Archive
Celebrating 2024’s New Rail-Trails
We applaud the new 2024 rail-trails that have made their debuts this year, joining more than 2,400 others already across America.
What the 2024 Election Means for Active Transportation
A few topline 2024 election takeaways by RTC predict new challenges and opportunities for active transportation.
Bridging the Gaps: Maine’s Vision for a Statewide Interconnected Trail Network
Discover Maine’s vision for an interconnected trail network. Learn how communities and organizations are working to connect scenic rail-trails
Washington’s Burke-Gilman Trail
The 20-mile rail-trail Burke-Gilman Trail follows a U-shaped route from Seattle’s Puget Sound neighborhoods in the west to Lake Washington
Exploring a World Heritage Site Along Ohio’s Paint Creek Recreational Trail
The Paint Creek Recreational Trail offers a delightful experience, winding nearly 35 miles through beautiful rural scenery in southern Ohio.
Rails to Trails Conservancy Honors City of Philadelphia’s Sarah Clark Stuart As Nation’s 2024 Trail Champion
RTC has named Sarah Clark Stuart, trails and transportation manager in the City of Philadelphia, the 2024 Doppelt Family Rail-Trail Champion.
A View From Our 2024 Hall of Fame Inductee: Ke Ala Hele Makālae
Ke Ala Hele Makālae is celebrated for the social, economic and quality-of-life value it brings to the community. Learn more about this trail.
Advocates Request Preliminary Injunction to Postpone Construction of Exit 4A Access Road in Derry Without Rail-Trail Underpass
Examining the W&OD Trail as a Beloved Northern Virginia Asset and National Model
Stretching for 45 miles in Northern Virginia—the W&OD Trail has been a mainstay for millions of people over five decades.
Venturing Out on Trails as a New Mom
We were excited to take our baby out in our incredibly walkable and bikeable city. We researched strollers, carriers and other items.
