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Test and tune up your bike in Xenia April 26
Posted by on April 8, 2009
From the Times Community Newspapers of Greater Dayton:
Join the Greene County Parks Trail Sentinels and K & G Bike Center on Sunday, April 26 from 2–4 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Recreation Center in Xenia for Bicycle Test and Tune where participants can get their bike ready for spring riding. First, participants will learn how to tune up their bike to get ready for riding the bike trails this spring and repair it should it breakdown while riding. Greene County Parks Trail Sentinels will also conduct a bike rodeo for riders to test their skills on obstacles, weaving, close maneuvers and more. Now that you are tuned and tested, it is time to enjoy a leisurely ride along the bike trail hosted by a Trail Sentinel. Preregistration is required and the fee is $2 for Greene County residents and $3 for non-residents per person. To register or for additional information on Bicycle Test & Tune, contact Greene County Parks at 562-7440 or visit the web site at www.co.greene.oh.us/parks.
Ed Begley Jr. to speak at HBA Akron Home & Flower Show
Posted by on February 22, 2009
Ed Begley Jr., the actor most famous for his role as Dr. Victor Ehrlich on the TV series St. Elsewhere, in more recent years has become known as one of Hollywood’s most visible environmental advocates.
Mr. Begley will be in Akron to present his talk Live Simply So That Others Can Simply Live at 1:00pm and 5:00pm at the HBA Akron Home & Flower Show on Sunday, February 28, 2009. The show will be held at the John S. Knight Center in Akron.
You can read more about Mr. Begley’s life in the Southern California neighborhood (that he shares with Bill Nye the Science Guy) in this article from the Akron Beacon Journal.
Tallmadge Public Meeting Report
Posted by on January 23, 2009
I attended the public meeting last night in Tallmadge, Ohio for the proposed Freedom Secondary Trail. Representatives for MetroParks Serving Summit County were there to answer questions, along with DLZ, the engineering and design firm working with the parks on the project.
I was told that they would consider the meeting a success if they had at least 50 people attending, but by the time I arrived at 5:50pm, they estimated that they already had over 60! There were detailed engineering drawings of the entire new trail, which showed a few different options where the final trail routing has not been determined. A running slide show illustrated the current location and conditions along the proposed trail corridor. The representatives were eager to hear feedback from attendees.
A decision on the final trail routing is expected some time this summer. With design and engineering work beginning immediately after that, actual construction will probably begin some time in 2010. The project will include rehabilitation work on the currently existing Tallmadge Rail Trail.
"Walk, Bike!" lecture at Granville's Bryn Du Mansion
Posted by on January 22, 2009
From the Newark Advocate:
The Bryn Du Mansion of Granville is holding the second of three in its series of “Simply Living” lectures on Tuesday, January, 27, 2009 at 7:30pm. The lecture is titled “Walk, Bike!” and will demonstrate the ability to reduce reliance on the automobile in Central Ohio.
The Bryn Du Mansion is located at 537 Jones Rd, Granville, OH 43023.
Volunteers needed for Stark County Park District
Posted by on January 18, 2009
From Ohio.com:
The Stark County Park District is seeking volunteers to join its Trailblazers group. The volunteers cover 60 miles of park trail, including 25 miles of the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail.
To get an application and arrange an interview, contact volunteer coordinator Jennifer Martin at 330-477-3552 or go to http://www.starkparks.com/volunteer_program.asp. Interviews will be conducted through Jan. 30.
Five training classes covering first aid, bicycle repair, park history and regulations, and communication skills will be offered on five dates in February and again in April. Volunteers are asked to work at least 32 hours a year.
Public meeting for new bike trail near Tallmadge
Posted by on January 16, 2009
Metroparks Serving Summit County is holding a public meeting on Thursday, January 22 from 5:00 to 7:00pm at the Tallmadge Community Center, 80 Community Drive, Tallmadge, Ohio 44278. The meeting will be in an open house format, where visitors can see graphic displays, talk to park staff and consultants, and make comments.
The proposed new trail, dubbed the Freedom Secondary Trail, will start at the Portage Hike and Bike Trail in Kent, connect to the Tallmadge Trail, and continue west to the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail. A possible spur will connect to the Metroparks Bike & Hike Trail in Munroe Falls.
This post is a summary of information from an article by Stephanie Kist in the West Side Leader.
Community Meetings on Cleveland West Shoreway Improvements
Posted by on January 7, 2009
Please join the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), the City of Cleveland Planning Commission and Ward 13 Councilman Joe Cimperman for a public meeting to review the proposed redesigned plan for the West Shoreway, also known as the Connecting Cleveland: The Waterfront District Plan. The proposal is working within a finite budget of $49.8 million that includes Route 2 improvements, entrance and exit ramps, and greater lake access via bike trails. The most important component for Ohio City are redesigned exit and off ramps for Route 2 from West 25th and West 28th Streets to enhance pedestrian and vehicular safety, aesthetics, and development opportunities.
Public Meeting # 1:
- When: Wednesday January 7, 2009 at 5:00 pm
- Where: The Lakeview Terrace Community Center, located at 1290 W.25th Street, just north of Division. Parking is available on the street only.
Public Meeting # 2:
- When: Wednesday January 7, 2009 at 7:00 pm
- Where: The Lutheran Hospital Auditorium (The Castele Learning Center), located off the Spine & Arthritis Center Building entrance that faces Fulton Road just south of Franklin Blvd.
- Parking: There is ample, free parking at the Lutheran Hospital lot at W.28th & Franklin (enter off W.28th Street, just north of Franklin)
For more information on the plan please go to www.innerbelt.org and select the “Lakefront West” logo.
Pancakes, and Greyhounds
Posted by on December 1, 2008
I haven’t posted in a few days because of Turkey day, and I really have been lazy about commuting. On Sunday, I got up early to go to a pancake breakfast at the Moose lodge in Cuyahoga Falls. The plan was for Kevin to ride from his house, me to ride , and Sarah to drive form our place. Well, to make a long story short, I rode, and everyone else drove.
Luckily, I forgave Kevin quickly because I love pancakes, and I gave him a proper amount of harassment. The breakfast was in benefit of the Freedom Greyhound Rescue, and I hope it was a great success because the people were extremely nice and the food was great.
Thanks and so long, Greg Bachman
Posted by on November 19, 2008
Greg Bachman was appointed as Summit County Engineer in 2003, and ran unopposed for re-election in 2004. As an avid cyclist, he did his best to consider the needs of bicyclists as part of his County Engineer duties, such as making sure that several recent road improvement projects included widening of the shoulders. He also led group rides at different locations around the county throughout this past summer.
He was defeated in this month’s election by Democrat Alan Brubaker. Was it mainly due to the current anti-Republican backlash, or is there more to the story? Please comment on this post if you have any insight. Either way, we appreciate the efforts of Greg Bachman to promote cycling in Summit County, and hope that his work will serve as a platform for continued improvements in the county, as well as the state.
Alan Brubaker has a campaign web site, and his Position Statement page lists “Added emphasis on pedestrian and bicycle facilities” as a main bullet point. The Platform page lists “County Improvements,” and every one of the bullet points there makes some mention of cycling, walking, and/or “multi-model” transportation. So it looks like at least from a promise standpoint, Mr. Brubaker will continue the good pro-cycling work of Mr. Bachman.
Election Day
Posted by on November 4, 2008
Hopefully everyone has voted today, I know I did. It was a nice morning for a ride. I was happy to see so many people voting. I haven’t had this experience since 1992, when I turned 18. What if Ross Perot would have won? We’ll never know! Good luck to the canidates!
