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Berkshire Bike Path Council
September 2009 Update
Let's hope the Fall is filled with bright, cool days so we can get in some of the cycling we missed on all those rainy summer days. Remember if you are going out in the late afternoon to wear bright clothes and attach a blinking light to your saddle bag as it gets dark early.
Fall is also the time to get back to work on developing our bike path from Vermont to CT. This month's newsletter highlights some training opportunities and local bike path committee meetings. Our goal this year is to further define bike routes and enlist community support. We hope to hold public meetings to share our implementation plan and move the vision plan to a reality.
Marge CohanMarge Cohan President, Berkshire Bike Path Council |
Spotlight on
WANTED: Trail Counters
Saturday, Sept 12, 7-7 and Tuesday, Sept 15, 7:30-9:30 and 4:30 -6:30 on Ashuwillticook
This is the final count for 2009 and information gathered will help to advocate for future trail development. To volunteer contact Christine Neumann at (413) 442-1521, ext. 16 or cneumann@berkshireplanning.org.
Adele Finger and Doug Aiken help with trail counts
Community Ride
Housatonic Heritage Weekend - Sunday, Oct 4
As part of the Housatonic Heritage Hiking Weekends, BBPC is leading a bike ride along the Housatonic River. This is a great way to preview a potential route and enlist public support for Sheffield's efforts to develop a bike path. The group will meet at Sheffield Town Hall on Sunday at 10 AM and will return to the start by noon. Cyclists of all ages and abilities are welcome. This is a good opportunity for riders who are less familiar with road riding to enjoy beautiful country roads. For more information see event 30 on the Heritage Walks List. 
Roger Burr and Ted Salem brighten up the roads! |
Bike Path Planning
Upcoming Conferences
Trail Symposium, Thursday, Sept 10, 3-5:30 PM, Red Lion Inn, Stockbridge
Join us for an informative discussion about expanding & enhancing the regional Biking and Walking Trail Network. Presentations will include an update on the trail progress to-date, plans for the future of the trail system and how you can get your community involved.
Municipal leaders, trails & natural resource organizations and concerned citizens in Berkshire and Litchfield Counties are encouraged to attend.
Moving Together - Cycling Conference, Wed, Oct 14, Courtyard Boston Hotel
Bicycling and walking are becoming increasingly visible and important across the Commonwealth and the country. Come join us for workshops and exhibits that feature up-to-date information to improve bicycling and walking conditions locally, regionally and statewide.
Contact the Baystate Roads Program at 413-545-5403, fax 413-545-6471, or info@baystateroads.org by Friday, October 9, 2009 to register
Join the Massachusetts Recreational Trail Advisory Board (MARTAB) in partnership with the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) and The Recreational Trails Program for a hands-on trail workshop on Saturday, September 19th at the Trustees of Reservations' Doyle Conservation Center in Leominster.
The trail workshop will provide volunteers, conservation land managers and those interested in becoming trail stewards with some of the tools and techniques needed to develop and maintain sustainable and enjoyable trails.The workshop will focus on reading the trail landscape, understanding the psychology of trail users, and clarifying trail purpose in addition to providing sustainable trail design and construction training in the field. The workshop will be instructed by experienced professionals and volunteers.
This workshop is free, but you must register in advance to attend. Registration will be limited to a total of 50 participants, so please register now if you would like to attend.
Registration Deadline: Friday, September 11, 2009 Contact: Amanda Lewis, Recreational Trails Program Coordinator (DCR) at 413-586-8706, ext. 19 or amanda.lewis@state.ma.us 
Jim Neureuther performing trail work on Ashuwillticook on Park Service Day |
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Seen this month along the Ashuwillticook
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Calendar Sep 8 - Tuesday - Berkshire Bike Path Board meeting - 1 Fenn Street, Pittsfield 6:30
Sep 10 - Thursday - Bike Path Symposium - Red Lion Inn, Stockbridge 3-5:30 PM
Sep 12 - Saturday - Stockbridge Committee - Stockbridge Town Hall 9 AM
Sep 12,15 - Ashuwillticook Trail Count
Sep 16 - Wednesday - Great Barrington Bike Committee - Berkshire South Community Center - 4:30 PM
Sep 19 - Saturday - Trail Training - Doyle Conservation Center Leomister, MA
Sep 19,20, Oct 3,4 - Housatonic Heritage Walks and Hike - Bike Oct 4 at Sheffield Town Hall 10-12 |
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Thank you for your continued support!
Please support our efforts to advocate for better bicycling in Berkshire County. Mail your check, made out to Berkshire Bike Path Council, 55 South Mountain Rd, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Per IRS regulations, your donation to the Berkshire Bike Path Council will be treated similarly to a donation made to a 501(c)(3) organization and will be tax deductible. | |
