The September 10th bike rides, as usual, start at 9 am from the Creekwalk trailhead near the M.O.S.T. on Jefferson Street.
Archive for the ‘General’ Category
Issues that don’t fit neatly into other categories.
Cycle in the City Ride – September 10th
Posted by Steve Reiter on September 6, 2017
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Posted by Steve Reiter on July 9, 2017
Please come to a DPW Committee meeting to give support to the proposed Euclid Bike Lane plan. The meeting is this Tuesday, July 11th at 5pm in the Common Council Chambers, on the third floor of City Hall, 233 East Washington St. 13202
Members of BikeCNY were given an opportunity to review the current plan and were pleased. We believe it will create a much safer cycling experience and is an acceptable compromise with those who believe that parking must be maintained.
We can expect that there will members of the loyal opposition in attendance, making their position known. A strong presence by bike lane supporters will help the plan move forward.
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Pop-Up Bike Lanes
Posted by Steve Reiter on June 20, 2017
While not a brand new idea, this article shows how it can work. It’s something that we believe should be considered on new lanes in Syracuse. Try it and get feedback before going to the much larger expense of installing permanent lanes.
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Meeting Location Change
Posted by Steve Reiter on June 18, 2017
Please read the note in the column to the left.
Thanks.
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Governor Cuomo Proposes 750-Mile “Empire State Trail”
Posted by Steve Reiter on January 19, 2017
Elevating Erie is thrilled. So are we. Read about it here:
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October’s BikeCNY Meeting has been Canceled
Posted by Steve Reiter on October 18, 2016
Sorry for the late notice, too many of our core members have conflicts tonight.
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Cycle in the City 10/2
Posted by Steve Reiter on September 27, 2016
Wow! It is almost October.
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Funds Available for Extending Lake Trail and Creekwalk, and enhance the Connective Corridor
Posted by Steve Reiter on September 23, 2016
From an article by Mark Weiner in today’s Post-Standard:
The federal government will provide almost $10 million to extend the Onondaga Creekwalk in Syracuse and build a new section of the recreation trail looping around Onondaga Lake.
The grant money also will pay for $475,000 worth of additions to the Connective Corridor linking Syracuse University to downtown, New York’s two U.S. senators said Wednesday.
The $10 million had been earmarked for other Syracuse-area transportation projects in 2005, but for unexplained reasons it was never spent. Federal rules blocked the grants from being used for other projects.
U.S. senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand backed legislation that gave the Federal Highway Administration and state Department of Transportation the flexibility to repurpose the money. The grants will help pay for:
An extension of the Onondaga Lake recreation trail for 2.8 miles from the New York State Fair area to the southern shore in Syracuse. The federal government would provide $5 million toward the $13.3 million project. When complete, it would connect the lake trail with the Onondaga Creekwalk and Erie Canal trail.
An extension of the Onondaga Creekwalk from Armory Square south for 2.2 miles to West Colvin Street. The federal government would provide $4 million for the pedestrian and bike trail along Onondaga Creek.
About $475,000 worth of improvements on East Genesee Street as part of the Syracuse Connective Corridor. The corridor provides bike paths and other infrastructure to link Syracuse University with downtown Syracuse.
Under new federal rules, the Federal Highway Administration can now redirect federal funds earmarked for specific projects if the money remains unspent for more than 10 years.
Schumer had previously supported Onondaga County’s application for a $10 million competitive federal grant for the lake trail project, but the county did not make the final cut for funding. Contact Mark Weiner by email or at 571-970-3751.
Cyclists pedal along the west shore trail around Onondaga Lake last year. Money will go to make improvements and extend the trail. Michael Greenlar/mgreenlar@syracuse.com
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Remaining Bike Month Events Announced
Posted by Steve Reiter on May 10, 2016
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Bicycle Commuting 101 Workshop Cancelled
Posted by Steve Reiter on April 2, 2016
Unfortunately, this workshop has been cancelled due insufficient participant numbers to meet the minimum numbers set by the leaders, who were driving in from Albany.
Perhaps we will attempt this again.
Do take part in the rest of local Bike Month activities, which will be listed shortly.
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