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Bike there. Bus back. Try BATA’s New Bike-n-Ride.
Cycling between Traverse City and Suttons Bay just got easier. TART is proud to collaborate with BATA on their new Bike-n-Ride bike transportation program. Click here to learn more about how you can explore Traverse City and Suttons Bay in comfort. Biking the trail between Traverse City and Suttons Bay is big fun, but pedaling [...]
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Sign of the times: Elk Rapids leads the way with national cycling route
Last month marked the official designation of US Bicycle Route 35 with a ribbon cutting ceremony held on the TART Trail in Traverse City. The Michigan segment of USBR 35 takes cyclists from New Buffalo to Sault Ste Marie. Totaling over 5,000 miles in ten states, the U.S. Bicycle Route System is a developing national [...]
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RFP for Buffalo Ridge Trail, Phase II
TART Trails is pleased to announce a call for Request for Proposals for Preliminary Design for the Buffalo Ridge Trail, Phase II. This proposed 0.85 mile trail will connect to the existing trails at West Middle School to the new YMCA on Silver Lake Rd. Garfield Township received a DNR Trust Fund grant for the [...]
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Dinner and Bikes Tour coming to TC
Enjoy Dinner and Bikes, a traveling road show of vegan food and bicycle inspiration, on Sunday, May 5th from 6pm to 9pm at The City Bike Shop. Joshua Ploeg will delight with a vegan and gluten free buffet dinner, Elly Blue will present about transportation equity, and Joe Biel will show an excerpt from Aftermass, [...]
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Vasa Pathway – Not Skiable on Friday 12/21/12
Hi Skiers! We just received word from head groomer Jim Dombrowski that the Vasa is a mess with a lot of downed trees and will not be skiable today. Bartlett Rd and the trailhead parking lot are currently impassable. It is advisable that people do not even try to ski today. Anyone eager to help [...]
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Snyder Weighs Big Changes for Michigan Parks
The State’s understanding what Up North already knows – trails, parks and natural areas are vital to economic prosperity! Check out this article about the Blue Ribbon Panel’s recommendations.
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Treats Along the Trails
TART Trails encourages the public to get out on the trails Friday, November 9, from 4-6PM for Treats Along the Trails. TART Trail Ambassadors, community partners and trail neighbors will be stationed at eight locations along the TART, Boardman Lake and Leelanau trails to provide trail information, tips and treats. We will share information about [...]
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Join the Complete Streets Discussion
The Complete Streets Coalition of the Grand Vision Transportation Network is hosting a panel discussion to share and talk about the complete streets concept. The event will be held on Tuesday, November 13th, at the Hagerty Center, 715 East Front St. It is geared toward elected officials who are responsible for creating and directing land [...]
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TART Trails Addresses Trail Safety
TART Trails is working with trail stakeholders, specifically along the Boardman Lake Trail and TART Trail at 3 Mile Road, to address concerns regarding recent personal safety incidents. On Thursday, October 25th, TART Trails hosted a meeting with government officials, local law enforcement agencies, social services organizations, trail neighbors and businesses to discuss the recent [...]
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Public Input Needed for Corridor Plans
City staff has been working with consultants and a project steering committee to prepare plans for improving five important corridors: Garfield Ave., 8th St, 14th St, E. Front St. and W. Front St. Draft plans will be presented on Wednesday, October 17th from 6‐8 p.m. at the Traverse Area District Library on Woodmere. Public comment [...]