Right of Way Dedication

01/02/26

“How can property owners transfer their land to use for public infrastructure?”

Public infrastructure such as roads and canals often relies on access to a legal right of way. Without this, parts of a municipality might not be accessible to the general public. One way property owners can increase the amount of public right of way is through a Right of Way Dedication. This involves transferring land from the property owner to the government agency to use for infrastructure. Property owners might use right-of-way dedications as leverage in land-use negotiations with government agencies.

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• Urban Systems