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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
Pedal Forward: Preparing Advocacy Plans for 2025 State Legislative Sessions
November 21, 2024
Tags: Active Transportation Advocacy How-to Local Organizing Minnesota Policy Policy/Advocacy Success Stories Success Stories Taking Action
Trail Enhancements
Webinar – Working With Railroads Part 1: Productive Partnerships for Successful Projects
November 15, 2024
Tags: Accessibility Trail Enhancements Using Trails
Trail Planning
Valuation of Railroad Right of Way
November 12, 2024
Tags: Building Trails Corridor Research Corridor Valuation Railbanking Trail Planning
Trail Promotion
Unlocking Opportunity: The Role of America’s Trail Networks in Strengthening Communities Webinar
October 16, 2024
Tags: America’s Trails Economic Impact Trail Promotion
Ohio's Cleveland Foundation Centennial Lake Link Trail | Photo by Renee Rosensteel
Policy
Webinar – TrADE Talk: State Innovations for Transportation Alternatives
September 30, 2024
Tags: Federal Funding Policy Policy Policy/Advocacy Trail Enhancements Transportation Alternatives
Policy
Transportation Alternatives Spending Report FY23
September 24, 2024
Tags: Facts and FIgures Federal Funding Policy Policy Policy/Advocacy Transportation Alternatives
Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath | Photo by Jason Cohn
Policy
Changemakers for Trails Training: Sending a Message That Trails Matter, Loud and Clear
September 23, 2024
Tags: Active Transportation Advocacy Facts and FIgures Local Organizing Policy Policy/Advocacy Taking Action Why Use Trails?
Trail Planning
America’s Rail-with-Trail List
September 17, 2024
Tags: Rail-with-Trail Trail Planning
Kara Patajo @YourNorthWestieBestie on the Olympic Discovery Trail | Photo courtesy Kara Patajo
Trail Enhancements
Webinar – Resources for Improving Accessibility on Multiuse Trails
August 01, 2024
Tags: Accessibility Trail Enhancements Using Trails
Webinar – Safety First: How to Effectively Demonstrate Safe Outcomes in Grant Applications
July 02, 2024
Tags: Active Transportation Funding Grants Plan Safety Success Stories Success Stories Walkability and Bikeability
Abandonment stock image - Photo courtesy Getty Images

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