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RTC’s resource library is the nation’s foremost curation of timely research, articles and cutting-edge resources for the trails, walking and bicycling movement.

This free and ever-expanding collection of materials covers the latest, timely topics within equitable trail development and advocacy to engagement and promoting trail use.

How to Use This Library

To find relevant resources: 1) Fill in a search term in the field below; 2) Customize your results using the options provided; 3) Hit the “Search” button.

  • Published By: Choose to search all authors or just RTC-published materials.
  • Resource Type: Narrow your search to a specific type of document.
  • State and Tag: Use to narrow your geographic location and subject matter.
  • Popular: View webinars | View state policy examples


Policy
Webinar – Leveraging Unobligated Funding: How to Fund Your Trail with Unspent Federal Funding
March 19, 2026
Tags: Active Transportation Advocacy Funding funding Government Agencies Policy Policy Policy/Advocacy Trail Projects
Trail Planning
Webinar—Celebrating Trails for People with Intellectual Disabilities: Programming, Accessibility and Sensory Guidance from Special Olympics Athletes and Programs
March 05, 2026
Tags: Accessibility Accessibility Celebrate Trails Day Community Events Encouraging Trail Use Equitable Practices in Trail Planning Events/Programming/Marketing Local Organizing People with Disabilities Trail Planning Using Trails
Advocacy
WEBINAR – Celebrate Trails Day Training: How to Engage in a Day of Joy and Action | Changemaker Series
February 27, 2026
Tags: Advocacy Community Events Events/Programming/Marketing How-to Local Organizing Outreach Plan Policy Policy/Advocacy Taking Action
Advocacy
Webinar – Looking Ahead in 2026: Trails, Transportation, and the Midterm Elections
February 27, 2026
Tags: Advocacy Community Events Demand for Trails Education Encouraging Trail Use Local Organizing Outreach Policy Policy/Advocacy Success Stories
Advocacy
Federal Funding Letter: Nationwide Demand for Biking and Walking Investment
February 03, 2026
Tags: Advocacy Taking Action
Trail Planning
Bicycle and Transit Integration Guide (APTA)
January 27, 2026
Tags: Active Transportation Education Encouraging Trail Use Trail Planning Trails and Transit Transit Walkability and Bikeability
Trail Planning
MCT Trails Master Plan 2024
January 13, 2026
Tags: Building Trails Illinois Plan Trail Planning Trails and Transit
Trail Planning
Webinar – Leveraging Statewide Planning to Advance Trail Development
December 11, 2025
Tags: Active Transportation Building Trails Plan Statewide Trails Planning Trail Planning
Policy
Webinar – Active Transportation Freeze: Where do Federal Active Transportation Grants Stand?
December 09, 2025
Tags: Federal Funding funding Government Agencies Grants Legal Issues New Mexico Policy Policy Policy/Advocacy Rail-Trail RAISE/BUILD
Benefits of Trails
Virginia Creeper Trail Economic Impact Report
November 30, 2025
Tags: Benefits of Trails Economic Impact Events/Programming/Marketing Rail-Trail Success Stories Tourism and Economic Development Trail Planning Trail Promotion Virginia
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