In 2017, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) was funded by the William Penn Foundation to advance planning and development of a trail along the Richmond Industrial Track Rail Corridor in the Kensington, Fairhill and Port Richmond communities. A $1.8 million corridor cleanup by Conrail, the adjacent rail road, with the City of Philadelphia created an opening for […]

A key goal of the 11th Street Bridge Park is to serve as an anchor for equitable and inclusive economic growth. The Bridge Park’s design strategies will increase connectivity between those living on both sides of the Anacostia River, but more must be done to ensure that residents and small businesses nearby will continually benefit from […]

The Pennsylvania Land Trust Association developed model trail easement agreement for the benefit of owners, charitable organizations, government and their respective legal counsels. These models are periodically updated to reflect user experiences and advances in the field. The most recent editions are posted at ConservationTools.org. A commentary accompanies each model and explains the reasoning behind each […]

For new trails and parks to best serve existing communities, it is important to plan them with support and input from the current surrounding community. The process of achieving community buy-in is not always clear, however. As planners seek to build new or improved public spaces, it is important to consider all the potential effects […]

Did you know that one of America’s largest trail networks is in your backyard? This region is the proud home of the Circuit Trails, a vast regional network of hundreds of miles of multi-use trails that is growing each year. The Circuit connects our local communities, providing endless opportunities for recreating and commuting.  What is […]

This guide is intended to encourage partnerships between park agencies and stormwater agencies aimed at promoting the use of green infrastructure on park lands. Green infrastructure can help to maximize the environmental, economic, and social benefits of parks. By building strong partnerships, agencies can improve park lands and access to parks, better manage stormwater, increase […]

This list of Right of Way Use Guidelines addresses the most common requests received by PPL Electric Utilities Corporation (PPL), including trail use. This list is intended to protect PPL’s ability to operate and maintain its facilities without interference consistent with its right of way rights; to reduce the risk of damage to PPL facilities; to allow unencumbered access to PPL right of way; and to protect the safety of the public and utility line workers. Contact the Transmission Right of Way Department with any additional questions concerning the rights of way. It is the Applicants responsibility to apply to other utilities that may exist within the right of way. Author: PPL Electric Utilities Corporation (PPL)

Creating a Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force to study the benefits and opportunities of bicycle and pedestrian pathways and natural surface trails in the state. This legislation passed.

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) has developed this Guidebook to increase awareness of the linkages between flood resilience and greenspace protection. Designed for local elected officials, floodplain managers, recreational directors, land trusts, and other stakeholders, this Guidebook emphasizes innovative projects across Georgia where communities have captured multiple benefits from projects that increase their flood […]