At the last Folks on Spokes meeting Steve Buchtel talked about Trails for Illinois, a little know advocacy group that he is revamping into an Illinois power house.
He talked about the benefits of trails to the surrounding communities and how many trails can be improved. One image stands out in my mind. The only connector from a box store to the trail (I think target) is out an emergency exit.
I'm excited to see the group and wish it well. Check out their tumblr.
Monday, June 11, 2012
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Big thumbs up for Tinley Park’s active transportation plan
"Tinley Park’s Village Board passed its active transportation plan this week with flying colors.
The village board’s unanimous approval of the plan seems to reflect widespread interest in the community about bike facilities. One village official said this plan had more interest than almost any other plan up for village board approval in recent years."
From Active Transit Blog.
Friday, June 8, 2012
Middle School staff ride to work
"Hickory Creek Middle School staff members recently rode their bikes to school wearing “Go Green: Pedaling with Purpose” signs. Eighth-grade student Jake Juracka joined the staff by riding his unicycle to school. "
Picture and more info at http://southtownstar.suntimes.com/neighborhoodstar/tinleypark/13007674-521/around-town-for-june-10.html
Picture and more info at http://southtownstar.suntimes.com/neighborhoodstar/tinleypark/13007674-521/around-town-for-june-10.html
First sight of complete streets near me
"A Cook County project to rebuild 108th Avenue from 163rd Place to 179th Street in Orland Park will begin Monday, and detours will be in place starting Friday, according to the village.
The project is slated for completion in early October. While most of the county road will be rebuilt, some newer sections will only be resurfaced.
The two-lane road will not be widened but wider paved shoulders — wide enough to accommodate bicycle traffic — will be installed, the village said...."
emphasis mine
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