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  Enhancement Activities    
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Preservation of Abandoned Railway Corridors,
Including Conversion and Use for Pedestrian and Bicycle Trails

Objective:
The purpose of this category is to preserve abandoned railway corridors for public use, including bicycle and pedestrian use. The acquisition of ROW can be a stand-alone project or can be in conjunction with the construction of a trail/greenway.

EXAMPLES: 
Allowable Uses:
  • Purchase of abandoned rail corridor, including acquisition costs, title search and appraisals.
  • Development and construction costs of multi-use facility, i.e. surface preparation, paving, signage, lighting, barricades, trail head facilities, architectural/engineering fees.
Unallowable Uses:
  • Projects not located within a railway ROW.
  • Preservation of an abandoned rail corridor strictly for future use as an active rail line or highway.

BUDGET ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION:
  •  survey cost
  • appraisal fees
  • legal fees
  • acquisition cost
  • condemnation cost
  • administrative cost
  • environmental documentation

Notes: Contingency amounts more than 10 % over a two-year period must be accompanied by a detailed explanation.

CONTACTS
Rail Corridor Contact:
Steve Head (NCDOT)		 wshead@dot.state.nc.us
(919) 715-8746
Transportation Enhancement Project Consultant:
Debbie Oliver Vick (NCDOT)		 dovick@dot.state.nc.us
(919) 733-2039
Transportation Enhancement Project Consultant:
Ed Davis (NCDOT)		 edavis@dot.state.nc.us
(919) 733-2039

Enhancement Administration:
Denese D. Lavender (NCDOT)

 dlavender@dot.state.nc.us
(919) 733-2039
Transportation Museum Environmental
Mitigation		 Landscaping and
other Beautification		 Archaeological Preservation of Abandoned
Rail Corridors		 Bicycle and
Pedestrian Safety
Renovation/Restoration
of Historic Structures		 Historic Preservation Acquisition of Scenic
Easement		 Control of
Outdoor Ads		 Scenic or Historic
Highway		 Bicycle and
Pedestrian Facilities
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North Carolina Department of Transportation
Program Development Branch - Enhancement Unit		 Mail Service Center #1534
Raleigh, NC 27699-1534		 Phone: (919) 733-2039
Fax: (919) 733-3585
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