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The Carson Valley Trails Association – 10 Year Strategic Plan

20 Feb

Many of us Carson City residents travel to the Carson Valley for the great recreational and open space opportunities the area has available. Here is some news from the CVTA:

The Carson Valley Trails Association (CVTA) is developing a 10-year Strategic Plan to ensure that our future projects and services meet the hiking, mountain biking and equestrian needs of the Carson Valley community. Everyone interested in open space and access to the environment is encouraged to attend the first of 3 public workshops designed to give YOU a voice in this important process.

WHEN: Thursday, February 28, 2008
TIME: 6:00 – 9:00 P.M.
WHERE: Gardnerville Elementary School Library
111 Toler Ave., Gardnerville

CVTA, founded in 1994, is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization that works to obtain legal access to BLM and U.S. Forest Service trails and property for hiking, mountain biking and equestrian uses by the public.

More Information: www.CarsonValleyTrails.org 775-265-3736

 
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Posted by on February 20, 2008 in bicycling, events, news, trails, walking

 

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Muscle Powered to Advise CAMPO on Regional Transportation Plan

14 Feb

Muscle Powered members Anne Macquarie and Sue Newberry are members of an “advisory workgroup” that has been set up by the Carson Area Metropolitan Planning Agency (CAMPO) to work with CAMPO staff on revising the Regional Transportation Plan. So why is this important? It’s an opportunity for Sue and Anne to to make sure that CAMPO continues to recognize that bicycle and pedestrian facilities are a part of our transportation plan. And that’s important because what’s not in the plan – doesn’t get built or funded.

In the next advisory workgroup meeting, CAMPO staff are “soliciting and discussing potential projects for inclusion in the Regional Transportation Plan.” We have been encouraged to “submit our ideas for potential transportation improvements to be considered for the CAMPO area during the update of the RTP.”

Do YOU have any bike or ped project that you think should be a part of our 20-year transportation plan? Leave a comment…

 
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Posted by on February 14, 2008 in news

 

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Downtown Carson City Consortium

14 Feb

AN INVITATION TO MUSCLE POWERED MEMBERS

The Carson City Redevelopment Authority Citizen Committee is pleased to invite you to become a part of the Downtown Carson City Consortium.

Supervisor Robin Williamson as Chair
Tuesday, February 26 5:30-7:00pm
Brewery Arts Center – Grand Ballroom

What began as a series of conversations among citizens about downtown Carson City’s future has become a collaborative process that is helping guide a forward-thinking spirit. As an important voice necessary to forward the downtown vision, you are respectfully invited to become a part of the Downtown Carson City Consortium (DCCC). Comprised of all interested Carson City citizens, downtown Carson City residents, downtown business owners, downtown business operators and downtown property owners, the DCCC is seeking to ensure the growth we get is the growth we want. Private / public partnership are the keys to success. Now is the time to unify our voice.

Please confirm your interest in this collaborative effort directly to 887-2101 or via email at twestergard@ci.carson-city.nv.us.

 
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Posted by on February 14, 2008 in events, news

 

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Northern Nevada Law Enforcement/Cyclist Meeting

09 Feb

THE MEETING

The big Northern Nevada Law Enforcement/Cyclist Meeting was held last Tuesday at the Washoe County Sheriff’s office (actually, the jail – there were a number of nervous bicyclists joking about the meeting venue) Terry McAfee of the Nevada Bicycle Coalition and Procrastinating Pedalers did an excellent job of organizing the meeting and keeping it on track. Washoe County Sheriff Michael Haley and Reno Police Chief Michael Poehlman were there, along with about sixteen other officers representing the Washoe County sheriff, Carson City sheriff, Reno and Sparks police departments, Nevada Highway Patrol, and more.

Over fifty cyclists including members of Reno Wheelmen, Reno Bike Project, Muscle Powered, Procrastinating Pedalers, Alta Alpina, and more attended. It was standing room only in the sheriff’s briefing room.

The meeting was respectful on both sides. I was a little surprised – and gratified – at the positive and proactive stance of the law enforcement officers who attended. They had their own ideas about how bicyclist/automobile crashes could be better reported, handled and eventually, eliminated. As Sheriff Haley pointed out: “There is nothing accidental about a traffic accident. They all can be prevented.”

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Posted by on February 9, 2008 in bicycling

 

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