I was stopped on the M-53 bridge a few weeks ago when someone riding
westbound told me about this problem. I called the Macomb County Road
Commission to find out what agency was responsible for fixing this. They
wouldn't tell me that info, but declared they would pass the word to the
right place. So who IS responsible for this?

   _____

From: orchardtrail@yahoogroups.com [mailto:orchardtrail@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Dan
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 8:38 PM
To: orchardtrail@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [orchardtrail] Missing Bolts




The bridge @ Powell road has many of the lag bolts that hold up the West
fencing missing
UNSAFE condition.
Thanks David

Yes David, I noticed the same problem a couple of months ago. I called John
Crumm's office - 586 - 469-5285 at the time and left a message. He never got
back to me at all, so I assume no one really is too concerned about problems
like what you found.

Dan

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The bridge @ Powell road has many of the lag bolts that hold up the West
fencing missing
UNSAFE condition.
Thanks David



Yes David, I noticed the same problem a couple of months ago. I called John
Crumm's office - 586 - 469-5285 at the time and left a message. He never got
back to me at all, so I assume no one really�is too concerned about problems
like what you�found.�

Dan




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The bridge @ Powell road has many of the lag bolts that hold  up the West
fencing missing
UNSAFE condition.
Thanks David


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Sorry for the erroneous meeting reminder.
There is no Orchard Trail Friends group meeting this month (Aug.).
The next meeting will be in Sept.

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Event Summary:
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Event: The Inaugural "Bike the Bridge" Bicycle Ride
Date: Sunday, September 06, 2009 from 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM (ET)
Location: Rivard Plaza1340 East Atwater StreetDetroit, MI 48207

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Event Details:
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The Inaugural “Bike the Bridge” Bicycle Tour will be starting at Rivard
Plaza in Detroit (near the Wheel House Bicycle Shop).  We will be departing
early on Sunday, September 6, and riding over to the Ambassador Bridge as
a group.  After riding across the Bridge (which has not had a bicycle on it in
30 years), we will be taking a tour of historic Old Sandwich Town in Windsor, a
remarkable stop on the Underground Railroad.  We will then proceed
along Riverside Drive to Lansperry Park along the Detroit River for a breakfast
provided by Tres Beans Coffee House of Windsor, and enjoy the waterfront and the
morning.  After being able to lock your bike up in a controlled
environment, it's a short walk to one of the Biggest Bicycle Races in Canada, in
Windsor's own Little Italy.  At 3 p.m., we will make the return trip to the
USA.  Hopefully, we will have great weather and a great time for all!NOTES:
All riders must wear helmets.Riders will be dealing with Customs and Border
Protection (Homeland Security) and Canadian Customs, as well.  All applicable
laws apply.
Riders must have a valid passport, a passport card, enhanced driver's licenses,
a Nexus card, or bring along a valid birth certificate and picture I.D. to
participate...no exceptions.
THIS FORM MUST BE FILLED OUT PRIOR TO RIDE, AND BROUGHT
ALONGhttp://forms.cbp.gov/pdf/CBP_Form_4457.pdf
PLEASE READ THE CUSTOMS DOCUMENTS TO FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE LAWS FOR THE
U.S.:
http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/travel/vacation/kbyg/kbyg_regulations.ctt/kb\
yg_regulations.pdf
 
ENTRY/EXIT REQUIREMENTS: Entry into Canada is solely determined by Canadian
Border Services Agency (CBSA) officials in accordance with Canadian law .
Canadian law requires that all persons entering Canada carry both proof of
citizenship
and proof of identity. A valid U.S. passport, passport card or NEXUS card (see
below) satisfies these requirements for U.S. citizens. If U.S. citizen travelers
to Canada do not have a passport, passport card or approved alternate
document such as a NEXUS card, they must show a government-issued photo ID (e.g.
Driver’s License) and proof of U.S. citizenship such as a U.S. birth
certificate, naturalization certificate, or expired U.S. passport. Children
under sixteen need only present proof of U.S. citizenship.Riders must obey
traffic rules as apply to bicycles in both countries.No stopping on the
bridge.NO DAY OF ENTRY REGISTRATION.**No selling of entry to another
party.**RIDE GOES ON RAIN OR SHINE.
Waiver:
I realize that the Detroit Trails - Michigan Trails & Greenways
Alliance’s"Bike the Bridge"  (the “Tour) requires physical conditioning,and
I represent that I am in sound medical condition . Ihave no physical or medical
condition
that would endangereither myself or others.I accept responsibility for the
condition of my bicycle andagree to abide by all rules of the Tour, especially
as theyrelate to the wearing of a helmet and identification, andthe use
of a mountain bike or its equivalent.I understand that bicycling can be a
HAZARDOUS activitythat has many dangers and risks, including injuryor death
resulting from accident or physical exertion. Iunderstand that bicycling
involves
a risk of injury, andthat injuries are a common and ordinary occurrence ofthe
sport. I agree, as a consideration of , and in considerationfor, being permitted
to participate in the Tour, tofreely and expressly assume and accept
any and all risksof injury or death to the rider, or property loss or
damage,including injury, death, loss, or damage attributable thenegligence of
the Michigan Trails & Greenways Alliance(“MTGA”).I agree to release the
sponsors
and promoters of theTour, including the MTGA and other sponsors or
affiliatedorganizations from any and all responsibility or liability forinjuries
or damages which result, either directly or otherwise,from my participation in
the Tour. I agree not tomake a claim against or sue the MTGA or other sponsorsor
affiliated organizations, and their respective agents,directors, officers,
volunteers and employees for injuriesor damages relation to bicycling
and/or other activitiesduring the Tour.I am aware that this is a release of
liability and contractbetween the MTGA and myself. I am signing it freely andof
my own accord and I recognize and agree that it isbinding upon myself,
my heirs and assigns, and in theevent that I am signing it on behalf of any
minors, I havefull legal authority to do so, and realize the binding effectof
this contract on them, as well as on myself.PHOTOS RELEASEDuring The Tour,
photos are taken and used forpromotional purposes. I hereby give the Michigan
Trailsand Greenways Alliance the absolute and unqualifiedright and permission to
make and publish photographs ofme or in which I may be included or
reproductions thereofas it desires for promotional purposes in any media.PLEASE
NOTE:  YOUR SUBMISSION OF THIS FORM CONSTITUTES YOUR AGREEMENT WITH THE RULES
AND WAIVER AS WRITTEN.



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Register Online:
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More information and online registration are available here:
http://bikethebridge2009-emailinvite.eventbrite.com/?invite=MTgwMjU2L29yY2hhcmR0\
cmFpbEB5YWhvb2dyb3Vwcy5jb20vMQ%3D%3D%0A&utm_source=eb_email&utm_medium=email&utm\
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I noticed the trail commission meeting scheduled for this morning was
rescheduled for next Tuesday.� I was planning on attending.� Is the friend's
group meeting still on for tonight then?




________________________________
From: "orchardtrail@yahoogroups.com" <orchardtrail@yahoogroups.com>
To: orchardtrail@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, June 22, 2009 6:59:51 PM
Subject: [orchardtrail] Friends of the Macomb Orchard Meeting, 6/23/2009, 7:00
pm




Reminder from: � orchardtrail Yahoo! Group
�
Title: � Friends of the Macomb Orchard Meeting
�
Date: � Tuesday June 23, 2009
Time: � 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Repeats: � This event repeats every month on the fourth Tuesday until Tuesday
December 1, 2009.
Location: � Wolcott Mill Metropark, Camp Rotary Activity Bldg.
Street: � 20505 29 Mile Road
City State Zip: � Ray Township, Michigan
Notes: � Please Note: The meeting is the 4th Tuesday of each month, not the last
Tuesday of each month.

�
Get reminders on your mobile, Yahoo! Messenger, and email.
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Kelli Kavanaugh is writing a story about cyclists who commute to work using
trails in Southeast Michigan.

If you are such a cyclist, please consider contacting Kelli at
kellibkav@...

Todd Scott



> -----Original Message-----
> From: kelli b kavanaugh [mailto:kellibkav@...]
> Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 2009 3:24 PM
> To: todd@...
> Subject: greenways to work
>
> Hey Todd,
>
> This is for a story...do you know people who bike to work --
> specifically on SE MI greenways -- regularly? I don't know any Paint
> Creek Trail-ers...or I-275...or even Rouge Parkway....anything like
> that?
>
> Thanks,
> Kelli
> ---
> Kelli B Kavanaugh
> 313.971.6672
> kellibkav@...
>
>
>

April 30,2009
   ----- Original Message -----
   From: Ray Cavaliere
   To: orchardtrail@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 9:44 PM
   Subject: Re: [orchardtrail] Friends of the Macomb Orchard Meeting, 3/24/2009,
7:00 pm





   Is the Commision meeting tomorrow?

   On Mon, Mar 23, 2009 at 7:55 PM, <orchardtrail@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

   > Reminder from: *orchardtrail Yahoo!
Group<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/orchardtrail/cal>
   > * Title: Friends of the Macomb Orchard Meeting Date: Tuesday March
   > 24, 2009 Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Repeats: This event repeats every
   > month on the fourth Tuesday until Tuesday December 1, 2009. Location:
Wolcott
   > Mill Metropark, Camp Rotary Activity Bldg. Street: 20505 29 Mile Road City
   > State Zip: Ray Township, Michigan Notes: Please Note: The meeting is
   > the 4th Tuesday of each month, not the last Tuesday of each month.
   > Get reminders on your mobile, Yahoo! Messenger, and email.
   > Edit reminder options<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/orchardtrail/cal?v=75>
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Is the  Commision meeting tomorrow?

On Mon, Mar 23, 2009 at 7:55 PM, <orchardtrail@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

>      Reminder from:   *orchardtrail Yahoo!
Group<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/orchardtrail/cal>
> *   Title:   Friends of the Macomb Orchard Meeting   Date:   Tuesday March
> 24, 2009 Time:   7:00 pm - 8:00 pm  Repeats:   This event repeats every
> month on the fourth Tuesday until Tuesday December 1, 2009. Location:  
Wolcott
> Mill Metropark, Camp Rotary Activity Bldg. Street:   20505 29 Mile Road City
> State Zip:   Ray Township, Michigan  Notes:   Please Note: The meeting is
> the 4th Tuesday of each month, not the last Tuesday of each month.
>    Get reminders on your mobile, Yahoo! Messenger, and email.
> Edit reminder options<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/orchardtrail/cal?v=75>
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Yes it is, we are looking for members to step up to take over some positions
   ----- Original Message -----
   From: heitmanbrian
   To: orchardtrail@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2009 2:49 PM
   Subject: [orchardtrail] Re: Friends of the Macomb Orchard Meeting, 2/24/2009,
7:00 pm


   Is this a board meeting or open to any MOT members?

   --- In orchardtrail@yahoogroups.com, orchardtrail@yahoogroups.com
   wrote:
   >
   > Reminder from: orchardtrail Yahoo! Group
   > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/orchardtrail/cal
   >
   > Friends of the Macomb Orchard Meeting
   > Tuesday February 24, 2009
   > 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
   > (This event repeats every month on the last Tuesday until Tuesday
   December 1, 2009.)
   > Location: Wolcott Mill Metropark, Camp Rotary Activity Bldg.
   > Street: 20505 29 Mile Road
   > City State Zip: Ray Township, Michigan
   >
   > Notes:
   > Please Note: The meeting is the 4th Tuesday of each month, not the
   last Tuesday of each month.
   >
   >
   >
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Is this a board meeting or open to any MOT members?



--- In orchardtrail@yahoogroups.com, orchardtrail@yahoogroups.com
wrote:
>
> Reminder from: orchardtrail Yahoo! Group
>  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/orchardtrail/cal
>
> Friends of the Macomb Orchard Meeting
> Tuesday February 24, 2009
> 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
> (This event repeats every month on the last Tuesday until Tuesday
December 1, 2009.)
> Location: Wolcott Mill Metropark, Camp Rotary Activity Bldg.
> Street: 20505 29 Mile Road
> City State Zip: Ray Township, Michigan
>
> Notes:
> Please Note: The meeting is the 4th Tuesday of each month, not the
last Tuesday of each month.
>
>
>
> All Rights Reserved
>  Copyright � 2009
>  Yahoo! Inc.
>  http://www.yahoo.com
>
> Privacy Policy:
>  http://privacy.yahoo.com/privacy/us
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----- Original Message -----
From: office@...
To: Multiple recipients of list lmb-news
Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 1:24 PM
Subject: LMB-News: Bike Feast 2009 - March 7th


Bike Feast 2009 will be held on March 7, 2009
at the Clarenceville United Methodist Church, 20300
Middlebelt Rd, Livonia, MI 48152 from 5 pm to 7 pm.
The cost is $10 per person and includes the meal
and all activities. (NOTE: You do not need to bring
a dish as in years past.)

Please register online at
www.lmb.org/bikefeast.html by February 23rd.

If you need more information please contact
Dave Duffield (248-994-3074) or
Jim Carpenter (734-552-0490).

Rich Moeller
Executive Director
League of Michigan Bicyclists
888-642-4537
office@...
www.lmb.org

A group of biking advocates from around the country have recommended
to federal regulatory officials that the highway signing for bicycle
routes be made more consistent. This includes all guide,
identification, warning and regulation signs. This group is making a
presentation to an advisory panel to the Federal Highway
Administration on January 8, 2009. If you can take the linked on-line
survey before next Wednesday, it will help this group better
understand which graphics are most easily comprehended.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=_2bdmAJQR4_2f7OrJANA0wbg2Q_3d_3d


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This past Friday, a cyclist in his sixties was injured on the MOT near
the bottom of the new bridge over M-53.  I was out for my lunchtime
walk when the police and an ambulance showed up.  The paramedics took
him away on a stretcher.  Witnesses said that a stick, covered with
leaves, popped up and stopped his front tire when he rode over it.
This caused him to flip over the front of his bike and do an "endo"
onto the pavement.  Fortunately, he was wearing a helmet... however, it
looked like he was hurt pretty bad.

Please be cautious with the leaves/branches on the Macomb Orchard
Trail.  In this case, there was an accident caused by a stick that was
covered by leaves.  The leaves can also cause problems by becoming very
slippery when wet.  I just sent an e-mail to a few people who may be
able to do something about the leaves, but I also wanted to make
everyone on this list aware of this potential hazard.  Please ride
safely and bundle up.  I always check the weather before I ride, as I
have a friend who was riding in the cold rain, got wet, and started
getting hypothermia.  However, if the weather is dry, and we are
properly dressed, bike riding is a great way to enjoy the Fall colors.

Hello All-

Does anyone have pictures from the October 11th Opening Ceremonies?

Thanks,

Ray Cavaliere

I was over the new bridge today [a wonderful addition to trail] and unto
trail leading to Armada/Richmond.  What used to be impassable pea gravel
is now a pretty compact surface and easy to travel.  When the trail
crossed at 33 mile rd.  I decided to take 33 mile rather than the bike
path to ride to Richmond.  It was just great.  My own private well
surfaced bike path.  No more than 6 cars passed me on the entire trip.
Bottom line...bike path is improved and rideable and 33 mile rd is a
great ride to Richmond.  Total miles from 24 mile/Dequindre area to
Richmond must be around 25.

But how far does that trail go?  The last time I was on it, it only went
about a mile towards Armada (west) before it became crushed rock too loose
to ride on.

Mark


On 10/10/08 10:48 AM, "professorscottfromdetroit" <ander@...>
wrote:

>
>
>
> Armada: don't know
>
> Richmond: Ashphalt trail into town, ends right at corner M-19 and
> Division, at a small park with a gazebo, some benches and a very nice
> Orchard Trail sign.
>
> --- In orchardtrail@yahoogroups.com <mailto:orchardtrail%40yahoogroups.com> ,
> "WmJCherry" <wmjcherry@...> wrote:
>> >
>> > What is status and condition of orchard trail through Armada/Richmond?
>> >
>
>
>




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Armada: don't know

Richmond: Ashphalt trail into town, ends right at corner M-19 and
Division, at a small park with a gazebo, some benches and a very nice
Orchard Trail sign.

--- In orchardtrail@yahoogroups.com, "WmJCherry" <wmjcherry@...> wrote:
>
> What is status and condition of orchard trail through Armada/Richmond?
>