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PS 786

Para establecer como política pública la preservación del patrimonio relacionado a las rutas de las antiguas vías de ferrocarriles desarrolladas en Puerto Rico entre 1891 y 1957; requerir a las entidades gubernamentales pertinentes, en colaboración con organizaciones sin fines de lucro, identificar y establecer una ruta de transporte no-motorizado y turismo histórico, cultural y ecológico en las inmediaciones de las antiguas vías de ferrocarriles; preparar e implementar planes de mercadeo y publicidad para fomentar el uso de la red de transporte no-motorizado; y para establecer otras disposiciones complementarias.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico bill establishes public policy to convert 1891-1957 railroad heritage sites into non-motorized tourism corridors with government-nonprofit partnerships and marketing initiatives.

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Bill Summary · PS 786

Legislative bill overview

Bill PS 786 establishes the preservation of Puerto Rico's historic railroad heritage (1891-1957) as public policy. It requires government entities and nonprofits to identify abandoned railroad routes and develop them into non-motorized transportation and eco-cultural tourism corridors, including marketing and promotional campaigns.

Why is this important

Historic railroad corridors represent significant cultural and economic assets that could be repurposed for sustainable tourism and recreation without major infrastructure development costs. This initiative could generate revenue for local communities, preserve historical sites, and promote environmental sustainability through non-motorized transportation alternatives.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs and funding source: The bill does not specify budget allocation, raising questions about who finances the identification studies, route development, and marketing campaigns
  • Private land acquisition: Many railroad routes cross or border private property; the bill doesn't address how government would acquire or negotiate access rights
  • Competing priorities: Puerto Rico's fiscal constraints may make heritage preservation a lower priority than infrastructure repairs and essential services, creating budget conflicts

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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