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

Join Rails to Trails Conservancy to learn more about, “Innovative State Legislative Approaches: Addressing a Challenging Environment.” During this webinar, RTC policy staff and featured guests discussed best practices for building a state legislative agenda focused on achieving policy wins and funding for active transportation. The session touched on legislative basics and timelines before diving […]

Six conversations that left a lasting impact at the 2025 TrailNation Summit World Café in Cleveland, Ohio.

Rails to Trails Conservancy announced it awarded $398,000 in funding through its 2025 Trail Grants program to community orgs and agencies.

This webinar explores RTC’s recently released TrADE report, which serves as an important tool for states, regions and active transportation professionals to understand spending patterns and strengthen the program, thus improving the efficiency and impact of investments made. We hear from Kevin Vettraino, Planning Director of the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) about how […]

New actions being taken at the federal level seek to undermine—or even eliminate—the crucial funding sources and corridor preservation law that make trails and active transportation networks possible. Rails to Trails Conservancy will continue working to protect the federal programs that make it possible for the country to create, connect and maintain its trails.

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

After celebrating RCP & NAE programs, Congress has stripped much of that funding away, leaving communities that had benefited with whiplash.

Congress’s move to rescind nearly $750 million for trail, walking and biking projects through the One Big Beautiful Bill is a major blow.

There is much uncertainty right now about the future of federal funding for trails, walking and biking. In this webinar, you will learn about what Rails to Trails Conservancy (RTC) is doing—and actions you can take—to reinforce the transformative impact of trails in your community.    For decades, RTC, its members and partners have advocated for […]