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Webinar – The Good, the Bad and the Unknown: What the House Reauthorization Bill Means for Connected Trail and Active Transportation Systems
June 04, 2026
In May, the House Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee took the first step towards passing a new federal transportation law when it announced a bipartisan agreement entitled the BUILD America 250 Act – Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development for America’s 250th Act. While the bill continues legacy active transportation programs, it fails to prioritize […]
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Congress Takes First Step On New Transportation Law
May 19, 2026

BUILD America 250 Act, the new transportation law, preserves beneficial programs and policy, but it is not a victory lap for trails.

Active Transportation - California's Bay Trail | Photo by David Joel Lee
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BUILD America 250 Act Poses Challenges for America’s Active Transportation Future
May 18, 2026

The BUILD America 250 Act poses challenges for active transportation infrastructure despite protecting existing programs.

Active Transportation - California's Richmond Greenway | Photo by R.D. Lopez
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West Virginia’s Meadow River Rail Trail March 2026 Trail of the Month
March 09, 2026

Experience the beauty of the Meadow River Rail Trail, offering a unique way to explore the wonders of West Virginia’s landscapes.

The Meadow River Rail Trail's Russellville Bridge in southern West Virginia | Photo courtesy Adventure Meadow River
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Over 1,000 Organizations Come Together With a Clear Message for Congress: Walking and Biking Infrastructure Is Essential
February 02, 2026

Today, the nation’s leading advocacy organizations for trails, walking and bicycling sent a letter to Congressional leaders with a clear message: Walking and biking infrastructure is essential to communities nationwide.

Active Transportation - California's Ohlone Greenway | Photo by Sergio Ruiz
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Reflections at 40: Moments That Moved the Dial for America’s Rail-Trails
January 28, 2026

Celebrate 40 years of Rails to Trails Conservancy and reflect on the milestones that shaped the national trails movement.

Katy Trail Ribbon-Cutting | Photo courtesy Rails to Trails Conservancy
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Best Of: Game-Changing Rail-Trails You May Not Know About
January 27, 2026

Explore the best rail-trails across the United States and discover hidden gems that enhance community and nature experiences.

north end of the North Carolina's Charlotte Rail Trail | Photo by Scott Stark
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2025 Progress on Great American Rail-Trail Builds with New Miles and $30 Million in New Funding
December 22, 2025

Progress on Great American Rail-Trail builds with new miles and $30 Million in new funding in 2025, and the route is nearly 56% complete.

Progress on the Great American Rail-Trail- The difference a national vision makes
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“From Rails to Trails”: The Origin Story of America’s Beloved Pathways 
October 09, 2025

“From Rails to Trails” is a documentary by filmmaker Dan Protess that airs on PBS.org that explores the origins of America’s trails movement.

Marianne Fowler of Rails to Trails Conservancy, Co-Founder of RTC Peter Harnik, rail-trail advocate and author Karen-Lee Ryan, and current RTC President Ryan Chao | Photo by Ben Kolak
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The Very Real Challenges Facing America’s Trails
September 10, 2025

New actions being taken at the federal level seek to undermine—or even eliminate—the crucial funding sources and corridor preservation law that make trails and active transportation networks possible. Rails to Trails Conservancy will continue working to protect the federal programs that make it possible for the country to create, connect and maintain its trails.

Texas' A-train Rail Trail | Photo courtesy Denton County Transportation Authority