Video Information
The Life of a Michigan Rail-Trail:
The Pere Marquette Rail-Trail Story

As told by managers, users, business owners, and residents, this 23:30 minute video describes the challenges and benefits the citizens of Midland and Isabella counties experienced converting an abandoned rail road corridor to a recreation trail and greenway. Their insights can help your community better understand what is involved in developing a successful rail-trail.
Produced by ANR Education & Communication Systems, Michigan State University
Copyright 2001 Michigan State University

Funding for the video was provided by Michigan Department of Transportation and Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station, Michigan State University with additional in-kind services provided by ANR Education and Communication Systems, Michigan State University

Copies of the video can be obtained through contacting Christine Vogt (vogtc@carrs.msu.edu)


Enjoy a preview of the opening 2 minutes
MPEG (31.9 MB) Real Movie (6.37 MB) Quicktime (9.43 MB)
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Making the Connection:Rail-Trails in Michigan Today

As told by trail users, business owners, residents, and elected officials, this 26:46 minute video describes the successes of trail development and use across the state of Michigan. The Pere-Marquette Rail-Trail, the Paint Creek Trail, the Traverse Area Recreation and Transportation trails, the Fred Meijer White Pine Trail, and the Lansing River Trail are featured. These case studies of some of Michigan’s leading trails can help communities be better informed and successful at trail projects.

Produced by ANR Education & Communication Systems, Michigan State University
Copyright 2006 Michigan State University

Funding for the video was provided by Michigan Department of Transportation and Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station, Michigan State University with additional in-kind services provided by ANR Communication, Michigan State University

Copies of the DVD or video can be obtained through contacting Christine Vogt (vogtc@carrs.msu.edu)

Enjoy a preview of the opening 2 minutes and 30 seconds
MPEG (25.9MB)
Quicktime (7.84MB)