LD511

Resolve, to Direct the Department of Transportation to Implement the Recommendations of the Portland to Auburn Rail Use Advisory Council

Failed·4/22/25
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Directs the Maine Department of Transportation to convert a rail corridor into a bicycle and pedestrian trail.

This resolve directs the Maine Department of Transportation to remove an inactive railroad track between Portland and Auburn and replace it with a bicycle and pedestrian trail. The decision follows a recommendation from the Portland to Auburn Rail Use Advisory Council. The trail will be surfaced with pavement, gravel, or stone dust. The change is considered interim, with the corridor preserved for future rail use.

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Calendar

Apr 15, 2025

2:00 PM

Hearing

Mar 4, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

Apr 22, 2025

Senate

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

Apr 18, 2025

Joint

Reported Out: ONTP

Apr 15, 2025

Joint

Work Session Held