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S. 1879 (94th)

Conversion of Abandonded Railroad Right-of-Way Act

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Introduced

5 June 1975

Last action

5 June 1975 · Introduced

Status

Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

Sponsors

Sen. Hartke, Vance [D-IN], Sen. Magnuson, Warren G. [D-WA], Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD], Sen. Mondale, Walter F. [D-MN], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT]

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Summary

Conversion of Abandoned Railroad Rights-of-Way Act - Declares the purpose of this Act is to modify the Interstate Commerce Act to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a program for development of railroad rights-of-way for use of transportation by bicycle. Directs the Secretary of Transportation, in consultation with Federal, State and local authorities, to identify those railroad rights- of-way, on which rail service has been permanently terminated, is scheduled for termination, or is likely of termination and which are potentially suitable for public recreational use. Describes recreational use to include: (1) inclusion in the National Trails System; (2) utilization by a State, regional, or local entity for use as a State administered bikeway, walkway, or similar facility. Authorizes the Secretary to provide technical and financial assistance for the conversion of such railroad rights-of-ways to such recreational uses. Authorizes $25,000,000 to be appropriated for fiscal year 1976 and the next two fiscal years to carry out the provisions of this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 5 June 1975

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 5 June 1975

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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