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RTC’s resource library is the nation’s foremost curation of timely research, articles and cutting-edge resources for the trails, walking and bicycling movement.

This free and ever-expanding collection of materials covers the latest, timely topics within equitable trail development and advocacy to engagement and promoting trail use.

How to Use This Library

To find relevant resources: 1) Fill in a search term in the field below; 2) Customize your results using the options provided; 3) Hit the “Search” button.

  • Published By: Choose to search all authors or just RTC-published materials.
  • Resource Type: Narrow your search to a specific type of document.
  • State and Tag: Use to narrow your geographic location and subject matter.
  • Popular: View webinars | View state policy examples


Advocacy
Changemakers for Trails Training: Making your Voice Heard and Shaping Federal Decisions
March 24, 2025
Tags: Advocacy Celebrate Trails Day Economic Impact Federal Funding Government Agencies Grants Policy/Advocacy Safety Taking Action Tourism and Economic Development Walkability and Bikeability
Photo courtesy TrailLink
Trail Planning
Central Indiana Trail-Oriented Development Study
March 16, 2025
Tags: Benefits of Trails Building Trails Economic Impact Events/Programming/Marketing Funding Indiana Tourism and Economic Development Trail Businesses Trail Communities Trail Networks and Housing Stability Trail Planning Trail Towns Working with Regional Planning Organizations
Indiana's Indianapolis Cultural Trail | Photo by Cindy Dickerson
Trail Management
Lamoille Valley Rail Trail Management Plan
February 24, 2025
Tags: Building Trails Maintenance Maintenance and Volunteers New England Rail-Trail Network Plan Trail Management Vermont
Trail Management
Guide for Maintaining Active Transportation Infrastructure for Enhanced Safety
February 24, 2025
Tags: Active Transportation Biking Building Trails Maintenance Safety Trail Management
Trail Planning
Building Collaborative Relationships: Bridging the Gap Between Planning and Advocacy
February 04, 2025
Tags: Case Studies Funding How-to Local Organizing Success Stories Success Stories Trail Planning
Trail Promotion
Celebrate Trails Day 2025 Overview and Ways To Engage
January 15, 2025
Tags: Celebrate Trails Day Events/Programming/Marketing Trail Promotion Using Trails
Advocacy
Advocating for a High Performing Transportation Alternatives Program
December 16, 2024
Tags: Active Transportation Advocacy Funding Policy Policy Policy/Advocacy Transportation Alternatives
Changemakers for Trails Training: How Federal Decisions Affect Trails
December 16, 2024
Tags: Policy
Policy
Post-Election Landscape: Next Steps for the Trail and Active Transportation Movement
December 08, 2024
Tags: Active Transportation Federal Funding Government Agencies Local Organizing Policy Policy Policy/Advocacy State and Federal Programs
Trail Planning
Webinar – Working With Railroads Part 2: RTC Expert Q&A
November 24, 2024
Tags: Accessibility Trail Planning Using Trails
Abandonment stock image - Photo courtesy Getty Images

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