Trails

Sign for Great Western Trail near Chicago, Illinois.

Advocates Champion the Great Western Trail

A Chicago walking and biking trail along a former railroad right-of-way has been a labor of love for local residents.

January 14, 2024 - Active Transportation Alliance

Low shot of Route 66 signs on asphalt with small abandoned building on roadside on old Route 66 near Amboy, California.

Friday Eye Candy: America’s Most Scenic Abandoned Highways

Unused roadways provide opportunities for exploration and recreation.

January 12, 2024 - Jalopnik

"Post Oak Boulevard" street sign in downtown Houston, Texas with glass high-rises in background.

Houston Awarded $18.5M for Trail Linking Uptown and Memorial Park

The grant will make the freeway-bounded park more accessible to pedestrians and cyclists.

November 3, 2023 - Houston.org

Old railroad line overgrown with grass with cars parked in background

San Jose Walk/Bike Trail Moves Forward

The new trail will offer key connections to a new BART station and other local trails.

September 15, 2023 - The Mercury News

Person on bike wearing helmet biking on asphalt road with red cliffs in background in Zion National Park

Utah Approves $14 Billion Transportation Program

The largest investment in the state’s history reflects Utah’s rapid growth.

September 13, 2023 - Mass Transit

Los Angeles Sunset

The Importance of Accessible Trails

Not all trails are accessible to those with limited mobility. This article highlights eight trails and nature walks in Southern California that can be enjoyed by just about anyone.

September 1, 2023 - Los Angeles Times

The public market at Warwick JUnction in Durban, South Africa is visible with the city ‘s high-rise buildings in the background.

6 International Models of Urban Revitalization

The New York Times recently published an article exploring six cities from around the world reinventing themselves for the 21st century: Paris, Sydney, Medellin, Lisbon, Singapore, and Durban.

April 3, 2023 - The New York Times

Heritage Rail Trail County Park, York, Pennsylvania with railroad next to unpaved walking/biking trail and sun filtering through green trees

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Issues 2022 Grants

The organization awarded 25 grants for projects that promote outdoor recreation and access to trail facilities for underserved communities.

November 22, 2022 - Rails-to-Trails Conservancy

Trail through forested area in Virginia

Virginia Office of Trails Allocated $89 Million

The newly formed agency is tasked with developing and improving trail networks in the state.

October 28, 2022 - The Virginia Mercury

Concrete walking and biking trail winding through trees and bushes

The Importance of Trails

Trails play a vital role in encouraging and facilitating outdoor recreation that contributes to the health and well-being of residents and visitors alike.

August 8, 2022 - SCV News

Rendering of the proposed Farm Hub at The Great Park, Ontario

Massive New Park Coming to the Inland Empire

A 3.5-mile long greenway will bring trails, recreational facilities, and open space to Ontario, in San Bernardino County, California.

January 11, 2022 - Inland Valley Daily Bulletin

A mile marker showing mile zero of the Great Allegheny Passage, which is a bike and pedestrian path that begins in Cumberland, Maryland and ends in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Measuring the Economic Impact of the Great Allegheny Passage

Small communities once dependent on coal, coke, paper, lumber, and manufacturing now have a 150-mile bike and pedestrian path contributing to the local economy.

December 2, 2021 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Open Space Trails

Study: Recreational Trails Program Underfunded by Over $200 Million

FHA research shows that multi-use trail users contribute three times as much in gas taxes as the program to build and maintain them receives.

August 8, 2021 - Streetsblog USA

Bridalveil Fall

Get Outdoors: 10,000 Miles of National Park Trails Restored

A three-year project to restore access to 10,000 miles of national park trails has been completed through a collaboration between the National Park Foundation and food company Nature Valley.

January 27, 2021 - Lonely Planet

Duwamish River

A Big Trail Win for Seattle

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan and the Seattle City Council have given all the funding necessary to make the Georgetown-to-South Park Trail a reality.

November 24, 2020 - The Urbanist

Los Angeles, California

13-Mile Park to Playa Trail Seizes the Moment in South Los Angeles

A new 13-mile regional trail opens in South Los Angeles, connecting various parks to the Pacific Ocean and providing additional opportunities for residents to enjoy outdoor recreation during a pandemic.

November 5, 2020 - Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas

Lebanon Valley Rail Trail

Growing Use of Trails Highlights the Work of Trail Planners

Trails have become very popular during the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out more about how trail planners in L.A. County plan for multi-use trails and promote the safe use of trails.

July 28, 2020 - Parks & Rec Business

Philadelphia Trail

A New Pedestrian River Crossing Planned for Philadelphia

The residents of Philadelphia could soon gain a major new outdoor recreation facility.

June 24, 2020 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Richmond, Virginia

Virginia Planning a Big Addition to Multi-Modal Trail System

The proposed Ashland to Petersburg Trail would build on the success of the Virginia Capital Trail.

October 2, 2019 - Greater Greater Washington

Issaquah Alps

Public Input to Help Plan New Nature Trails

Reno officials hope to protect public green space in the Truckee Meadows before potential new development arrives.

April 29, 2019 - Reno Gazette Journal

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