Essential for Livability, Business Development, Economic Growth and Prosperity Project Details Lead Authority: Louisville Metro Parks and Recreation DepartmentTotal Project Cost: $57,583,140Funding Pledged to Date: $41,803,959 Federal: 38,271,491State: $463,839Local: $3,068,629 Shovel-Ready: Three years or lessType: Urban, suburban Transformative Impact Job Creation: An estimated 969 jobs directly1  Transportation Connectivity: When complete, the Loop will be located within 1 mile of 66 percent of residents, within 0.5 […]

Conserving Nebraska’s Natural Heritage for aSustainable Economic Future Project Details Lead Authority: Lincoln Parks and Recreation DepartmentTotal Project Cost: $22,549,700Funding Pledged to Date: $5,500,000 Federal: $0Local: $1,660,000Private: $3,840,000 Shovel-Ready: Within 3 years or less once land is acquired (10-12 years)Type: Rural, urban Transformative Impact Job Creation: An estimated 383 jobs directly1 Transportation Impact: Creates a link between trail networks spanning more than 134 miles […]

Connecting Communities Across Jacksonville, Florida Project Details Lead Authority: City of Jacksonville, Groundwork JacksonvilleTotal Project Cost: $81,000,000Funding Pledged to Date: $39,000,000 Federal: $0State: $0  Local and Private: $39,000,000 Shovel-Ready: Segments vary; 1 to 4 yearsType: Urban Transformative Impact Job Creation: 1,156 jobs will be directly created by the trail extension project.1 Transportation: The Emerald Trail will connect to 16 schools, two colleges and 21 parks, among […]

Revitalizing the “Mother Road” for Transportation, Recreation and Historic Preservation Project Details Lead Authority: McLean CountyTotal Project Cost: $14,340,000Funding Pledged to Date: $6,667,066 Federal: $1,253,897State: $4,325,560Local: $1,087,609 Shovel-Ready: Three years or lessType: Suburban, rural Transformative Impact Job Creation: An estimated 283 directly1 Transportation: Provides local connections between schools, parks and commercial areas strengthening neighboring communities by creating long-distance bicycling facilities. Economic Impact: Annual Route […]

Parkersburg to Pittsburgh Corridor Project Details Lead Authority: Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, National Park Service, Pennsylvania Environmental CouncilTotal Project Cost: $44,490,884Funding Pledged to Date: $17,701,924 Federal: $5,310,328State: $25,000Local: $3,798,524Private: $350,000 Type: Rural, suburban, urbanShovel-Ready: Three years or less Transformative Impact Job Creation: An estimated 459 to 756 directly2 Economy in Pa.: A 2014 study of the 24-mile Three Rivers Heritage Trail in Pittsburgh recorded more than […]

Arena District Connector Project Details Lead Authority: City of Columbus Recreation and ParksTotal Project Cost: $22,549,700Funding Pledged to Date: $5,500,000 Federal: $0State: $1,660,000Local and Private: $3,840,000 Shovel-Ready: At presentType: Urban Transformative Impact Job Creation: An estimated 500 jobs are anticipated to be created by the adjacent Crew Stadium and other businesses surrounding the new trailhead at Confluence Village Park trailhead; 37 jobs will be […]

Project Details Lead Authority: The Circuit Trails CoalitionTotal Project Cost: $182,378,211Funding Pledged to Date: $137,428,211 Federal: $70,307,797Mixed Fed/State: $9,472,435State: $23,000,062Local: $18,602,262Private: $16,045,655 Shovel-Ready: Immediately, depending on segmentType: Suburban, urban Transformative Impact Job Creation: An estimated 764 jobs directly1 Economic Impact: A study by the New Jersey Department of Transportation found that active transportation contributed nearly $500 million to the state’s economy in 2011.2 Another 2011 study […]

This winter, the Federal Highway Administration will open the first ever application period for the new Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP). Now is the time to begin preparing applications. Ahead of the official funding announcement, join Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) to learn more about applying for the new program dedicated solely to the development of […]

On the fourth Saturday of every April, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) invites everyone to get outside for Celebrate Trails Day, our springtime celebration of America’s trails and trail networks. Celebrate Trails Day is more than a day outside. It’s an opportunity to grow awareness and appreciation for all the ways that trails make a difference for […]

Join Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) for our TrailNation Playbook in Action series! Throughout the year, we’ll take a deep dive into the TrailNation Playbook, a free resource to leverage the lessons learned from building trail networks, and leaders from across the trails and active transportation movement who are successfully implementing the playbook strategies in their communities.   […]