Action Plan Survey

 The Jackson and Martin County Rail-to-Trail Action Plan is exploring the opportunity to transform a railroad corridor into a multi-use trail connecting communities, destinations, and recreational opportunities throughout the region.

This plan is in the early visioning stage. We want to understand how residents, visitors, and community members might use the corridor, what destinations are important to connect, and what features would make the trail a valuable community asset. The trail would ideally follow the railroad corridor between Jackson and Fairmont, with possible diversions onto parallel roads, as shown below.

Funding for any future trail improvements has not been identified and is not being determined as part of this planning effort. The Action Plan is intended to explore possibilities and establish a long-term vision. If this rail-to-trail corridor is pursued, project partners would evaluate a variety of potential funding sources, which would include  regional, state, federal grants, and private funding opportunities to minimize the cost to local budgets and taxpayers.

Your feedback will help shape future planning efforts for the corridor.

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