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Webinar – How to Make your Safe Streets and Roads for All Application Successful
June 06, 2023
Join Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) and successful 2022 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) applicants to learn how to make your FY2023 application stand out to USDOT. At this webinar, we discussed 2023 applications, which are due July 10th, as well as future SS4A funding cycles and other safety-focused programs such as the Highway Safety Improvement Program […]
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Trails and Resilience: Review of the Role of Trails in Climate Resilience and Emergency Response
May 01, 2023
Shared use paths and other trails are key pieces of transportation infrastructure that can also provide recreational opportunities and, as seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, improve health and wellbeing during a public health emergency. Additionally, trails can become critical infrastructure during an emergency when other transportation facilities are inaccessible, and can support activities including evacuation […]
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New Federal Grants Elevate Trail and Active Transportation Systems as Essential Infrastructure in Addressing Traffic Fatalities
February 03, 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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Arizona 2020 Trails Plan
December 01, 2020
The purpose of the 2020 Arizona Trails Plan is to gather information and recommendations to guide Arizona State Parks and Trails (ASPT), other land management agencies and stakeholders in the management and resource distribution related to motorized and non-motorized trails in the state of Arizona. It should further guide the distribution and expenditures of the […]
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Trails Forecast: Resiliency and Repair
February 21, 2020
Discover how trail managers are embracing new solutions to help mitigate the economic, environmental and infrastructural impacts of natural disasters and ensure long-term climate and community resiliency.  This article was originally published in the Winter 2020 issue of Rails to Trails magazine.
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Northampton Township Master Trail & Bicycle Facilities Plan
December 01, 2019
The Northampton Township Master Trail and Bicycle Plan (The Plan) outlines a vision for improving the quality of life in the Township; providing a wide range of outdoor experiences; and supporting economic development through the development of a comprehensive township-wide trail and bicycle facilities network. The process of developing this Master Trail and Bicycle Facilities […]
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Five Common Types of Trail Use Rules (Everyone Should Know)
September 13, 2019

When you’re out on the trail, knowing and following the rules seems easy enough, but rules can vary from trail to trail. Some rules are universal, while others differ by state and municipality.

Photo courtesy John Gresham | CC by 2.0
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WEBINAR – Trail Network Signage: Creating a Unified Brand
February 22, 2019
Signage is an important feature of any trail, helping inform trail users where they are and where they are going, ensuring their safety, and pointing out amenities and landmarks to make the experience more enjoyable. For trail networks, signage takes on added importance, unifying individual trails under a common brand and elevating their visibility as […]
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Las Reglas de Oro: Seis Cosas Que Debes Saber Para La Temporada de Senderos
September 10, 2018

Sendero: Un sendero es un camino o rastro de uso recreativo, típicamente en lugares cerca o dentro de la naturaleza.

Photo by Bob Wick, Public Domain
Photo by Eric Beteille
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