Federal Highway Administration

District of Columbia

http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/recreational_trails

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), part of the US Department of Transportation, provides expertise, resources, and information to improve the nation's highway system and its intermodal connections. The Federal-Aid Highway Program provides financial assistance to the States to construct and improve the National Highway System, other roads, bridges, and trails.

Entries related to Federal Highway Administration

Trainings

Build a Sustainable Trail that Lasts 100 Years
Electric Bicycles
Connecting Communities
Trail Construction Cost Realities
Communicating the Benefits of Trails
Sustainable Trails for All
Accessibility: Outdoor Developed Areas Final Rule
Introduction to Trail Safe!
Plan, Design, Fund, Get Right of Way, and Build a Greenway in 1,500 Days
Reducing Crime One Trail at a Time
Extraordinary Hikes for Ordinary People
Creative Reassembling of Former Railroad Corridors
Huts for Hiking, Skiing, and Biking: Why, Where, and How?
Powerful Partnerships
Trails and Greenways: What’s Next?
Rail-Trails, Smart-Growth, and…Realtors?
Economic Impact of Livable Communities with Active Transportation Options
Engaging the next generation of trail stewards
Leveraging Cross-Sector Partnerships and Technology to Develop a Healthy, Vibrant Trails Community
Trails and Towns Together
The FAST Act
Trails for Heroes
Building Capacity with Volunteers
Why Resolve Conflict When You Can Prevent It?
The Role of Trails in Healthy Community Design
Water Trail Ambassador and Stewardship Programs
Horses and Trails
Trail Wayfinding Systems
Creating Accessible Trails with Universally Designed Interpretation
Getting the Word Out about Accessibility of Trails and Outdoor Recreation
A World of Trails: The International Trails Movement
Leveraging People and Places: Trails as Economic Development
Engage Your Elected Officials! The Importance of Political Leadership
The Devil is in the Details: Common Trail Design Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
Working Together to Develop, Promote, and Fund Active Tourism
Building Strong Volunteer Partner Organizations: A Success Story
Managing Winter Trails: Increasing Opportunities and Adapting to Climate Change
Now That e-Bikes Are On Trails, What Do We Know?
Designing Near Wetlands, Streams, Forests, and Other Environmental Resources
Investment Opportunity: How to Make Your Trail Irresistible to Private Funders
Trail Towns - Leveraging Trails for Community and Economic Development
Youth Serving Accessibility – A Wonderful and Powerful Combination
Improve Your Volunteer Stewardship Toolbox
Social Media + Trails: Growing and Engaging Your Followers
Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (JEDI): Part 1 (The What and Why of JEDI)
Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (JEDI): Part 2 (JEDI Strategies For Your Organization)
The Nature of Trail Aesthetics
The Future of Transportation and Recreation Trail Projects Utilizing Youth and Conservation Corps
Equestrian Trail Design for Urban Multi-Use Trails

Articles and Resources

Equestrian Design Guidebook for Trails, Trailheads, and Campgrounds
Wetland Trail Design and Construction
Trail Construction and Maintenance Notebook
Off-Highway Vehicle Trail and Road Grading Equipment
A Resident’s Guide for Creating Safe and Walkable Communities
2013 Recreational Trails Program Annual Report
2014 Recreational Trails Program Annual Report
2015 Recreational Trails Program Annual Report
2016 Recreational Trails Program Annual Report
2017 Recreational Trails Program Annual Report
2019 Recreational Trails Program Annual Report

Resources and Trainings by staff of Federal Highway Administration

Connecting Communities
Federal Transportation Funds for Trails (2017)
Federal Transportation Funds for Trails (2015)
Federal Transportation Funds for Trails (2013)
Federal Funds for Transportation and Recreation
The U.S. Bicycle Route System
Federal Transportation Funds Benefit Trails
Connecting Communities: Transportation and Recreation Networks