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Photo courtesy Elvis Batiz | CC by 2.0

Bike Month: It’s for EVERYONE.

Posted 04/27/15 by Katie Harris in Trail Use, Taking Action | Tagged with Biking, Encouraging Trail Use, How-to

Did you know that May is Bike Month? You better believe it! And regardless of your level of expertise on a bicycle, Bike Month still has something for everyone. Here are some suggestions for how to celebrate! Where do you fit?

21,000 Voices Tell Congress to Support Federal Bike/Ped Funding

Posted 04/20/15 by Leeann Sinpatanasakul in Policy, Taking Action | Tagged with Federal, Funding, Transportation and Health

The current federal surface transportation bill will expire on May 31, 2015, and now is the ideal time for supporters of trails, walking and biking to have your say! On Thursday of last week, RTC delivered a petition to Congress urging them to support federal funding in the next bill for trails, biking and walking, with nearly 21,000 signatures from supporters all across America.

Photo courtesy Clark Maxwell | CC by 2.0

Notice: Upcoming Railroad Abandonment in Champaign County, Ill.

Posted 03/30/15 by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy in Taking Action | Tagged with Abandonment Notices, Corridors and Railbanking, Illinois

On or about March 23, 2015, Illinois Central Railroad Company filed for the abandonment of 3.2 miles of track between Bondville and Seymour in Champaign County, Illinois. We are providing this information because it presents an opportunity to develop a real regional asset: a multi-use trail that can accommodate hikers, bikers, equestrians and other appropriate uses.

On the Elroy-Sparta State Trail in Wisconsin | Photo courtesy Rick McCutcheon | CC by 2.0

Will a Limestone Quarry Disrupt a Celebrated Wisconsin Rail-Trail?

Posted 03/18/15 by Leeann Sinpatanasakul in Taking Action | Tagged with RTC in Action, Wisconsin

On Monday, March 16, 2015, officials in Monroe County, Wis., voted to approve a limestone quarry near the Elroy-Sparta State Trail in Wilton, despite local opposition. Learn how this decision could potentially impact the Elroy Sparta-—an iconic American rail-trail, and one of the first to be completed in the nation.

Photo courtesy Girls in Gear

Bike-Savvy Middle Schoolers Help Reclaim—and Redesign—Columbus Streets

Posted 02/03/15 by Katie Harris in Success Stories, Taking Action | Tagged with Biking, Ohio, Schools and Young People, Young Champions

A formidable group of young women travels the streets of Columbus. Helmet clad, they roll through town on their bikes, searching for sidewalks and bike lanes and assessing street lighting. They know the names of the city council members who represent them, and you may find them behind a microphone at a town hall meeting advocating for the local bicycling movement. They also help cyclists themselves; they can fix a flat bike tire without giving it a second thought. They are an impressive group. Oh, and they’re in middle school!

Photo courtesy haglundc | CC by 2.0

Notice: Upcoming Railroad Abandonment in Stark County, Ohio

Posted 01/20/15 by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy in Building Trails, Taking Action | Tagged with Abandonment Notices, Corridors and Railbanking, Ohio

On or about Jan. 9, 2015, Norfolk Southern Railway Company filed for the abandonment of 1.3 miles of track near Massillon in Stark County, Ohio. The corridor is located just south of the existing Olde Muskingum Trail. We are providing this information because it presents an opportunity to develop a real regional asset: a multi-use trail that can accommodate hikers, bikers, equestrians and other appropriate uses.

Photo courtesy Christa/Promising Roads via Flickr

Notice: Upcoming Railroad Abandonment in Union County, Ark., and Union Parish, La.

Posted 01/05/15 by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy in Taking Action | Tagged with Abandonment Notices, Arkansas, Corridors and Railbanking, Louisiana

On or about Dec. 30, 2014, Ouachita Railroad, Inc. filed for the abandonment of 13.4miles of trackbetween Lillie in Union Parish, La., and Junction City in Union County, Ark. We are providing this information because it presents an opportunity to develop a real regional asset: a multi-use trail that can accommodate hikers, bikers, equestrians and other appropriate uses.

Florida EIS Released: Now You Can Demand Trail Included in Rail Project

Posted 09/25/14 by Ken Bryan in Building Trails, Taking Action | Tagged with Florida, Rail-with-Trail, RTC in Action

Now is the time to have a close look at what All Aboard Florida is all about, and what it will mean for your community. The Federal Rail Administration has just released the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the project, a study which finds there will be a number of negative environmental, social and mobility impacts.

Photo CC Roadside Bandit via Flickr

Notice: Upcoming Railroad Abandonment in Knox County, Tenn.

Posted 09/22/14 by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy in Taking Action | Tagged with Abandonment Notices, Corridors and Railbanking, Tennessee

On or about Sept. 16, 2014, CSX Transportation, Inc. filed for the abandonment of 1.18 miles of track within Knoxville in Knox County, Tenn. We are providing this information because it presents an opportunity to develop a real regional asset: a multi-use trail that can accommodate hikers, bikers, equestrians and other appropriate uses.

If It Passes, Everything Will Change. What If It Fails?

Posted 09/19/14 by Ken Bryan in Taking Action, Policy | Tagged with Ecology and Environment, Florida

If passed, the Florida Water, Land and Legacy Conservation Amendment (Amendment 1) would provide upwards of $16 billion over 20 years for the protection and restoration of environmentally sensitive lands and water resources. This funding could be used in many instances to build and maintain trails.

Photo CC Stephen Rees via Flickr

Finding Common Ground for Balanced Transportation in Pennsylvania

Posted 09/16/14 by Leeann Sinpatanasakul in Policy, Taking Action | Tagged with Cross-Sector Collaboration, Federal, Pennsylvania, RTC in Action, State and Federal Programs

Founded by transportation policy veteran George Wolff, the Keystone Coalition comprises more than 100 advocacy groups from seemingly disparate sectors but with an interest in making transportation work for Pennsylvanians.

Photo CC Vicki Gibson via Flickr

Awaiting a Decision in Missouri, We Ponder the Great Possibilities

Posted 09/11/14 by Jake Lynch in Taking Action | Tagged with Corridors and Railbanking, Missouri, Rock Island, RTC in Action

Rail-trail supporters in Missouri and across America have been holding their breath these past few weeks as they await a decision that could have lasting ramifications for the state.

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