Policy
House Committee Passes Reconciliation Bill Prioritizing Funding for Equity and Climate Reforms that Bolster Active Transportation
It’s critical that we tell Capitol Hill Democrats that passing a reconciliation bill that builds equity and climate solutions into transportation policy.
Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Misses Opportunity to Prioritize Walking and Biking as Essential
RTC’s analysis finds the Bipartisan infrastructure deal misses opportunity to prioritize walking and biking as essential.
Despite Earlier Fears, the State of State Trail Funding Looks Strong
As of the summer of 2021, the state of trails in the states is much stronger than we anticipated.
On the Verge of a Trails, Walking and Biking Revolution
For years, the team at RTC has championed the need for transformative federal transportation policies alongside partners in the field and on Capitol Hill.
RAISE Funds for Your Trail and Active Transportation Network
Since the program was created in 2009, USDOT has awarded nearly $9 billion in RAISE funds addressing all modes of transportation.
Biden Infrastructure Goals Would Be Achieved With More Strategic Investment in Walking and Biking
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.
Guidance on T&I Committee Earmarks
The U.S. House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has now issued guidance about earmarks.
Delivering a Transformative Federal Transportation Bill
Rail-Trail Champion Eleanor Holmes Norton on Linking the Nation by Trail
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has named Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) America’s 2020 Doppelt Family Rail-Trail Champion.
COVID-19 Emergency Relief Act of 2020 Makes Funding Available for Transportation
Congress passed the $900 billion COVID-19 Emergency Relief Act of 2020, a wide-ranging economic stimulus package that includes support for transportation systems.
