There is now a proposal before the North Central PA Planning Commission to reopen the rail line from Du Bois to Curwensville. This would serve as a wonderful rail trail along historic Anderson Creek and bring substantial tourism and investment to Clearfield County.
The Du Bois-Sandy Greenway could serve as an I-80 "PA Wilds" traihead to Curwensville and Clearfield, north to Brockway, Brookville and Ridgway, and eventually east to Penfield and Elk Country.
I'm sure there will be local interest and support for such a study. Hopefully, the Corman Railroad Company will quickly clear all right of way legal issues to reclaim theis historic transportation corridor. For those you interested in local history, the lower portion of the trail runs along the Great Shamokin Path to the Susquehanna River.
The safety of bikers and hikers is the prime concern. The first minute of this video from a popular rail trial near Jim Thorp shows how it is done.
Commercial rail service and bicycle tourism are highly compatible, and together they would bring sustainable economic investment and Clearfield County.