Funding Resources and Research

web Rails to Trails Conservancy, Rails to Trails Conservancy
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy is a nonprofit organization working with communities to preserve unused rail corridors by transforming them into trails, enhancing the health of America's environment, economy, ...more >
document Sidewalk Construction Program, Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC)
Citizens groups coordinate with government agencies in Alameda County to fund and construct new sidewalks in high need areas. ...more >
document Designing Sidewalks and Trails for Access Part I, Federal Highway Administration
The guides Designing Sidewalks and Trails for Access Parts 1 and 2 provide the state of the art practice for applying the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and similar requirements to pedestrian facilities. ...more >
document Case Study No. 8: Organizing Citizen Support and Acquiring Funding for Bicycle and Pedestrian Trails, Federal Highway Administration
The purpose of this study is to identify and analyze specific courses of action necessary to successfully develop independent bicycle and pedestrian facilities. ...more >
document Case Study No. 9: Linking Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities with Transit, Federal Highway Administration
A number of transit agencies and local and State Governments have initiated efforts to improve nonmotorized transit access, but many major problems and opportunities have not yet been addressed. This report highlights some of these efforts and opportunities. ...more >
document Transit Waiting Environments, Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC)
Transit user survey identifies desired bus stop amenities and aids planning for improving existing and future stops, depending on several funding techniques. ...more >
document Pedestrian Design Assistance Program, Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC)
Regional pedestrian and bicycle fund helps ensure consideration during infrastructure improvements and construction in the Greater Phoenix area. ...more >
document Enhancing America's Communities, National Transportation Enhancements Clearinghouse
This third edition of Enhancing America's Communities highlights a variety of transportation enhancement projects from around the country, showcasing the potential of TE to build strong places through targeted transportation investments. ...more >
document A Quick Guide to Transportation Enhancements, National Transportation Enhancements Clearinghouse
This brochure discusses the Transportation Enhancement Program and Transportation Enhancements. ...more >
document Olympia's Parks and Sidewalks Funding Measure, Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC)
Olympia had neglected sidewalk construction for decades. The City Council worked with the Parks Department and advocacy groups to get sidewalk funding. ...more >