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A view of the Junction Bridge along the Arkansas River Trail, part of the Southwest Trail | Photo by Scott Stark

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"The case for funding bike infrastructure" Vox article by Li Zhou

2022

THE KANSAS CITY STAR

Missouri has the chance — and money — for big things at Rock Island Trail State Park

By Nate Williams—04/19/22

MSN.COM

Stitching 2,600 miles of trails together is goal of new collaborative

By Gregory Thomas—03/07/22

2021

STREETSBLOG

Memo to Buttigieg: USDOT Needs an Active Transportation Administration

By Kea Wilson—01/21/21

RAILS-TO-TRAILS CONSERVANCY

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Names Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) 2020 Doppelt Family Rail-Trail Champion

01/28/21

RAILS-TO-TRAILS CONSERVANCY

U.S. DOT Secretary Confirmation Aligns With “Generational Opportunity” to Make Transformative Investments in Nation’s Transportation Infrastructure

02/02/21

STREETSBLOG

These Four Bills Could Help Loosen Car Dependency’s Grip On U.S. Cities

By Kea Wilson—03/03/21

RAILS-TO-TRAILS CONSERVANCY

Delivering a Transformative Federal Transportation Bill

03/24/21

RAILS-TO-TRAILS CONSERVANCY

Guidance on T&I Committee Earmarks

03/29/21

RAILS-TO-TRAILS CONSERVANCY

Biden Administration Infrastructure Goals Demand Robust Investment in Trails, Walking and Biking

03/31/21

RAILS-TO-TRAILS CONSERVANCY

Here's What President Biden's American Jobs Plan Means for Trails

04/15/21

RAILS-TO-TRAILS CONSERVANCY

RAISE Funds for Your Trail and Active Transportation Network

04/22/21

GREATER GREATER WASHINGTON

Trail advocates outline the benefits of building out the region’s trail network

By Libby Solomon—04/30/21

WASHINGTON POST

Completing network of trails in the D.C. region would bring a financial boost, report says

By Lori Aratani—05/01/21

ROUTE FIFTY

What Bike and Pedestrian Advocates Say is Missing From the Senate Roads Bill

By Bill Lucia—05/24/21

THE HILL

Sidewalks, bike lanes and trails are essential transportation infrastructure

By Kevin Mills, Noa Bananyan and Mike McGinn—05/24/21

ROUTE FIFTY

Bipartisan, $304B Roads Bill Clears Senate Committee

By Bill Lucia—05/26/21

RAILS-TO-TRAILS CONSERVANCY

Breaking: Senate Committee Advances Funding to Trail and Active Transportation Networks

05/27/21

RAILS-TO-TRAILS CONSERVANCY

The INVEST in America Act of 2021 Is a Major Step Forward for Active Transportation

06/10/21

STREETSBLOG USA

Active Transportation Big in ‘INVEST’ Earmarks

By Kea Wilson—06/11/21

STREETSBLOG USA

REPORT: Federal Recreational Trails Program Underfunded by $200M+ Per Year

By Kea Wilson—08/03/21

MARKETPLACE: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO

With the 2,700-page infrastructure bill comes a lot of lobbying

By Kimberly Adams—08/05/21

RAILS-TO-TRAILS CONSERVANCY

Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Misses Opportunity to Prioritize Walking and Biking as Essential

08/10/21

RAILS-TO-TRAILS CONSERVANCY

RTC Pushes Congress to Resolve Unfinished Business with Reconciliation Package

08/24/21

RAILS-TO-TRAILS CONSERVANCY

House Committee Passes Reconciliation Bill Prioritizing Funding for Equity and Climate Reforms that Bolster Active Transportation

09/15/21

VOX

The case for funding bike infrastructure

By Li Zhou—09/22/21

WUWM 89.7 FM

Federal infrastructure package to bring recreational trail money to Wisconsin

By Chuck Quirmbach—11/30/21

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2020

RAILS-TO-TRAILS CONSERVANCY

New House Bill Will Connect America’s Active Transportation System

01/28/20

RAILS-TO-TRAILS CONSERVANCY

RTC Statement on House Democrats’ Infrastructure Proposal: Transformative Change Is What America Needs

01/29/20

AASHTO Journal

Congressmen Propose $500M Active Transportation Funding Bill

01/31/20

The Citizen's Voice

Bill could benefit NEPA trails

By Paul Golias—02/02/20

Houston Chronicle

Ground broken on trail extension project in Brownsville

By Steve Clark—02/03/20

DERRY NEWS

Pappas tours latest Londonderry rail trail section

By Julie Huss—02/03/20

ROUTE FIFTY

House Lawmakers Propose $2.5 Billion Over Five Years for Bike, Pedestrian Projects

By Bill Lucia—02/03/20

TRANSPORTATION TODAY

Legislation seeking to build connected transportation routes introduced in House

By Douglas Clark—02/04/20

KSL

2 Democrats introduce bill to nearly triple funding for recreational trails

By Carter Williams—02/07/20

THE HILL

America needs a transformative transportation bill: It will take walking and biking to get there

By Kevin Mills—02/08/20

PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE

A trail worth taking: Pittsburgh-to-Cleveland trail has many benefits

By Editorial Board—04/20/20

RAILS-TO-TRAILS CONSERVANCY

"INVEST in America Act" Goes Far To Deliver the Transportation Infrastructure America Needs

06/03/20

THE HILL

Investing in the transportation system America needs

By Ryan Chao—06/05/20

RAILS-TO-TRAILS CONSERVANCY

New Data Underscores Need for Safe Places to Walk and Bike Close to Home

07/02/20

USA TODAY

Coronavirus pandemic gives new momentum to bike rides, local trails across USA

By Curtis Tate—07/17/20

WASHINGTON POST

Government officials adopt plan to expand Washington region trail network to 1,400 miles

By Luz Lazo—08/01/20

RAILS-TO-TRAILS CONSERVANCY

New Federal Grants Deliver Momentum for Southeast Wisconsin’s 700-mile Trail Network

10/28/20

STREETSBLOG

Four Easy Ways Biden Could Revolutionize Our Cycling Culture

By Kea Wilson—11/17/20

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2018

RAILS-TO-TRAILS CONSERVANCY

First Glimpses of Infrastructure Proposal Trickle Out

BY KEVIN MILLS—01/25/18

SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE

Why Regional Trails Merit Role in Infrastructure Debate

BY ANDY HANSHAW AND KEVIN MILLS—01/25/18

THE HILL

Investing in the Transportation America Needs

By Kevin Mills—01/31/18

Finger Lake Times

Walking, Bike Trails Part of a Good System

By GLENN GIFFORD—02/26/18

The Brunswick Beacon

Infrastructure Bill Should Include Walking and Biking Trails

BY Layne Schwier—02/27/18

Carolina Gateway

Why Regional Trails Merit Role in Infrastructure Debate

BY Sandra Stigant—02/27/18

StreetsBlog

States Are Losing Millions in Biking and Walking Funds

By Angie Schmitt—09/05/18

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