Trail Blog by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy

Photo of phase one section of the Brighton East Rail Trail © Lexington Fayette Urban County

Lexington, Ky., Pushing to Extend and Connect Local Rail-Trail Network

Posted 04/03/12 by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy in Building Trails | Tagged with Connected Systems, Kentucky, State and Federal Programs, Walkability and Bikeability

The people of Lexington, Ky., are pushing ahead with plans to develop an impressive biking and walking network built around a number of urban and rural rail-trails.

Photo of Roy Weil and Mary Shaw installing signage on the new trail connector © Montour Trail Council

Connection to Pittsburgh Airport Opens a World of Opportunity for Regional Trails

Posted 03/01/12 by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy in Building Trails, America's Trails | Tagged with Connected Systems, Pennsylvania

It may be just six miles long, but the soon-to-be-unveiled Montour Trail connection to the Pittsburgh International Airport packs a lot of punch.

Join the Maiden Voyage! Volusia County to Celebrate Opening of Regional Rail-Trail

Posted 02/23/12 by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy in America's Trails | Tagged with Connected Systems, Florida, Trail Communities

This coming Saturday, February 25, the residents of Volusia County will celebrate a significant milestone in their remarkable trail-building schedule with the opening of the first segment of the much-heralded East Central Regional Rail Trail.

Columbia Tap Rail-Trail, Texas

Posted 01/01/12 by Mark Cheater in America's Trails | Tagged with Connected Systems, Texas, Trail Destinations, Trail of the Month, Urban Pathways

The Columbia Tap Rail-Trail not only serves as a safe transportation and recreation venue for residents of Houston's Third Ward, but it provides a vital link to other trails and on-street bike lanes in the city—and a magnet for cycling advocates.

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