Heather Irish
Heather was formerly RTC’s communications director. She often writes about the TrailNationTM initiative, a portfolio of model trail networks across the country designed to prove what is possible when you equitably connect people and places by trail.
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Massive Investments in Trails to Connect Millions in California With Safe Community Paths
December 19, 2022
There’s some exciting trail development news coming out of California this month: The state recently approved a record-breaking $1.02 billion in investments in California trails for walking, biking and trail projects that will benefit millions of people across the state through the state’s Active Transportation Program (ATP). Here’s what this means for the future of […]
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New TrailNation Collaborative Community to Escalate Trail Network Development Nationwide
November 16, 2022
For decades, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) has served as the leading advocacy voice for trails and the foremost champion of the power that connected trails deliver to people and places. Through the TrailNation™ initiative, comprising eight geographically diverse trail-network projects ranging from 35 miles to 2,600 miles, RTC is demonstrating what’s possible when trail networks are central […]
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Record-Breaking Investments in California’s Trails Amid Major Demand
November 14, 2022
The start of 2022 brought a significant opportunity for California trails and ended in a historic victory—as the state announced a $1 billion+ investment for trails and active transportation for fiscal year 2023. This record-level funding pot, made possible with joint advocacy by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) and many partners in California’s active transportation community, could […]
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Commuting Across and Exploring the Bay Area Will Become More Accessible to Millions of Residents Via 2,604 Miles of Connected Trails
January 12, 2022
What if you could explore—without ever leaving a trail—the Golden Gate Bridge, wine country, the Bay Area’s scenic shorelines, and the diverse urban, suburban and rural communities across nine counties? Whether you are a resident, tourist, local employee or local employee, you could enjoy the sights and commute to everyday destinations through safe walking, biking and […]
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Trail Moments | 21 Easy Ways to Enjoy Your Local Trails
September 10, 2021
Whether you are joining the #TrailMoments 21-Day Challenge running from Sept. 13 to Oct. 3, 2021, or looking to create a new healthy habit outside, we’ve created a list of easy-to-do actions you can take immediately on your nearest trail. 1. Schedule your weekly trail time. If you don’t schedule it, chances are it won’t happen. Erick […]
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