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New Federal Grants Elevate Trail and Active Transportation Systems as Essential Infrastructure in Addressing Traffic Fatalities
February 03, 2023
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy’s analysis finds that 46% of Safe Streets and Roads for All Construction Grants Address the Need for Traffic-Separated Walking and Biking Routes
![Young Woman on Bicycle Waiting at crosswalk - Photo courtesy Getty Images](https://www.railstotrails.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Photo-courtesy-Getty-Images14-642x340-c-default.jpg)
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New Federal Investment Marks Big Win for Baltimore Greenway Trails Network
January 09, 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](https://www.railstotrails.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Photo-by-Side-A-Photography-642x340-c-default.jpg)
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Putting Unprecedented Federal Funding for Trails and Active Transportation to Work
December 09, 2022
RTC studied the bipartisan infrastructure bill that includes about $1.44 billion in Federal Funding for Trails and Active Transportation.
![Mount Vernon Trail in Virginia | Photo by Milo Allerton](https://www.railstotrails.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Mount-Vernon-Trail-in-Virginia-Photo-by-Milo-Allerton-642x340-c-default.jpg)
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Reflecting on 2022: Capturing Once-in-a-Generation Opportunities for Trails, Walking and Biking
December 08, 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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New Federal Funding for Safe Walking and Biking Routes Could Help Meet Booming Demand
September 12, 2022
This summer, developments in federal funding for trails, walking and biking illustrated both the urgency communities are feeling to provide 1) safe and connected active-transportation infrastructure, and 2) more tangible opportunities to invest in the infrastructure their residents are demanding.
![Along the Wendy Park Bridge and Cleveland Foundation Centennial Lake Link Trail in Ohio | Courtesy Cleveland Metroparks](https://www.railstotrails.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Along-the-Wendy-Park-Bridge-and-Cleveland-Foundation-Centennial-Lake-Link-Trail-in-Ohio-Courtesy-Cleveland-Metroparks-642x340-c-default.jpg)
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FY22 Raise Grants Underscore Urgency to Invest in Safe, Connected Active Transportation Infrastructure for All Communities
August 11, 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](https://www.railstotrails.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Noa-Banayans-bike-at-the-Capitol-Photo-by-Noa-Banayan--642x340-c-default.jpg)
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Biden Administration Reestablishes Important Tool to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions
July 07, 2022
RTC is urging all our supporters to once again weigh in with FHWA to say that trails matter, and that state DOTs should set goals and show if they are making progress toward a more sustainable transportation system by funding trails, walking and bicycling.
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Kentucky’s Dawkins Line Rail Trail
May 13, 2022
Dawkins Line Rail Trail is Kentucky’s longest rail-trail. The 36-mile crushed-stone path is open to bicyclists, hikers and horseback riders.
![Kentucky's Dawkins Line Rail Trail | Photo by Tamara Hicks](https://www.railstotrails.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Kentuckys-Dawkins-Line-Rail-Trail-Photo-by-Tamara-Hicks--642x340-c-default.jpg)
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New Guidance for Transportation Alternatives: Transformative Funding for Trails, Walking and Biking
April 07, 2022
Last week, the federal officials released new guidance on the Transportation Alternatives (TA) Set-Aside.
![Herring Run Trail | Side A Photography](https://www.railstotrails.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Herring-Run-Trail-Side-A-Photography-642x340-c-default.jpg)
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USDOT’s Current RAISE Funding Opportunity Is Best Chance Yet to Secure Big Investments in Connected, Safe Walking and Biking Routes
February 08, 2022
This round of RAISE funding promises to be your best chance yet to secure $5 million to $25 million to build your trail and other active-transportation connections.
![Indianapolis Cultural Trail | Photo by TrailLink user lunariver](https://www.railstotrails.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Indianapolis-Cultural-Trail-Photo-by-TrailLink-user-lunariver-642x340-c-default.jpg)
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