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Y'all, Jack Horton of the
Woodland Trail Greenway Association has put out the following call for
help. Please either attend the meeting below, put pen to paper (hands
to keyboard) or both! -Larry
Trail and Greenway
Supporters, we need your help!
There are two key grant applications for trails in the 2006 Regional Surface Transportation Program for Thurston County. We need to demonstrate public support for these projects, and you can make a real difference by showing policy makers that trails ARE important, and that cycling and walking ARE legitimate forms of transportation.
You can support trails by
writing an email and attending the Transportation Policy Board meeting
where funding priorities will be set. The two grant applications
are:
Olympia Woodland Trail Phase 2 Vegetative Restoration
The Woodland Trail Greenway Association www.woodlandtrail.org has applied for a grant to restore a 3000 ft strip of the Olympia Woodland Trail Phase 2 corridor from the Chehalis Western trail, West across Fones Road, and extending behind Georgia Pacific. It will turn a blighted corridor at the center of the trail system into a green, lush, inviting landscape. It will also provide an incredible volunteer opportunity.
http://www.trpc.org/resources/wtga200611b.pdf
Tumwater Valley Urban Trail -- Phase 1
This trail will be the first phase of a trail along the Deschutes River that will ultimately link Tumwater Historical Park on Capitol Lake at the falls to Pioneer Park on the other side of Tumwater. The Woodland Trail Greenway Association is supporting this grant application with matching money and volunteer hours.
http://www.trpc.org/resources/tum200604b.pdf
1. Write an Email message in support of this project
The public comment period is now open. See the following link for details:
http://www.trpc.org/programs/transportation/funding/2006+stp+grant+process.htm\
Your email does not need to be long, but it should be your own words. These grants must address the issues of safety, preservation, and efficiency. Key points:
- Landscaping increases trail use by creating a pleasant and inviting environment
- Trail users are safer when there are more users
- Non-motorized off-street transportation is safer than driving
- Good trails invite more bicycle use, reducing congestion and making roads safer and more efficient
- Exercise is very good for health
- Shading from trees extends pavement life
- A well-connected and well-landscaped trail system will be well used
2. Attend the Morning Transportation Policy Board meeting at 7 AM - 8:30 AM Oct 11
TRPC
2424 Heritage Court SW, Suite A
Olympia, Washington 98502
360-956-7575
http://www.trpc.org links: "contact us" and "2006 Surface Transportation ProgramŠ"
Be advised you will probably not be able to speak at this meeting, so it is important to express your thoughts in writing prior to the meeting
Directions
From Deschutes Parkway, take LAKERIDGE DR up the steep hill toward the courthouse
Turn LEFT on EVERGREEN PARK DR. This will take you clockwise around the loop.
After the loop circles around next to US 101, take the third RIGHT onto HERITAGE CT SW. If the loop takes you away from US 101, you have gone too far.
Thurston Regional Planning Council is located in the three story brick building on the right at the end of Heritage Court. The reception area is on the first floor
Jack Horton
President, Woodland Trail Greenway Assn.
http://www.woodlandtrail.org cell:
360.789.0944 home:
360.956.1743
info@...
Olympia Woodland Trail Phase 2 Vegetative Restoration
The Woodland Trail Greenway Association www.woodlandtrail.org has applied for a grant to restore a 3000 ft strip of the Olympia Woodland Trail Phase 2 corridor from the Chehalis Western trail, West across Fones Road, and extending behind Georgia Pacific. It will turn a blighted corridor at the center of the trail system into a green, lush, inviting landscape. It will also provide an incredible volunteer opportunity.
http://www.trpc.org/resources/wtga200611b.pdf
Tumwater Valley Urban Trail -- Phase 1
This trail will be the first phase of a trail along the Deschutes River that will ultimately link Tumwater Historical Park on Capitol Lake at the falls to Pioneer Park on the other side of Tumwater. The Woodland Trail Greenway Association is supporting this grant application with matching money and volunteer hours.
http://www.trpc.org/resources/tum200604b.pdf
1. Write an Email message in support of this project
The public comment period is now open. See the following link for details:
http://www.trpc.org/programs/transportation/funding/2006+stp+grant+process.htm\
Your email does not need to be long, but it should be your own words. These grants must address the issues of safety, preservation, and efficiency. Key points:
- Landscaping increases trail use by creating a pleasant and inviting environment
- Trail users are safer when there are more users
- Non-motorized off-street transportation is safer than driving
- Good trails invite more bicycle use, reducing congestion and making roads safer and more efficient
- Exercise is very good for health
- Shading from trees extends pavement life
- A well-connected and well-landscaped trail system will be well used
2. Attend the Morning Transportation Policy Board meeting at 7 AM - 8:30 AM Oct 11
TRPC
2424 Heritage Court SW, Suite A
Olympia, Washington 98502
360-956-7575
http://www.trpc.org links: "contact us" and "2006 Surface Transportation ProgramŠ"
Be advised you will probably not be able to speak at this meeting, so it is important to express your thoughts in writing prior to the meeting
Directions
From Deschutes Parkway, take LAKERIDGE DR up the steep hill toward the courthouse
Turn LEFT on EVERGREEN PARK DR. This will take you clockwise around the loop.
After the loop circles around next to US 101, take the third RIGHT onto HERITAGE CT SW. If the loop takes you away from US 101, you have gone too far.
Thurston Regional Planning Council is located in the three story brick building on the right at the end of Heritage Court. The reception area is on the first floor
Jack Horton
President, Woodland Trail Greenway Assn.
http://www.woodlandtrail.org
info@...
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- Larry
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