RTP Full Funding Act of 2025

The "RTP Full Funding Act of 2025" presents congressional findings regarding the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) , which develops and maintains valuable trail infrastructure for diverse users like hikers, cyclists, and off-road vehicle enthusiasts. This program operates on a user-pay-user-benefit model , funded by federal taxes on nonhighway recreation fuel. However, the bill highlights a significant disparity, noting that while nonhighway recreation vehicles contribute approximately $281 million annually to the Highway Trust Fund, the RTP currently receives only about $84 million . It asserts that the RTP should be funded at a level commensurate with these tax contributions. Furthermore, the legislation calls for the Federal Highway Administration to provide Congress with accurate estimates of total nonhighway fuel taxes collected and suggests the program be carried out through the Transportation Alternatives program without affecting other federal highway initiatives.