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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.
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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
Benefits of Trails
Virginia Creeper Trail Economic Impact Report
November 30, 2025
Tags: Benefits of Trails Economic Impact Events/Programming/Marketing Rail-Trail Success Stories Tourism and Economic Development Trail Planning Trail Promotion Virginia
Trail Planning
WEBINAR – Protecting Railbanking Against Congressional Attack
September 25, 2025
Tags: America’s Trails Benefits of Trails Building Trails How to Railbank Missouri Policy Policy Railbanking Taking Action Trail Planning Trail Projects
Trail Planning
WEBINAR – TrailNation Spotlight – Trails and Greenways: Beyond the Path
September 19, 2025
Tags: America’s Trails Benefits of Trails Building Trails Case Studies Cross-Sector Collaboration Design Michigan Minnesota Missouri Ohio Plan Success Stories Trail Building Trail Planning Trail Projects Trail Towns
Benefits of Trails
WEBINAR – TrailNation Spotlight: Delta Heritage Trail State Park
July 28, 2025
Tags: America’s Trails Arkansas Benefits of Trails Case Studies Cross-Sector Collaboration Economic Impact Success Stories Tourism and Economic Development Trail Building Trail Planning Trail Projects Trail Towns
Benefits of Trails
WEBINAR – Trails and Economic Development: Showcasing Impact
July 24, 2025
Tags: Alabama America’s Trails Benefits of Trails Case Studies Economic Impact funding Success Stories Trail Projects Utah Wisconsin
Benefits of Trails
Celebrate Trails Day 2025 Infographic
May 14, 2025
Tags: Benefits of Trails Celebrate Trails Day Trail Promotion Using Trails
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 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
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
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