NEWS:

• 07/02/09: TIGER grants can benefit trail and greenway projects under ARRA
• 06/26/09: FY 2010 budget proposed for INTERIOR, ENVIRONMENT, and RELATED AGENCIES
• 06/24/09: House Transportation Bill Moves Forward; Strengthens Safe Routes to School
• 06/22/09: The "committee print" of the Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009 is available in pdf format (1.3 mb)
• 06/18/09: What happens to trail and bike/ped funding programs: see Blueprint for new Transportation Authorization released by House Transportation Committee
• 06/18/09: Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. asks lawmakers for an 18-month reauthorization of SAFETEA-LU
• 06/06/09: Winner of American Trails community trails award recognized by National Association of Home Builders
• 06/05/09: August 1 is the deadline for next round of assistance from Rivers, Trails & Conservation Assistance
• 06/04/09: Active Living Research call for presentation and papers, and award nominations for 2010 Annual Conference
• 06/01/09: President Obama proclaims June as Great Outdoors Month; Governors join in
• 05/31/09: Governor's budget plan would cut funding to CA state parks; closures feared
• 05/22/09: New Safe Routes to School Senate Bill sets stage for next federal transportation bill
• 05/17/09: Rep. Oberstar releases notes on future of transportation programs
• 05/14/09: Brian O'Neill dies, longtime superintendent of Golden Gate National Recreation Area
• 05/14/09: In memory of Tammy Jamieson, Colorado advocate for parks, trails, and open space
• 05/14/09: Senate Committee Introduces National Surface Transportation Policy Bill
• 05/13/09: Missouri Trail Summit Heads to Springfield
• 05/10/09: Water Trails support Texas Parks and Wildlife Department theme "Life is Better Outside"
• 05/09/09: Railroad provides obstacle to linking rail trails in Ohio
• 05/08/09: Destination of the Week: Chattanooga, site of 2010 National Trails Symposium
• 05/01/09: New guide to trail safety released by coalition of outdoor recreation groups
• 04/22/09: National Parks to receive $750 million in recovery funding
• 04/21/09: President Obama Signs Serve America Act to Expand National Service
• 04/17/09: Recreational Trails and Transportation Enhancement Proposals: ideas for consideration with range of options for reauthorization
• 04/13/09: Agencies plan trail projects as part of economic recovery funding
• 04/12/09: Accessibility will be a Required Part of Recovery Act Projects
• 04/10/09: Summary of programs benefiting trails in ARRA economic stimulus
• 04/08/09: California has $77 million in Transportation Enhancements funds for quick action
• 04/03/09: Federal funding drives efforts to invest in trail systems on public lands
• 04/01/09: Congress passed the Omnibus Public Lands Management Act
• 03/31/09: Government of Canada Invests $25 Million in Recreational Trails
• 03/08/09: Stimulus provides billions for public lands, other recreation goals
• 02/12/09: Access Board continues rulemaking for trails, outdoor sites, and rights-of-way
• 02/09/09: Updates on funding for Land and Water Conservation Fund
• 02/06/09: SRAM Cycling supports bike advocacy efforts in a big way
• 02/05/09: Omnibus Public Lands Bill (S-22) vote expected week of February 9
• 02/03/09: A Bicyclist's View of the Inauguration
• 01/05/09: ARC welcomes Ken Salazar, new Interior Secretary
• 12/24/08: Partners Promote "Leave No Trace" Winter Recreation
• 11/24/08: USFS call for proposals for More Kids in the Wood
• 11/17/08: American Trails Introduces the Developer Award Program
• 11/10/08: Conservation funding wins big in 2008 election

See the archives for earlier news items

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ACTION:

• 06/03/09: Watch webcast of Surface Transportation Board hearings on rail banking (rails to trails legislation) July 8
• 06/16/09: 2009 Kodak American Greenways Awards apploication deadline: July 15
• 05/27/09: Ask Your Senator to Co-Sponsor the Safe Routes to School Reauthorization Bill
• 05/27/09: Help The Arizona Trail Earn A $50,000 Grant!
• 05/09/09: Register your National Trails Day event with the American Hiking Society
• 05/09/09: Public input needed for 15-county Carolina Thread Trail plan
• 05/06/09: Request for Proposal: Universal Accessibility and Byways Training Development
• 05/06/09: 29 Senators Signed-On, Rally Your Senators to Support LWCF State Assistance
• 04/21/09: Finalists in 2009 Redwood Creek Wines Greater Outdoors Project Contest
• 04/13/09: Nominate a Recreational Trails Program-funded project for CRT Annual Award
• 04/03/09: Support Recreational Trails Program funding!
• 03/26/09: Neighborhoods can Receive Funding and Guidance to Improve Pedestrian Safety
• 03/15/09: EPA offers National Awards for Smart Growth
• 03/04/09: Take Pride in America seeks nominations for 2009 awards
• 02/26/09: Opportunities for trail-related training in 2009
• 02/24/09: Supporters ask for $3.5 million increase for RTCA program
• 02/07/09: NRPA urges support for park and recreation funding in stimulus package
• 02/07/09: NPCA promotes funding for national parks and service programs
• 01/14/09: Trail supporters speak out on economic-stimulus package
• 08/19/08: IMBA'S International Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day is Oct. 4
• 07/11/08: Marshall University offers series of online OHV courses
• 07/07/08: Active Living Research research and publication grants
• 07/02/08: Comment on proposed ADA rule for "power-driven mobility devices"
• 07/02/08: 2008 National Recreation Trails Photo Contest
• 06/03/08: CA Safe Routes to School fund applications due July 18
• 05/25/08: LWCF State Assistance Advocacy Continues
• 04/25/08: University of OK offers accessible sidewalks and trails courses
• 04/12/08: Opportunity to administer an Information Center for Transportation Enhancement Activities
• 04/12/08: Environmental education will be focus of Congressional hearings
• 03/27/08: Connect Grants for Culturally Diverse Communities
• 03/21/08: Support Increased Funding for Trails and Recreation
• 03/01/08: June 14, 2008, will be first National Get Outdoors Day
• 02/26/08: Support Increased Funding for Trails and Recreation
• 02/15/08: Try the updated National Recreation Trails Database

See the archives for earlier action items