Focus Term: RAISE/BUILD
USDOT’s Current RAISE Funding Opportunity Is Best Chance Yet to Secure Big Investments in Connected, Safe Walking and Biking Routes
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.
Making Connections on 2021’s New Rail-Trails
Below, we’ve spotlighted a handful of the exciting new rail-trails that have opened up around the country this year, as well as the broader trail networks they tie into.
Federal Grants RAISE the Bar for Active Transportation Investments
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced nearly $1 billion in RAISE grants this cycle, “that will improve infrastructure, strengthen supply chains, make us safer, advance equity, and combat climate change.”
Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Misses Opportunity to Prioritize Walking and Biking as Essential
RTC’s analysis finds the Bipartisan infrastructure deal misses opportunity to prioritize walking and biking as essential.
RAISE Funds for Your Trail and Active Transportation Network
Since the program was created in 2009, USDOT has awarded nearly $9 billion in RAISE funds addressing all modes of transportation.
