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

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 […]

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.

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

This webinar, “Federal Transportation Bill: What It Means for You and How You Can Make an Impact,” explained why the upcoming federal surface transportation reauthorization is a critical moment for trails, walking, and biking, and how it will shape transportation funding and policy nationwide for years. Speakers from Rails to Trails Conservancy outlined current political dynamics in […]

This webinar explains how communities can use unobligated federal transportation funds—especially through the August redistribution process—to advance trail projects. Speakers Stephanie Pollack and Derek Shooster highlight how formula funds work, what makes a project eligible for redistribution, and why timing and readiness matter. They emphasize building strong partnerships with MPOs and state DOTs to position […]

Experience the beauty of the Meadow River Rail Trail, offering a unique way to explore the wonders of West Virginia’s landscapes.

Meet Kay Ehas, RTC’s 2025 Rail-Trail Champion, who is leading the Emerald Trail project in Jacksonville, Florida.

Today, the nation’s leading advocacy organizations for trails, walking and bicycling sent a letter to Congressional leaders with a clear message: Walking and biking infrastructure is essential to communities nationwide.