Focus Term: Federal
White House Budget Increases Active Transportation Connectivity Funding
U.S. Department of Transportation budget proposal reinforces importance of trails and active transportation networks to safety.
Reconnecting Communities Grants Prioritize Walking and Biking as Essential in Addressing Barriers to Equitable Mobility and Economic Opportunity
RTC analysis identifies trend elevating trails, walking and biking as traffic safety, climate and equity solutions in U.S. DOT grantmaking.
New Federal Grants Elevate Trail and Active Transportation Systems as Essential Infrastructure in Addressing Traffic Fatalities
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
New Federal Investment Marks Big Win for Baltimore Greenway Trails Network
Rep. Sarbanes (Md.-3), Sens. Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Cardin (D-Md.) secure $2.5 million in Community Project Funding.
Putting Unprecedented Federal Funding for Trails and Active Transportation to Work
RTC studied the bipartisan infrastructure bill that includes about $1.44 billion in Federal Funding for Trails and Active Transportation.
Reflecting on 2022: Capturing Once-in-a-Generation Opportunities for Trails, Walking and Biking
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.
New Federal Funding for Safe Walking and Biking Routes Could Help Meet Booming Demand
Developments in federal funding for trails illustrated both the urgency communities are feeling to provide safe walking and biking routes.
FY22 Raise Grants Underscore Urgency to Invest in Safe, Connected Active Transportation Infrastructure for All Communities
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s FY22 RAISE grants accounted for the needs of bicyclists and pedestrians, demonstrating exceptional demand for trails
Biden Administration Reestablishes Important Tool to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions
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.
Kentucky’s Dawkins Line Rail Trail
Dawkins Line Rail Trail is Kentucky’s longest rail-trail. The 36-mile crushed-stone path is open to bicyclists, hikers and horseback riders.
