rails-to-trails

rails-to-trails
rails-to-trails «RAYLZ tu TRAYLZ», adjective.
of or relating to the conversion of abandoned railroad lines into recreational trails: »

Like other so-called rails-to-trails projects…this one has sent property owners onto the warpath (Wall Street Journal).


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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