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The Audacious Idea to Connect America With Trails Is More Necessary Now Than Ever

Seattle's bike blogger takes a ride on some of Washington's best rail trails — and makes the case for extending the "Great American Rail Trail" across the country.

October 15, 2025

The Shocking Untold History of America’s Rails-to-Trails Movement

Some of the fiercest battles for the future of public space in America have happened on abandoned railway corridors — and the battles aren't over yet.

October 7, 2025

Everyone to Congress: Stand Up and Fight for the Infrastructure Funding You Allocated (And Your Constituents Need)

"The president has made it clear that programs outside the administration’s narrow vision for transportation will not be faithfully implemented," advocates said this week — and it's time for congress to stand up and defend their will.

September 25, 2025

Op Ed: Pragmatic Optimism In the Face of Active Transportation Clawbacks 

In the face of mounting attacks on federal funding for biking and walking, a top nonprofit is urging advocates to stay in the fight.

July 24, 2025

Great Trails Are America’s Secret Weapon to Treat Trauma; Will Congress Fund Them?

Why a team of veterans are cycling across America to process their wartime experiences, and raise awareness about the need to fund the paths they're riding on.

May 15, 2024

This Year’s RAISE Grants Will Help Disadvantaged Communities

A huge share of one of DOT's most important discretionary grant program's funds will go to communities that were historically harmed by transportation investments.

June 29, 2023