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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


Benefits of Trails
Webinar – Preparing for Successful Trail-based Tourism
August 06, 2026
Tags: Benefits of Trails Great American Rail-Trail Nebraska North Carolina Tourism Tourism and Economic Development Trail Businesses Trail Destinations TrailsTransform
Policy
Lessons From Infrastructure Law Implementation
August 06, 2026
Tags: Policy Policy
Active Transportation - California's Orange Line Bike Path | Photo by Ben Kaufman
Trail Planning
Webinar – Bay Area Trails Collaborative Trail Talk — Beyond Cost Per Mile: Understanding Trail Costs
July 31, 2026
Tags: BATC Building Trails Design Plan Trail Building Trail Planning
Policy
Lessons from Transportation Alternative Spending Report FY25
July 28, 2026
Tags: Policy Transportation Alternatives
Webinar – Celebrating Safety Month: How Trails Are Making Active Transportation Networks Safer
June 23, 2026
Tags:
Trail Building
Great American Rail-Trail Route Assessment 2026
June 11, 2026
Tags: Building Trails Corridor Research Great American Rail-Trail Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Maryland Montana Nebraska Ohio Pennsylvania Trail Building Trail Enhancements Trail Management Trail Planning Washington Washington, DC West Virginia Wyoming
Iowa's High Trestle Trail | Photo by Joe LaCroix
Policy
Webinar – The Good, the Bad and the Unknown: What the House Reauthorization Bill Means for Connected Trail and Active Transportation Systems
June 04, 2026
Tags: Advocacy Federal Programs Funding Policy Policy Policy/Advocacy Transportation Alternatives
Policy
Webinar – E-bikes, E-motos and Safety: What Belongs on Trails?
May 15, 2026
Tags: Active Transportation Biking E-Bikes ebike Motorized Use Policy Policy Policy/Advocacy
Policy
Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP) Letter To Congress
May 12, 2026
Tags: Policy Policy
Benefits of Trails
Webinar – Trails as Social Infrastructure: Practical Strategies to Build Connection in a Disconnected World
April 23, 2026
Tags: Active Transportation Art Benefits of Trails Building Trails Case Studies Design Events/Programming/Marketing Health Health and Wellness Local Organizing Trail Projects Trail Use Tips Trail-oriented development Urban Communities Using Trails Walkability and Bikeability
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