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Analysis: Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Passes With New Opportunities for Trails, Walking and Biking
November 06, 2021
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill, the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) (H.R.3684).
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Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Misses Opportunity to Prioritize Walking and Biking as Essential
August 09, 2021
RTC's analysis finds the Bipartisan infrastructure deal misses opportunity to prioritize walking and biking as essential.
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What’s Ahead for the Movement to Create Safe Outdoor Space in Every Neighborhood
August 02, 2021
An analysis of 31 trail counters for the week of March 16–22 found a nationwide trail usage increase of nearly 200% from that same week in 2019.
42nd Street Slow Street in Oakland, California | Photo by Ben Kaufman
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On the Verge of a Trails, Walking and Biking Revolution
June 15, 2021
For years, the team at RTC has championed the need for transformative federal transportation policies alongside partners in the field and on Capitol Hill.
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Biden Infrastructure Goals Would Be Achieved With More Strategic Investment in Walking and Biking
April 13, 2021
What the Biden Infrastructure plan is missing, however, is a focus on creating low-stress walking and biking routes, like trail and active transportation networks.
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Delivering a Transformative Federal Transportation Bill
March 24, 2021
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COVID-19 Emergency Relief Act of 2020 Makes Funding Available for Transportation
January 25, 2021
Congress passed the $900 billion COVID-19 Emergency Relief Act of 2020, a wide-ranging economic stimulus package that includes support for transportation systems.
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American Icons: Rail-Trails That Helped Shape the National Landscape
January 22, 2021
We take a closer look at some of the country’s earliest rail-trails, and how they helped inspire and build a nationwide movement.
Along the Illinois Prairie Path in Warrenville | Photo by Beverly Horne/Daily Herald/dailyherald.com
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Five Top Trails That Make the Case for America’s Recreational Trails Program
September 21, 2020
Nearly three decades after its inception, the need for the RTP has only intensified as trail development accelerates nationally. The country has increased its number of rail-trails from around 500 to more than 2,200.
Northern Rail Trail | Photo by TrailLink user sc302
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Tapping into Federal Funding: Five Trail Tales of Success
May 28, 2020
For nearly three decades, Transportation Alternatives (TA) has been the largest source of federal funding for trails and active transportation, providing more than $15 billion for more than 36,000 projects.
Flint Hills Trail State Park | Courtesy Kansas Tourism