Tag: trail funding

How Are Trails Funded in America?

How Are Trails Funded

Building and maintaining trails can be a complex and expensive process. In this blog post, we’ll explore the various ways that trails are funded.

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Trail Funding Fast Fact

man walking dog on path

Federal Funding for Walking and Bicycle Paths   A recent survey indicated that 74% of Americans would like to see federal trail funding maintained or increased for biking and walking paths.

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Trail Advocacy

Colorado Senator Larry Crowder

Support Politicians Who Support Trails In this age of partisan politics, it is refreshing to note that trails seem to be a nonpartisan issue. Although it is true that some strongly anti-trail politicians such as John McCain and Jim Inhofe are republican, that is not necessarily the party’s default viewpoint. Recently, Colorado Republican State Senator …

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Save California Recreational Trails Program

Urge California Governor Brown NOT to Opt Out of the Recreational Trails Program   (If you reside outside of California, please notify family and  friends in California.)   California Governor Jerry Brown may be ready to recommend opting out of the Recreational Trails Program (RTP). This would be a huge setback to recreational trails in California & eventually throughout the …

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Recreational Trails Program Passes

family on hiking trail

Recreational Trail Funding Approved Congress & President Obama have come to the rescue of trails across America.  On July 6, the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) was rescued for another two years as Barack Obama signed the transportation bill that was approved by the U.S. Congress. Thanks to this legislation, the RTP will receive $85 million …

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Bicycle Safety Tips from the Onion & Trailsnet

email your representative about trail funding

Bicycle safety-tips according to the Onion. If you’ve got a sense of humor, you’ll enjoy the tips. If not, please refrain from clicking on the link at the beginning of this blog post. Either way, remember that the tips are offered tongue-in-cheek, so don’t take them too seriously… Bicycle  Tips According to Trailsnet …however, one …

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