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Five Rail-Trails for Marveling at National Monuments
June 01, 2017

Here’s a short list of five Rail-Trails at national monuments that’ll help you reach, explore and admire some of these incredible places.

A view of the Statue of Liberty as seen from the High Line | Department of Agriculture | Public domain
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Nine Great Birding Rail-Trails to Crow About
May 15, 2017

Whether you’re an avian aficionado, ornithologist, fan of fowl or simply a person who enjoys the subtle sight of a feather stretching across the wind, you’ll want to check out these nine great birding trails!

Trails are a great place to spy a variety of beautiful birds, including the bald eagle! | Photo courtesy Boyd Dwyer | CC BY-SA 2.0
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California’s Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail
May 12, 2017

The Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail: 18 miles of smooth, paved trail ringside to California’s stunning Monterey Bay

Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail | Photo by Elizabeth Bean Photography
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California Additional $100 million per year to Active Transportation Fund
April 28, 2017
As part of a major increase in the gas tax and transportation revenue, California increased funding to its novel, consolidated Active Transportation Program by $100,000,000 per year. Passed. Related: California Active Transportation Fund
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10 Great Rail-Trails for Dog Walking
April 10, 2017

Want to enjoy a great rail-trail, but don’t want to leave your furry friend behind? Here you’ll find a list of tail-friendly trails across the country.

Photo by Laura Pedrick, AP Images Photo by Laura Pedrick, AP Images
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10 Bucket-List Biking Trails
March 28, 2017

While every trail offers its own unique experience, there are some that are so extraordinary that they truly rise to the top.

High Trestle Trail | Photo by Milo Bateman
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California 2016 Budget With Active Transportation Program Funding
June 27, 2016
2016 Budget Bill, including $165 million Active Transportation Program (ATP) within state department of transportation for local assistance and capital outlay, from State Highway Account and Federal Trust Fund. Passed.
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Trails Count! Creating a Regional Program to Measure Trail Use in the Bay Area
June 06, 2016
Metrics matter. In the world of transportation, mode share and trip data drive planning, policy priorities and funding. This is important not only for motorized travel, but for biking and walking. We ought to be able to answer questions like: Are we investing in the right projects in the right places? How are our investments […]
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Santa Clara County Trail Maintenance Manual
May 06, 2014
This Trail Maintenance Manual was developed as a field guideline and procedure manual for Park staff responsible for the maintenance, construction, and operation of the Santa Clara County Parks trails’ system. The guidelines within this manual address all types of trails including single-track, dual purpose, multi-use, paved trails, and service and fire roads. Author: Santa Clara County
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California Active Transportation Fund
September 26, 2013
In 2013, California’s Senate Bill 99 created California’s first active transportation program. Earlier in the year, the governor had proposed cuts to active transportation funding. A coalition of advocates—including Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, the Coalition for Recreational Trails, the Safe Routes to School National Partnership, California WALKS, the California Bicycle Coalition, PolicyLink, TransForm and the Public Health Institute—pushed […]