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As more communities seek to accommodate both active and rail transportation, rail-with-trail has become an increasingly popular concept. Many successful examples of rails-with-trails exist in North America, but it's not uncommon for local leaders and railroad companies to be apprehensive about developing multi-use paths within active railroad rights-of-way (ROW). However, mounting evidence supports the claim that trails and trains can coexist, and more rail-with-trail projects are in development...

Above left: A ride down the length of the Railpath. Above right: CBC News Toronto reports on a mural below a Railpath overpass. On October 30, the first 1.3-mile phase of the West Toronto Railpath had its grand opening , which received rave reviews in the press . This urban rail-with-trail is a strong addition to the city's bicycle and pedestrian network, allowing users to bypass busy roads, including Bloor and Dundas streets, and connect with the GO Transit rail station at Bloor. View West Toronto...