Resource Library:

Rails With Trails



posted Nov 2, 2021

Mechanized Trailbuilding: A Primer

Through a combination of field footage and expert speakers, this webinar will provide a primer on mechanized trailbuilding equipment.


posted Sep 28, 2021

Developing a Trail Competency Framework

Working across sectors to create shared language around trail skills and expertise.


posted Jul 9, 2021

From SOQ to IDIQ: Trail Contracting Models

In this webinar, PTBA will explore different trail contracting models.


posted Jul 9, 2021

Rails-with-Trails: Best Practices and Lessons Learned

Sponsored by Rhino Marking & Protection Systems. This webinar will discuss a new report from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Rails-with-Trails: Best Practices and Lessons Learned, that examines safety, design, and liability issues associated with the development of shared-use paths and other trails adjacent to active railroad and transit rights-of-way.


published Nov 2019

Trails Crossing on Active Railroad Lines

by Stuart Macdonald

One of the most difficult trail facilities to accomplish is a crossing of an active rail line.


posted Jun 4, 2019

Rails-with-Trails: Lessons Learned

by Jared Fijalkowski with Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, Eli Griffen with Rails to Trails Conservancy

This session demonstrates how communities can develop Rails-with-Trails that facilitate both rail and active transportation.


posted Feb 19, 2018

Rails-With-Trails: Safety records from trails across the country

Safety records from trails across the country


posted Feb 19, 2018

Rails With Trails

This presentations discusses unique opportunities for trail development along the right of way adjacent to railroad tracks.