Model Policies
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Designates a trail as a state park, making it eligible for additional staffing and maintenance and providing additional funding. Signed by Governor. Read the legislation.
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Maryland Complete Streets Program
Establishes a Complete Streets program and provides funding. Passed. Read the Senate bill and the House bill.
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Massachusetts Governor's Bill for Climate Change Adaptation
"An Act Promoting Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental and Natural Resource Protection, and Investment in Recreational Assets and Opportunity" includes $25,000,000 in funding for trail networks. In committee. Read the legislation.
Success Stories
Ohio - Local (Oxford Area) Trails Levy
Oxford, Ohio (location of Miami University) passes tax levy to build 12-mile trail system. Read more about the process of getting this initiative on the ballot.
The City of Oxford, Ohio passed a property tax levy on May 8, 2018 to fund the construction of its planned 12-mile multi-use trail...
Ohio Legislative Trails Caucus
The Ohio Legislative Trails Caucus, formed on March 29, 2017, is a bipartisan group of over 40 state-elected officials committed to creating a statewide trails network to connect Ohioans. The Caucus is focused on improving existing trails and ensuring smart planning for future trail networks. The...