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WEBINAR – Connectivity Funding: Learn How to Strategically Apply for Active Transportation Funding
March 25, 2024
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recently opened applications for the Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP). Join Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) to learn how to strategically apply for the new program dedicated solely to the development of connected walking and biking routes within and between communities. During this webinar, you will learn tips from RTC for […]
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USDOT Doubles Down on Connected Walking and Biking Infrastructure as Essential to America’s Mobility
March 14, 2024

Over $830 million in one-time funding awarded through the Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods program will advance projects.

Milwaukee Trail in Missoula, Montana | Photo by Kevin Belle
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Alaska’s Campbell Creek Trail
March 12, 2024

The 7.5-mile Campbell Creek Trail follows Campbell Creek from the Chugach Mountain foothills ending at Campbell Lake.

Alaska's Campbell Creek Trail | Photo by Eric Oberg
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Five Ways to Grow Support for Trails, Walking and Biking
February 09, 2024

Here are five ways you can become a changemaker for trails, and help build even more momentum for trails and active transportation networks.

Large crowd celebrating the opening of Michigan's southwest greenway
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Leveraging This Moment for Impact
February 06, 2024

Over the past several years, these are all ways we’ve described the momentum driving the national movement to connect the nation by trail.

Group on trail - Photo courtesy Getty Images
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Tapping Into Opportunity: RTC’s Strategic Priorities
January 11, 2024

RTC has been focused on building a nation connected by trails, spreading trails across the country to bring new potential to communities.

Happy multiracial women having fun embracing each outside - Photo courtesy Getty Images
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A Cultural Shift as America’s Trail Networks Take Hold
December 14, 2023

It has been described as a “tipping point,” “critical mass” and “milestone” achievement. Regardless of what it’s called, there’s no doubt that the proliferation of trail networks around the United States is significant.

Chuck Huckelberry Loop | Photo by Gerry Loew, Pima County Communications
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Elevating Opportunity in 2023—Reflections From the Trails Movement
December 14, 2023

It has been described as a “tipping point,” “critical mass” and “milestone” achievement. Regardless of what it’s called, there’s no doubt that the proliferation of trail networks around the United States is significant.

Ohio's Cleveland Foundation Centennial Lake Link Trail | Photo by Jason Cohn
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WEBINAR – Playbook in Action: Building Investment Strategies that Unlock Funding
December 13, 2023
Join Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) for our TrailNation Playbook in Action series! Throughout the year, we’ll take a deep dive into the TrailNation Playbook, a free resource to leverage the lessons learned from building trail networks, and leaders from across the trails and active transportation movement who are successfully implementing the playbook strategies in their communities.   […]
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These 2023 Trail Grants Are Activating Trails and Trail Networks Across the US
December 12, 2023

In 2023, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Awarded 30 Trail Grants Totaling $348,000 to Support Equitable Trail Development and Community Programs.

Black People Who Hike event in August 2023 | Photo courtesy Black People Who Hike