Who builds and manages the trail?
In most cases the local, state or federal government agency that buys the corridor builds the trail, as well. The agency develops it using its own labor and equipment or hires an independent construction company. In a few cases, groups of citizen volunteers have constructed a trail. Trails are generally managed by public agencies, but some are operated by other types of organizations, including nonprofit “friends of the trail” citizen groups, land trusts and community foundations.
