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Regulated utilities offer exactly that, along with transmission access, established regulatory relationships and the rights of way that new entrants cannot easily replicate.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

The telegraph began to extend across the country, using the rights of way of the fast-spreading railroads.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

"It was supposed to be for public amenity, they were going to reinstate all the rights of way and agricultural use," said Chris Austin, who lives nearby.

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025

Legislation requiring local authorities to create a "definitive map" showing public rights of way in their area was passed in 1949.

From BBC • Dec. 25, 2024

Most or the landowners along the proposed route will give us rights of way free gratis and for nothing, just to encourage the lunatics.

From The Valley of the Giants by Kyne, Peter B. (Peter Bernard)