The Legislature hereby declares that the long-term value to the public of retaining networks of abandoned railroad corridor lines is substantial, not only for the preservation of corridors for future rail transportation uses, but in terms of providing interim recreational use, providing public open space and linking together other community areas and recreational spaces, providing for efficient and convenient placement of underground utilities and telecommunication lines, providing environmental greenways and wildlife habitat, providing public access to other forms of recreation and improving economic development opportunities associated with all of the above listed multiple uses.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 5B. Economic Development Act of 1985
Article 1A. West Virginia Rails to Trails Program
§5B-1A-2. Rails to Trails Program
§5B-1A-4. Powers and Duties of the Authority
§5B-1A-5. Powers to Hold and Acquire Real Property
§5B-1A-6. Abandoned Rights-of-Way Owned by the State Prior to Effective Date of Article
§5B-1A-7. Railroad Rights-of-Way Preservation
§5B-1A-8. Limitation on Liability of Owner From Whom State Acquires Land or Interest Therein
§5B-1A-9. Limitation on Liability of Persons Making Land Available for Trail Use Without Charge