Model Policies — 2018

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West Virginia State Trail Authority Indicating Commitment to Trails

Seeks to establish a State Trail Authority within the Development Office consisting of 15 members and specifying powers of the authority, authorizes the position of statewide trail coordinator and district trail coordinators, and provides a sunset provision. Investing in a new State Trail...

Published on 04/27/18
Funding Mechanism: Bill
Topic Area: Trails, Dedicated Funding
State: West Virginia
Tags: 2018

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Michigan Standards for "Pure Michigan Trails"

This bill provides standards for designation of a trail as a Pure Michigan Trail that contributes to a statewide trail network promoting healthy lifestyles, economic development, recreation and conservation of the natural and cultural resources of this state. Read the legislation.

Published on 04/27/18
Funding Mechanism: Bill
Topic Area: Cycling, Economic Development, Environment/Sustainability, Equity, Health, Safety, Trails, Transportation, Walking, Recreation
State: Michigan
Tags: 2018

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Minnesota Encourages Agency/Government Cooperation on Bikeways

This legislation modifies bicycle traffic regulations, powers and duties as well as transportation department powers and duties related to bikeways and state bicycle routes; also, broadens active transportation program eligibility. Of note is the provision encouraging agencies and governments to...

Published on 04/27/18
Funding Mechanism: Bill
Topic Area: Cycling, Recreation, Walking, Transportation, Trails, Safety, Health
State: Minnesota
Tags: 2018

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Success Stories

Ohio Legislative Trails Caucus

The Ohio Legislative Trails Caucus, formed on March 29, 2017, is a bipartisan group of 30-and-counting 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...

Published on 04/05/18
Funding Mechanism: Resolution
Topic Area: Cycling, Economic Development, Environment/Sustainability, Equity, Dedicated Funding, Health, Safety, Trails, Transportation, Walking, Recreation, Land Use
Tags: Special committee, 2017, 2018

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California’s Active Transportation Program: A Model of Stable, Consolidated Funding

In 2013, California’s Senate Bill 99 created California’s first active transportation program. Earlier in the year, the governor had proposed cuts to active transportation funding. A coalition of advocates—including Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, the Coalition for Recreational Trails, the Safe Routes...

Published on 12/20/16
Funding Mechanism: Bill
Topic Area: Dedicated Funding, Federal Funding, Cycling, Walking, Trails, Transportation
Tags: Safe Routes to School, 2013

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