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Summit County council accepts Rail Trail Corridor Plan and directs staff to pursue management options
Summary
After two years of outreach the council voted to accept the finalized Rail Trail Corridor Plan covering roughly 24 miles from SR‑248 to Echo Reservoir; staff was directed to meet with State Parks about ownership/management options and return with design, budget and maintenance scenarios.
The Summit County Council voted May 24 to accept the finalized Rail Trail Corridor Plan after a presentation and public comment period that drew residents, advocates and municipal partners.
Planning staff said the corridor study — approximately 24 miles from the SR‑248 crossing to the north end of Echo Reservoir — was developed with extensive public engagement: two phases of outreach, 741 survey responses, open houses, focus groups and student contributions. The plan frames a vision to enhance user…
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