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Foto cortesía de Richard Masoner | CC de 2.0

15 elementos esenciales que todo ciclista debe tener

Posted 03/24/22 by Elizabeth Striano in Trail Use | Tagged with Bike Commuting, Biking, Gear, How-to, Spanish, Trail Use Tips, Walkability and Bikeability

Una pregunta común que tienen los nuevos ciclistas es: ¿Cuáles son los elementos "esenciales" para andar en bicicleta que debo tener en mi "caja de herramientas"? RTC respondió la pregunta.

Prairie Grassland along the Heartland Pathways in Illinois | Photo by Chris Bucher

Saving America's Prairies: Illinois Leaders and Rail-Trail Advocates Work to Restore a Dwindling System

Posted 07/14/20 by Elizabeth Striano in America's Trails | Tagged with Ecology and Environment, Featured Magazine Articles, Illinois, TrailsTransform, Wild and Wonderful

From a distance, the flowers and grasses growing alongside the old highways and roads in East Central Illinois can look remarkably Like dense stands of nuisance weeds. But those who take the time to stop and get out of their car for a closer look will be rewarded with bursts of color and a variety of leaf shapes and sizes from hundreds of species of wildflowers and tallgrasses— some that can tower up to eight feet.

San Francisco Bay Trail | Photo courtesy Tony Webster | CC by 2.0

Uniting the Bay: Trails Are Creating Healthy Communities in California

Posted 02/04/16 by Elizabeth Striano in Policy, Building Trails | Tagged with BATC, California, Celebrating 30 Years, Connected Systems, Cross-Sector Collaboration

In 2014, RTC launched the Bay Area Trails Collaborative (BATC) to create a 1,000-mile interconnected system of trails and greenways in the San Francisco Bay Area. Currently comprising more than 40 nonprofits, public agencies and private entities—the diverse group is speaking in a unified voice to regional and state planning authorities on behalf of trails.

The Schuylkill River Trail, part of the Circuit Trails, a 750-Mile active-transportation network in the Greater Philadelphia Region | Photo courtesy Montgomery County Planning Commission | CC by 2.0

The Power of Trail Networks in Shaping the Future

Posted 01/12/16 by Elizabeth Striano in America's Trails, Building Trails | Tagged with Celebrating 30 Years, Connected Systems, Tourism and Economic Development, Urban Pathways, Walkability and Bikeability

As we enter our 30th year, RTC’s vision of a nationwide network of trails and pathways continues to grow clearer with each new mile of trail opened. Increasingly, the focus of our movement has changed from single trails to interconnected trail networks, spanning cities and entire regions of the country.

Virginia Capital Trail bridge over Parrish Hill Creek | Photo courtesy VDOT | CC by 2.0

New Virginia Capital Trail to Boost Economic Development, Community Health

Posted 10/05/15 by Elizabeth Striano in Building Trails | Tagged with Tourism and Economic Stimulus, Transportation and Health, Virginia

Despite the fact that Hurricane Joaquin was developing off the coast last week—the official opening of the Virginia Capital Trail on Oct. 2, 2015, was greeted by 300 enthusiastic supporters at the Virginia Holocaust Museum in Richmond.

Photo courtesy Richard Masoner | CC by 2.0

15 Essentials Every Bicyclist Should Have

Posted 08/24/15 by Elizabeth Striano in Health and Wellness, Trail Use | Tagged with Best Of, Bike Commuting, Biking, Gear, How-to, Most Essential, Trail Use Tips

A common question new bicyclists have is: What are the biking "essentials" I should have in my “toolkit”? RTC gave the answer a shot.

The Testermans on the C&O Canal Towpath | Photo by Brian Gerhardstein

Washington Couple Meets Retirement—One Rail-Trail at a Time

Posted 07/20/15 by Elizabeth Striano in Success Stories, Health and Wellness | Tagged with California, Health and Active Living, Healthy Aging

After years of running a household and raising their children, and a long career as a veterinarian, Ann and Bill Testerman are starting a new life in retirement together by biking the United States, one rail-trail at a time.

Elroy-Sparta 50th Anniversary Celebration - left to right: Stephanie Klett, Wisconsin secretary of tourism; Kurt Thiede, deputy secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources; Keith Laughlin, RTC president; Brigit Brown, Wisconsin trails coordinator; and former Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson | Photo courtesy RTC

The Trail That Started It All: Elroy-Sparta Celebrates 50 Years

Posted 06/15/15 by Elizabeth Striano in Success Stories, America's Trails | Tagged with Community Events, Success Stories, Wisconsin

Earlier this month, one of the oldest rail-trails in the nation turned 50! RTC President Keith Laughlin joined local leaders and residents from several towns along the trail’s path at a 50th anniversary ceremony sponsored by Friends of the Elroy-Sparta State Trail.

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