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California's San Diego Creek Trail | Photo by Kevin Belanger

First Transportation Alternatives Funding Cycle Since BIL Shows Room for Improvement

Posted 09/21/23 by Kim Chesser in Policy | Tagged with Equity, Federal, Funding, Transportation Alternatives

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) celebrated a 70% increase in funding alongside policy changes that support equity, connectivity and maintenance priorities.

Fotografía cortesía de Vanessa Chavarriaga Posada

Más Trail Moments con Vanessa Chavarriaga Posada: Una forma de dar pasos a favor del planeta

Posted 08/04/23 by Vanessa Chavarriaga Posada in Trail Use | Tagged with Encouraging Trail Use, Equity, Spanish, Trail Use Tips

Paso mucho tiempo en los senderos. Como corredora y esquiadora profesional, he dedicado gran parte de mi vida adulta a estar al aire libre, haya nieve o sol.

Photo courtesy Vanessa Chavarriaga Posada

More Trail Moments with Vanessa Chavarriaga Posada: A Way to Make Strides for the Planet

Posted 08/04/23 by Vanessa Chavarriaga Posada in Trail Use | Tagged with Encouraging Trail Use, Equity, Trail Moments, Trail Use Tips

Did you know that communities of color are three times more likely to live in nature-deprived areas with limited or no access to trails, paths or green spaces?

Herring Run Trail in Baltimore, MD | Photo by Side A Photography

The Critical Role of Active Transportation in the Federal Carbon Reduction Program

Posted 06/27/23 by Elle Segal in Policy | Tagged with Equity, Federal, Funding, Mode Shift, Transportation Alternatives

The Carbon Reduction Program (CRP), which provides $6.4 billion in formula funds over five years, and requires 65% of funds to be suballocated based on population.

Ohio's Cleveland Foundation Centennial Lake Link Trail | Photo by Jason Cohn

18 Months In: What's the Impact of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for Trails, Walking and Biking?

Posted 06/23/23 by Elle Segal in Policy | Tagged with Equity, Federal, Funding, RAISE, Recreational Trails Program, RTC in Action, Transportation Alternatives

In the time since the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has passed, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy and partners know more about what’s possible and what work lies ahead following initial rounds of funding for many of the programs included.

Photo by Michael Ocasio

Trail Moments with Latino Outdoors Outings Leader Valerie Pasión

Posted 06/14/23 by Valerie Pasión in Trail Use | Tagged with Baltimore Greenway Trails Coalition, Encouraging Trail Use, Equity, Trail Moments, Why Use Trails?

My relationship with cycling here in Baltimore grew from my experience using biking and walking as my primary modes of transportation during Peace Corps service.

A Chinese railroad worker on the developing Northern Pacific line in 1905 | Photo courtesy University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections

Remembering the Chinese Forerunners Who Built the Northern Pacific

Posted 05/05/23 by Ashley Stimpson in America's Trails | Tagged with Equity, Featured Magazine Articles, History Happened Here

On Aug. 22, 1883, the final tracks of the Northern Pacific Railway were laid when a Chinese crew from the West met an Eastern crew of mostly Irish and Slavic workers near Inde­pendence Creek, Montana.

Photo courtesy Getty Images

Reflecting on 2022: Capturing Once-in-a-Generation Opportunities for Trails, Walking and Biking

Posted 12/08/22 by Ryan Chao, Amy Kapp in America's Trails | Tagged with Best Of, Demand for Trails, Encouraging Trail Use, Equity, Federal, Funding, Great American Rail-Trail, Rail-Trail Champion, RTC in Action, Trail Moments, TrailNation, Why Use Trails?

This December, we’re taking time to reflect on the challenges and changes, hard work and persistence, that’s made up the fabric of this impactful year. As we bid farewell to 2022, we take stock of our impact and extend our appreciation to the many partners, friends and supporters who’ve worked so passionately to make our collective achievements possible.

Ian’s ride on the Great American Rail-Trail began with a ceremony on the National Mall. | Photo by Anthony Le, courtesy RTC

World Record Holder Sets Out on 475-Mile Wheelchair Trek on the Great American Rail-Trail

Posted 09/23/22 by Amy Kapp in America's Trails, Trail Use | Tagged with Demand for Trails, Encouraging Trail Use, Equity, Great American Rail-Trail, People with Disabilities, Why Use Trails?

Ian Mackay formally started the ride accompanied by his teammates and dozens of supporters who rode alongside him in wheelchairs and on bikes from the National Mall to the C&O Canal Towpath trailhead in Georgetown. Chants of “Let’s go, Ian!” filled the background.

Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail | Courtesy of Chelsea Murphy

Trail Moments | A Conversation With Chelsea Murphy of She Colors Nature

Posted 06/10/22 by Chelsea Murphy in America's Trails, Trail Use | Tagged with Encouraging Trail Use, Equity, Great American Rail-Trail, Health and Active Living, Trail Moments, Walkability and Bikeability, Washington, Why Use Trails?

Recently, we were able to sit down with Chelsea Murphy to talk about her Trail Moments. Chelsea is a self-proclaimed “adventure mom,” who simply loves getting outdoors and inspiring others to do the same through sharing her experiences on She Colors Nature and building a welcoming community.

Richmond Greenway | Courtesy RTC

A Look Ahead for the Trails Movement in 2022 and Beyond

Posted 12/21/21 by Amy Kapp in America's Trails, Success Stories | Tagged with Baltimore Greenway Trails Coalition, BATC, Equity, Federal, Funding, Great American Rail-Trail, Recreational Trails Program, Route of the Badger, Trail Moments, TrailNation, Transportation Alternatives

The challenges of the past couple years have shown us that our work remains more important than ever. As we look ahead, we see opportunity and potential in the work and in the inspiration provided by the partners, friends and advocates with whom we share our collective vision.

Georgia's Silver Comet Trail | Photo by Seth Holladay

The Build Back Better Act Could Create New Opportunities for Trail and Active Transportation Funding

Posted 11/06/21 by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy in Policy | Tagged with Ecology and Environment, Equity, Federal, Funding, Mode Shift, Tourism and Economic Development, Tourism and Economic Stimulus, TrailsTransform

Assuming the Build Back Better Act moves through the Senate without any additional changes, the current language includes programs that address critical transportation and infrastructure issues, such as economic development, reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, and equity.

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