At Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC), we believe that communities are healthier and happier when trail networks are central to their design.

Since 1986, RTC has worked to bring the power of trails to more communities across the country, serving as the national voice for the rail-trail movement.

With more than one million grassroots supporters, 23,000 miles of rail-trails on the ground nationwide and more than 8,000 miles of rail-trails ready to be built, our focus is on linking these corridors—creating trail networks that connect people and places, bringing transformative benefits to communities all across the country. Our flagship initiatives—TrailLink.com, TrailNation™ and the Great American Rail-Trail™—bring that strategy to life, connecting millions of people by trail.

For three decades, RTC has served as the national voice for trails, setting the precedent that rail-trails are need-to-have community assets and establishing policies and practices that ensure these trails are built.  

Learn how: railstotrails.org.

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Kevin Mills

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The Trail Development team at Rails-to-Trails Conservancy is responsible for planning, managing, and promoting the creation and expansion of trail networks across the country. This includes overseeing key initiatives such as TrailLink.com, TrailNation™, and the Great American Rail-Trail™, coordinating resources for trail planning, and collaborating with local communities and stakeholders to ensure the successful development and connectivity of rail-trails. Their work is instrumental in transforming community spaces into accessible, vibrant areas that promote outdoor recreation and sustainable transportation.

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