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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


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
Advocacy
Pedal Forward: Preparing Advocacy Plans for 2025 State Legislative Sessions
November 20, 2024
Tags: Active Transportation Advocacy How-to Local Organizing Minnesota Policy Policy/Advocacy Success Stories Success Stories Taking Action
Trail Planning
Webinar – Working With Railroads Part 1: Productive Partnerships for Successful Projects
November 14, 2024
Tags: Accessibility Trail Planning Using Trails
Trail Planning
Valuation of Railroad Right of Way
November 11, 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 15, 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 29, 2024
Tags: Federal Funding Policy Policy Policy/Advocacy Trail Enhancements Transportation Alternatives
Abandonment stock image - Photo courtesy Getty Images

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