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Since 1986, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has worked to bring the power of trails to more communities across the country, serving as the national voice for the rail-trail movement.
With more than 1 million grassroots supporters, 25,000+ miles of rail-trails on the ground nationwide and more than 8,000 miles of rail-trails ready to be built, our focus is on linking these corridors—creating trail networks that connect people and places, bringing transformative benefits to communities all across the country. Our flagship initiatives—the Great American Rail-Trail™, TrailNation™ and TrailLink.com—bring that strategy to life, connecting millions of people by trail.
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Miles of Multiuse Trail
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2023
03/14/23
Advocates Amplify Indiana Governor’s Call for $50 Million Investment in Next Level Trails Program
03/09/23
White House Budget Increases Active Transportation Connectivity Funding
01/26/23
New Signage Program Celebrates History Along the Great American Rail-Trail
01/09/23
New Federal Investment Marks Big Win for Baltimore Greenway Trails Network
2022
09/13/22
RTC Names Indiana State Representative Carey Hamilton 2022 Doppelt Family Rail-Trail Champion
08/11/22
Maine’s Eastern Trail Selected As One of the Nation’s Best Rail-Trails
05/17/22
New Study Illustrates Economic Potential of the Great American Rail-Trail
05/04/22
Experts Point to Safe Spaces Away From Busy Streets, Like Trails, As Essential to Inspiring People to Be Active | Download Celebrate Trails Day 2022 Infographic
04/08/22
Significant Milestones Build Momentum for the Great American Rail-Trail® in the West
02/01/22
‘Great American Ride’ virtual cross-country cycling event kicks off on March 19
2021
12/21/21
New Data Reveals Banner Year for Trail Use
12/15/21
Momentum for Great American Rail-Trail Builds With $15.6 Million in New Funding
12/14/21
National Trails Community Celebrates Historic Railbanking of the Rock Island Corridor
11/06/21
New Opportunities for Trails, Walking and Biking in Congress’s Package of Infrastructure Bills
09/03/21
#TrailMoments 21-day Challenge Kicks Off to Encourage Healthy Trail Habits
08/24/21
RTC Pushes Congress to Resolve Unfinished Business with Reconciliation Package
08/12/21
Iowa’s Raccoon River Valley Trail Inducted Into Rails-to-Trails Conservancy’s National Hall of Fame
08/10/21
Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Misses Opportunity to Prioritize Walking and Biking as Essential
06/10/21
The INVEST in America Act of 2021 Is a Major Step Forward for Active Transportation
05/13/21
As Nation Celebrates Trails, Experts Say Being Active Outside Is A Good Move for Well-Being
03/31/21
Biden Administration Infrastructure Goals Demand Robust Investment in Trails, Walking and Biking
03/16/21
RTC’s 2021 Trail Grants Program Invests $145,000 in Community Projects to Fill Critical Funding Gaps
01/28/21
RTC Names Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) 2020 Doppelt Family Rail-Trail Champion
01/27/21
‘Great American Ride’ virtual cross-country cycling event kicks off on March 20
01/27/21
The 30th Street Industrial Corridor Corporation Outlines Plan for a Shared-Use Trail in Milwaukee
2020
11/24/20
As Covid-19 Presses on, New Guidelines Help People Recreate Responsibly Outdoors this Winter
10/28/20
New Federal Grants Deliver Momentum for Southeast Wisconsin’s 700-mile Trail Network
09/10/20
Indiana’s First Legislative Trails Caucus Summit Highlights Critical Response to COVID-19 Crisis
08/14/20
New Miles Open on the Pennsy Greenway, Expanding Indiana’s Great American Rail-Trail Connection
07/02/2020
New Data Underscores Need for Safe Places to Walk and Bike Close to Home
06/30/20
Latest Guidelines Offer Tips for People Seeking Safe Ways to Recreate Outside this Summer
06/18/20
‘Great American Ride’ virtual event challenges cyclists to ride 3,700-mile route across America
06/03/20
"INVEST in America Act" Goes Far To Deliver the Transportation Infrastructure America Needs
03/18/20
RTC Outlines Blueprint for 200+ Mile Trail Between Cleveland and Pittsburgh
03/12/20
Rally at Iowa Capitol Calls for Sustained Investment in State's Trail System
02/06/20
New RTC Board Members Bring Rich Perspectives on Trails as Tools for Building Community
02/04/20
RTC’s 2020 Doppelt Fund Grants Invest $100,000 in Community Projects to Fill Critical Funding Gaps
01/29/20
Battlefield Trail Extension Sparks Momentum For Caracara Trails Vision
01/28/20
New House Bill Will Connect America’s Active Transportation System
2019
12/23/19
RTC Shares Progress Toward Completing Great American Rail-Trail
12/17/19
State of Missouri Announces Historic Step for Future Rock Island Trail
10/03/19
RTC Stands with State Leadership in Ohio To Turn Trails Vision into Reality
09/23/19
New miles added to Great American Rail-Trail, first in Ohio since route was announced in May
07/30/19
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy on Senate Transportation Bill: It’s Time to Be Bold
07/23/19
Mississippi’s Tanglefoot Trail Voted 2019 Rail-Trail Hall of Fame Inductee
05/30/19
RTC's 2019 Doppelt Fund Invests Over $130,000 in Projects to Connect, Strengthen Trail Systems
05/08/19
RTC Unveils Routing for Great American Rail-Trail, an Iconic 3,700-Mile Trail Connecting the Nation
02/08/19
RTC Grant Provides Critical Funding for Nebraska’s Cowboy Recreation and Nature Trail
2018
10/02/18
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Names Unsung Railbanking Hero 2018 Doppelt Family Rail-Trail Champion
08/02/18
Cardinal Greenway Trail Voted 2018 Rail-Trail Hall of Fame Inductee
06/01/18
TrailNation™ Summit Brings Diverse Insight on Community Impacts of Trail Networks
05/23/18
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy’s 2018 Doppelt Fund Grants Fill Funding Gaps for Local Trail Projects
03/16/18
Rails-to-trails Conservancy’s “Opening Day for Trails” Celebrates Connections Trails Make Nationwide
01/30/18
White House Infrastructure Agenda Fails to Invest in the Transportation Americans Need
01/25/18
RTC Names Nebraska Trail Visionaries 2017 Doppelt Family Rail-Trail Champions
2017
08/11/17
State Capitol Steps Spill Over with Support for Rock Island Trail
07/19/17
Louisiana’s Tammany Trace Voted 2017 Rail-Trail Hall of Fame Inductee
06/01/17
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy’s 2017 Doppelt Fund Grants Fill Financial Gaps Needed for Trails
03/15/17
Rails‐to‐Trails Conservancy’s “Opening Day for Trails” Unites Americans Nationwide
01/31/17
Rails-To-Trails Conservancy Available For Comment on Transportation Secretary Confirmation
01/10/17
Former Congressman Tom Petri (R-Wis.) Named 2016 Doppelt Family Rail-Trail Champion
01/05/17
Tennessee Voters Support Increased Spending on Biking and Walking Infrastructure
2016
06/16/2016
From Hudson Valley to Hall of Fame
03/02/2016
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Hosts the 2016 Florida Sojourn
03/01/2016
Tennessee Senate Panel Gives Anti-Trails Bill “Negative” Recommendation
02/11/2016
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Announces Three New Board Members
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