Discover how your trail can become a platform for preserving and promoting the unique history of your community. In this one-hour webinar, hosted by Rails to Trails Conservancy and the William G. Pomeroy Foundation, we learn about the Trails Across America marker grant program, which provides fully funded cast-aluminum roadside markers to commemorate historically significant […]

What Is Railbanking? Railbanking, established in 1983 as an amendment to the National Trails System Act, is a popular and effective tool to preserve unused rail corridors for future transportation needs while allowing interim use as recreational trails. Through this innovative statute, Congress has safeguarded a tremendous national asset: America’s rail corridors, ensuring that they […]

The TrailNation Accelerator program is an 18-month learning and support experience beginning late 2025. It will bring together 2–3 person teams from up to 10 communities to participate in a mix of virtual and in-person activities. Teams will connect regularly with each other, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) staff, and TrailNation Collaborative partners through monthly online sessions […]

TrADE > FY 2024 At A Glance The Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) is the largest dedicated source of funding for trails, walking and bicycling in the United States, focused on improving conditions for walking and bicycling. Since 1991, this program, formerly known as Transportation Enhancements (TE) and Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), has transformed the landscape […]

Join us for a new TrailNation Spotlight series highlighting innovative trail network development across the country and foster peer-to-peer learning. These concise, high-impact sessions offer a unique opportunity to hear from trail network innovators, explore successful strategies, and build momentum for this infrastructure across the country. This is the second in a series of deep […]

Rails to Trails Conservancy is hosting a two-part series on the role of trails and active transportation in economic development. This first session focused on showcasing the economic impact of trails and their important role in tourism, outdoor recreation, livability, and more. This session was moderated by RTC’s Senior Director of Government Relations, Scott Goldstein, […]

One important way to advocate for trails, walking and biking, is to effectively tell decision makers how and why trails, walking and biking matter to you and your community. Storytelling is a vital piece of advocacy, and we want to empower you, RTC’s Changemakers for Trails, to share your stories in ways that resonate with […]

This TrailNation Spotlight series highlights innovative trail network development across the country and fosters peer-to-peer learning. These concise, high-impact sessions offer a unique opportunity to hear from trail network innovators, explore successful strategies, and build momentum for this infrastructure across the country. This is just the first in a series of deep dives we’ll take […]

There is much uncertainty right now about the future of federal funding for trails, walking and biking. In this webinar, you will learn about what Rails to Trails Conservancy (RTC) is doing—and actions you can take—to reinforce the transformative impact of trails in your community.    For decades, RTC, its members and partners have advocated for […]

Join Rails to Trails’ Changemaker for Trails campaign for a training on “Preparing for the Next Transportation Bill: How Federal Transportation Decisions Affect Walking, Biking and Trails.” During this training, we discussed the federal legislation that makes trails possible and how you can directly influence the creation of this legislation. More specifically, we discussed Rails […]