Kameoka Trail Extension

If you are a landowner in Payne County, Oklahoma, and your property is next to the proposed Kameoka Trail extension, then you may be entitled to compensation. This railway is part of a proposed multi-use trail system spanning 1.25 miles, with an additional 1.25 miles possible. The current section of the proposed trail starts near McElroy Road and stretches north to Boomer Lake Park. The additional 1.25 miles that may be added to the proposed trail would start from McElroy Road and stretch south to Couch Park.

It is established law that the federal government must pay you for the portion of your land that is currently the railroad or once was the railroad and is now being converted into a trail. Since the railway was an easement granted to the railroad, you may still hold title to the land.

The Surface Transportation Board has yet to receive an abandonment request, but once the abandonment of the rail is approved, then you may have a claim. The trail sponsor, City of Stillwater, would then own this abandoned railway, and we want to ensure that you, as a landowner, are justly compensated under the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution.

Our firm has extensive experience handling lawsuits asserting the property rights of landowners against the federal government in the United States Court of Federal Claims. These lawsuits are referred to as “Rails-to-Trails” cases.

At Flint Cooper, our dedicated team of attorneys take pride in making your claims process simple and stress free. There are no upfront fees and no out-of-pocket expenses. The time to file a claim is limited. If you would like to discuss your claim and understand your rights in more detail, please contact us toll-free at +1.618.205.2105, complete the Free Case Consultation form on this page, email us at railstotrails@flintcooper.com, or schedule a time with our team to meet with you at your home or property.