published Aug 2018
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.
published Aug 2018
Duke Energy TRAILS at Rockingham Community College is the first community college program of its kind in the United States. Trail design and layout, construction, maintenance, and management skills are the core focus. TRAILS is an acronym for “Trail Recreation and Adventure Institute for Leadership and Service.”
published Aug 2018
Read more details on important programs and trails training provided by National Trails Training Partnership supporters
published Aug 2018
The Bureau of Land Management in the US Dept. of the Interior sponsors many courses and workshops through a variety of training opportunities. Trails, recreation, land management, technical training, and public involvement are topics that are frequently covered. The BLM has also been a leader in establishing and developing the National Trails Training Partnership.
published Aug 2018
Through this teaching guide, students learn to locate national scenic and historic trails that they can visit with their families. Students also carefully read the inspirational language of the National Trails System Act, which motivates them to explore public lands and highlights the crucial role of volunteers in trail maintenance.
published Aug 2018
Encouraging different types of users to share the trail is just as important on urban trails as it is on backcountry trails.
published Aug 2018
Separate trails in the same corridor provide for different activities.
published Aug 2018
A photo gallery of murals, sculptures, decorative paving, and memorials.
published Aug 2018
Examples of electric transmission lines in shared utility corridors with trails, railtrails, and greenways.
published Aug 2018
Low water crossings are designed to allow normal flow under the trail, and to be over-topped during seasonal floods.
published Aug 2018
Examples of bike trails and bike paths that have been built by state departments of transportation
published Jul 2018
Ultimately, this can be an accessibility issue if you want to deal with that.
