system ...