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New Federal Investment Marks Big Win for Baltimore Greenway Trails Network
January 08, 2023

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

Photo by Side A Photography
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Putting Unprecedented Federal Funding for Trails and Active Transportation to Work
December 08, 2022

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

Mount Vernon Trail in Virginia | Photo by Milo Allerton
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Reflecting on 2022: Capturing Once-in-a-Generation Opportunities for Trails, Walking and Biking
December 07, 2022

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.

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New Federal Funding for Safe Walking and Biking Routes Could Help Meet Booming Demand
September 11, 2022

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

Along the Wendy Park Bridge and Cleveland Foundation Centennial Lake Link Trail in Ohio | Courtesy Cleveland Metroparks
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FY22 Raise Grants Underscore Urgency to Invest in Safe, Connected Active Transportation Infrastructure for All Communities
August 10, 2022

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s FY22 RAISE grants accounted for the needs of bicyclists and pedestrians, demonstrating exceptional demand for trails

Noa Banayan's bike at the Capitol | Photo by Noa Banayan
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Biden Administration Reestablishes Important Tool to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions
July 06, 2022

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.

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Kentucky’s Dawkins Line Rail Trail
May 12, 2022

Dawkins Line Rail Trail is Kentucky’s longest rail-trail. The 36-mile crushed-stone path is open to bicyclists, hikers and horseback riders.

Kentucky's Dawkins Line Rail Trail | Photo by Tamara Hicks
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New Guidance for Transportation Alternatives: Transformative Funding for Trails, Walking and Biking
April 06, 2022

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

Herring Run Trail | Side A Photography
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USDOT’s Current RAISE Funding Opportunity Is Best Chance Yet to Secure Big Investments in Connected, Safe Walking and Biking Routes
February 07, 2022

This round of RAISE funding promises to be your best chance yet to secure $5 million to $25 million to build your trail and other active-transportation connections.

Indianapolis Cultural Trail | Photo by TrailLink user lunariver
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National Roadway Safety Strategy Marks A Critical Turning Point
February 02, 2022

USDOT’s National Roadway Safety Strategy marks a critical turning point in how we address the tragic rate of serious injury and deaths.

W&OD Trail | Courtesy VDOT