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Reconnecting Communities Grants Prioritize Walking and Biking as Essential in Addressing Barriers to Equitable Mobility and Economic Opportunity
March 01, 2023

RTC analysis identifies trend elevating trails, walking and biking as traffic safety, climate and equity solutions in U.S. DOT grantmaking.

42nd Street Slow Street in Oakland, California | Photo by Ben Kaufman
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Reflecting on 2022: Capturing Once-in-a-Generation Opportunities for Trails, Walking and Biking
December 07, 2022

This December, we’re taking time to reflect on the challenges and changes, hard work and persistence, that’s made up the fabric of this impactful year.

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World Record Holder Sets Out on 475-Mile Wheelchair Trek on the Great American Rail-Trail
September 22, 2022

Ian Mackay formally started his Great American Rail-Trail ride from the National Mall to the C&O Canal Towpath trailhead in Georgetown.

Ian’s ride on the Great American Rail-Trail began with a ceremony on the National Mall. | Photo by Anthony Le, courtesy RTC
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Trail Moments | A Conversation With Chelsea Murphy of She Colors Nature
June 09, 2022

RTC sat down with Chelsea Murphy to talk about her Trail Moments. Chelsea loves getting outdoors and inspiring others to do the same.

Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail | Courtesy of Chelsea Murphy
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A Look Ahead for the Trails Movement in 2022 and Beyond
December 20, 2021

As we look ahead, we see opportunity and potential in the work and in the inspiration provided by the partners, friends and advocates with whom we share our collective vision.

Richmond Greenway | Courtesy RTC
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The Build Back Better Act Could Create New Opportunities for Trail and Active Transportation Funding
November 05, 2021

The Build Back Better Act includes programs that address critical transportation and infrastructure issues, such as economic development, reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, and equity.

Georgia's Silver Comet Trail | Photo by Seth Holladay
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Creating Inclusive & Equitable Trail Development: Case Studies in Detroit and Milwaukee
June 22, 2021
Trails provide people with safe and inexpensive spaces for outdoor physical activity, commuting and recreation. They can serve as economic catalysts, opening up opportunities for neighborhood reinvestment. They also provide critical “social infrastructure”—public spaces where people can meet, interact and build relationships. The key to maximizing these benefits is ensuring every stakeholder in a community […]
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Five Trail Moments With Ian Mackay, Founder of Ian’s Ride
April 12, 2021

Here are 5 #TrailMoments that were particularly special for Ian Mackay during the 2020 year.

 

 

Ian Mackay on Olympic Discovery Trail | Photo by Jesse Major
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Biden Infrastructure Goals Would Be Achieved With More Strategic Investment in Walking and Biking
April 12, 2021

What the Biden Infrastructure plan is missing, however, is a focus on creating low-stress walking and biking routes, like trail and active transportation networks.

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Ryan Chao: My Story of Life and Leadership in the Outdoors
March 18, 2021

I’ve shared my personal views about the importance of solidarity against racism, but I haven’t yet told my own story.

Missouri Headwaters State Park in Montana | Photo by Scott Stark
2025 Celebrate Trails Day Lightbox with photo of runners