Advocacy
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy champions policies that support trails and active transportation. We make it easier to develop and use these healthy, environmentally-friendly assets through national campaigns and in partnership with thousands of community-based organizations. This work depends on the support of our hundreds of thousands of individual members and supporters.
RTC is a member of numerous national collaborations to promote trails and active transportation. We also participate in many regional and local partnerships. RTC is proud to help lead:
Follow the links below to learn more about our advocacy efforts and resources. To stay informed and take action, complete the form to the right.
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Our Successes For 25+ years, RTC has been a leading advocate for policy and funding that supports trails and active transportation. |
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Current Campaigns Some of our best wins come from our collaborations with like-minded advocates. Learn more about our partners from transportation, health, economic development and other sectors. |
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Resources We are the trusted voice of advocates for trails, biking and walking. And we make that knowledge available to you in this online resource library. |
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Legal Advocacy RTC is the nation's foremost—and in most cases, the only—legal advocate for rail-trails in the nonprofit sector. Through the services of RTC's general counsel, the RTC Legal Program provides a wide range of legal services to assist trail managers, trail advocates and their legal counsel. |
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