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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 – Trail-Oriented Development: How Trails Create Connected Communities
May 08, 2025
Tags: Active Transportation Benefits of Trails Building Trails Case Studies Design Economic Impact Success Stories Success Stories Tourism and Economic Development Trail Building Trail Businesses Trail Communities Trail Planning Trail Towns Using Trails Walkability and Bikeability
Trail Planning
Mid-South Regional Resilience Master Plan
April 12, 2025
Tags: Building Trails Design Environment Maintenance Plan Resiliency Tennessee Trail Planning Trails and Climate Resilience
Trail Planning
Trails as Resilient Infrastructure
April 12, 2025
Tags: Active Transportation Construction Design Environment Maintenance Resiliency Trail Planning Trails and Climate Resilience
Benefits of Trails
When Disaster Strikes: The Role of Trails in Planning and Recovery
April 10, 2025
Tags: Benefits of Trails Building Trails Environment Resiliency Trail Building Trail Planning Trail Projects
Trail Planning
Central Indiana Trail-Oriented Development Study
March 17, 2025
Tags: Benefits of Trails Building Trails Economic Impact Events/Programming/Marketing Funding Indiana Tourism and Economic Development Trail Businesses Trail Communities Trail Networks and Housing Stability Trail Planning Trail Towns Working with Regional Planning Organizations
Indiana's Indianapolis Cultural Trail | Photo by Cindy Dickerson
Trail Planning
Building Collaborative Relationships: Bridging the Gap Between Planning and Advocacy
February 05, 2025
Tags: Case Studies Funding How-to Local Organizing Success Stories Success Stories Trail Planning
Trail Planning
Webinar – Working With Railroads Part 2: RTC Expert Q&A
November 25, 2024
Tags: Accessibility Trail Planning Using Trails
Trail Planning
Webinar – Working With Railroads Part 1: Productive Partnerships for Successful Projects
November 15, 2024
Tags: Accessibility Trail Planning Using Trails
Trail Planning
Valuation of Railroad Right of Way
November 12, 2024
Tags: Building Trails Corridor Research Corridor Valuation Railbanking Trail Planning
Trail Planning
America’s Rail-with-Trail List
September 17, 2024
Tags: Rail-with-Trail Trail Planning
Kara Patajo @YourNorthWestieBestie on the Olympic Discovery Trail | Photo courtesy Kara Patajo
Abandonment stock image - Photo courtesy Getty Images

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