This matrix is intended to present a summary of state laws pertaining to the legal liability of trail managers as of the year 2018 and was compiled as a complementary source to Rails-with-Trails: Lessons Learned (2020)

RTC supports the passage of e-bike legislation developed by the bicycle industry. The fact sheet outlines RTC’s perspectives on e-bikes.

Rail-trails are subject to a unique, and occasionally complex, mixture of federal and state law.

California increased funding to its novel, consolidated Active Transportation Program by $100,000,000 per year. Passed.

New Jersey Proposed Establishment of a Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Advisory Council

This Maryland legislation establishes a scoring system for ranking state transportation, cycling and pedestrian projects.

The New Jersey budget for FY 2016-2017 includes $1.9 million for National Recreational Trails.

2016 Budget Bill, including $165 million Active Transportation Program (ATP) within state department of transportation for local assistance.

Alabama fuel tax and vehicle fee increase with portion of revenue to counties and municipalities; local option gas tax authorized.

This bill would have raised the gas tax by 10 cents and cut the state's income taxes by 2 percentage points over 10 years.