Urban Pathways Initiative (UPI) is a program of the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy that advocates for equitable investment in vulnerable communities to promote the health, transportation and environmental benefits of trail use. UPI provides community-based assistance to groups and municipal agencies which promote or develop pathways intersecting low-income communities. Through case studies in Washington, DC, Minneapolis, MN, Seattle, WA, Denver, CO, and Richmond, CA, this fact sheet explores best practices for establishing and maintaining trail side gardens along UPI projects.
