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WHERE WE'RE HEADED

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1900

Locally famed engineer Johnny Ray conducts passenger train from Opelika, to Lafayette to Roanoke, AL. 

2003

The railroad track was decommissioned and
the East Alabama Cycling Club was organized.

Today

Master Plan is formed and sponsorships secured to begin the Johnny Ray Rail Trail transformation.

NEXT STEPS:

1

Form a committee to create the Master Plan

2

Develop Master Plan

3

Form partnerships and raise funds 

4

Purchase land and work with county entities

5

Begin construction on phase 1

6

Open and enjoy the trail

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LAFAYETTE

ROANOKE

OPELIKA

Proposed Map

JUMP ONBOARD!

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