Be a Part of the Solution

Kudos to Kevin at the Century Cycles blog for posting the following:

Interested in the future of Bicycle Transportation in Northeastern Ohio? Plan on attending the "Public Citizens Involvement Committee of Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation Study" (AMATS) meeting tomorrow, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008 at 7:00pm.

The Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (AMATS) is the federally designated agency responsible for directing the cooperative, continuous, and comprehensive (or "3-C") transportation planning process in Summit and Portage counties and the Chippewa Township area in Wayne County. This responsibility entails the development of regional transportation policies, plans, and programs, including the development of a long-term Regional Transportation Plan and a short-term Transportation Improvement Program. Their web site is: www.ci.akron.oh.us/amats

The meeting will be held in the Silver Lake Village Hall at 7:00pm. Call 330-275-2436 for additional information. This meeting will focus on transportation requirements and includes bicycling.

Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation Study
Citizens Involvement Committee

7:00pm January 24, 2008
Silver Lake Village Hall
2961 Kent Road

Silver Lake, Ohio

South of Sagamore Rd., the combination of the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail (20 miles in Summit Co.; crushed limestone) and the Summit Hike & Bike trail (33 miles; paved) provide great cycling opportunities. These trails are widely used, even in the winter months, and they provide residents with a valuable resource. (I really miss my apt. in Stow which was literally a stone's throw away from the H & B trail!)

However, there is plenty of room for expansion, improvement, and addition of cycling facilities (both on and off road). Please show your support for this and other cycling initiatives!

Update:

Additional info on Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation Study:

2008 Meeting Calendar (40k pdf)
Citizens Involvement Committee Agenda - 1-24-08 (62k pdf)