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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


Policy
Webinar – TrADE Talk: State Innovations for Transportation Alternatives
September 30, 2024
Tags: Federal Funding Policy Policy Policy/Advocacy Trail Enhancements Transportation Alternatives
Policy
Changemakers for Trails Training: Sending a Message That Trails Matter, Loud and Clear
September 23, 2024
Tags: Active Transportation Advocacy Facts and FIgures Local Organizing Policy Policy/Advocacy Taking Action Why Use Trails?
Trail Enhancements
Webinar – Resources for Improving Accessibility on Multiuse Trails
August 01, 2024
Tags: Accessibility Trail Enhancements Using Trails
Webinar – Safety First: How to Effectively Demonstrate Safe Outcomes in Grant Applications
July 02, 2024
Tags: Active Transportation Funding Grants Plan Safety Success Stories Success Stories Walkability and Bikeability
Policy
The Who and How Behind Local and State Decision-Making Webinar
June 18, 2024
Tags: Active Transportation How-to Policy Policy
Policy
Webinar – Overcoming Barriers: Innovative Practices to Securing Federal Funding
June 13, 2024
Tags: Active Transportation Education Federal Funding funding Grants Policy Policy Policy/Advocacy
Trail Management
Webinar – Trail Funding Unpacked: Navigating Resources for Sustainable Maintenance
May 01, 2024
Tags: Funding funding Maintenance Maintenance and Volunteers Policy Policy Trail Management
Celebrate the Joy of Being on the Trail Webinar
April 25, 2024
Tags: Celebrate Trails Day Using Trails
Ulysses Wiggins Waterfront Park Promenade in New Jersey | Photo by Thom Carroll
Trail Promotion
Gearing Up for a Cross-Country Trail Trek Webinar
April 18, 2024
Tags: Celebrate Trails Day Gear Great American Rail-Trail How-to Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Maryland Montana Nebraska Ohio Pennsylvania Trail Businesses Trail Destinations Trail Promotion Trail Use Tips Using Trails Washington Washington, DC West Virginia Wyoming
Kara Patajo @YourNorthWestieBestie on the Olympic Discovery Trail | Photo courtesy Kara Patajo
Benefits of Trails
How Connected Trails Keep Us Active and Well Webinar
April 10, 2024
Tags: Benefits of Trails Celebrate Trails Day Health Health Organizations Using Trails Why Use Trails?
Arkansas' Razorback Regional Greenway | Photo courtesy Experience Fayetteville
Abandonment stock image - Photo courtesy Getty Images

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