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Met Branch Trail in Washington, D.C. | Photo by M.V. Jantzen

We’re in This Together. Use Safe Speeds on the Trail.

Posted 07/31/15 by Katie Harris in Trail Use | Tagged with Safety and Law Enforcement, Trail Etiquette, Trail Use Tips

Slowing down and using safe speeds on the trail helps us show respect and courtesy for others, and ensure we're all having a safe, fun experience together. But what does using safe speeds actually mean, and why is it important?

Join Us! Let’s "Share the Trail" Together This Summer.

Posted 07/06/15 by Katie Harris in Trail Use | Tagged with Encouraging Trail Use, Safety and Law Enforcement, Trail Etiquette, Trail Use Tips

A growing number of Americans are using their local trails for a variety of activities, from walking and running to biking, horseback riding and more. To help ensure fun, safe experiences for all, RTC is proud to be launching our national Share the Trail campaign.

Photo © Rails-to-Trails-Conservancy/Jake Lynch

RTC Responds to Misleading Report on Bicycle Fatalities

Posted 11/03/14 by Kevin Mills in Trail Use, Policy | Tagged with Demand for Trails, Facts and FIgures, Safety and Law Enforcement

Over the past few days Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has been working with the League of American Bicyclists and the Alliance for Biking and Walking to respond to a number of troubling media reports about bicycling fatalities.

Photo © Rails-to-Trails Conservancy/Ada Hao

Putting Safety First: U.S. DOT Takes Major Step Forward to Prioritize Safety for Bicyclists and Pedestrians

Posted 09/15/14 by Leeann Sinpatanasakul in Policy | Tagged with Federal, Government Agencies, Safety and Law Enforcement, State and Federal Programs

Last week, U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) Secretary Anthony Foxx announced the department’s new plan to increase walking and biking and reduce pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities. The initiative seeks to improve safety by supporting better infrastructure for walking and bicycling, and providing research and tools for local governments and advocates.

Photo © Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center

Michigan's Campaign to Protect Bicyclists, Pedestrians and Wheelchair Users

Posted 11/18/13 by John Lindenmayer in Taking Action, Policy | Tagged with Michigan, Safety and Law Enforcement

Not only is Michigan leading the way in building world-class trail systems, but with nearly 100 local communities adopting Complete Streets policies that recognize the need to accommodate all modes of travel, Michigan is making real strides in becoming more friendly to people who travel by foot, bicycle, or wheelchair.

Bike Safety a Critical Lesson in Latino Community

Posted 07/30/13 by Barry Bergman in Trail Use, Health and Wellness | Tagged with California, Equity, Safety and Law Enforcement

In California, bicycle transportation in the Latino community has skyrocketed over the past decade. Bicycling is an essential mode of transportation for people in working-class neighborhoods of all backgrounds; here in Los Angeles bikes have a particularly significant impact on social and economic mobility for many Latinos.

Kentucky Police Chief: Trail Likely to Deter Crime in Hopkinsville

Posted 04/29/13 by Jake Lynch in Building Trails | Tagged with Kentucky, Overcoming Opposition, Safety and Law Enforcement, Statements of Support

As the community of Hopkinsville in southeast Kentucky pursues its rail-trail ambitions, the New Era editorial board decided to respond to concerns about crime and safety by going to straight to an expert. This week the paper conducted and published a discussion on trails, crime and safety with Hopkinsville Chief of Police Guy Howie, who had experience with trails relationship to crime during his time with the police department in Ocala, Fla.

Rail-Trail Fears Fail to Materialize, Support Grows for Phase 2

Posted 02/27/13 by Jake Lynch in Building Trails, Success Stories | Tagged with New York, Overcoming Opposition, Safety and Law Enforcement, Statements of Support

Fifteen years after the completion of the first stage of the Fonda, Johnstown & Gloversville (FJ&G) Rail-Trail in Fulton County, officials are working to build the rest of what will be a 22-mile pathway.

Photo © Rails-to-Trails Conservancy

And There Was Light - Genesis Moment Good News for Met Branch Trail

Posted 01/11/13 by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy in Building Trails | Tagged with District Of Columbia, Local Organizing, Safety and Law Enforcement, Signage and Amenities, Urban Pathways

Thanks to public pressure from trail users and supporters, including Greater Greater Washington blogger Geoff Hatchard and the District Department of Transportation's Bicycle Program Specialist and Trail Planner, Heather Deutsch, DDOT management has committed to better maintaining trailside lighting in order to ensure the trail remains lit at night.

Photo of opening day on the East Central Regional Rail Trail © Volusia County

'We The People' - Grassroots Energy Drives Bike/Ped Improvements in Florida

Posted 03/02/12 by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy in Building Trails, Success Stories | Tagged with Florida, Safety and Law Enforcement, Signage and Amenities

Saturday's opening of the first section of the East Central Regional Rail Trail (ECRRT) in Volusia County, Fla., was a great opportunity to witness firsthand the growing enthusiasm for walking and biking in that state.

Photo © Richard Anderson

RTC Releases Library of Resources for Urban Trail Builders

Posted 02/25/12 by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy in Trail Use | Tagged with Case Studies, Encouraging Trail Use, Equity, Facts and FIgures, Safety and Law Enforcement, Urban Pathways

Though everyone here at Rails-to-Trails Conservancy is always pleased to see so much wonderful trail building activity across the country, there is something especially exciting about our Urban Pathways Initiative (UPI).

Photo of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day volunteer cleanup on the Richmond Greenway, Calif. © Rails-to-Trails Conservancy

Caring For a Common Space: Research Connects Urban Greening With Safer Neighborhoods

Posted 02/21/12 by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy in Building Trails, Success Stories | Tagged with Case Studies, Facts and FIgures, Illinois, Maryland, New York, Overcoming Opposition, Pennsylvania, Safety and Law Enforcement

The results demonstrated that vacant lot greening was associated with consistent reductions in gun assaults across all four sections of the city, and consistent reductions in vandalism in one section of the city. There were also a number of stress and wellness benefits for local residents associated with transforming the neglected sections.

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