Boulder City Council eyes land needed for 30th-Colorado underpasses
“University of Colorado junior Sam Wasserman crosses the intersection of 30th Street and Colorado Avenue on his bicycle while heading to class on Tuesday. University of Colorado junior Sam Wasserman crosses the intersection of…
Lawmakers: Cities shouldn’t use eminent domain for trails
“A plan to take away the government’s power to force Idaho residents to give up their land for trails and greenways is headed to the governor’s desk. The House voted 54-15 to pass the bill…
Locals react to proposed restrictions on eminent domain
“A bill has cleared Idaho’s Senate that specifically targets cities’ use of eminent domain to create hiking trails, bike paths and greenways. Some locals think the bill’s scope is too big. Senate Bill 1044 passed…
Need better route
“While a bicycle path between Corvallis and Albany might be useful, the one devised by Benton County is poorly conceived and damaging to agriculture along its route. It was designed and sited with no input…
Six Regional Projects Awarded Federal Funding
“Good news California: local projects are continuing to receive federal funding. Caltrans announced last week that the U.S. Department of Transportation has granted nearly $35 million in TIGER funds to six local and regional projects…
Battle over Eagle path continues in court, on ground
“The city of Eagle filed an eminent domain claim in April to force Laguna Pointe property owners to sell easements for a public path that connects to the Boise River Greenbelt on the south side…
Atlanta to condemn land for BeltLine rather than risk losing $18 million in federal funds for southwest trail
“The Southwest Corridor Trail is to be built with an $18 million TIGER V grant. Atlanta has until June 30 to acquire rights of way and complete other pre-construction activities, according to terms of the…
Property owners angry about Ogden Canyon bike path legislation
“A bill that would allow the Utah Department of Transportation to use eminent domain to build a pedestrian and bicycle pathway through Ogden Canyon has residents there steaming mad. Senate Bill 249, sponsored by Sen….
Property owners angry about Ogden Canyon bike path legislation
“A bill that would allow the Utah Department of Transportation to use eminent domain to build a pedestrian and bicycle pathway through Ogden Canyon has residents there steaming mad. Senate Bill 249, sponsored by Sen….
Bike Path Trumps Property Rights In Minnesota Eminent Domain Case
“Dakota County, Minnesota wants to build a bike trail on a Mississippi River property and is wiling to rebuke property rights and seize the land by eminent domain. Two Minnesota sisters lost their father, and…