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 […]

Across the country, bridges are literally serving as gateways for communities to achieve critical strides in active transportation, conservation and economic development. Here, we take a look at 20 iconic bridges and trestles in the United States (in no particular order) that have played—or are playing—transformative connectivity roles in their regions.

RTC presents this list of some of our favorite creepy trailside attractions for some much-needed levity (no pun intended?) and fun!

We became a daily fixture on the sidewalks of our neighborhood. Soon, we became known as “the riding couple” on the weekends.

The Spring to Spring Trail is this scenic, nearly complete 26-mile route winding through the old-growth forests and tree-draped lakesides of Central Florida.

Trails in Florida—including nearly 60 rail-trails—connect travelers to this diverse array of beautiful landscapes and unique communities.

I lost that connection during the pandemic, and I have realized that rediscovering the trails around me—my #TrailMoments—makes me feel whole and like the world will be ok.

Here are snapshots of our favorite rail-trail experiences from all 50 states—demonstrating the beauty and geography our country is known for.