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100 Riders, 3 Days, 7 Trails (and Sheep!): RTC's 2015 West Virginia Sojourn

Posted 05/04/15 by Tom Sexton in Building Trails | Tagged with Biking, Demand for Trails, Pennsylvania, Sojourn Series, Trail Communities, Walkability and Bikeability, West Virginia, Why Use Trails?

RTC's 2015 West Virginia Rail-Trail Sojourn | Photo courtesy Cleo Fogal

On April 24, 2015, approximately 100 people came together for RTC’s 2015 West Virginia Rail-Trail Sojourn. This 122-mile, three-day bike ride through four counties and seven rail-trails promised beautiful landscapes, warm communities and lots of adventure—and we weren't disappointed! Here are a few highlights from this incredible event.

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On the Elroy-Sparta State Trail | Photo courtesy Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources | CC by 2.0

What’s Happening: Rail-Trail Roundup - April 2015

Posted 04/09/15 by Greta Zukauskaite in Building Trails, America's Trails | Tagged with Best Of, OpeningDay, Trail Communities, Walkability and Bikeability

From 50-year anniversaries in Wisconsin, to 150-mile bike/ped challenges in West Virginia, to the continued expansion of a 1,150-mile trail in North Carolina, there’s a lot going on in the trail world these days. Learn more in our April Rail-Trail Roundup.

Saginaw Valley Rail Trail in Michigan | Photo courtesy Bubba Miller | CC by 2.0

How Could Michigan's Proposition 1 Impact Walking and Biking?

Posted 04/08/15 by Leeann Sinpatanasakul in Policy | Tagged with Funding, Michigan, Walkability and Bikeability

If you live in Michigan, chances are you’ve heard about Proposition 1, a transportation funding proposal that will be on the ballot on May 5, 2015. You may also know the reason why the investment from this proposal is necessary. The state’s roads are not just bad but outright dangerous. So what does this proposal have to do with trails, and why should you vote yes for it? Here's why.

Poll Reveals Broad Support for Federal Investment in Biking and Walking

Posted 12/10/14 by Kevin Mills in Policy | Tagged with Demand for Trails, Federal, Walkability and Bikeability

In September, RTC engaged leading Republican and Democratic pollsters to find out what likely 2016 voters for both parties really thought about the federal role in encouraging active transportation. The remarkable poll findings are an important tool for trail builders and supporters as they continue to fight back attacks against trail funding.

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Promoting Walkability in America – From Coast to Coast

Posted 03/10/14 by Amy Kapp in Trail Use | Tagged with Local Organizing, New Jersey, Walkability and Bikeability, Washington

In America’s urban centers and rural areas, walkability is becoming a hot topic. Both the public and public leaders are recognizing the way in which pedestrian-friendly policies and infrastructure can help spur economic development, improve individual and community health, and make neighborhoods more livable.

The Effects of Disparities and Walkability on Health: A Closer Look at Washington, D.C.

Posted 02/05/14 by Dr. Ted Eytan in Health and Wellness | Tagged with Disparities and Underserved Communities, District Of Columbia, Walkability and Bikeability, Why Use Trails?

In the past decade, much research has been published about the effects of socioeconomic imbalances on health and wellness. In observance of American Heart Month, RTC is pleased to present this post by Dr. Ted Eytan, which discusses a factor that health professionals attribute as being particularly relevant to the short- and long-term health of communities: walkability.

Much At Stake for States in Battle of Bikeability

Posted 05/01/13 by Jake Lynch in Building Trails, Success Stories | Tagged with Statements of Support, Walkability and Bikeability

Trail building has become a competitive sport. And there is much at stake. As America's communities continue to jostle for position in the annual League of American Bicyclists Bicycle Friendly State rankings, what they are really competing for is new residents, new businesses, a reputation for livability and to be at the forefront of smart transportation, health and recreation planning.