Commentary: Future use of rail corridor must meet shared objectives
The Shenandoah Rail Trail is a proposed 49-mile multi-use trail preserving a historic rail corridor from Broadway to Front Royal. Backed by state studies and local partnerships, the trail aims to boost tourism, support small businesses, enhance quality of life, and protect future transportation options in the Shenandoah Valley.
State budget allocates $35 million to Shenandoah Rail Trail project
The Shenandoah Valley Rail Trail project is set to receive $35 million in state funding thanks to budget amendments passed by the Virginia legislature on Wednesday.
Friends of the Shenandoah Rail Trail announced Wednesday afternoon that the budget allocation will be used for land acquisition, initial planning and site development of the project that will create a multi-use trail through Warren, Shenandoah, and Rockingham counties.