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Final Missouri Rock Island Trail Segment Confirmed in 450-Mile Trail Network
October 01, 2015

An announcement made on Sept. 30 of a cooperative agreement has been reached to purchase a 17.7-mile section of disused Rock Island Corridor.

Photo courtesy Missouri Rock Island Trail, Inc.
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Pennsylvania’s Montour Trail
March 16, 2015

The Montour Trail—which forms a 55-mile arc around western Pittsburgh—is a standout with plenty of “wow” moments.

Midway across the span of the Chartiers Creek Bridge | Photo courtesy Kordite | CC by 2.0
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Rails-to-Trails Conservancy’s Toolkit for Building Rail-Trails
January 01, 2008
This is a Toolkit for Building Rail-Trails to assist in organizing your project and building your rail-trail. We provide tips and suggestions. We provide tips and suggestions, as well as models for you to adapt to your particular community and trail situation. Use this guide as you rally your first supporters, meet with the public to […]
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Checklist for Starting Your Trail Project
January 01, 2006
This checklist for starting your trail project will help you gather information to create a vision for your trail or greenway project. The questions help you identify what type of trail you can create and how you can build support for it.