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Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Launches New Initiative to Accelerate the Development of America’s Walking and Biking Infrastructure
January 18, 2023

Hundreds of public leaders, trail advocates and professionals join forces in new TrailNationâ„¢ Collaborative to leverage trail funding.

2018 TrailNation Summit | Photo courtesy RTC
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New Federal Investment Marks Big Win for Baltimore Greenway Trails Network
January 08, 2023

Rep. Sarbanes (Md.-3), Sens. Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Cardin (D-Md.) secure $2.5 million in Community Project Funding.

Photo by Side A Photography
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New Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Data Shows Strong Demand for Places to Walk, Bike and Be Active Outside
December 20, 2022

New data released today RTC shows trail use and demand for trails rebounding to near the record-setting levels of the pandemic.

Young adults out riding bikes - Photo courtesy Getty Images
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Maine’s Eastern Trail Selected As One of the Nation’s Best Rail-Trails
August 10, 2022

The popular Maine trail to join elite group as 36th inductee in Rails-to-Trails Conservancy’s national Rail-Trail Hall of Fame

Maine's Eastern Trail was inducted into the 2022 Rail-Trail Hall of Fame | Photo courtesy Eastern Trail Alliance
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FY22 Raise Grants Underscore Urgency to Invest in Safe, Connected Active Transportation Infrastructure for All Communities
August 10, 2022

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s FY22 RAISE grants accounted for the needs of bicyclists and pedestrians, demonstrating exceptional demand for trails

Noa Banayan's bike at the Capitol | Photo by Noa Banayan
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New Study Illustrates Economic Potential of the Great American Rail-Trail
May 16, 2022

Great American Rail-Trail, the nation’s first cross-country multiuse trail, will unlock more than $229 million in spending each year.

Wyoming's Casper Rail Trail | Photo Courtesy of Platte River Rail Trail Trust
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Regional Trail Network Creates New Recreation and Active Transportation Access for Millions of Bay Area Residents, With Potential Statewide Economic Impact of $6.6 Billion Annually
January 11, 2022

RTC calls for $2 billion investment in connected trails and active transportation infrastructure, advancing regional trail network.

San Francisco Bay Trail | Photo by Cindy Barks
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Biden Administration Infrastructure Goals Demand Robust Investment in Trails, Walking and Biking
March 30, 2021

While the American Jobs Plan addresses vital issue of bicyclist and pedestrian safety, it’s time to get specific about increasing walking and biking to achieve economic, equity and climate goals, says nation’s largest active-transportation advocacy organization

National mall Lincoln memorial Washington Monument obelisk and United States Capitol Building behind the tulips
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RTC’s 2021 Trail Grants Program Invests $145,000 in Community Projects to Fill Critical Funding Gaps
March 15, 2021

RTC Grant Awards include $60,000 to build on vision for cross-country Great American Rail-Trailâ„¢ in honor of the legacy of late trail philanthropist Jeff Doppelt, who passed away in 2021

Montana's Headwaters Trail System | Photo by Scott Stark
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2020 Progress on Cross-Country Great American Rail-Trail Includes $4 million in New Funding and 2,000 Miles Completed
December 07, 2020

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy points to enduring commitment and progress for the Great American as reinforcement of the health and economic value that trails deliver nationwide

Great American Rail-Trail Infographic (2020) by RTC