Join the TrailNation Collaborative, powered by Rails to Trails Conservancy, to gain tools and tips for safe outcomes in grant applications. Attendees heard from Shayna Rose from the Baltimore City Department of Transportation and Ian Thomas from America Walks about the various ways they demonstrate safety outcomes in their everyday work, including demonstration projects and […]

Join RTC for this Changemakers for Trails webinar series. During this session, RTC staff will discuss key decision makers in your city and state, including the important role of city council members, mayors, state legislators and state Departments of Transportations in the development of trails. We will also outline the importance of decision-making bodies including […]

Join the TrailNation Collaborative, powered by Rails to Trails Conservancy (RTC), for an interactive discussion exploring barriers to accessing federal funding for trail and active transportation networks. Participants heard how others in the trails movement have found solutions to common challenges and had a chance to engage directly with their peers through breakouts on barriers […]

Join the TrailNation Collaborative, powered by Rails to Trails Conservancy (RTC), for an interactive discussion exploring federal funding streams for trail maintenance. Participants will learn about the funding opportunities available, and have a chance to engage directly with their peers through breakouts on barriers and strategies to make the most of these opportunities.   During this […]

Join us and our partners for a conversation about how to get involved in Celebrate Trails Day and the joy of being on the trail! We’ll share ideas and inspiration to help you plan to #CelebrateTrails on April 27 and beyond. This conversation is part of RTC’s Celebrate Trails Day Virtual Event Series—weekly explorations of […]

Join us for a conversation about gearing up for a cross-country trail trek like the Great American Rail-Trail and what it takes to travel across the country by trail! We’ll have resources to help you think through how to prepare and what you need to know in advance—whether you’re planning a trip for Celebrate Trails […]

In thousands of communities, the place people head for some exercise is the trail. Whether they’re training for a marathon or using their local trail system to get to work, people are racking up minutes of physical activity on the trails where they live. These moments on the trail are so much more than a […]

Join RTC, Latino Outdoors and the REI Co-op for a webinar about how your time on the trail can creating community in the outdoors, help more people come together outside and create more access to the outdoors for everyone in neighborhoods across the country. The time we spend on the trail logging miles, counting steps […]

Climate change and disaster recovery has had a significant impact on our environment—affecting various aspects of human life, including outdoor recreational activities. The impacts of climate change are affecting the quality and accessibility of multiuse trails and it is essential to take action to make these trails and greenways more resilient.  Climate change is a […]

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recently opened applications for the Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP). Join Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) to learn how to strategically apply for the new program dedicated solely to the development of connected walking and biking routes within and between communities. During this webinar, you will learn tips from RTC for […]