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A View From Our 2024 Hall of Fame Inductee: Ke Ala Hele Makālae
October 15, 2024

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.

Hawaii's Ke Ala Hele Makalae | Photo by Bradley Pratty, County of Kauai
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Advocates Request Preliminary Injunction to Postpone Construction of Exit 4A Access Road in Derry Without Rail-Trail Underpass
October 09, 2024
Preferred Design - In 2020, NHDOT proposed and FHWA approved a design for the Derry Rail Trail similar to the example below. That design complied with Section 4(f) and meets the expectations of the Committee, RTC and the public
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Examining the W&OD Trail as a Beloved Northern Virginia Asset and National Model
October 08, 2024

Stretching for 45 miles in Northern Virginia—the W&OD Trail has been a mainstay for millions of people over five decades.

One of the earliest rail-trails to influence Congress, the W&OD Trail in Northern Virginia is today a national model for the country, receiving millions of visitors each year. | Photo by Albert Ting
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Venturing Out on Trails as a New Mom
October 07, 2024

We were excited to take our baby out in our incredibly walkable and bikeable city. We researched strollers, carriers and other items.

Elle Segal and family | Photo courtesy Elle Segal
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Texas’ A-train Rail Trail
October 07, 2024

The A-train Rail Trail is a 19-mile concrete trail connecting the Dallas-Fort Worth suburbs of Denton and Lewisville.

Texas' A-train Rail Trail | Photo by Grace Ward, courtesy Lake Cities Run Walk Group
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National Trail Grant Awardees Focus on Youth and Inclusive Signage
October 04, 2024

Yalobusha Greenway Alliance received a $10,000 national trail grant from Rail to Trails Conservancy to develop a trail system in the region.

Texas' Santa Fe Trail | Photo courtesy Friends of Santa Fe Trail
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Trail Moments: A Petal Pedal—Identifying Plants on the Path
October 03, 2024

Cycling offers the opportunity for identifying plants on the trail quickly and cycle through different habitats.

Petal Pedal group ride along New York's Wallkill Valley Rail Trail | Photo courtesy Laura J. Lehtonen and Stephen M. Young
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Hurricane Helene Resources
October 01, 2024

RTC has pulled together a list of Hurricane Helene recovery resources—information on accessing urgent aid and how people can help right now.

Photo courtesy Vicki DeLoach | CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
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Analysis of Nation’s Largest Funding Source for Active Transportation Finds Progress Amidst Overwhelming Demand
September 25, 2024

Analysis of Transportation Alternatives, nation’s largest funding source for active transportation, finds progress amidst overwhelming demand.

River Des Peres Greenway | Photo courtesy Great Rivers Greenway
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Trail Moments: The Fellowship of the Trail
September 20, 2024

Ken Silbert wasn’t expecting to make lifelong friends on his first Trailblazer Society ride seven years ago, but he did.

Trailblazer ride on Iowa's Raccoon River Valley Trail | Photo by Jimmy O'Connor