Where do Federal Active Transportation Grants Stand?
WEBINAR: December 4, 2025, 11:00AM - 12:00PM PT
The Rails to Trails Conservancy (RTC) is hosting a free webinar on "Active Transportation Freeze: Where do Federal Active Transportation Grants Stand?"
Since early 2025, RTC has tracked and reported decisions made by the White House and the USDOT regarding active transportation and advised trails, walking and biking advocates as they have endured whiplash, grant cancellations, and ongoing uncertainties about frozen federal transportation grants.
Congress rescinded $750M in active transportation Neighborhood Access & Equity grants in July and the USDOT has canceled numerous trail, walking, and biking grants as part of its ongoing review that has left thousands of additional grants in limbo and potentially forced applicants to remove active transportation elements. Some localities have sued over cancellations, and many are still in the dark regarding the future of their active transportation grants.
Join RTC for an online discussion about the state of play on federal grant decisions through programs like RAISE and Reconnecting Communities. During this webinar, RTC will share what they know, pose questions and invite local partners to share their experiences. You will hear from a representative from the City of Albuquerque about their cancelled RAISE grant and actions they are taking to restore this funding.
About Rails to Trails
The Rails to Trails Conservancy (RTC) is a non-profit that converts former railway corridors into multi-use trails for walking, biking, and other outdoor activities.
RTC works to build a nationwide network of trails, advocates for policies and funding for trail development, and provides assistance to local partners to create and connect trail networks.
