Dec 18 2010

Rails to Trails Vision

The Rails-to-Trails Conservancy is one of the most important organizations out there. I like what they’ve done in the past, what they’re doing right now, and their vision for the future.

In their “Welcome” flyer, they have proposed the following “bold ideas:”

  • They want to, “…double the amount of funds that support trails…”
    • biker on the C & O Canal  Towpath Trail
  • They want to create a “True Nationwide Network [of trails] … to ensure that all Americans can enjoy the benefits and beauty of rail-trails.” More specifically, they have set a goal that by 2020, “90 percent of Americans will live within three miles of a local trail system.”
Those goals are noble, simply stated, and achievable. But they won’t necessarily be easy to achieve. They need our help. If you are interested to learn more about the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, visit their website and become involved in their mission. 

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2 comments

    • Artforartsake on 12/19/2010 at
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    RTC depends on contributions from ordinary people as well as help from the government. Hopefully they continue getting $ from both sources.

    • Artforartsake on 08/08/2011 at
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    RTC depends on contributions from ordinary people as well as help from the government. Hopefully they continue getting $ from both sources.

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