As an adjective (of lines, planes, surfaces, or objects) side by side and having the same distance continuously between them. Parallel is also described as side by side or collateral.
The word beside is the best word to replace parallel, because parallel means to not touch with another line/object, and the other answer choices imply that the bike trail will touch the railroad.
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