Weber & Davis County Rail Trail

If you are a landowner in Weber or Davis County, Utah, and your property is next to the proposed Weber and Davis County Rail Trail, then you may be entitled to compensation. This railway is part of a proposed multi-use trail system spanning 4.03 miles starting near Parker Drive and Parker Drive Trailhead, and ending just before the railroad crossing at W 5600 S.

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 received an abandonment request, and once the owner of the rail and the trail sponsor come to an agreement, the abandonment is approved, and then you may have a claim. The trail sponsor, Utah Department of Transportation, 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.