In the Headlines
A view of the Junction Bridge along the Arkansas River Trail, part of the Southwest Trail | Photo by Scott Stark
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
01/28/21
RAILS-TO-TRAILS CONSERVANCY
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
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
2020
RAILS-TO-TRAILS CONSERVANCY
New House Bill Will Connect America’s Active Transportation System
01/28/20
RAILS-TO-TRAILS CONSERVANCY
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
2019
Route Fifty
Group Reveals Planned Route for Coast-to-Coast Bicycle and Pedestrian Trail
BY Bill Lucia—05/08/19
CityLab
What Will It Take to Finish This Bike Trail Across the U.S.?
BY Andrew Small—05/10/19
Outdoor Industry Association
Healthy Communities: Trails Make for Healthy Communities in More Ways Than You Think
By Shauna Farnell—07/25/19
RAILS-TO-TRAILS CONSERVANCY
RTC on Senate Transportation Bill: It’s Time to Be Bold
07/30/19
Route Fifty
For Pedestrian and Biking Projects, Some Progress in Latest Highway Bill
By Andrea Noble—07/31/19
NPR WVIK
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Spotlights Trail Network
By Zach Wilson—08/28/19
Route Fifty
Reducing Short Car Trips Could Provide Big Benefits, Trail Group Says
By Bill Lucia—10/15/19
RAILS-TO-TRAILS CONSERVANCY
10/15/19
PA Environment Digest
RTC Estimates Rail-Trails Contribute $930 Million A Year To Pennsylvania's Economy
By David E. Hess—10/16/19
Missoula Current
Report: Active transportation (think walking, biking) boosts the economy, public health
By Laura Lundquist—10/16/19
Washington Post
Regional coalition wants to grow its trail network to nearly 900 miles
By Luz Lazo—12/07/19
NJ.com
By Sonia Szczesna and Liz Sewell—12/11/19
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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