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20 Iconic Bike and Pedestrian Bridges in America
June 08, 2022

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.

Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge connecting Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Omaha, Nebraska | Photo by Matthew Nissen
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Long-Distance Rides on Hall of Fame Rail-Trails
August 31, 2021

Here’s a fun look at long distance rides on some of our previous Hall of Fame trails spanning nearly 100 miles or more.

Silver Comet Trail | Photo by TrailLink user papa t
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Top 10 Trails in Minnesota
April 09, 2021

Minnesota is a power player with more than 2,100 open miles of such pathways to explore in every corner of the state for trails in Minnesota.

Minnesota's Mesabi Trail | Photo courtesy of Iron Range Tourism
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Five Top Trails That Make the Case for America’s Recreational Trails Program
September 21, 2020

Nearly three decades after its inception, the need for the RTP has only intensified as trail development accelerates nationally. The country has increased its number of rail-trails from around 500 to more than 2,200.

Northern Rail Trail | Photo by TrailLink user sc302
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Tapping into Federal Funding: Five Trail Tales of Success
May 28, 2020

For nearly three decades, Transportation Alternatives (TA) has been the largest source of federal funding for trails and active transportation, providing more than $15 billion for more than 36,000 projects.

Flint Hills Trail State Park | Courtesy Kansas Tourism
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Lose Yourself on a Literary Trail
April 20, 2020

Just as trails physically knit together communities and strengthen bodies, books have the power to connect individuals and strengthen minds. Celebrate World Book Day (March), National Library Week (April) and Book Lovers Day (August) with a trip down these literary-themed trails.

Alex Haley Heritage Square in Knoxville, TN | Photo by Brent Moore
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MnDOT Bikeway Facility Design Manual
February 01, 2020
The purpose of the Minnesota Bikeway Facility Design Manual is to provide engineers, planners, and designers with a primary source to implement the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT’s) vision and mission for bicycle transportation in Minnesota. This manual also provides citizens, developers, and others involved in the transportation planning process, guidance on the critical design […]
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Sample Paved Trail Inspections Checklist
September 01, 2019
Provided by the Minnesota Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) for their trail maintenance training workshops. Author: Minnesota Local Road Research Board
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Sample Paved Trail Maintenance Schedule
September 01, 2019
Produced by the Minnesota Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) for their Trail Maintenance training workshops. Author: Minnesota Local Road Research Board
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50 Great Rail-Trails in 50 States
July 18, 2019

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

Wyoming’s Medicine Bow Rail Trail passes through large stands of lodgepole, spruce, fir and aspen; traverses meadows of grass and sagebrush; crosses numerous streams; and skirts dozens of swamps, bogs, ponds and lakes. Photo by Amber Travsky.