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Transportation Enhancement Funding will Develop 3 Trails

barry — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 02:18:37 +0000

The Michigan Department of Transportation has awarded its latest round of transportation enhancement grants. There were three trail projects awarded funding in this go-round. They include:

West Bloomfield Township will construct an approximately 2.5 mile extension to the existing West Bloomfield Trail from Arrowhead Rd. to Haggerty Rd. Included in this $1.1 million project is trail surfacing, roadway crossings, benches, trash receptacles, and grading of trail shoulders.
Thomas Township will receive $512,438 in federal funds to construct a 2.2 mile nonmotorized path, extending the Saginaw Valley Rail Trail to Shields Drive and connecting schools, libraries, and shopping centers. Included in this $854,060 project will be $170,812 from MDOT for a nonmotorized crossing of M-46.
Saginaw Township and Kochville Township are contributing $280,663 and receiving federal funds of $521,436 to develop a 2.5 mile trail along Consumer’s Energy right of way from Elmer Lange Park to the terminus of the Kochville Township Trail at McCarty Road.

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Big Day for Michigan Trails

nancy — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:35:54 +0000

The Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Board was very good to Michigan trails this year. A total of 31 projects totaling $7.26 million was awarded for trail development. Some state-owned rail trails and many local trails were the winners, including the big regional trails of Petoskey to Alanson, Fred Meijer Clinton Ionia Shiawassee, and Ionia, and local trails in Buchanan, Traverse City, Ironwood, Suttons Bay, Texas Township, Hancock, Watersmeet Township, Charlevoix, Petoskey, Oakland Township, Calumet Township, Bessemer, Hastings, Inkster, Ypsilanti, Delhi Township, Kentwood, Laketon Township, Clio, Saginaw, Tuscarora Township, Edenville Township, Frankenlust Township, and Pewamo.

Five trail acquisition projects totalling 5.29 million were also awarded. Winning big was a critical segment of the Great Lake to Lake Trail in Wixom, Walled Lake, and Commerce Township. This 5.45 mile rail-trail project between the Huron Valley Trail and the West Bloomfield Trail was awarded 3.75 million, which will help to close one of the gaps in the long distance trail from South Haven to Port Huron. Additional acquisition grants were awarded to Jackson County, St. Clair County, Negaunee Township and to the DNR for critical trail connectors. Congratulations to all of the deserving winners!

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Homeowners Should “Hit the Trails” When Considering Property Values

barry — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:30:56 +0000

Two University of Cincinnati researchers will present interdisciplinary research at a national conference on planning and development of communities.

Location, location, location – it is often touted as affecting the value of residential property. Now, new University of Cincinnati research suggests that location near nature trails could hold a financial benefit for homeowners and ultimately neighboring communities.

The two researchers examined how the Little Miami Scenic Trail – a 12-mile southern stretch of the trail that runs through the Cincinnati metropolitan region – impacted residential property values in Hamilton County, Ohio. The scenic, multipurpose trail beckons walkers, hikers, skaters and bicycle enthusiasts and also has horseback riding paths. Read more about property values. . . .

From University of Cincinnati, By Dawn Fuller

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Paul Henry Thornapple Trail Dedication

nancy — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 17:30:07 +0000

PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Paul Henry Thornapple Trail Dedication
The Eaton County Parks Department, in cooperation with Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School, the Eaton Conservation District, and the Maple Valley GreenWays Committee, requests the honor of your presence at the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail Dedication Ceremony Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at 7:45 a.m.
From the intersection of Nashville Hwy. and Mason Road in Vermontville, head North on Mason road approximately ¼ mile to the parking area.

Please RSVP by July 15th if you can attend, 517?627?7351.
EATON COUNTY PARKS – A Memorable Outdoor Experience

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Two Detroit bike tours this weekend

todd — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 13:19:23 +0000

There are two Wheelhouse Detroit bicycle tours this weekend in Detroit which are both fundraisers for MTGA.

The first is Saturday, July 9th at 1pm and its theme is the early cycling history in Detroit.

Detroit’s automotive history was made possible by its deep roots in the world of bicycles! Visit the home of Horatio “Good Roads” Earle, the site of both Detroit Wheelmen clubhouses, the Metzger bicycle shop, the Morgan & Wright tire company, the Bicycle Pavilion on Belle Isle and the home of Fords Quadricycle. Tour will be led by Todd Scott, the Detroit Greenways Coordinator for the Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance. Community Partner: Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance.

The second is on Sunday, July 10th at 1pm and will tour Detroit’s Underground Railroad historic sites.

Detroit was an important station on the Underground Railroad, and the final American stop prior to freedom across the River in Canada for many escaped slaves. We will visit the Underground Railroad memorial sculpture on the Detroit RiverWalk, historic Second Baptist Church, and the Underground Railroad Living Museum at the First Congregational Church.

For more information on these tours and many others, visit the Wheelhouse Detroit web site.

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