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Beverly Bridge Opening Marks Major Jump Toward Statewide Trail Connectivity in Washington
April 12, 2022

On April 8, 2022, a ribbon cutting marked a new beginning for the Beverly Bridge—gathering more than 200 people to celebrate its long-anticipated revitalization.

RTC staffers Kevin Belle and Marianne Wesley Fowler at the opening of the Beverly Bridge along the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail in Washington | Photo courtesy Kevin Belle
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New Guidance for Transportation Alternatives: Transformative Funding for Trails, Walking and Biking
April 07, 2022

Last week, the federal officials released new guidance on the Transportation Alternatives (TA) Set-Aside.

Herring Run Trail | Side A Photography
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Spring News from the State Legislatures
April 06, 2022

Depending on where you live, this time of year may mean the prolonged dregs of winter, early signs of Spring, or some variation on “mud season.” But for most of the country—regardless of climate or geography—it’s also the height of the state legislative season.

Most states’ general assemblies are part-time, and generally convene in the early part of each calendar year. All but a handful of states are currently in session. So what does this mean for trails and active transportation funding in states?

Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge connecting Iowa and Nebraska | Photo by TrailLink user thejake91739
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Trail Moments | A Tale of a Tour: Traveling by Trail in Wisconsin
February 25, 2022

Traveling by bike allows you see snapshots of people’s daily lives and interact with them. “Traveling lets you see a thousand lives you might have lived.”

Traveling by trail | Courtesy Rachel and Patrick Hugens
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Take an American Adventure on 10 Presidential Pathways
February 21, 2022

Just in time for Presidents’ Day, here are 10 multiuse trails that share ties with some notable U.S. heads of state.

Virginia's Mount Vernon Trail | Photo by TrailLink user ringogarcia1972 Virginia's Mount Vernon Trail | Photo by TrailLink user ringogarcia1972
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North Carolina’s American Tobacco Trail
February 15, 2022

The American Tobacco Trail connects to over 70 miles of trails and greenways through urban, suburban and rural communities.

American Tobacco Trail | Photo by Dave Connelly
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Considering a Recumbent Bike? Here Are Some Tips to Keep in Mind.
February 15, 2022

Here are some tips to keep in mind if you are thinking of buying a two- or three-wheeled recumbent.

Ohio's Camp Chase Trail | Photo by Associated Press
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Trail Moments | Finding Love Feet First
February 14, 2022

They regularly rode the Great Allegheny Passage together as friends, and when they became a couple, it served as the setting for Stephen’s marriage proposal.

Arias and Stephen Flory | Courtesy Arias Flory
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USDOT’s Current RAISE Funding Opportunity Is Best Chance Yet to Secure Big Investments in Connected, Safe Walking and Biking Routes
February 08, 2022

This round of RAISE funding promises to be your best chance yet to secure $5 million to $25 million to build your trail and other active-transportation connections.

Indianapolis Cultural Trail | Photo by TrailLink user lunariver
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National Roadway Safety Strategy Marks A Critical Turning Point
February 03, 2022

USDOT’s National Roadway Safety Strategy marks a critical turning point in how we address the tragic rate of serious injury and deaths.

W&OD Trail | Courtesy VDOT