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The Detroit Greenways Coalition works to promote and build a network of greenways, Complete Streets, and bike lanes that will connect people and places, improve the quality of life, beautify neighborhoods, and stimulate neighborhood-level economic development in Detroit.
News from the Trail - October 2023
Uniroyal Promenade Ribbon Cutting
 

The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy is hosting a grand opening that closes the major gap in the East RiverWalk -- the Uniroyal Site. The free event is Saturday, October 21st from 10am until 2pm and begins with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Everyone is welcome, though you are asked to RSVP.

This new RiverWalk segment connects Mt. Elliott Park to Gabriel Richard Park and the MacArthur Bridge to Belle Isle. It's also part of both the bike and hike routes for the Iron Belle Trail as well as the Great Lakes Way. 

There's still more work to be done here, especially with the bicycling connection between Gabriel Richard and Belle Isle, something that should be improved with the Belle Isle Multimodal Mobility Study and its proposed two-way cycletrack on the bridge.

So why is it called the Uniroyal site? We wrote this article about this along with its unique bicycling history. 

Lastly, the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy's latest newsletter is now online and includes many other updates on their other projects and programming.
 
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Joe Louis Greenway Ribbon Cutting
 

The City of Detroit is having a ribbon cutting event for the Joe Louis Greenway's Warren Gateway. The event is Tuesday, October 31st from 2pm until 7pm, which includes Halloween activities. Everyone is invited to this free event at 8034 W. Warren Avenue. We're especially looking forward to the new pavilion with its fireplace and the giant slide.

The Department of Public Works just sought City Council's authorization to submit a $60 million grant request for the Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods federal program. The funding would largely build out the Joe Louis Greenway along Lonyo and in Southwest Detroit. We were glad to provide a letter of support for this.

DPW is also having a second public meeting regarding the proposed streetscape along W. Jefferson and Rosa Parks near the future Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park. This next meeting is Wednesday, October 25th from 6-8pm at the Roberto Clemente Rec Center, 2631 Bagley Street. This streetscape project could include improved sidewalks, traffic calming, and a two-way cycletrack. 
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Climate Rally

We recently attended the Michigan Clean Energy Future Now rally in Lansing. When meeting with legislators, most participants spoke about pending clean energy bills, but we talked about bills related to speed limit setting, e-bike purchase incentives, and automated speed enforcements within school zones. It was also a great opportunity to connect with key partners within MDOT and the City of Detroit.
Transportation Fair

The Eastside Climate Action Coalition (which the DGC is a member of) is hosting a Transportation Fair and Conversation on Wednesday, October 11th from 5:30-7pm at the Stoudamire, 4401 Conner Avenue. Food will be provided and a free bike given away. We'll be there!
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Lenox Center

There's a grand opening planned for the revitalized Lenox Recreation Center on Thursday, October 19th at 2pm, 100 Lenox Street. The facility is the first city-built resiliency center with many green features, including green stormwater infrastructure and improved pathways.
Elmwood Central

The City is planning to update the park and pathways within the Elmwood Central Park located between the Dequindre Cut and Mayor Archer Greenway. They have a survey for park users asking what they want to see. Construction is expected to occur next year.
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Eliza Howell Park

There was a recent ground breaking for the Eliza Howell Park renovation that focuses on the main roadway. The entire 1.3-mile loop road is being reconstructed and will include separate bike lanes, bioswales, speed humps for calming traffic, signage, and parking. The construction is expected to be completed this year. It's going to make the park a great place for walking and biking.
Parks Summit

Detroit Parks Coalition's Annual Parks Summit is scheduled for December 6th. Registration is now open.
FB4K

Free Bikes 4 Kids Detroit just had their major bike collection day and now they're seeking volunteers to help clean and repair the bikes.
East Warren

Have you visited the new East Warren Streetscape (between Cadieux & 3 Mile Drive) yet? It's looking great with concrete curbing separating the parking and bike lane.
View our updated Detroit Bike and Trail Map
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Good luck to everyone participating in this year's Detroit Free Press Marathon!

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