Exactly - but it demonstrates the point that eminent domain has been used many times in the past with many unintended consequences/benefits that are enjoyed even today (and in the future). Many people today are benefitting indirectly (through rail to trails) from the eminent domain rights being granted to railroads over a hundred years ago.

SB 219 would take a major step backwards for establishing MUPs and bike trails, because it would give even more of an advantage to the automobile (read: road) construction lobby. Eminent domain is not going away, but SB 219 seeks to eliminate its use for creating bike trails.

The result will be that private organizations will push gov't to continue using eminent domain to build new freeways and roads, while organizations that seek to create pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure are at an extreme disadvantage because they are not able to utilize the same playing field It will make it even more difficult (politically and economically) to move forward with more sensible development that benefits non-drivers.