The BUILD America 250 Act poses challenges for active transportation infrastructure despite protecting existing programs.

This webinar explains the growing challenges and policy responses surrounding micromobility, especially the confusion between e-bikes and faster, more powerful e-motos. Speakers emphasize that safety, clear definitions, and proper regulation are essential to maintaining accessible and inclusive multi-use trails. They outline federal, state, and local efforts—along with industry-led solutions—to clarify rules, improve enforcement, and educate […]

Join us in celebrating progress and our legacy. Reflect on the impact of Rails to Trails Conservancy over the past 40 years.

Learn how the Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program supports trail networks across America in the new transportation bill.

This webinar explored the growing social connection crisis in North America and positioned trails as critical social infrastructure, not just transportation or recreation assets. Speakers from Rails to Trails Conservancy, the U.S. Chamber of Connection, and Toronto’s Bentway shared research, real-world examples, and strategies showing how thoughtfully designed and programmed trails can rebuild trust, belonging, and well-being. The conversation […]

This webinar, “Federal Transportation Bill: What It Means for You and How You Can Make an Impact,” explained why the upcoming federal surface transportation reauthorization is a critical moment for trails, walking, and biking, and how it will shape transportation funding and policy nationwide for years. Speakers from Rails to Trails Conservancy outlined current political dynamics in […]

In 2022, SACOG adopted the Sacramento Regional Trail Network Action Plan (2022 Action Plan), which presented a long-term vision for a connected, multi-county Regional Trail Network. The Action Plan identified over 1,000miles of priority corridors that, when fully built, will form a cohesive system linking communities throughout the region. Building directly on that foundation, this […]

This webinar explains how communities can use unobligated federal transportation funds—especially through the August redistribution process—to advance trail projects. Speakers Stephanie Pollack and Derek Shooster highlight how formula funds work, what makes a project eligible for redistribution, and why timing and readiness matter. They emphasize building strong partnerships with MPOs and state DOTs to position […]

Today, the nation’s leading advocacy organizations for trails, walking and bicycling sent a letter to Congressional leaders with a clear message: Walking and biking infrastructure is essential to communities nationwide.

Bicycles are a useful mode of transportation for short trips (one to three miles) beyond walkable distance but accessible without an automobile. Municipalities across North America are developing strategies to facilitate biking as a mode of transportation with a place-based mix of on-street facilities and bike-friendly policies. As these same communities leverage public transit assets […]