Much of Columbia’s history is wrapped around the railroad.  In the early days, it was the Columbia, Newberry and Laurens (C.N. &L.) railroad that helped to make Irmo a town.  It was because the trains needed a refueling stop that Irmo came into existence.  In Columbia, one can see evidence of how the railroad helped shape a growing city.

Today, the tracks in downtown Columbia have a “ghost town” feel to them.  Abandoned tracks and boarded up overpasses that were once active now have the promise of being alive once again.  The “Rails to Trails” project will turn them into walking trails and make them a vital part of an active community.  Areas for revitalization include the Vista and near the Riverwalk park.  Check out this video on their project!

Click Here for the Video!

This project will not happen without our support, though.  The city is currently investigating the expense to make 30 miles of tracks into trails.  The council members need to know the citizens of Columbia are behind the program and that it is something you want to make happen.

Please contact them and give Rails to Trails your support here:

Click Here for the City of Columbia Council Member contact info!

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Kathy Smith
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(888) 808-4Moo ext. 0
(803) 781-5729
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