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Focus Term: Active Transportation


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Webinar – Safety First: How to Effectively Demonstrate Safe Outcomes in Grant Applications
July 02, 2024
This session discussed tools and tips for demonstrating safety outcomes in grant applications, including walking audits and demonstration projects. Attendees learned how to talk about projects and safety improvements in solid, quantifiable ways to produce stronger and more competitive grant applications.
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Webinar – Overcoming Barriers: Innovative Practices to Securing Federal Funding
June 13, 2024
This dialogue featured an interactive discussion that explored the barriers to accessing federal funding for trail and active transportation networks. Panelists delved into the various ways grant applicants can overcome barriers ranging from finding local matching funds to meeting environmental and labor requirements.
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Baltimore Voters Support Equitable Transportation Funding and Enhanced Trail Infrastructure
June 13, 2024
Baltimore Voters Support Equitable Transportation Funding and Enhanced Trail Infrastructure
Druid Hill Park in Baltimore, MD | Photo by Side A Photography
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WEBINAR- Trails and Climate Change: Disaster Recovery
March 26, 2024
Join RTC as we explore how trails around the country are recovering from Climate Change and disaster recovery.
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WEBINAR – Connectivity Funding: Learn How to Strategically Apply for Active Transportation Funding
March 25, 2024
Learn about Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP) and how to strategically apply for the new program.
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USDOT Doubles Down on Connected Walking and Biking Infrastructure as Essential to America’s Mobility
March 14, 2024
Over $830 million in one-time funding awarded through the Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods program will advance projects.
Milwaukee Trail in Missoula, Montana | Photo by Kevin Belle
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WEBINAR – Take Advantage of Dedicated Active Transportation Connectivity Funding
January 24, 2024
During this webinar, attendees learned tips from RTC and partners for taking advantage of the new Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP) and perspectives on the importance of having a dedicated funding source for connected trail and active transportation networks.
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WEBINAR – How to Advocate for Biking, Walking and Trail Funding: Best Practices for 2024 State Legislative Sessions
November 29, 2023
During this webinar, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) and partners discussed preparing your active transportation and trail asks for upcoming state legislative sessions, most of which will occur in the winter and spring of 2024.
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WEBINAR – TrADE Talk: Opportunities and Innovation with Transportation Alternatives Funding Implementation
September 21, 2023
During this dialogue, attendees heard from RTC staff about the recently released Transportation Alternatives Data Exchange (TrADE) report before learning about how transportation professionals are innovatively using TA funds in their regions.
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DOT/ FHWA Technical Assistance Compilation
September 01, 2023
Providing formal technical assistance that can support disadvantaged communities, biking, multiuse paths, and active transportation.