Trailnet Selected as Technical Assistance Provider in Chicago Initiative
We are excited to announce that Trailnet will be providing technical assistance on our traffic calmingmodel to the Active Transportation Alliance. The Active Transportation Alliance is a non-profit advocacy organization that works to improve conditions for bicycling, walking and transit and engage people in healthy and active ways to get around the Chicago region.
In April, Trailnet staff met with Active Transportation Alliance staff in Chicago to talk about their project and tour the target communities. Together they scouted sites for upcoming demonstrations and discussed project details. We are happy to announce that, as a result of our Plan 4 Health, we will collaborate on a project that includes several pop-up traffic calming demonstrations across the Chicago region.
The demonstrations will highlight traffic calming initiatives and help residents visualize what complete streets programs could look like in their communities. Trailnet staff will return to the city for a two-day event on June 8 and 9 in the community of Willow Springs.
Final Kirkwood Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan
The final Kirkwood Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan has been presented to City Council. You can view or download the plan here.
Trailnet would like thank the Planning Advisory Committee and all of the residents that helped shape the plan through their input and comments. The exemplary dedication of the residents, elected officials, and staff of Kirkwood strengthened the planning process.
Des Peres Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Draft Recommendations
Take some time to review the DRAFT recommendations for the plan below and tell us what you think! The planning team wants to hear what works and what doesn’t in order to make sure the plan is right for Des Peres.
Please contact Marielle Brown, Planning Manager, at marielle@trailnet.org or 314.436.1324 ext. 115 before Monday, June 15, with comments, questions, and recommendations.
You can talk with the planning team about the draft recommendations on Saturday, May 23, at a community walking tour. The planning team will visit communities throughout Des Peres to talk about the plan and answer questions.
Trailnet 2015 Survey: Help make walking and biking a way of life in St. Louis
For more than 26 years, Trailnet has focused on bringing about positive change in communities throughout the St. Louis region by encouraging healthy, active living. Please help us continue our efforts to get people moving and help our region build for better walking and biking by participating in this quick survey.
All responses to this survey are confidential and the results will be reported at a general level. This survey includes questions asking if you would like to get involved or receive more information. If you answer yes to these questions, we will also ask for your contact information so that we can connect you to opportunities and provide information.
If you have any questions or technological problems, please contact Kevin Keach, kevinkeach@trailnet.org or 314.436.1324 x107.
Thanks for taking the time to provide valuable feedback that will help us further our mission!
Ralph Pfremmer
Executive Director
Thursday Night Women’s Road Ride
Dates: May 7 through August 27
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Features: This ride is for women only, and is intended for those who are new to road riding in general and especially those who are new to riding with traffic. It is a no-drop ride, so no one will end up riding alone! Carrie Cash Wootten will lead the group and will focus on fun and learning as the miles fly by! The Thursday evening ride is intended for road bikes, so hybrid and off-road bike riders may find their wider tires make it hard to keep up the pace of the road bikes. If you have any questions about your bike or the ride in general, please call Carrie at The Hub. Helmets are required. Routes are marked, and maps will be provided.
Routes: 15 miles
Terrain: Moderately hilly, a few big hills
Start location, bike shop sponsor and ride leader:
Time: 7:45 a.m. group at a “fast pace”: finishing average speed of 19 mph and below
8:00 a.m. group at a “conversational pace”: finishing average speed of 16 mph and below
Features: This ride heads westward from the shop, and uses roads in Webster Groves, Kirkwood, and Ladue. It is a ride intended for riders on road bikes, and the wide variety of rider speeds makes this ride a great one for all abilities. Hybrid and off-road bike riders will usually find their bikes’ wider tires make it hard to keep up the pace of the road bikes. There is no sag support, but there is generally someone to help in case of mechanical trouble. Complimentary bagels and coffee served after the ride.
Routes: 30, 26, 18 miles
Terrain: Moderately hilly, a few big hills
Start location, bike shop sponsor and ride leader:
Features: A great ride for novice to advanced riders. Riders interested in the longer route can split from the group and pick up speed. Helmets are required. Go to Cyclery FB Page for current status.
Routes: 36, 18 miles
Terrain: Flat, some rolling hills
Start location, bike shop sponsor and ride leader:
Features: A great ride for novice to advanced riders. Riders interested in the longer route can split from the group and pick up speed. Helmets are required. Go to Cyclery FB Page for current status.
Routes: 36, 18 miles
Terrain: Flat, some rolling hills
Start location, bike shop sponsor and ride leader:
