QUOTE: Originally posted by darday [I don't think the state is being greedy, so much as they are caving in to political pressure from hiker, biker, and outdoor groups, who want the trail built, but don't much care about the WMSRR one way or another. The estimated cost for putting safety equipment (fencing, automatic gates and warning signals) at Bru***unnel is about $3 million. Not a great amount, but enough to be a consideration. The hikers and bikers want the trail completed ASAP. They don't want to share funds with the WMSRR, and if the WMSRR goes away, they get $3 million more towards their ribbon of asphalt. I don't know what the ultimate outcome will be, but any effort to save the WMSRR is worthwhile, as it is one of the top scenic RRs in the country. Of course, with the trail next to the tracks the entire way (asphalt and fencing), it won't be nearly as scenic, so that may mean a drop in ridership, even if it does survive. Furthemore, I believe that the WMSRR track is in need of major maintenance, funding for which is not available right now. So lots of things are converging to make the future of the WMSRR in doubt. I signed the petition, though, and encourage others to do so. If it gathers 10,000 signatures, someone in MD government might take notice....
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QUOTE: Originally posted by fenderpanzer Unfortunatly, there is no room for the trail to go around the tunnel, and if the trail goes over the mountain, it would not be handicapped accessible. Also, the sate of Maryland is greedy, and sees more money to be made in the trail. I for one intend to ride behind 734 as much as I possibly can this year, and hopefully get in another cab ride, too. Maybe we should all sign a petition.....
QUOTE: Originally posted by fenderpanzer Maybe we should all sign a petition.....
QUOTE: Originally posted by espeefoamer Why can't the State run the trail around or over the tunnel.It seems absurd to run the trail through the tunnel,and force the railroad,which was already there, to shut down[:(!].
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QUOTE: Originally posted by JoeKoh I think there may be a case of who was here first?Im sorry but the state needs to re think their plan. stay safe Joe
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