Liz Thorstensen @DCElthor
Systems change for people, planet and a more inclusive economy. VP, Trail Development @railstotrails. Views are my own District of Columbia, USA Joined July 2012-
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“Connected trails are one of those silver bullets” for health, climate change, the economy, and transportation, says Jon Snyder (Outdoor Rec Policy Advisor to Gov. Inslee). We couldn’t agree more! @railstotrails #TrailNation
“Connected trails are one of those silver bullets” for health, climate change, the economy, and transportation, says Jon Snyder (Outdoor Rec Policy Advisor to Gov. Inslee). We couldn’t agree more! @railstotrails #TrailNation
Walkable and bicycle-friendly communities, connected by trails, are in high demand—trail use is up 45% since 2019—and 62% of Americans say they want to use trails more than they do now. nextcity.org/urbanist-news/…
Creating a Paradigm Shift to Accelerate the Development of Trail and Active Transportation Networks nextcity.org/urbanist-news/…
We at @railstotrails hope you will join us as we continue our work towards a paradigm shift in creating more accessible and equitable active transportation infrastructure: nextcity.org/urbanist-news/…
Great job @DDOTDC ! It has been amazing to already see so many people using the newly upgraded trail! @TrailsCoalition
Great job @DDOTDC ! It has been amazing to already see so many people using the newly upgraded trail! @TrailsCoalition
Super excited to announce @railstotrails 2022 Trail Grant awardees! These 25 organizations are working to bring more equitable and inclusive access to trails, walking and biking. Their work is incredibly important and we are thrilled to be partnering with them!
Super excited to announce @railstotrails 2022 Trail Grant awardees! These 25 organizations are working to bring more equitable and inclusive access to trails, walking and biking. Their work is incredibly important and we are thrilled to be partnering with them!
.@USDOT wants to hear from you on enhancing intersection safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, and other vulnerable road users - be sure to share your comments by 11/15. Read the request for information and submit your comments by 11/15: bit.ly/3s5NL8I
“People are looking for more ways to get around without a car” - we couldn’t agree more with @MayorBowser and so excited to celebrate the transformational Long Bridge bike/pedestrian bridge with @MarkWarner! #buildmoretrails
Fun to see the Capital @TrailsCoalition and @circuittrails mentions at the WA Bike, Walk, Roll Summit presentation on @LeaflineTrails - information sharing between coalitions is so key!
We had such a great time with our partners from @ECGreenway and @WABADC at #OpenStreetsDC!
We had such a great time with our partners from @ECGreenway and @WABADC at #OpenStreetsDC!
Two of our #trails network priority projects - South Capitol Street Trail and the Long Bridge bike and pedestrian crossing - secured needed funding yesterday. More to come!
Two of our #trails network priority projects - South Capitol Street Trail and the Long Bridge bike and pedestrian crossing - secured needed funding yesterday. More to come!
We're hiring! If you are passionate about trail and active transportation networks, apply for our TrailNation Collaborative Lead position! Learn more + apply today: railstotrails.org/about/careers/….
An Interstate Across America — For Everyone Besides Drivers, That Is — Would Pay For Itself in No Time. Our latest report, via @StreetsblogUSA @railstotrails bit.ly/3GbPsHK
🚨‼️ANOTHER NEW MAP 🗺 this time of Washington, DC's Ward 4, with parts of NE and NW DC, and including a big portion of upper Rock Creek Park. I'll do more of the wards next week, so stay tuned 😉😎
We had an absolute blast on our #CelebrateTrailsDay ride! Thanks to @JafeCycling and @WABATrailRanger for cohosting plus our @DDOTDC and @PGPlanningMD trail planners for expert insight! #trails #AnacostiaRiverTrail #MarvinGayeTrail #dcbikes
Wheelie competition in Baltimore at Cyclovia, Move Well Festival, and #CelebrateTrails Day @railstotrails!
#CelebrateTrails day in Baltimore along the Baltimore Greenway Trail Network! @railstotrails

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