published May 2020
by
Liz Thorstensen with Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC)
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, signed into law by President Donald J. Trump on March 27, 2020, provides the Economic Development Administration (EDA) with $1.5 billion for economic development assistance programs to strengthen communities.
published Aug 2018
by
Stuart Macdonald
Encouraging different types of users to share the trail is just as important on urban trails as it is on backcountry trails.
published Dec 2019
by
Elvin Clapp with Bureau of Land Management
Survey of skills and competencies to assist in developing a national training strategy for National Scenic and Historic Trails
published Nov 2019
by
Dianne Martin
American Trails contributor Dianne Martin shares some tips on how to safely share trails with horses.
published Aug 2019
by
Taylor Goodrich with American Trails
Let’s face it. Motorized, equestrian, biking, and hiking users do not always get along. When conflicts inevitably arise, what do we do, and how can we avoid it in the first place?
published Jan 2014
by
Connecticut Equine Advisory Council
The Equine Advisory Council conducted research and interviews throughout Connecticut to determine project cost and general installation, maintenance, environmental impacts, and suitability for multiple user groups for various surface materials.
published Jan 2015
This guidebook benefits from a very clear presentation and covers many examples of urban trail situations. Specific design features for all types of trails and related facilities are included.
Looking east toward the oil refinery, on the Thompson Trail Project, a railtrail in Anacortes, Washington
Looking east toward the oil refinery, on the Thompson Trail Project, a railtrail in Anacortes, Washington
Looking east toward the oil refinery, on the Thompson Trail Project, a railtrail in Anacortes, Washington
Near the east end of Thompson Trail railroad trestle, looking east, near Anacortes, Washington
Near the east end of Thompson Trail railroad trestle, looking east, near Anacortes, Washington
Near the east end of Thompson Trail railroad trestle, looking east, near Anacortes, Washington
East end Thompson Trail Project, Anacortes, Washington, showing fencing to alert riders as the trail ends at a highway
East end Thompson Trail Project, Anacortes, Washington, showing fencing to alert riders as the trail ends at a highway
East end Thompson Trail Project, Anacortes, Washington, showing fencing to alert riders as the trail ends at a highway
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