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Heart of Michigan Regional Trail
Vision
In 2004, Mid-MEAC worked with Michigan
Trails and Greenways Alliance, local
municipalities, and residents to create a
vision for an interconnected regional trail
network. Mid-MEAC continues to assist with
the Heart of Michigan project by mobilizing
residents to support the implementation of
trail projects and construction. More
information at
http://www.michigantrails.
org/projects/heart-of-michigan-trails/
Vision
In 2004, Mid-MEAC worked with Michigan
Trails and Greenways Alliance, local
municipalities, and residents to create a
vision for an interconnected regional trail
network. Mid-MEAC continues to assist with
the Heart of Michigan project by mobilizing
residents to support the implementation of
trail projects and construction. More
information at
http://www.michigantrails.
org/projects/heart-of-michigan-trails/
Smart Commute - click icon below
From 2002 - 2005, Mid-MEAC's Trail and
Greenways Committee has oversaw
Mid-MEAC's Trail and Greenway efforts. The
group informed Mid-MEAC members and the
larger Mid-Michigan community about public
meetings and other opportunities to support
trails and greenways in the area. The
committee also applies for and implements
grant projects to educate and inform citizens
and businesses about trails and greenways.
Greenways Committee has oversaw
Mid-MEAC's Trail and Greenway efforts. The
group informed Mid-MEAC members and the
larger Mid-Michigan community about public
meetings and other opportunities to support
trails and greenways in the area. The
committee also applies for and implements
grant projects to educate and inform citizens
and businesses about trails and greenways.
| What are Trails and Greenways? Greenways are corridors of protected open space managed for conservation and recreation purposes. Greenways often follow natural land or water features, and link nature reserves, parks, cultural features and historic sites with each other and with populated areas. Greenways can be publicly or privately owned, and some are the result of public/private partnerships. Trails are paths used for walking, bicycling, horseback riding, or other forms of recreation, exercise or transportation. Trails and greenways often follow abandoned rail corridors, canals, and utility rights-of-way. Click here to learn about the 2008-2009 Greening Mid-Michigan Project |
Greenways Committee
Trail Use Survey Project
Between June and September 2004, Mid-MEAC volunteers and interns completed over 300
surveys of people using the Lansing River Trail. This data is now being compiled and analysed
by statisticians and Michigan State University. In coming months a final report of this data will
improving the Lansing River Trail. A big thanks to all the volunteers and interns Melissa and
Josh who helped with the project! Also thanks to the League of Michigan Bicyclists which is
funding this project through a DALMAC grant. Click here for full report (MS word).
Community and Business Forums
On September 4, 2003, Mid-MEAC held a reception at the Otherwise Gallery in Old Town that
featured guest speaker Bob Otwell from the Traverse Area Regional and Transportation Trail,
as well as other local speaker on the economic benefit of trails and greenways. Local retailers,
Mid-Michigan. These meetings were followed by similar presentations before the Regional
Michigan Environmental Education Roundtable.
Click here to read more about the economic benefits of trails and greenways.
Between June and September 2004, Mid-MEAC volunteers and interns completed over 300
surveys of people using the Lansing River Trail. This data is now being compiled and analysed
by statisticians and Michigan State University. In coming months a final report of this data will
improving the Lansing River Trail. A big thanks to all the volunteers and interns Melissa and
Josh who helped with the project! Also thanks to the League of Michigan Bicyclists which is
funding this project through a DALMAC grant. Click here for full report (MS word).
Community and Business Forums
On September 4, 2003, Mid-MEAC held a reception at the Otherwise Gallery in Old Town that
featured guest speaker Bob Otwell from the Traverse Area Regional and Transportation Trail,
as well as other local speaker on the economic benefit of trails and greenways. Local retailers,
Mid-Michigan. These meetings were followed by similar presentations before the Regional
Michigan Environmental Education Roundtable.
Click here to read more about the economic benefits of trails and greenways.
Smart Commuting Class
