This is a map of something being called a “trail extension” between the Cady Way Trail and Colonial Drive. It was constructed last year with a completely clean slate. Property was condemned, the old street was torn up and rerouted, new drainage piping and curbing was installed as well as a new drainage pond. ...
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I attended a preliminary design meeting last night and the plans I heard are AWESOME! Go check it out on Saturday! This project is a community collaboration, that means YOUR input is desired. Meeting details. You can RSVP at the Facebook Event Listing If you are interested in writing a report for us about...
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Hint, the plan did NOT include widening the actual road. You can read about it on Paul Schimek’s most excellent website.
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The following is a notice from Malisa Mccreedy, from Orlando Parks & Rec: 4/7/2010 Greetings All, I have fantastic news to share… This morning we received final approval to move forward with the mountain bike park AND yesterday the Winter Park Health Foundation confirmed they will be funding the initial construction of the project...
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Connectivity is one of our biggest challenges in Orlando. Between the lakes and the bad land use, it seems like a cyclist can’t go more than a few miles on shady, quiet streets without being channeled onto an arterial road. Likewise, motorists have few options for traveling from point A to point B, so...
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Over a year ago, I wrote a post about the importance of connector trails. There are 2 trails near my home that make strategic connections to destinations. One is the Mead Garden trail (which used to be part of my commute to Maitland), the other is Cady Way. I use the Mead Garden trail...
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I’ve had two “where’s the video camera when I need it!” moments in 2 days. Yesterday Brad Kuhn (the ED of the new Central Florida FBA chapter) and I were riding back from Maitland on Denning when we witnessed the most bizarre stupid-cyclist-trick I’ve yet seen.
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I’ve been testing the Google maps bike route feature and I’ll have a more comprehensive post on that soon. During one of my tests, Google sent me up Palm Lane to connect with Lakeside Dr. I’ve pondered this spot a number of times and have been meaning to ride up there and check it...
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This has become a frequent sight on Lakemont Avenue on trash day. The waste management workers are placing some cans in the middle of the bike lane after emptying them into the truck. I’ve stopped and removed several cans from the bike lane each time. Since this is clearly a pattern and not a...
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Tip of the helmet to Steve A for this one. “The roads are a shared social network — we all have a right to use them.” — Dan Carrigan The May Use Full Lane (BMUFL) sign finally became an official part of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) just a few...
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