RTC worked closely with local and state partners in fiscal year (FY) 2024 to generate support for trails in at least 20 states and one territory.

On Celebrate Trails Day, Rails to Trails Conservancy calls on America to go for a walk, run or bike ride in a demonstration of the joy and impact trails bring to the nation

For some cinematic fun, here’s a list of 16 trails featured in movies and television including Rocky, Field Of Dreams and Stand By Me.

Biking, walking and trails funding initiatives win big in November 2024 ballot

Wildlife corridors join one natural landscape to another, allow animals to migrate between habitats and access critical resources.

Highlighted are just a few summer boardwalks and pathways from across the country to explore as the weather warms up.

Celebrate Trails Day 2024 was celebrated in all 50 states, D.C., and Puerto Rico. Our partners planned more than 240 celebrations.

Connecting Collier County With Florida’s Paradise Coast Project Details Lead Authority: Florida DOT, Collier County Transportation Department, Naples Pathways CoalitionTotal Project Cost: $25,000,000Funding Pledged to Date: $100,000 Federal: $0State: $250,000 pending; additional $1,100,000 requestedLocal and Private: $100,000+ Shovel-Ready: 5 years or less, pending easement approvalType: Urban, suburban, and rural Transformative Impact Job Creation: An estimated 425 jobs directly1 Transportation: The Paradise Coast Trail corridor will […]

One Linear Park. Hundreds of Miles of Connectivity. Billions in Economic Development. Project Details Lead Authority: Miami-Dade CountyTotal Project Cost: $34 millionFunding Pledged to Date: $30.2 million State: $24 millionLocal: $4.2 millionPrivate: $2 million Shovel-Ready: One yearType: Urban Transformative Impact Job Creation: An estimated 380 jobs directly (construction) and 1,000 indirectly (new businesses) over 20 years1; construction wages alone estimated at more than $21 million.2 […]

Connecting Communities Across Jacksonville, Florida Project Details Lead Authority: City of Jacksonville, Groundwork JacksonvilleTotal Project Cost: $81,000,000Funding Pledged to Date: $39,000,000 Federal: $0State: $0  Local and Private: $39,000,000 Shovel-Ready: Segments vary; 1 to 4 yearsType: Urban Transformative Impact Job Creation: 1,156 jobs will be directly created by the trail extension project.1 Transportation: The Emerald Trail will connect to 16 schools, two colleges and 21 parks, among […]