For purposes of 43 U.S.C. 912 and related provisions of federal law involving federally granted railroad rights-of-way, a bicycle, equestrian or pedestrian path shall be deemed to be a public highway under the laws of the state of Washington.
RCW 47.30.070
Bicycle, equestrian, pedestrian paths as public highways.
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 885 F. Supp. 1419 - King County v. Burlington Northern RR Corp. (1994)
Most recently applied in 885 F. Supp. 1419 - King County v. Burlington Northern RR Corp. (November 1994)
1993 c 224 s 14.
Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.