Coalition for Recreational Trails

Recreational Trail Program funding:

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Take action to help save the Recreational Trails Program NOW!

SIGN-ON as a member of CRT’s RTP Council of Advisors

See "Key reasons for a state NOT to opt out of the Recreational Trails Program"

See "California's Active Transportation proposal"

See the RTP California Organizational Sign-On Letter

See "Gov. Brown Threatening to Erode Funding for Trails, Biking and Walking" ~ article and resources on the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy website

The Coalition for Recreational Trails (CRT) is a federation of national and regional trail-related organizations. Its members work together to build awareness and understanding of the Recreational Trails Program, which returns federal gasoline taxes paid by off-highway recreationists to the states for trail development and maintenance. CRT was formed in 1992 following the passage of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) to ensure that the National Recreational Trails Fund (now known as the Recreational Trails Program or RTP) established by that legislation received adequate funding.

During the six years of ISTEA, CRT worked to ensure that program was continued and strengthened as part of the ISTEA reauthorization process. Following the 1998 passage of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21) and the 2005 approval of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), both of which significantly increased RTP program funding, CRT’s efforts have been focused on supporting its continued, effective implementation and its extension and enhancement through the next round of transportation legislation and resulted in the reauthorization of RTP with dedicated annual funding of $85 million for Fiscal Years 2013 and 2014 in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21).

As a member of the Coalition for Recreational Trails (CRT), American Trails urges organizations of every size and interest to become a Supporter of the Recreational Trails Program. Letters will be sent on an ongoing basis to members of Congress, key members of the Administration, State Governors, and key members of State Legislatures. To date, over 500 organizations have signed on as members of the CRT’s RTP Council of Advisors. Every State and every trail activity benefits from the Recreational Trails Program, and your support is needed!

SIGN-ON as a member of CRT’s RTP Council of Advisors today!

NATIONAL MEMBERS of Coalition for Recreational Trails

American Council of Snowmobile Associations
American Hiking Society
American Horse Council
American Motorcyclist Association
American Recreation Coalition
American Trails
Americans for Responsible Recreational Access
Back Country Horsemen of America
Bikes Belong
BlueRibbon Coalition
The Corps Network
Equestrian Land Conservation Resource
International Association of Snowmobile Administrators
International Mountain Bicycling Association
International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association
Motorcycle Industry Council
National Association of State Park Directors
National Association of State Trail Administrators
National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council
National Recreation and Park Association
Partnership for the National Trails System
Professional Trail Builders Association
Public Lands Service Coalition
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association
Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association
SnowSports Industries America
Specialty Vehicle Institute of America
Sports and Fitness Industry Association
Student Conservation Association
Tread Lightly!
United Four Wheel Drive Associations

For more informtaion, contact Catherine A. Ahern, American Recreation Coalition and Coalition for Recreational Trails - 202-682-9530; Fax 202-682-9529 - cahern@funoutdoors.com

Background on the Recreational Trails Program

Download the Recreational Trails Program information sheet

See "Two States "opt out" of Recreational Trails Program Funding"

See "Indiana Gov. Daniels announces continued Recreational Trails Program funding"

See "States announce trail funding after opting out of RTP"

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