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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 Planning
Webinar – Working With Railroads Part 2: RTC Expert Q&A
November 24, 2024
Tags: Accessibility Trail Planning Using Trails
Trail Planning
Webinar – Working With Railroads Part 1: Productive Partnerships for Successful Projects
November 14, 2024
Tags: Accessibility Trail Planning Using Trails
Trail Planning
Valuation of Railroad Right of Way
November 11, 2024
Tags: Building Trails Corridor Research Corridor Valuation Railbanking Trail Planning
Trail Planning
America’s Rail-with-Trail List
September 16, 2024
Tags: Rail-with-Trail Trail Planning
Kara Patajo @YourNorthWestieBestie on the Olympic Discovery Trail | Photo courtesy Kara Patajo
Trail Building
Great American Rail-Trail Route Assessment 2024
May 06, 2024
Tags: Building Trails Connected Systems Corridor Research Economic Impact Great American Rail-Trail Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Maryland Montana Nebraska Ohio Pennsylvania Railbanking Trail Building Trail Planning TrailNation Washington Washington, DC West Virginia Wyoming
Nebraska’s Cowboy Recreation and Nature Trail | Photo by TrailLink user mbcallawa
Trail Planning
Next Level Trails: Real Estate Guidelines & Procedures Handbook
April 28, 2024
Tags: Acquisition Building Trails Funding Indiana Trail Planning
Indianapolis Cultural Trail | Photo by TrailLink user lunariver
Trail Planning
San Diego Regional Bike Plan Case Study
February 16, 2024
Tags: California Trail Planning
Trail Planning
DOT/ FHWA Technical Assistance Compilation
August 31, 2023
Tags: Active Transportation Equity Funding Resiliency Safety Trail Planning
Trail Planning
Trails and Resilience: Review of the Role of Trails in Climate Resilience and Emergency Response
April 30, 2023
Tags: Environment Maintenance Resiliency Safety Trail Planning
Trail Planning
WEBINAR – Trails & Utilities: A Powerful Partnership
November 01, 2022
Tags: Trail Planning
Abandonment stock image - Photo courtesy Getty Images

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