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Michigan's Campaign to Protect Bicyclists, Pedestrians and Wheelchair Users

Posted 11/18/13 by John Lindenmayer in Taking Action, Policy | Tagged with Michigan, Safety and Law Enforcement

Not only is Michigan leading the way in building world-class trail systems, but with nearly 100 local communities adopting Complete Streets policies that recognize the need to accommodate all modes of travel, Michigan is making real strides in becoming more friendly to people who travel by foot, bicycle, or wheelchair.

Back Alley Bikes: Spreading the Wealth of Two Wheels

Posted 11/13/13 by Jason Fiedler in Trail Use | Tagged with Michigan, Schools and Young People, Urban Pathways

How They Did It: 47 Miles Across Michigan's Iron Range

Posted 11/12/13 by Carol Fulsher in Building Trails, Success Stories | Tagged with Heritage and Restoration, Michigan, Wild and Wonderful

It's rapidly garnering attention as one of Michigan's most exciting rail-trail projects - the 47-mile Iron Ore Heritage Trail deep into the Marquette Iron Range of the Upper Peninsula. As the trail continues to grow, RTC caught up with the driving force behind the trail's remarkable grassroots effort, Carol Fulsher, for her take on the significance of the Iron Ore Heritage Trail to Michigan's past, and its future.

Pedaling The D: Young and Savvy, Detroit Locals Behind the Bike Boom

Posted 11/07/13 by Rhonda Romano in Trail Use, Taking Action, Success Stories | Tagged with Local Organizing, Michigan, Urban Pathways, Young Champions

I was blown away by how much great stuff is happening in Detroit when we visited the city for our Cleveland/Detroit city swap earlier this year. But one of the initiatives really left an impression on me: Detroit Bike and Brunch.

Possible New Rail-Trail May Add to Embarrassment of Riches in Oakland County, Michigan

Posted 11/07/13 by Jake Lynch in America's Trails, Success Stories | Tagged with Michigan, Trail Communities

Oakland County is in fact a pretty amazing story in itself. Within just a few miles of the Paint Creek Trail is a myriad of beautiful (and very useful) rail-trails and greenways - it might have flown under the radar somewhat, but this county has got to be one of the best trail destinations anywhere. All just a short drive from Detroit.

Snowmobiling - Big Fun and Big Business in Michigan

Posted 11/06/13 by Eric Oberg in Trail Use | Tagged with Michigan, Motorized Use, Tourism and Economic Stimulus

An Eye On the Great Lakes State - 10 Great Things Happening in Michigan

Posted 11/04/13 by Jake Lynch in Success Stories | Tagged with Best Of, Michigan

When it comes to rail-trails, Michigan is in an exclusive league. The state has been a leader of the trail movement for many years, and in fact has more miles of rail-trails than any other state.

Michigan's Dequindre Cut Greenway

Posted 11/01/13 by Laura Stark in America's Trails | Tagged with Art, Local Organizing, Michigan, Signage and Amenities, Tourism and Economic Stimulus, Trail Destinations, Trail of the Month

Everyone has heard about Detroit's troubles: the bankruptcy, the population decline, abandoned buildings and urban decay. What's not often heard is the story of the strength, resilience and pride of Detroiters. Underneath the rubble of bad press, hope grows as a revitalized riverfront and developing trail system are changing the way people think about the Motor City. A signature component of this movement, the Dequindre Cut Greenway, is itself a Cinderella story.

Possible Abandonment Inspires Michigan Counties Behind Tamarack Rail Trail

Posted 05/28/13 by Rhonda Romano in Building Trails | Tagged with Corridors and Railbanking, Local Organizing, Michigan

It is terrific to see the people of Branch and St. Joseph counties in southern Michigan continuing to pursue their ambitions for saving a 20-mile section of rail corridor and building a public trail.

In Michigan, Hart-Montague Trail to be Renamed for Bill Fields, Farmer and Rail-Trail Champion

Posted 05/20/13 by Rhonda Romano in America's Trails | Tagged with Champions, Michigan

The story of America's rail-trails is rich with characters like the late Bill Field. The Michigan farmer is known and loved by people in this state as the unstoppable force behind the creation of the Hart-Montague Trail State Park, one of the America's great rural rail-trails.

Hart-Montague Trail State Park, Michigan

Posted 04/01/13 by Laura Stark in America's Trails | Tagged with Champions, Michigan, Tourism and Economic Stimulus, Trail Destinations, Trail of the Month

The rural flavor of western Michigan's Hart-Montague Trail State Park is palpable. Cherries, peaches and apples hang heavy from the trees. The lacy green leaves of the Asparagus Capital of the World's prized vegetable flutter in messy rows along the trail. Dairy cows placidly watch bicycles whir by and, in the summertime, the small town farmers markets offer a friendly bustle of activity.

Michigan Communities Eager to Support Planned Rail-Trail

Posted 10/15/12 by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy in America's Trails, Building Trails | Tagged with Champions, Michigan, Private Fundraising, State and Federal Programs

In 1994, Michigan businessman Fred Meijer funded the purchase of the first rail-trail right-of-way in the state. That purchase became the Fred Meijer Heartland Trail, and since then, the philanthropy of the Meijer family has made possible one of the best trail networks in America.