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Recreational Trails Program (Rtp)



posted Oct 17, 2018

20,000th Recreational Trails Program Project: Wild Goose State Trail

by American Trails Staff

The RTP Database now houses 20,000 RTP Projects! These projects have received $944,000,000 and have been matched by over $562,000,000, for a total of $1,506,000,000. RTP funding requires at least a 20% match. Please note that RTP funding has leveraged nearly 60% in additional support from other sources of funding!


published Nov 2008

A Guide to Transportation Funding Programs for Service and Conservation Corps

by Stuart Macdonald

Conservation Corps and Transportation: Making the Connection is a funding guide and case study publication sponsored by The Corps Network and the Federal Highway Administration.


posted Dec 29, 2017

Abbott Motocross Park - Nebraska

Abbott Motocross Park provides safe and fun motocross riding experiences!


published May 2020

Action Alert: Please Support RTP By Sending Letters From Your Organizations

by Mike Passo with American Trails

Encouraging that HR 5797, “The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Full Funding Act of 2020” be included in the transportation reauthorization bill currently being drafted


posted Dec 29, 2017

Agassiz Recreational Trail - Minnesota

The Agassiz Recreational Trail is a rail corridor that was acquired and converted to a natural surface multi-use recreational trail.


posted Dec 29, 2017

Alaka'i Swamp Trail - Hawaii

A major rehabilitation and boardwalk replacement project to preserve access on the Alaka'i Swamp Trail.


posted Dec 29, 2017

Alaska Trails Mobile Tool Trailers

Cool - new tools!


posted Dec 29, 2017

Anchorage Hillside Singletrack Trail System - Alaska

Anchorage’s first system of soft-surface, narrow trails built for mountain bikes and foot traffic.


posted Dec 29, 2017

Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area - Pennsylvania

Abandoned land becomes a premier motorized and nonmotorized recreation facility!


posted Dec 29, 2017

Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area - Pennsylvania

Constructing a Trailhead Event Area for the off-highway vehicle park that includes an open pavilion, space for vendors, rest rooms, and all-weather storage for trail maintenance equipment.