I found great irony in Nat Harwell’s suggestion a local government pursuing a "rails to trails" project is somehow "trying to subvert the will of the people." Interesting, since I have the same objection to any local government not willing to pursue such a project.In 2005, Newton County and the City of Covington conducted a Livable Centers Initiative study of the U.S. Highway 278 corridor. Final recommendations included eight bicycle and pedestrian greenway projects — including a trail along the Great Walton Railroad Corridor.