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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


Trail Enhancements
WEBINAR – Trails Across America: Grant Funding for Historical Markers That Elevate Trailside History
September 11, 2025
Tags: America’s Trails Trail Enhancements Trail Towns
Trail Planning
Railbanking Fact Sheet
September 09, 2025
Tags: Trail Planning
The 240-mile Katy Trail State Park in Missouri was one of the first railbanked rail-trails in the country. | Photo by Aaron Fuhrman
TrailNation Accelerator Program Application Instructions
September 02, 2025
Tags:
Policy
Transportation Alternatives Spend Report FY 2024 At A Glance
September 02, 2025
Tags: Policy Policy Transportation Alternatives
Benefits of Trails
WEBINAR – TrailNation Spotlight: Delta Heritage Trail State Park
July 28, 2025
Tags: America’s Trails Arkansas Benefits of Trails Case Studies Cross-Sector Collaboration Economic Impact Success Stories Tourism and Economic Development Trail Building Trail Planning Trail Projects Trail Towns
Benefits of Trails
WEBINAR – Trails and Economic Development: Showcasing Impact
July 24, 2025
Tags: Alabama America’s Trails Benefits of Trails Case Studies Economic Impact funding Success Stories Trail Projects Utah Wisconsin
Advocacy
WEBINAR – How Your Story Makes an Impact | Changemaker Series
July 21, 2025
Tags: Advocacy funding Policy/Advocacy Taking Action
Trail Projects
WEBINAR – TrailNation Spotlight: Cuyahoga Greenways
June 30, 2025
Tags: America’s Trails Building Trails Case Studies funding Ohio Success Stories Trail Projects TrailNation
Policy
WEBINAR – Advocating for Active Transportation: Introducing RTC’S Reauthorization Agenda
June 30, 2025
Tags: Advocacy Federal Funding funding Policy Policy
Advocacy
Preparing for the Next Transportation Bill: How Federal Transportation Decisions Affect Walking, Biking and Trails
May 21, 2025
Tags: Advocacy Policy/Advocacy Taking Action
Abandonment stock image - Photo courtesy Getty Images

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