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Trail-Building Toolbox:

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Learn more about how to use the trail-building toolbox or click on any of the topics below to get started.

Corridor Research

History of Railbanking	Railbanking, What and Why?
How to Railbank	Example Railbanking Agreement

Corridor Valuation	Salvaging Material
Acquisition Methods	Financing/Funding

The Railroad	Opposition and Adjacent Landowners
Public Agencies and Officials	Supporters

Liability/Trail Insurance

Hot Topics:

NEW! RTC's Early Warning System: Sign up to be informed about upcoming railroad abandonments in your area and sign up to receive notices that will help you take advantage of railbanking.
Rail-with-Trail: Communities across the country are finding ways to share the right-of-way. Learn more about how trails and trains go hand-in-hand.
Trail Photos Looking for images of unique trail design or need a powerful picture to illustrate the benefits of trails? Try using these great resources:

National Transportation Enhancements Clearinghouse (NTEC) Image Library
Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center Image Library
American Trails Photo Galleries

RTC Resources:

RTC Trails and Greenways Publication Library: A complete list of our manuals, reports, and fact sheets.
Resource Database: Use our custom Google Search Engine to find publications and resources specific to your needs.
Ask Our Listserve: Join our listserv and connect with over 900 trail advocates, managers, and builders. Share your experiences and learn from the experts!
Trails Glossaryand Acronyms

Other Resources:

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
The Duke Ellington Building
2121 Ward Ct., NW
5th Floor
Washington, DC 20037
+1-202-331-9696

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