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USDOT Grants Prioritize Projects That Address Soaring Demand for Safe, Connected Regional Walking and Biking Routes
January 13, 2025
USDOT RAISE and Reconnecting Communities Programs Grants Prioritize Projects That Address Soaring Demand for Safe Walking and Biking Routes.
View of the 30th Street corridor in Milwaukee, looking south from the North Avenue Bridge (2020) | Photo courtesy RTC
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First Round of Active Transportation Connectivity Grants Showcase Program Potential to Make American Towns and Cities Safer and Economically Resilient  
January 08, 2025
Rails to Trails Conservancy Points to New Connections, Partnerships and Funding as Critical Progress on Great American Rail-Trail
Philadelphia's Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk | Photo by Laura Pedrick/AP Images
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A Year of Joy and Progress for Trails
December 19, 2024
This year of progress for trails underscored how trails are transforming lives and bringing joy to people and communities.
2024 Hall of Fame induction celebration for Hawaii's Ke Ala Hele Makālae | Photo courtesy County of Kauaʻi
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Post-Election Landscape: Next Steps for the Trail and Active Transportation Movement
December 09, 2024
During this webinar, RTC’s VP of Policy, Kevin Mills, outlined what the election results mean for trails, walking and biking.
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What the 2024 Election Means for Active Transportation
November 25, 2024
A few topline 2024 election takeaways by RTC predict new challenges and opportunities for active transportation.
Capitol building - Photo courtesy Getty Images
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Venturing Out on Trails as a New Mom
October 07, 2024
We were excited to take our baby out in our incredibly walkable and bikeable city. We researched strollers, carriers and other items.
Elle Segal and family | Photo courtesy Elle Segal
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Webinar – TrADE Talk: State Innovations for Transportation Alternatives
September 30, 2024
During this TrADE talk, attendees heard from Transportation Alternatives staff about state innovations for transportation alternatives funds.
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Analysis of Nation’s Largest Funding Source for Active Transportation Finds Progress Amidst Overwhelming Demand
September 25, 2024
Analysis of Transportation Alternatives, nation’s largest funding source for active transportation, finds progress amidst overwhelming demand.
River Des Peres Greenway | Photo courtesy Great Rivers Greenway
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Transportation Alternatives Spending Report FY23
September 24, 2024
According to the Transportation Alternatives Spending Report FY23, $1.33 billion was apportioned to the states for the TA program in FY 2023.
Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath | Photo by Jason Cohn
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Hawai’i’s Ke Ala Hele Makālae
September 05, 2024
Ke Ala Hele Makālae, which runs for 8 miles along Kaua'i’s Coconut Coast, was inducted into Rails to Trails Conservancy’s Hall of Fame.
Bicyclists on Hawaii's Ke Ala Hele Makālae | Photo courtesy Kauai Path