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Five Reasons to Get Outside on Trails This Spring
March 20, 2024
On Celebrate Trails Day, RTC calls on America to walk, bike and be active outside to showcase the joy and impact of trails.
Celebrate Trails Day 2024 photo courtesy RTC
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USDOT Doubles Down on Connected Walking and Biking Infrastructure as Essential to America’s Mobility
March 14, 2024
Over $830 million in one-time funding awarded through the Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods program will advance projects.
Milwaukee Trail in Missoula, Montana | Photo by Kevin Belle
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New Data Illustrates Importance of Connected Trail Infrastructure to the Nation
December 12, 2023
America's Trail Networks Map by RTC
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Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Applauds Release of USDOT Greenhouse Gas Rule to Track Progress on Transportation Emissions
November 27, 2023
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Rails-to-Trails Conservancy 2023 Grants Lift Up Efforts to Develop and Activate Trail Networks Nationwide
November 15, 2023
Black People Who Hike event in August 2023 | Photo courtesy Black People Who Hike
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Rails-to-Trails Conservancy to Showcase Regional Impact of Great American Rail-Trail Over Three Days of Trail Riding and Events in Quad Cities Area
September 13, 2023
Shevonne Travers on the Hennepin Canal State Trail | Photo by Patrick Travers
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California’s Sacramento River Rail Trail and Trail Inducted into Rails-to-Trails Conservancy’s Hall of Fame
August 10, 2023
RTC announced that California’s Sacramento River Rail Trail and Sacramento River Trail will be inducted to its iconic Hall of Fame.
California's Sacramento River Trail's Stress Ribbon Bridge | Photo by Seth McGaha
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Regional Partnership Secures $25 Million Federal Grant for Massive Investment in Trail Network
June 28, 2023
Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Montgomery Parks and the District DOT receive $25 million to fix and build trails.
Anacostia River Trail ride | Photo by Tim Ervin, courtesy Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
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FY 23 Raise Grants Illustrate Transformative Impact of Connected Trail, Walking and Biking Infrastructure in Rural, Suburban and Urban Communities Nationwide
June 28, 2023
FY 23 RAISE grants mark focus yet on trails, walking and biking, funding trail and active transportation projects in nearly every state.
The ODT at Olympic National Park | Photo by John Gussman
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Critical Circuit Trails Project Receives $19 Million To Create New Opportunities To Walk, Bike And Be Active Outside In Camden County
June 28, 2023
Critical Circuit Trails Project Receives $19 Million To Create New Opportunities To Walk, Bike And Be Active Outside In Camden County.
New Jersey's Camden Greenway | Photo by Laura Pedrick/AP Images