published Jun 2014
by
Hugh Duffy with National Park Service
Webinar Follow up Questions & Answers, by Hugh Duffy, National Park Service
published Feb 2020
This report focuses on the issues surrounding the proposed development of the Palouse to Cascades Rail-Trail.
published Jul 2005
by
Tim Poole with Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (Northeast Regional Office)
In about two decades, rail-trails have risen from obscurity to become highly valued amenities for many American communities. Rail-trails preserve natural and cultural resources and provide both residents and tourists with attractive
places to recreate and safe routes to their destinations.
published Oct 2018
The Surface Transportation Board (STB) just initiated a notice of proposed rulemaking to consider a rule proposed by opponents to railbanking that would significantly limit the ability of trail proponents to preserve rail corridors for interim trail use.
published Jun 2021
by
Federal Highway Administration
This updated Rails-with-Trails: Lessons Learned report documents how the state of the practice, perspectives, and context for rails-with-trails have evolved since 2002 and includes updated effective practices.
published Oct 2019
by
Jim Schmid
An American Trails book review by Jim Schmid.
published Nov 2019
by
Stuart Macdonald
Ramps, typically used for building access, are often provided on trails.
published May 2021
by
Oregon Trails Coalition
A guide for anyone who wants to better understand trails planning, decision making, and trail project development. If you’re a trail enthusiast with big ideas, a trail advocate, a stewardship
volunteer, or public agency staff person interfacing with local partners, this guide is for you.
published May 2001
This etiquette guideline for trail users is from a motorized perspective.