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Columbia could change part of COLT Railroad into public trail

A section of the COLT railroad that would be used for a trail under a City of Columbia proposal.
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A section of the COLT railroad that would be used for a trail under a City of Columbia proposal.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Columbia's city staff is seeking public feedback on a proposal to convert a 2.5-mile section of the COLT Railroad into a public-use trail.

The project focuses on a stretch of track located along Paris Road, extending from Rogers Street to East Brown Station Road. City officials are gathering community input to decide whether to proceed with transforming the unused railroad corridor into a recreational trail.

This initiative would use railbanking, a process previously used in Mid-Missouri to establish Katy Trail State Park.

The feedback would help the city determine what to do with the railroad section that is no longer in service. Community members can submit their thoughts and comments regarding the proposal via the BeHeardCOMO.

The 2.5-mile stretch runs specifically along Paris Road on the city's east side. The proposed trail would start at Rogers Street and end at East Brown Station Road.

An open house is scheduled for Feb. 12 at City Hall.

 

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