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Illinois’ Route 66 Trail Case Study
February 16, 2024
Revitalizing the “Mother Road” for Transportation, Recreation and Historic Preservation Project Details Lead Authority: McLean CountyTotal Project Cost: $14,340,000Funding Pledged to Date: $6,667,066 Federal: $1,253,897State: $4,325,560Local: $1,087,609 Shovel-Ready: Three years or lessType: Suburban, rural Transformative Impact Job Creation: An estimated 283 directly1 Transportation: Provides local connections between schools, parks and commercial areas strengthening neighboring communities by creating long-distance bicycling facilities. Economic Impact: Annual Route […]
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IHTC Case Study
February 16, 2024
Parkersburg to Pittsburgh Corridor Project Details Lead Authority: Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, National Park Service, Pennsylvania Environmental CouncilTotal Project Cost: $44,490,884Funding Pledged to Date: $17,701,924 Federal: $5,310,328State: $25,000Local: $3,798,524Private: $350,000 Type: Rural, suburban, urbanShovel-Ready: Three years or less Transformative Impact Job Creation: An estimated 459 to 756 directly2 Economy in Pa.: A 2014 study of the 24-mile Three Rivers Heritage Trail in Pittsburgh recorded more than […]
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Columbus, Ohio’s Olentangy Trail Case Study
February 16, 2024
Arena District Connector Project Details Lead Authority: City of Columbus Recreation and ParksTotal Project Cost: $22,549,700Funding Pledged to Date: $5,500,000 Federal: $0State: $1,660,000Local and Private: $3,840,000 Shovel-Ready: At presentType: Urban Transformative Impact Job Creation: An estimated 500 jobs are anticipated to be created by the adjacent Crew Stadium and other businesses surrounding the new trailhead at Confluence Village Park trailhead; 37 jobs will be […]

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Circuit Trails Case Study
February 13, 2024
Project Details Lead Authority: The Circuit Trails CoalitionTotal Project Cost: $182,378,211Funding Pledged to Date: $137,428,211 Federal: $70,307,797Mixed Fed/State: $9,472,435State: $23,000,062Local: $18,602,262Private: $16,045,655 Shovel-Ready: Immediately, depending on segmentType: Suburban, urban Transformative Impact Job Creation: An estimated 764 jobs directly1 Economic Impact: A study by the New Jersey Department of Transportation found that active transportation contributed nearly $500 million to the state’s economy in 2011.2 Another 2011 study […]
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Delaware Complete Communities Bill
February 06, 2024
This bill gives local governments the option to enter into an agreement with the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) to create transit-oriented development districts, called Complete Community Enterprise Districts, for the purposes of promoting economic development. Mixed-use, transit-oriented communities would engender more biking and walking. Related: Delaware house passes transit-friendly bill by Julian Sadur (May […]
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WEBINAR – Take Advantage of Dedicated Active Transportation Connectivity Funding
January 24, 2024
This winter, the Federal Highway Administration will open the first ever application period for the new Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP). Now is the time to begin preparing applications. Ahead of the official funding announcement, join Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) to learn more about applying for the new program dedicated solely to the development of […]
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WEBINAR – Celebrate Trails Day: An Overview of the Celebration + Ways to Engage
January 09, 2024
On the fourth Saturday of every April, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) invites everyone to get outside for Celebrate Trails Day, our springtime celebration of America’s trails and trail networks. Celebrate Trails Day is more than a day outside. It’s an opportunity to grow awareness and appreciation for all the ways that trails make a difference for […]
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WEBINAR – Playbook in Action: Building Investment Strategies that Unlock Funding
December 13, 2023
Join Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) for our TrailNation Playbook in Action series! Throughout the year, we’ll take a deep dive into the TrailNation Playbook, a free resource to leverage the lessons learned from building trail networks, and leaders from across the trails and active transportation movement who are successfully implementing the playbook strategies in their communities. […]
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America’s Trail Networks are Essential
December 12, 2023
Across the country, trail networks are delivering transformative benefits in hundreds of communities. That’s because as the nation’s 40,000+ miles of trails are connected, their impact grows exponentially. With increased connectivity, the use of trail systems increases by as much as 80%i and the economic, health, climate and transportation benefits they deliver are maximized.ii The Status […]
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WEBINAR – How to Advocate for Biking, Walking and Trail Funding: Best Practices for 2024 State Legislative Sessions
November 29, 2023
During this webinar, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) and partners discussed preparing your active transportation and trail asks for upcoming state legislative sessions, most of which will occur in the winter and spring of 2024. The goal of this webinar is to give state- and metropolitan-level advocates around the country ideas for tactics and policies around funding […]
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