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Yearly Routine Rail-Trail Maintenance Costs Per Mile
August 26, 2022
The costs of rail-trail and multiuse trail maintenance are not well documented as a discipline—thus making it very difficult to compare practices for gaining cost savings and efficiencies. The purpose of this table is to quickly give a general sense of the routine maintenance cost per mile of various types of multiuse trails in different […]
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Trail Moments | A Conversation With Chelsea Murphy of She Colors Nature
June 10, 2022

RTC sat down with Chelsea Murphy to talk about her Trail Moments. Chelsea loves getting outdoors and inspiring others to do the same.

Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail | Courtesy of Chelsea Murphy
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20 Iconic Bike and Pedestrian Bridges in America
June 08, 2022

Discover 20 iconic trail bridges that are vital for active transportation, conservation, and economic development in the U.S.

Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge connecting Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Omaha, Nebraska | Photo by Matthew Nissen
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Great American Rail-Trail Route Assessment Report 2022
May 11, 2022
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY THE GREAT AMERICAN RAIL-TRAIL VISION Imagine pedaling across the entire country on a safe, seamless and scenic pathway—or walking a local trail that connects you to historic routes from coast to coast. You’re enthralled in the experience of exploring America’s heritage—its potential, its beauty and bounty, its people and places. Consider the intimacy […]
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Beverly Bridge Opening Marks Major Jump Toward Statewide Trail Connectivity in Washington
April 12, 2022

On April 8, 2022, a ribbon cutting marked a new beginning for the Beverly Bridge—gathering more than 200 people to celebrate its long-anticipated revitalization.

RTC staffers Kevin Belle and Marianne Wesley Fowler at the opening of the Beverly Bridge along the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail in Washington | Photo courtesy Kevin Belle
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Connections of Land, Sea and Sky: Olympic Discovery Trail
September 07, 2021

The Olympic Discovery Trail (ODT) is a showcase of some of the most renowned cultural and natural assets on the North Olympic Peninsula.

The Elwha River Bridge in Port Angeles along the Olympic Discovery Trail has two decks—one for vehicles and one (below it) for pedestrians and bicyclists. | Photo by John Gussman
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Washington’s Snoqualmie Valley Trail
August 09, 2021

The 32-mile Snoqualmie Valley Trail (SVT) sits neatly between the geographically rich regions of Puget Sound and the Cascade foothills.

Tokul Trestle on the Snoqualmie Valley Trail | Photo by Eli Brownell, courtesy King County Parks
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Miranda’s #TrailMoments from Along the Great American Rail-Trail
June 17, 2021

We love that Miranda inspires people to feel more connected to the outdoors… and the Great American Rail-Trail.

Miranda Webster | Graphic courtesy RTC
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Top 10 Trails in Washington State
June 15, 2021

Washington State has more than 1,000 miles of trails pass through forests and span deep gorges in the west.

Washington's Burke-Gilman Trail | Photo by Ervin Vice
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2021 Great American Rail-Trail Route Assessment Report
May 01, 2021
Executive Summary THE GREAT AMERICAN RAIL-TRAIL VISION Imagine pedaling across the entire country on a safe, seamless and scenic pathway—or walking a local trail that connects you to historic routes from coast to coast. You’re enthralled in the experience of exploring America’s heritage—its potential, its beauty and bounty, its people and places. Consider the intimacy […]
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