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With Strong Local Support, Rail-Trail Projects Move Forward in New Hampshire, Pennsylvania

Posted 10/10/12 by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy in Building Trails | Tagged with Local Organizing, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, State and Federal Programs

Excellent rail-trail news out of the Northeast this week, with communities in New Hampshire and Pennsylvania taking important steps toward opening new segments in their area.

RTC Study of California DOT Reveals Need to Improve Bike/Ped Culture

Posted 09/27/12 by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy in Building Trails, Policy | Tagged with California, Design Strategies, State and Federal Programs

How prepared are the planners, designers, engineers and work crews of our state departments of transportation to deliver this active transportation infrastructure? Aware of the critical role of these staff in facilitating walking and biking, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) recently led a study of the California Department of Transportation's (Caltrans) bicycle- and pedestrian-related technical training for its staff.

With Highway Project Opposed, Trail Becomes Transportation Solution in Connecticut

Posted 09/25/12 by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy in Building Trails | Tagged with Connecticut, State and Federal Programs

The proposed Norwalk River Valley Trail in southwest Connecticut continues from great idea toward reality, with the completion of a design for a 27-mile, mixed use trail, utilizing both active and disused rail corridors, between Norwalk and Danbury.

Just Outside Philadelphia, Energy Grows to Recycle Former Rail Line

Posted 09/19/12 by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy in Building Trails | Tagged with Local Organizing, Pennsylvania, Rail-with-Trail, State and Federal Programs

"Build Our Trail - A Rail Trails Initiative," is advocating for the now unused Fox Chase-Newtown line (right) owned by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority (SEPTA), to be developed into a shared-use trail that would connect to the established Pennypack Trail as well as the proposed Neshaminy Creek Trail.

Delaware Affirms Commitment to Active Transportation

Posted 09/10/12 by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy in Success Stories, Policy | Tagged with Champions, Delaware, State and Federal Programs, Statements of Support

The vision and leadership of Delaware Governor Jack Markell and the state's senior transportation officials continues to pay off for the citizens of their state.

AASHTO's Best 10 Transportation Projects List - No Bike/Ped, No Transit

Posted 09/07/12 by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy in Policy | Tagged with Federal, State and Federal Programs, Threats to Trail Building

Virginia Celebrates New Section of Tobacco Heritage Trail

Posted 08/29/12 by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy in America's Trails, Building Trails | Tagged with Connected Systems, State and Federal Programs, Virginia, Wild and Wonderful

Great rail-trail news out of southern Virginia with a once overgrown and unused (below) section of rail corridor opened this week as a new section of the Tobacco Heritage Trail.

Good News Mixed With the Not-So-Good in Massachusetts

Posted 08/22/12 by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy in Building Trails | Tagged with Massachusetts, State and Federal Programs

Inspired by the great success of its more famous rail-trails, such as the Minuteman and Shining Sea bikeways, and Cape Cod, Manhan, Nashua River and Norwottuck rail-trails, the state of Massachusetts is looking to further extend its network of non-motorized pathways.

Maryland Taps Transportation Enhancements for Easton Rail Trail

Posted 08/16/12 by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy in Building Trails, Policy | Tagged with Maryland, State and Federal Programs

The Star Democrat wrote this week that Gov. Martin O'Malley had approved funding for the Easton Rail Spur Line project that will connect to the existing Easton Rail-Trail and extend the network another 2.3 miles.

With Little Backing From Municipalities, Volunteers Build Stunning Rail-Trail in Idaho

Posted 08/15/12 by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy in Building Trails, Success Stories | Tagged with Corridors and Railbanking, Idaho, Local Organizing, State and Federal Programs

In rural Idaho, Friends of the Weiser River Trail (FWRT) has been able to build and maintain an 85-mile rail-trail with no significant municipal or county backing. FWRT did all of the hard work themselves, encountering opposition from both county governments and private property owners along the way, several of whom filed lawsuits against the friends group.

Massachusetts Cheers as Work Begins on Northern Strand Community Trail

Posted 08/13/12 by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy in Building Trails | Tagged with Corridors and Railbanking, Massachusetts, State and Federal Programs, Statements of Support

The residents and businesspeople of Saugus, close to the Massachusetts coastline, are celebrating today with the long-awaited beginning of work on their section of the Northern Strand Community Trail.

All Across Texas, Cities Boost Bike-ability

Posted 08/09/12 by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy in Trail Use, Success Stories | Tagged with State and Federal Programs, Texas, Urban Pathways, Walkability and Bikeability

The times are a'changing in Texas. In centers like Denton, San Antonio, Austin, Houston and Fort Worth, planners are recognizing the importance of bike (and pedestrian) infrastructure, and as a result, ridership and bike-inspired initiatives are on the up.