Building Trails
Rail-Trail Cases That Have Shaped the Movement
In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the National Trails System Act (1968), Rails to Trails magazine sat down with Ferster to talk about some of the cases that have shaped the movement—as well as the monumental importance of railbanking, which—born from the National Trails System Act in 1983—has helped facilitate the creation of thousands of miles of rail-trails to date.
Connectivity Evolution: Examining a Decade of Rails-to-Trails’ Impact, 2010–2020
Here’s a look at RTC and a decade of rail-trails—their power and their impact. As the 2010s built momentum, opportunities to maximize the power of these essential community assets became clear.
West Virginia and Pennsylvania’s Parkersburg to Pittsburgh Corridor
The Parkersburg to Pittsburgh (P2P) is the developing 238.5-mile route connecting northern West Virginia and Pennsylvania by trail.
Trail Tourism Adventures Await Along Salmonberry Corridor in Oregon
RTC’s Doppelt Fund Supports 10 Multiuse Trail Projects in 2019
With National Trails Day just around the corner, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2019 Doppelt Family Trail Development Fund grant program!
Seeds Planted for California’s 300-Mile Great Redwood Trail
The Great Redwood Trail is a 300-mile proposed trail from the shores of San Francisco Bay to the redwoods of Eureka on Humboldt Bay.
From Dream to National Treasure: The Great American Rail-Trail
The Great American Rail-Trail aims to create a multiuse trail across the country, separated from roads for more than 3,700 miles.
From Toxic Site to Thriving Rail-Trail: Montana’s Silver Bow Creek Greenway
By the early 20th century, Butte, Montana, was already being called the richest hill on Earth, an acknowledgement of the nearly inconceivable amounts of ore being mined there. In 1910 alone, 284 million pounds of copper ore were extracted from the Butte area. “Butte electrified America,” said Dori Skrukrud, the community development coordinator for the City-County of Butte-Silver Bow. “Butte provided the metals to win world wars. But it paid a significant price.”
10-Mile Developing Trail Project in Burlington County, New Jersey to Provide New Bike-Ped Connections for Thousands
From the Delaware River to the Jersey shore, opportunities to enjoy trails and linear parks abound in the Garden State. Unfortunately, many people need to drive to a trail before experiencing their benefits.
A View From … The Great American Rail-Trail
Imagine what’s possible with a trail that connects the country. That vision will become a reality thanks to the Great American Rail-Trail, a signature project of Rails-to-Trails Conservancy and the organization’s most ambitious TrailNation™ project yet.
