USDOT Awards Main Street America $5.9 Million as part of the Thriving Communities Program to help communities across the country

U.S. Department of Transportation budget proposal reinforces importance of trails and active transportation networks to safety.

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy’s analysis finds that 46% of Safe Streets and Roads for All Construction Grants Address the Need for Traffic-Separated Walking and Biking Routes

Rep. Sarbanes (Md.-3), Sens. Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Cardin (D-Md.) secure $2.5 million in Community Project Funding.

California approved a record-breaking $1.02 billion of investments in California trails for walking, biking and trail projects.

RTC studied the bipartisan infrastructure bill that includes about $1.44 billion in Federal Funding for Trails and Active Transportation.

This December, we’re taking time to reflect on the challenges and changes, hard work and persistence, that’s made up the fabric of this impactful year.

Developments in federal funding for trails illustrated both the urgency communities are feeling to provide safe walking and biking routes.

RTC is urging all our supporters to once again weigh in with FHWA to say that trails matter, and that state DOTs should set goals and show if they are making progress toward a more sustainable transportation system by funding trails, walking and bicycling.

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