Resources and Links

Federal Agencies

The links on this page provide tools and resources culled from a wide variety of industry resources ranging from Federal agencies to local privately funding organizations all supporting the goals of Recreational Trails Program.

Please note: Links to web sites outside of the Department of Transportation (DOT) are offered for your convenience in accessing related information. Linking to a web site does not constitute an endorsement by DOT or any of its employees. We will not intentionally link to or endorse any websites which offer commercial products or services.

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Department of Transportation

U.S. Department of Transportation Reform Proposal
On July 29, 2008, the Secretary of Transportation announced a new framework to overhaul the way U.S. transportation decisions and investments are made.
U.S. Department of Transportation Accessibility Website - The Department is committed to building a transportation system that provides access for all Americans. http://www.dot.gov/accessibility
US DOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Landing page. www.dot.gov/bicycles-pedestrians
US DOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Program
Links to the most popular pages and related DOT sites.
FHWA Federal Lands Highway Program.
FHWA Livability Initiative - An overview of FHWA's Livability Initiative to enhance the environmental sensitivity and to help States explore multi-modal transportation options. www.fhwa.dot.gov/livability/
FHWA National Scenic Byways Program. www.bywaysonline.org
- Scenic Byways website for travelers. www.byways.org
FHWA Transportation Enhancement Program. www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/transportation_enhancements/
- National Transportation Enhancements Clearinghouse. www.enhancements.org
Exemplary Ecosystem Initiatives (EEI). www.environment.fhwa.dot.gov/ecosystems/awards.asp
Exemplary Human Environment Initiatives (EHEI). www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/ehei/index.htm

U.S. Forest Service

U.S. Forest Service, Federal Surface Transportation Programs and Transportation Planning for Federal Land Management Agencies-A Guidebook http://www.fs.fed.us/eng/php/library_card.php?p_num=0777%201814P
U.S. Forest Service, Home Page with links to National Forests. www.fs.fed.us/
U.S. Forest Service, Recreation opportunities. www.fs.fed.us/recreation
U.S. Forest Service, National Trail Drawings and Specifications www.fs.fed.us/.ftproot/pub/acad/dev/trails/trails.htm
U.S. Forest Service, Trail Accessibility Guidelines www.fs.fed.us/recreation/programs/accessibility
U.S. Forest Service Trail Bridge Catalog [web only]: This website is intended to help land managers and engineers select trail bridge types, decks, rail systems, abutment systems, and materials. www.fs.fed.us/eng/bridges/index.htm.
U.S. Forest Service Trail Fundamentals: Trail Fundamentals include five concepts that are cornerstones of effective trail planning, design, construction, maintenance, and management. http://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/programs/trail-management/trail-fundamentals/
U.S. Forest Service, Publications. www.fs.fed.us/library
U.S. Forest Service, Grant Programs. www.fs.fed.us/spf/coop
U.S. Forest Service Technology and Development Centers
- Missoula MT: www.fs.fed.us/eng/techdev/mtdc.htm
- San Dimas CA: www.fs.fed.us/eng/techdev/sdtdc.htm
U.S. Forest Service, National Wood in Transportation Information Center. www.fs.fed.us/na/wit

Department of the Interior

Bureau of Land Management
- Recreation opportunities in western States. www.blm.gov/wo/st/en/prog/Recreation.1.html
- National Training Center. http://www.blm.gov/ntc/st/en.html
- National Scenic and Historic Trails. www.blm.gov/wo/st/en/prog/blm_special_areas/NLCS/Trails.html
National Park Service
- History and Culture. www.nps.gov/history/
- Historic Preservation Learning Portal. www.historicpreservation.gov - Access to historic preservation and cultural resources information.
- National Trails System. www.nps.gov/nts/
- Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance. www.nps.gov/ncrc/programs/rtca/
- National Center for Recreation & Conservation - links to NPS funding programs. www.nps.gov/ncrc
  - Land and Water Conservation Fund - The LWCF program provides matching grants to States and local governments for the acquisition and development of public outdoor recreation areas and facilities. www.nps.gov/ncrc/programs/lwcf/
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - administers conservation and recreation programs www.fws.gov
- Grant programs. http://www.fws.gov/grants/
- National Historic Trails. www.fws.gov/historicPreservation/heritageTourism/historicTrails.html
- Refuge Roads Program (Roads and Trails). http://www.fws.gov/refuges/roads/

Other Federal Agencies

U.S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) - Information on accessibility and the Americans with Disabilities Act. www.access-board.gov
Recreation.Gov - A website for recreational opportunities on Federal lands. www.recreation.gov
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance - a government wide compendium of Federal programs, projects, services, and activities. www.cfda.gov
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Promoting Physical Activity Through Trails. www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/physical/index.htm
National Endowment for the Arts - grant programs may benefit trails. www.arts.gov
NEPA-NHPA Section 106 Handbook - The "NEPA and NHPA: Handbook for Integrating NEPA and Section 106 Reviews" provides advice to Federal agencies, applicants, project sponsors, and consultants on how to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Section 106 review processes. http://ceq.hss.doe.gov/publications/nepa-handbooks.html#NEPA-NHPA
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - recreation sites. www.corpsresults.us/recreation/
U.S. Coast Guard Office of Boating Safety - Information on recreational boating safety and recreational boating grant programs. www.uscgboating.org