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Greetings Spinners,

There were Spinners "a plenty" for Tuesday's Ride on a crisp, partly cloudy "Autumnal Equinox" afternoon/evening with temps in the mid 60's. Hammers/Jack Rabbits/Cottontail Rabbits all had a fun time riding the North winds back to home base.
 


 With the days getting shorter from a light perspective it is time to start our rides a bit earlier so beginning with  Tuesday 9/28 our rides will start at:
 

 

5 PM
 


Here is some very good news and a "heads-up" about the multi-use, Peace Trail Path in Big Hill Park from Jeff Johnson, Head of the Rock Trail Coalition (RTC):

I just got off the phone with Mark Edwards, Head of the Park & Recreation Dept. for the City of Beloit and he informed me that the trail at Big Hill Park just South of the Goose Creek Bridge will be paved beginning October 8. It will take about a week and the trail will be closed for the duration.
 



Several Spinners have been participating in the Long Range Transportation Plan over the last several months and now there is an opportunity for the public to review the document and provide input. This study includes all forms of transportation and not just bicycle issues. As cycling enthusiasts feel free to provide input as to what you would like to see happen in the future with bike & ped paths/bike lanes or better roads in the Stateline Area since the MPO (Municipal Planning Organization) covers parts of No. Illinois as well. If there are other transportation issues that need mentioning i.e. trains, buses etc. this is an opportunity to address those topics. Here is an email that further clarifies the study:



Following months of data analysis, stakeholder outreach, and project evaluation, the Stateline Area Transportation Study 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan Update is available in draft form for review. Once adopted, the plan (and subsequent updates) will guide transportation system investments in the Stateline area for the next two decades. The people of the Stateline area have helped craft a plan that responds to the needs and values of residents, employees, and visitors. You may have participated in public meetings or responded to public surveys about the issues you’d like to see addressed in the plan and your values for transportation system development in the region.  We appreciate your efforts.
 
Please take a few minutes to review the draft plan and send us any comments you may have. Visit  www.SLATS2045LRTP.com  and click on “Review Draft 2045 LRTP.” You can access the draft plan and find instructions for leaving comments with that link.
 
Comments received since August 30 and through September 28 will be reviewed and summarized prior to submitting a final draft plan to the SLATS Technical Advisory Committee and Policy Board for adoption at their meeting on October 4, 2021. There will be further opportunity to comment on the plan at the October 4 meeting prior to Board action.
 
On Tuesday, September 14, 2021, SLATS will host an open house for anyone who wants to discuss the plan in person. Details are on the website. Please forward this email to your networks and anyone you think may be interested in shaping the future of the Stateline’s transportation system.
 
 

T.J. Nee  |   MPO Coordinator, Stateline Area Transportation Study (SLATS)
neet@beloitwi.gov
Department of Public Works  |  Engineering Division
City of Beloit | 2400 Springbrook Court | Beloit, WI 53511 | beloitwi.gov
Office: (608)364-6702 | Fax: (608)364-2879

 




LiteSpeed Rick
608-751-2934 (c)
litespeedrick@gmail.com

Don't forget to periodically check the Facebook group “Stateline Spinners Bicycle Group” which is being maintained by Spinner Jon Nelson.
 
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