The Rochester Greenway
http://rochestergreenway.org/.
The proposed trail would connect RIT, U of R and downtown Rochester.
There is an existing trail currently connecting RIT and the U of R; Lehigh Valley North from Henrietta Town Line Road to River Road.
Saturday, July 18, Greenway Bike Ride Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the trailhead in Canawaugus Park on River Road (Rte 251) in Scottsville for a 1 1/2 hour, 14 mile ride south to Rt. 5 in Avon and back. Bring water. Ride Leader: Richard DeSarra. 585-461-5363 or rdsbike@rochester.rr.com.
Tom Low, Town of Brighton Commissioner of Public Works
585.784.5225, thomas.low@townofbrighton.org.
NEWS RELEASE
Brighton, NY, July 3, 2009 – The Town of Brighton will hold a Public Meeting to review the concept of a multi-use trail connecting Town Hall and the Erie Canal. The meeting will be held on July 27th from 7pm-9pm at the Brighton Town Hall, 2300 Elmwood Ave. The I-590 Bicycle / Pedestrian Bypass Trail Feasibility Study is nearing completion, and the Town wishes to gather additional feedback on the preferred trail alignment identified in the Draft Report.
In its 2000 Comprehensive Plan, the Town identified a concept for a trail connecting the Town Hall Complex on Elmwood Avenue to the Erie Canal at Meridian Centre Park. This Feasibility Study explores the viability of the whole corridor of the I-590 Bicycle / Pedestrian Bypass trail, with consideration given to location alternatives, design recommendations, funding sources, and phasing strategies. The Preferred Trail Alignment map, along with the full Draft Report, is available on the Town’s website:http://www.townofbrighton.org/.
All are encouraged to attend the meeting and provide comments and suggestions.
Saturday, June 13, Greenway Bike Ride Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the trailhead in Canawaugus Park on River Road (Rte 251) in Scottsville for a 1 1/2 hour, 14 mile ride south to Rt. 5 in Avon and back. Bring water. Ride Leader: Richard DeSarra. 585-461-5363 or rdsbike@rochester.rr.com.
The city of Rochester’s Tuesday Nature Nights, includes a series of guided bike rides co-sponsored by MVP Health Care, starts on 6 p.m. Tuesday May 26 with a bike ride through the High Falls and Corn Hill neighborhoods area. Participants should meet at the Pont de Rennes pedestrian bridge.
The nature nights are from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 25. A brochure listing all the rides is available via the city of Rochester Parks & Recreation Dept. Helmets required and riders under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Call (585) 428.6770.
Saturday, June 6 onboard Mary Jemison
“Bicycling and Boating” tour of the river and canal, culminating in a lunch cruise onboard Mary Jemison.
The Mission of Corn Hill Navigation (a not-for-profit organization) operators of the Sam Patch and Mary Jemison canal boats: to foster the improvement and sustainability of the Erie Canal and Genesee River for current and future generations through education, awareness, and enjoyment.
Bike & Boat Tour
Start location of the Mary Jemison boat tour and bicycle tour: Corn Hill Port, Exchange Blvd., Rochester.
Bike tour of Genesee Riverway Trail & the Erie Canal start time: 10:00 a.m. (90 minute ride)
Lead by Richard DeSarra, Rochester Bicycling Club Board member
Boat tour of the Genesee Rive and the Erie Canal start time: 12:00 noon. (75 minute tour)
Bike and boat tour options: cost associated with the boat tour & box lunch (optional),
bike tour is free.
For reservations you may call us at 585-262-5661 or online @ http://www.samandmary.org.
The construction of a ramp replacing the staircase underpass has begun.
All riders will need to cross Clover St. at-grade during the construction period of approximately six weeks.
The road entrance/exit on the west side of Clover St. is now open and is several yards north of the old entrance.
Please be careful crossing. Auto traffic is often moderate to heavy with speeds normally 40 -50 mph.
The 2009 Bicycle Road Map is now available at all Monroe County Bicycle Shops
A bicycle class on using your bicycle to commute to work and other utilitarian uses.
Class limit is 30.
When: Thursday, May 21st, 7PM – 9PM
Where: Genesee Waterways Center, 149 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14611 (585) 328-3960
Please fill in the application (Click on “Registration link”), and send to Richard DeSarra by May 17, 2009.
Registration link: http://newyork.sierraclub.org/rochester/Transportation/Bike_Course.html.
Sponsored by:
Rochester Bicycling Club and
Rochester Regional Group of the Sierra Club.
On Sunday May 3, 2009 the local chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society will hold its annual MS WALK.
More than 1,000 walkers will be starting at the Genesee Valley Park – Roundhouse Pavilion, on the east side of the river, to raise funds in the fight to stop Multiple Sclerosis.
We are in need of four patrollers to ride your bicycle or walk in the parking lot and along the route. You will be the eyes and ears of the medical and security staff of the MS WALK.
You will need a cell phone, along with your bicycle or walking shoes, and appropriate clothing. The event is held rain or shine.
Patrollers will be needed from 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Food and beverage provided.
Please RSVP to rdsbike@rochester.rr.com
Thank you,
Richard DeSarra
585.461.5363
