Walking Trails

People walking and biking on Atlanta Beltline paved trail.

Trump has Slashed Over $750 Million From Bike and Walking Trail Projects

The Trump administration is pulling hundreds of millions allocated under the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act.

March 15, 2026 - News From the States

Dad and toddler holding hands walking down path in park.

Walking Paths as Everyday Infrastructure

Walking paths are simple yet transformative features in parks that promote health, equity, and community connection, proving that small investments can deliver lasting benefits.

September 1, 2025 - National Recreation and Park Association Open Space Blog

People biking on paved bike trail in Arkansas.

Repositioning Bike and Walking Trails as Essential Infrastructure

Cities and states can access federal transportation funding by including trails in long-range transportation plans.

September 23, 2024 - Go Erie

Aerial view of Atlanta BeltLine paved bike trail surrounded by green trees

Trees Beautify Segment of Atlanta’s BeltLine

A local nonprofit planted 500 trees along a previously unimpressive segment of the bike and walking trail, creating an ‘instant forest’ effect.

May 30, 2023 - Urbanize Atlanta

People on bikes ride along paved Atlanta BeltLine bike trail

BeltLine Construction Projects Delayed

Atlanta officials say delays in relocating fiber lines are slowing construction on the walking and biking trail.

April 19, 2023 - Urbanize Atlanta

Cyclists of All Ages Enjoy a Sunday Morning Ride on the Neuse River Trail.

The East Coast Greenway Is Stitching Together a 3,000-Mile Trail Network

The ever-evolving greenway connects biking and walking trails from Maine to Florida.

April 18, 2023 - Reasons to Be Cheerful

Rendering of Joe Lewis Greenway at crossing withh street with green striped crosswalk

Detroit Opens Segment of Joe Lewis Greenway

The newly opened segment, which features playground equipment and public lawns, is part of a 27.5 mile greenway that will loop through four cities.

November 8, 2022 - WDET

Two cyclists on a paved bike trail through short grass with Dallas buildings in background

Dallas Names 66-Mile Bike and Walking Trail

When complete, the newly named DFW Discovery Trail will incorporate 50 miles of existing trails into a regional ‘super highway.’

August 19, 2022 - The Dallas Morning News

Walking and Biking Path

Making a Regional Map of Walking and Biking Trails

A cross-jurisdictional trail map is harder to find than one might expect. Not so anymore in the Washington, D.C. region.

August 15, 2018 - Greater Greater Washington

FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?

After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.

Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold

The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.

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