published Aug 2018
Examples of electric transmission lines in shared utility corridors with trails, railtrails, and greenways.
published Jan 2018
The Albany-Hudson Electric Trail is an important part of the Empire State Trail, providing a key link between the Capital Region and the Mid-Hudson Valley. Since the trail is being developed along electrical utility lines, this plan incorporates design guidelines addressing safety and operational concerns.
published Feb 2012
What can you do when a proposed bike trail encounters obstacles such as power poles.
published Nov 2005
A comprehensive look at the elements of greenways and their benefits to communities.
published Jun 2003
by Gary Holisko
Trails are often built in utility corridors of all kinds, from underground pipelines to electric power lines overhead. Over the years some articles have raised concerns, apparently unfounded, about electromagnetic fields (EMF) emanating from power lines. But other factors are more important when managing utility line trails.
