Groundwork Jacksonville’s Kay Ehas is RTC’s 2025 Rail-Trail Champion for her community-driven approach in developing the Emerald Trail.

Six conversations that left a lasting impact at the 2025 TrailNation Summit World Café in Cleveland, Ohio.

Join us for a new TrailNation Spotlight series highlighting innovative trail network development across the country and foster peer-to-peer learning. These concise, high-impact sessions offer a unique opportunity to hear from trail network innovators, explore successful strategies, and build momentum for this infrastructure across the country. This is the second in a series of deep […]

Rails to Trails Conservancy is hosting a two-part series on the role of trails and active transportation in economic development. This first session focused on showcasing the economic impact of trails and their important role in tourism, outdoor recreation, livability, and more. This session was moderated by RTC’s Senior Director of Government Relations, Scott Goldstein, […]

The Greenbrier River Trail has fostered recreation, relationships and economic revitalization in the Allegheny Highlands of West Virginia.

Arkansas is investing the outdoor recreation economy, and a big part is developing and connecting trails that will be economic drivers.

Executive Summary The Great American Rail-Trail Vision Imagine pedaling across the entire country on a safe, seamless and scenic pathway—or walking a local trail that connects you to historic routes from across the country. You’re enthralled in the experience of exploring America’s heritage—its potential, its beauty and bounty, its people and places. Consider the intimacy […]

Trail-Oriented Development (TrOD) is an innovative planning approach that integrates multiuse trails with residential and commercial development to create walkable, bike-friendly communities that enhance mobility, promote healthier lifestyles, and strengthen local economies. Similar to Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), TrOD clusters businesses, housing, and other amenities around trails to foster vibrant, connected neighborhoods. Join the TrailNation Collaborative, […]

Longleaf Trace is a 44-mile Hall of Fame rail-trail connecting a handful of communities across rural southern Mississippi.