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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 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
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
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
Advocacy
Changemakers for Trails Training: Making your Voice Heard and Shaping Federal Decisions
March 25, 2025
Tags: Advocacy Celebrate Trails Day Economic Impact Federal Funding Government Agencies Grants Policy/Advocacy Safety Taking Action Tourism and Economic Development Walkability and Bikeability
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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 Promotion
Celebrate Trails Day 2025 Overview and Ways To Engage
January 16, 2025
Tags: Celebrate Trails Day Events/Programming/Marketing Trail Promotion Using Trails
Advocacy
Advocating for a High Performing Transportation Alternatives Program
December 17, 2024
Tags: Active Transportation Advocacy Funding Policy Policy Policy/Advocacy Transportation Alternatives
Policy
Post-Election Landscape: Next Steps for the Trail and Active Transportation Movement
December 09, 2024
Tags: Active Transportation Federal Funding Government Agencies Local Organizing Policy Policy Policy/Advocacy State and Federal Programs
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