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Photo courtesy Washington Bikes

Rising from Tragedy: Progress, Partnerships and Potential on the Whitehorse Trail

Posted 10/15/14 by Laura Cohen in Building Trails | Tagged with Washington

Branching off from the ever-popular 30-mile Centennial Trail in Snohomish County, Wash., the largely undeveloped Whitehorse Trail runs through the heart of Washington State’s Stillaguamish Valley, from Arlington via Oso, ending at the foot of the Cascade Range in the small town of Darrington.

Photo © Napa Valley Vine Trail

California Approves $43 Million for Trail Projects in First Round of Active Transportation Program

Posted 09/02/14 by Laura Cohen in Policy, Building Trails | Tagged with BATC, California, Products of Good Policy, State and Federal Programs

Twenty trail projects in California got good news in August when they were funded in the first round of Statewide and Rural projects under California’s new Active Transportation Program (ATP).

A New Day in California - Reason for Optimism, Work Still to Do

Posted 10/01/13 by Laura Cohen in Policy | Tagged with California, Private Fundraising, Products of Good Policy

After months of uncertainty over the future of transportation funding in California, Governor Jerry Brown last week signed into law an unprecedented integrated funding program that we feel, at this early stage, is a step in right direction.

Photo © San Diego Association of Governments

One of California's Finest - San Diego Supervisor Greg Cox

Posted 09/23/13 by Laura Cohen in Policy | Tagged with California, Champions

No summary of the great trails, biking and walking activity in California would be complete without recognizing the remarkable contribution of San Diego County Supervisor Greg Cox.

Photo © funplaceswashington.com

Reopening Iron Horse Tunnels Would be Worth Millions to Washington

Posted 03/28/13 by Laura Cohen in Trail Use, Building Trails, America's Trails | Tagged with Heritage and Restoration, Tourism and Economic Stimulus, Washington

In central Washington, the rail-trail we know as the Iron Horse State Park is one of the truly iconic trail experiences. Part of the broader John Wayne Pioneer Trail system stretching across the state, the Iron Horse's 82 miles pass through one of the most spectacular landscapes in America.

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