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New Federal Grants Elevate Trail and Active Transportation Systems as Essential Infrastructure in Addressing Traffic Fatalities
February 02, 2023

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy’s analysis finds that 46% of Safe Streets and Roads for All Construction Grants Address the Need for Traffic-Separated Walking and Biking Routes

Young Woman on Bicycle Waiting at crosswalk - Photo courtesy Getty Images
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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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Massive Investments in Trails to Connect Millions in California With Safe Community Paths
December 18, 2022

California approved a record-breaking $1.02 billion of investments in California trails for walking, biking and trail projects.

Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail | Photo courtesy City of Monterey
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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 TrailNation Collaborative Community to Escalate Trail Network Development Nationwide
November 15, 2022

RTC is bringing together its expertise and network of thousands of partners nationwide to launch the TrailNation Collaborative—a learning community where advocates, public leaders and professionals can come together to share their experiences, their challenges and their strategies for accelerating the pace of connecting trails and active transportation infrastructure.

Florida's Pinellas Trail in Dunedin | Photo courtesy Pinellas County Marketing and Communications
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Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Awards $300,000+ to Support Inclusive Trail Projects Across the Nation
November 13, 2022

RTC has awarded a combined $300,000+ in grants to 25 organizations working in rural, suburban and urban communities across the country as part of the 2022 Trail Grants program.

Atlantic Greenway South Beach Trail, part of the Miami LOOP | Photo by Lee Smith
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Record-Breaking Investments in California’s Trails Amid Major Demand
November 13, 2022

The start of 2022 brought a significant opportunity for California trails and ended in a historic victory—as the state announced a $1 billion+ investment for trails and active transportation for fiscal year (FY) 2023.

Rail Arts District along the Napa Valley Vine Trail in California | Photo courtesy Napa Valley Vine Trail Coalition
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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