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In the Washington, D.C., area, WTOP radio is known as the station with updates on Beltway traffic every 10 minutes. But reporter Kate Ryan switched her minivan for a bicycle and has been taking listeners along for the ride. From ladies nights at local bike shops to free bike clinics , Ryan has been covering the local bike scene for a mainstream audience. As part of her coverage, she's paid significant attention to trails. Recently, she took a spin with Officer Donald Brew , who patrols the Capital...

To attract new trail users to urban pathways and keep them coming back, trail managers are striving to increase the safety and comfort levels of those users. One thing to consider is that new users may be venturing into unfamiliar territory away from the view of street traffic. So to increase their comfort level, the city of San José, Calif., has come up with an innovative marking system that will help trail users know their location and also be able to communicate it quickly to emergency...

Activity Leagues operated by local law enforcement agencies are often a good match for trail advocates looking to encourage cycling among youth. As part of our Urban Pathways Initiative work along the Compton Creek Bike Path in southern California, RTC came across a program of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department called Bicycle Education and Registration (BEAR). This program gives local youth the opportunity to work with deputies and learn about bicycle education, safety and repair. In addition...