MTGA is a non-profit organization that shall foster and facilitate the creation of an interconnected statewide system of trails and greenways for recreation, health, transportation, economic development and environmental/cultural preservation purposes.
Bikes Belong, in partnership with the League of American Bicyclists and with generous support from REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), is thrilled to announce this year’s REI/Bicycle Friendly Community Grant Awards. These grants, between $15,000 and $20,000 each, were awarded to five grassroots groups that are working closely with their city governments to make conditions better for bicycling in aspiring and designated Bicycle Friendly Communities.
“The responses confirmed that advocates are doing innovative and exciting work in America’s big cities,” said Tim Blumenthal, executive director of Bikes Belong.
The Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance will continue to implement Bicycle Friendly Community initiatives and policies in the Motor City by supporting Detroit’s Non-Motorized Transportation Plan in coordination with its own ambitious vision for a greenway network, complete streets, and safe routes for cyclists.
The League of American Bicyclists is proud to be the forum for Google to announce what all bike riders have been waiting for – Grab Your Bike and Go with Google Maps. Google is announcing at the Opening Plenary Session at the National Bike Summitthat they are adding biking directions in the U.S. to Google Maps.”This new tool will open people’s eyes to the possibility and practicality of hopping on a bike and riding,” said Andy Clarke, President of the League of American Bicyclists. “We know people want to ride more, and we know it’s good for people and communities when they do ride more – this makes it possible. It is a game-changer, especially for those short trips that are the most polluting,” Read more from the League of American Bicyclists Press Release and from Google.
MDOT and project team staff will host an open house to provide an overview of the project scope and boundaries of this approximately 7-mile section of the I-275 Metro Trail. This section is planned for reconstruction beginning this spring. There will be an opportunity to provide written feedback and input on various elements of the project including trail signs and bridge aesthetics. For more information follow this link.
MDOT shares details of reduced 2011-2014 Five-Year Transportation Program
February 12, 2010 — The state’s recently approved 2010-2014 Five-Year Transportation Program has been posted online by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) on the MDOT Web site at: www.michigan.gov/mdot5yearplan. MDOT also has also posted a new document titled “Financial Crisis Key Messages” to the Web. This document identifies funding strategies for a department that is faced with the reality that there will be insufficient state revenues available to match all of the estimated available federal funds beginning in 2011. The 2010-2014 Five-Year Program was approved by the State Transportation commission at its Jan. 28 meeting. The department must submit the Five Year Program to the Michigan Legislature by March 1. To read more follow this link.
LMB Michigan Bicycle Summit to Feature National Cycling Advocates
Andy Clarke, Executive Director of the League of American Bicyclists, will keynote LMB’s 2010 Michigan Bicycle Summit, and Chris Phelan, founder of the Ride of Silence, will be a special guest. Come meet and greet these two nationally known bicycle advocates on March 27 in Lansing, MI. For more information click here.
Title: Mackinac Bridge Labor Day Run Location: Mackinac Bridge, Mackinaw City Link out: Click here
The seventh annual Mackinac Bridge Labor Day Run lottery is now open and taking applications for the opportunity to be one of 400 runners and wheeling athletes who lead the way across the Mighty Mac as the sun rises.
The Bridge Run is a five mile non-competitive run over the Mackinac Bridge, sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance. It is organized by the Governor’s office, the Michigan Fitness Foundation, and the Mackinac Bridge Authority. This is not a timed event and the course will not be certified for Distance. The Bridge Run is limited to 400 participants who will be selected from a lottery drawing in June, 2010. For qualification requirements and to register, click here.
The seventh annual Mackinac Bridge Labor Day Run lottery is now open and taking applications for the opportunity to be one of 400 runners and wheeling athletes who lead the way across the Mighty Mac as the sun rises.
For qualification requirements and to register, click here.
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