“The idea of the Great American Rail-Trail inspires people, I think because [it communicates] the idea the whole country can be woven together. But I think where it really touches the most people’s lives is the connectivity it provides all along the way. [This trail] is linking cities and suburbs and rural areas and small towns. … this [issue] speaks to the importance of active transportation across all those political divides.” -said Kevin Mills, #TeamRTC’s vice president of policy
ICYMI, earlier this month, we celebrated the 5th anniversary of the Great American Rail-Trail and the kick-off of the Warrior Expeditions’ bike ride across the trail’s cross-country route! Learn more about the Great American Rail-Trail and its impact in this Streetsblog USA article!
Why a team of veterans are cycling across America to process their wartime experiences, and raise awareness about the need to fund the paths they’re riding on.
