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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
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Leveraging Active Transportation to Meet State Carbon Reduction and Climate Goals
August 08, 2024
We’re seeing the impact of the Carbon Reduction Program, which provides $6.4 billion in formula funds to develop carbon reduction strategies.
Spring Garden St. rendering by Philadelphia City Planning Commission
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Missouri’s Rock Island Trail State Park: Building Miles and Momentum
July 09, 2024
The Katy Trail State Park and Rock Island Trail State Park would form a trail loop of almost 450 miles—something unique to the world.
Groundbreaking in Owensville, Missouri, along the developing Rock Island Trail State Park | Photo courtesy Friends of Rock Island Trail State Park
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Webinar – Safety First: How to Effectively Demonstrate Safe Outcomes in Grant Applications
July 02, 2024
Safe Outcomes in Grant Applications webinar with Shayna Rose, Baltimore City DOT, and Ian Thomas, America Walks.
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Federal RAISE Grants Illustrate Widespread Demand for Infrastructure That Makes It Safer and Easier to Walk and Bike in Communities Nationwide
June 27, 2024
RTC analysis Finds RAISE Grant Awards Address Needs of Bicyclists and Pedestrians, and Many Fill Gaps in Active Transportation Networks
Herring Run Trail | Side A Photography
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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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Webinar – Trail Funding Unpacked: Navigating Resources for Sustainable Maintenance
May 01, 2024
Join the TrailNation Collaborative by RTC for a discussion exploring federal funding for trail maintenance.
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Next Level Trails: Real Estate Guidelines & Procedures Handbook
April 29, 2024
The Real Estate Guidelines & Procedures Handbook will discuss real estate guidelines and procedures for the Next Level Trails (NLT) program.
Indianapolis Cultural Trail | Photo by TrailLink user lunariver
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Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program Factsheet
April 12, 2024
Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program factsheet (ATIIP) unlocks the benefits of active transportation, safety and equity.
West Virginia's Caperton Trail | Video still courtesy RTC
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Elements of Gold: Michigan’s Pere Marquette Rail-Trail Is a Special Place for All Seasons
April 08, 2024
The Pere Marquette Rail-Trail is like a gold standard for the quality of the trail and the upkeep and something people can enjoy all the time.
The Tridge along the 30-mile Pere Marquette Rail Trail in Michigan | Photo by Cory Matteson