BUILD America 250 Act, the new transportation law, preserves beneficial programs and policy, but it is not a victory lap for trails.

The BUILD America 250 Act poses challenges for active transportation infrastructure despite protecting existing programs.

Progress on Great American Rail-Trail builds with new miles and $30 Million in new funding in 2025, and the route is nearly 56% complete.

Since early 2025, RTC has tracked and reported decisions made by the White House and the US Department of Transportation regarding active transportation and advised trails, walking and biking advocates as they have endured whiplash, grant cancellations, and ongoing uncertainties about frozen federal transportation grants. Congress rescinded $750 million in active transportation Neighborhood Access and Equity grants […]

Explore the future of America’s trails amidst challenges to bike and walking path funding in the new federal transportation bill.

Rails to Trails Conservancy announced that the Flint Hills Trail State Park in Kansas will be the newest member of the Hall of Fame.

A few topline 2024 election takeaways by RTC predict new challenges and opportunities for active transportation.

RTC analysis Finds RAISE Grant Awards Address Needs of Bicyclists and Pedestrians, and Many Fill Gaps in Active Transportation Networks

Five years after launch, the Great American Rail-Trail is on its way to fulfilling a cross-country vision. See updates across the route.

After 18 months, learn aboutthe Impact of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for trails, walking and biking.