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Heritage Corridor: How the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail Is Sparking Connections and Community Prosperity in Connecticut
January 29, 2025

Ti-Trikes are beneficial for multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease. Ray Charpentier tried one on the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail.

Statue honoring 19th-century engineer William Lanson along the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail in New Haven | Photo by John Munno
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Trail Moments: Jack Perme’s Journey to Help Others With Ataxia
December 30, 2024

Learn about Jack Perme’s journey to helping others with ataxia, a disorder of the nervous system, through his Moving Forward campaign.

Jack Perme in Edgewater, New Jersey | Photo by Monica Perme
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The Critical Role of Active Transportation in the Federal Carbon Reduction Program
June 26, 2023

The Carbon Reduction Program (CRP), which provides $6.4 billion in formula funds over five years, and requires 65% of funds to be suballocated based on population.

Herring Run Trail in Baltimore, MD | Photo by Side A Photography
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California’s Mill Valley/Sausalito Multiuse Pathway
June 12, 2023

It’s a popular route for children heading to school, a place for retirees to get in a morning walk and a crucial link for bicycle commuters on their way to work. As any of its numerous advocates will tell you, coastal California’s Mill Valley/Sausalito Multiuse Pathway more than lives up to its multiuse name.

California's Mill Valley-Sausalito Multiuse Pathway | Photo courtesy Marin County Bicycle Coalition
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#TrailMoments with Albert Ting (@pootie_ting)
October 05, 2022

For me, the positive impact that going car-free has on air quality, reducing harmful greenhouse gas emissions and decreasing traffic congestion far outweighs the benefits of owning a car.

Photo courtesy Albert Ting
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Swap Out a Car Trip for a Trail Trip With These Tips and Tricks
August 30, 2022

Swap out a car trip for a trail trip to decrease your carbon footprint. The best part—it will help us feel better, too.

Along the Great Rivers Greenway trail network in St. Louis, Missouri | Photo courtesy Great Rivers Greenway
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California’s Napa Valley Vine Trail
April 11, 2022

As California’s Napa Valley Vine Trail grows to reach its ultimate 47-mile potential, community members and visitors realize the beauty of connectivity and accessibility.

California's Napa Valley Vine Trail in Yountville | Courtesy Napa Valley Vine Trail Coalition
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How My Electric Bike Helped Me Heal
March 29, 2022

In early January, I suffered a broken tibia and fibula in my right leg from a nasty fall while skiing. Two months after breaking my leg and undergoing surgery, I’m more comfortable riding my e-bike than walking to get around.

Courtesy PeopleForBikes
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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
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The Build Back Better Act Could Create New Opportunities for Trail and Active Transportation Funding
November 05, 2021

The Build Back Better Act includes programs that address critical transportation and infrastructure issues, such as economic development, reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, and equity.

Georgia's Silver Comet Trail | Photo by Seth Holladay