Focus Term: Local Organizing
“From Rails to Trails”: The Origin Story of America’s Beloved Pathways
“From Rails to Trails” is a documentary by filmmaker Dan Protess that airs on PBS.org that explores the origins of America’s trails movement.

Iowa’s Wabash Trace Nature Trail: August 2025 Trail of the Month
Iowa’s Wabash Trace Nature Trail is a 63 mile rail-trail in the counties of Fremont, Mills, Page and Pottawattamie.

Court Sides with Advocates for Derry Rail Trail Tunnel in Lawsuit Over Historic Rail Corridor
The Committee to Save the Derry Rail Trail Tunnel and RTC celebrated a victory in their lawsuit against the New Hampshire DOT and the FHWA.

Leveraging Celebrate Trails Day Advocacy in Cuyahoga County
Communities in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, have been leveraging Celebrate Trails Day in creative and unique ways—launching a successful series of advocacy and relationship-building opportunities to connect with local legislators and elevate support for their growing trail infrastructure.

Building Collaborative Relationships: Bridging the Gap Between Planning and Advocacy
Nebraska Trails Visionary and Champion Lynn Lightner Passes Away, Age 90
With deep sadness, RTC learned of the passing of Lynn S. Lightner, a long-time leader of the trail movement in Nebraska, on Jan. 16, 2025.

Bainbridge Island’s New Welcome Pole: A Symbol of the Past and Present
Randi Purser created Bainbridge Island’s new welcome pole representing Schweabe, father of Chief Seattle, for whom the city is named.

Trail Moments: Jack Perme’s Journey to Help Others With Ataxia
Learn about Jack Perme’s journey to helping others with ataxia, a disorder of the nervous system, through his Moving Forward campaign.

Post-Election Landscape: Next Steps for the Trail and Active Transportation Movement
Pedal Forward: Preparing Advocacy Plans for 2025 State Legislative Sessions
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