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Webinars & Training

Rails to Trails Conservancy produces free webinars and trainings designed to help trail professionals build, grow, manage, maintain, promote or otherwise support trails and trail networks.

Upcoming Events

June 25, 2025 | Webinar

Advocating for Active Transportation: Introducing Rails to Trails Conservancy’s Reauthorization Agenda

There is much uncertainty right now about the future of federal funding for trails, walking and biking. In this webinar, you will learn about what Rails to Trails Conservancy (RTC) is doing—and actions you can take—to reinforce the transformative impact of trails in your community.   

For decades, RTC, its members and partners have advocated for investments in the infrastructure communities need to safely walk and bike to daily destinations. As we work to shape federal transportation priorities, RTC has put forth a policy framework for the next reauthorization of the federal surface transportation bill focused on ensuring a robust ecosystem of policies and programs that prioritize connected walking and biking routes, making it safer and easier for Americans to move around the regions where they live, work and play.  

Join us as we discuss this important agenda and how you can help send a clear message to the nation’s decisionmakers and elected leaders: Americans want active transportation networks where they live.

June 26, 2025 | Webinar

TrailNation Spotlight: Cuyahoga Greenways

Join us for a new TrailNation Spotlight series highlighting innovative trail network development across the country and foster peer-to-peer learning. These concise, high-impact sessions offer a unique opportunity to hear from trail network innovators, explore successful strategies, and build momentum for this infrastructure across the country.

This is just the first in a series of deep dives we’ll take ahead of October’s TrailNation Summit. This month we’re heading to Greater Cleveland, Ohio to explore the Cuyahoga Greenways. Elaine Price, Planning Initiatives Specialist at the Cuyahoga County Planning Commission, will share insights into Cleveland’s growing trail network and its role in creating a more connected, active Northeast Ohio. We’ll also hear from Liz Thorstensen, RTC’s Vice President of Trail Development, who will preview how the upcoming TrailNation Summit—set against the backdrop of this dynamic network—will inspire collaboration and accelerate progress nationwide.

Eligible for .75 AICP CM credits

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RTC is a certified provider of AICP Certification Maintenance (CM) credits.

AICP members can earn CM credits for eligible webinars and in-person events. When available, credits are noted at the end of each activity description. All our webinars are free and recorded.

TrailNation Summit 2025 hosted by Rails to Trails Conservancy

October 27-29, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio. Early-bird registration opens Jan. 15, 2025.

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