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Trails, Walking and Biking Are on the Ballot Now
November 02, 2026

Trails are on the ballot. This infrastructure is supported by all Americans. However, public investment in trails is not guaranteed.

Market Street Bridge in Steubenville, Ohio | Photo courtesy RTC
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Illinois’ Bloomingdale Trail: October 2026 Trail of the Month
October 07, 2026

Explore the history of the Bloomingdale Trail, a unique project started by local residents seeking a peaceful escape from city life.

Bloomingdale Trail through Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood | Photo by Luke Scaletta, Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce
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Rails to Trails Conservancy Grants Underscore an Urgent Truth: Demand for Safe Spaces to Walk and Bike Outpaces Available Funding Nationwide
September 23, 2026

Rails to Trails Conservancy awarded more than $435,000 in funding through its 2026 Trail Grants program to over 35 community organizations.

Bicyclists on trail | Photo courtesy Latino Outdoors
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Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Extension Opens Window for Congress to Make Walking and Biking Safer Nationwide
September 03, 2026

Learn how the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act extension opens a vital window for Congress to address transportation needs.

Active Transportation - California's Orange Line Bike Path | Photo by Ben Kaufman
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The Secretary of Transportation’s New Proposal Sends the Country Back to the 1950s
July 27, 2026

RTC’s analysis of the next surface transportation bill finds it to be an unmitigated attack on walking and biking that will hurt the country.

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Florida’s Emerald Trail: June 2026 Trail of the Month
June 09, 2026

Explore Florida’s Emerald Trail, a project connecting Jacksonville’s neighborhoods and enhancing community life across the city.

LaVilla Link ribbon-cutting event in 2024 | Photo courtesy Groundwork Jacksonville
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Webinar – The Good, the Bad and the Unknown: What the House Reauthorization Bill Means for Connected Trail and Active Transportation Systems
June 04, 2026
In May, the House Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee took the first step towards passing a new federal transportation law when it announced a bipartisan agreement entitled the BUILD America 250 Act – Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development for America’s 250th Act. While the bill continues legacy active transportation programs, it fails to prioritize […]
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Congress Takes First Step On New Transportation Law
May 19, 2026

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

Active Transportation - California's Bay Trail | Photo by David Joel Lee
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BUILD America 250 Act Poses Challenges for America’s Active Transportation Future
May 18, 2026

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

Active Transportation - California's Richmond Greenway | Photo by R.D. Lopez
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It’s Time to Prioritize Active Transportation Connectivity
April 29, 2026

Learn how the Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program supports trail networks across America in the new transportation bill.

Active Transportation - California's Ohlone Greenway | Photo by Sergio Ruiz