Active Transportation Idea: Powerline Right-of-Way Trails to Promote Trail and Sidewalk Development

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See what John Z Wetmore of Perils for Pedestrians has to say about developing more walkable communities. One great idea for developing safe places to walk is that of constructing sidewalks and trails along the same route that power lines are constructed.

Local municipalities can enter shared-use agreements with utility companies to provide pedestrians with a place to walk.

See some pictures and examples of sidewalks built along utility right-of-ways here.

For more ideas and basic information on the development of pedestrian ways like sidewalks, and bridges, view the Perils for Pedestrians right of way trails and special topics page. If you have photos or know of a great example of a utility right of way trail, take a picture of it and send it in to Perils for Pedestrians, so that others can see what’s happening in your community.