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  1. Middletown and Portsmouth are included in the planning scope for Aquidneck Island.

Proposed Rail Trail Connects Portsmouth and Middletown on Aquidneck Island

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What happened

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A Newport dinner train recently operated on Aquidneck Island. During the tour, passengers viewed the proposed Aquidneck Island Rail with Trail, a 4.5-mile shared-use path. This path would run alongside existing railroad tracks, connecting Stringham Road in Portsmouth to Access Road in Middletown.

From eastbayri.com

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The proposed trail is designed to create a scenic route for walkers and bicyclists without disturbing the active railroad. The dinner train operation and the trail project both relate to tourism and infrastructure planning on Aquidneck Island.

Middletown and Portsmouth are included in the planning scope for Aquidneck Island.

From eastbayri.com

Who's involved

  • Aquidneck IslandLocation where the dinner train operates and the rail trail is proposed
  • MiddletownCity where the proposed rail trail terminates and is part of the planning scope
  • NewportCity hosting the dinner train that highlighted the proposed rail trail
  • PortsmouthCity where the proposed rail trail begins and is part of the planning scope

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • PortsmouthSpeculative

    Local accessibility and tourism potential could increase due to the rail trail infrastructure.

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The entities involved

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