摘要: |
This report, prepared at the direction of the U.S. Department of Transportation, examines safety, design, and liability issues associated with the development of shared use paths and other trails within or adjacent to active railroad and transit rights-of-way. This document is intended to explore lessons learned from the experience of rails-with-trails (RWTs), and suggest practices to enhance safety and security for railroads, transit, and trail users. This report provides information for public agencies, railroads, legal interests, and trail organizations to make informed decisions. / NOTE: Final rept. Jul 99-Aug 02. / Supplementary Notes: Sponsored by Federal Transit Administration, Washington, DC. Office of Safety and Security., Federal Highway Administration, Washington, DC. Office of Human Environment. and Federal Railroad Administration, Washington, DC. Office of Safety. / Availability Note: Order this product from NTIS by: phone at 1-800-553-NTIS (U.S. customers); (703)605-6000 (other countries); fax at (703)605-6900; and email at orders@ntis.gov. NTIS is located at 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, VA, 22161, USA. |