Durango Wheel Club

Tomorrow, September 3rd, the newly constructed road up to the new lake will be open to cyclists and walkers before opening up to motorized traffic! County Road 210 (formally CR 211) will be open from 10 am to 2pm, with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 2pm.

Please use this link to learn all about the Walk and Roll event: http://co.laplata.co.us/notices/2010/07/heres_your_chance_walk_or_bike_county_road_210_road_opens

SC
durangowheelclub@gmail.com

La Plata county is in the process of fixing the Comprehensive Community Plan so that it better reflects the reality and values of our county. TODAY August 31st is the last day to provide input! This is a key step in the process and it is our opportunity to let the county know that we cyclists would like to see the county adopt a multi-modal transportation plan. Please send an email TODAY to Jason Meininger
meiningerjl@co.laplata.co.us!!!
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Dear Community Member,

The Federal Government has made $600 million in new funds available under the TIGER II (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) Discretionary Grant Program, and $140 million of the available funding is set aside for rural areas. [Read more →]

The Momentum newsletter is full of useful information about Multi Modal Transportation and cycling related events taking place in Durango! [Read more →]

Adam Howell is leading an effort against the proposed road connecting Grandview to Durango through Ewing Mesa and the Horse Gulch trail system. His blog-site is worth a look if you are concerned about the future of this important local resource. His most recent post is about the history of the Telegraph Trial: http://horsegulch.wordpress.com/

SC
durangowheelclub@gmail.com

The Volunteers of America is looking for bicycles of all types to be given to people at both shelters in Durango. They need children’s and adult bicycles. They are also hoping to get donations of bicycle parts, tools, a stand, tubes, tires and locks.

All Donations are tax deductible!

Betsy Richards will be able to pick up bicycles and parts within reason in town on Tuesdays or Thursdays. For more information, or to make a donation, please contact Betsy directly at the Volunteers of America Southwest Safehouse at 259-5443.

BR/SC
durangowheelclub@gmail.com

I am putting together a list of La Plata County roads that we would like to have swept for cycling. Please send me your requests and I’ll talk to our friends in the Roads Department.

Spencer
durangowheelclub@gmail.com

Good news for open space reported in todays Herald!
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COUNTY ROAD 250 REOPENED TO THROUGH TRAFFIC

Durango, CO – On March 16, 2010, La Plata County closed the 2700 block of County Road 250 to through traffic due to flooding from snow melt. The runoff has decreased and County Road 250 has been reopened to through traffic. County staff will continue to monitor the area as it is subject to additional runoff and potential road closure if the area receives precipitation. For additional information, please contact Doyle Villers, Road Maintenance Supervisor, at 970-382-6414 or e-mail villersde@co.laplata.co.us.

SC
durangowheelclub@gmail.com

Amber Blake (our super-fantastic Multi-Modial Coordinator for the City of Durango) recently sent us this email and an attached form that can be used to report missing sidewalks. If you know of a missing sidewalk in your area please fill out this form and send it back to Amber before March 15th! [Read more →]