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RAISE Funds for Your Trail and Active Transportation Network
April 22, 2021

Since the program was created in 2009, USDOT has awarded nearly $9 billion in RAISE funds addressing all modes of transportation.

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Top 10 Trails in Virginia
April 20, 2021

The Old Dominion is truly a Commonwealth—of trails, that is, with some 49 connecting some of the country’s most renowned geographic and cultural landmarks.

Virginia Creeper Trail | Photo by Anthony Le
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Richmond Industrial Trail Will Transform Neighborhoods and Lives in North Philadelphia
April 19, 2021

A vision for a 1.9-mile walking and biking greenway is taking shape along the Richmond Industrial Track.

Gurney Street Trail pilot project along the planned Richmond Industrial Trail | Photo by Anya Saretzky, courtesy RTC
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Top 10 Trails in New Jersey
April 16, 2021

Locals and visitors alike flock to the state’s 54 rail-trails to get their fill of fresh air and gorgeous nature. Here are some of the best rail-trails in the New Jersey.

New Jersey's Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trail | Photo by Chuck Whitmore
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Trail Moments | Adapting Trail Trips for a Hiker With a Disability: A Family’s Advice
April 15, 2021

Saul is 22 and has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. He has needed to use a power wheelchair full time since about age 14, but that has not stopped him from exploring the outdoors.

Dan, Michaela and Saul Brownstein, with their dog Rufus, on the Elephant Swamp Trail in New Jersey | Photo courtesy Dan Brownsteins
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Five Trail Moments With Ian Mackay, Founder of Ian’s Ride
April 13, 2021

Here are 5 #TrailMoments that were particularly special for Ian Mackay during the 2020 year.

 

 

Ian Mackay on Olympic Discovery Trail | Photo by Jesse Major
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Celebrate Trails Day: Ideas and Resources for Trail Fun
April 13, 2021

Team RTC developed a list of Celebrate Trails Day ideas that could help anyone have a fun time on the trail.

Graphic by RTC
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Biden Infrastructure Goals Would Be Achieved With More Strategic Investment in Walking and Biking
April 13, 2021

What the Biden Infrastructure plan is missing, however, is a focus on creating low-stress walking and biking routes, like trail and active transportation networks.

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Arizona’s Santa Cruz Loop
April 12, 2021

Starting in the centuries-old birthplace of Tucson in the south, the Santa Cruz Loop follows the sandy and mostly dry riverbed.

The Loop | Photo by Gerry Loew, Pima County Communications
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Top 10 Trails in Minnesota
April 09, 2021

Minnesota is a power player with more than 2,100 open miles of such pathways to explore in every corner of the state for trails in Minnesota.

Minnesota's Mesabi Trail | Photo courtesy of Iron Range Tourism