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RTC's Early Warning System: Sign up to be informed about upcoming railroad abandonments in your area and receive resources to help you take advantage of railbanking.
Rail-with-Trail: Communities across the country are finding ways to share the right-of-way. Learn more about how trails and trains go hand-in-hand.
Economic Stimulus funding : America Bikes has created a page to answer frequently asked questions about funding sources for trails, walking and biking within the Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Also take a look at resources from RTC on Transportation Enhancements funding within the stimulus .



Trail Photos: Looking for just the right picture? Try these great resources:
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy group on Flickr 
National Transportation Enhancements Clearinghouse (NTEC) Image Library 
Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center Image Library 
American Trails Photo Galleries 

RTC Resources
RTC Trails and Greenways Publication Library: A complete list of our manuals, reports, and fact sheets.
Resource Database: Use our custom Google Search Engine to find publications and resources specific to your needs.
Ask Our Listserv: Join our listserv and connect with over 1,000 trail advocates, managers, and builders. Share your experiences and learn from the experts!
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Additional Resources
National Trails Training Partnership 
National Transportation Enhancements Clearinghouse 
American Trails 
 

Trail-Building Toolbox

See RTC's suite of Trail-Building resources >>
Learn the basics of trail-building and find the help you need for your trail.


Corridor Research >>
Active vs. Abandoned Corridors
Environmental Contaminants


Railbanking >>
History of Railbanking
Railbanking: What and Why?
How to Railbank
Example Railbanking Agreement


Acquisition >>
Corridor Valuation
Acquisition Methods
Salvaging Material
Financing/Funding


Outreach >>
The Railroad
Opposition & Neighbors
Public Agencies and Officials
Supporters


Plan, Design, Build >>
Tunnels - coming soon
Accessibility
Construction
Crossings
Design for User Type
Surface
Rail-with-Trail


Management & Maintenance >>
Liability/Trail Insurance
User Surveys

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