December 19, 20231 yr 15 minutes ago, taestell said: I would guess that they will extend every active annual membership by the number of months that the system is shut down, unless you contact them and ask for a refund. This seems to be related to the expiration of the UC Health sponsorship, which was last renewed for 5 years in 2018. I'm surprised they haven't been able to get another company to step up. I reached out and got a response of "we can extend your membership by 3 months". So if you don't ask, I'm not sure you're going to get it. Their response also said "April or May" for a restart...
December 19, 20231 yr 6 hours ago, Dev said: Brutal Toledo announced something similar today. Our own local hospital corporation has been struggling recently, but I havent read about sponsorships expiring. Weirdly, the city is touting how much people rely on these scooters and bikes - for basic mobility - but don't seem to have any plans for a substitute during the "down time".
December 19, 20231 yr 35 minutes ago, taestell said: I'm surprised they haven't been able to get another company to step up. It's not for lack of trying.
December 19, 20231 yr For sure, I'm not criticizing RedBike, I'm just surprised P&G, Kroger, or Fifth Third wouldn't want to put their name on the system and earn some goodwill.
December 20, 20231 yr Red Bike to pause service, increase prices significantly Red Bike, Cincinnati’s bike sharing system, will pause service in January before increasing its prices when it restarts operations. The nonprofit bike share service will pause regular operations on Jan. 12, with plans to reopen service in early spring. Red Bike stations will be closed and bikes will not be available for rent. In addition to the service pause, Red Bike said it plans to make "significant staff reductions" but will continue working to prepare for the spring season. Red Bike will work with members to extend passes or refund purchases on a case-by-case basis. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/12/19/red-bike-pause-increases-prices-significantly.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
December 20, 20231 yr I think it's notable that other ebike rentals charge a per mile fee. I see how it makes sense, as an ebike with no charge shouldn't be rented, but it's interesting that it's disincentivizing the key upside to ebikes: distance. Quote I think if we look at models that are really working, you either have massive corporate sponsorship like CitiBike bike in New York, or you have a massive public investment from a city, or the bike share system is embedded within a transit agency, or the city transportation department. So, all of these different models can work. And I don't know what the right model really is for the city of Cincinnati. If we assume that the corporate sponsorship still isn't going to come, as it probably would have by now, I guess it's up to the city or SORTA.
January 12, 20241 yr Email Red Bike just sent out to subscribers: Quote January 2024 Newsletter As we enter 2024, our tenth year of operation, we are grateful for your continued support and enthusiasm for Red Bike. Together, we've navigated the streets of Cincinnati, creating a just and joyful transportation option for the entire region. Throughout 2023, the collective number of bike rides taken amounted to an impressive 140,329! That's 740,900 pounds of carbon offset, 37,045 gallons of gas saved, and 61 baby Fionas of pounds shed! Our Go Pass Equity Program totaled 49,849 rides; GO users made up 35.5% of all rides! As with any journey, we've faced some unexpected hurdles, but we're tackling them head-on. The temporary suspension of our service poses challenges for you as the rider, our team, and active transportation allies; our team remains optimistic and hopeful. We are actively collaborating with city leaders, community advocates, partners, and potential sponsors to find an equitable and sustainable solution for long-term operational funding. Your patience and understanding have been invaluable, and we're working hard to ensure a smooth ride for all Red Bike users. This new year is a fresh start, and with your support, we're gearing up for exciting developments and improvements. We're committed to enhancing the Red Bike experience, making it an even more integral part of the Cincinnati lifestyle. What can you look forward to in 2024? Electric Upgrade- Red Bike is continuing to expand the bike fleet in the new year! Be on the lookout for 180 brand-new e-bikes! We are working diligently toward our goal of an all-electric fleet by 2025. New Installs- We are continuing to grow and expand! This Spring we will install our third station in Evanston, a testament to our commitment to providing accessible and convenient transportation options for all. Our wheels are set to roll along the scenic Wasson Way and into Avondale as well. We’ll connect more communities and create more pathways for shared adventures. A Decade of Red Bike- We are turning 10 this year! As we reflect on this past year's accomplishments, we can't wait for what's coming! This year, we’re celebrating with you through community activations and story-sharing. We are excited to celebrate our birthday in September and have many fun, engaging plans ahead. As we embark on this new chapter, we're grateful for the support of our riders and the entire Cincinnati community. Your enthusiasm for Red Bike is what keeps us pedaling forward, and together, we'll continue to create a joyful green transportation option that is not only convenient but reflects our collective value of equity and joy. Wishing you a Happy New Year and many more Red Bike journeys ahead! The Red Bike Team
January 12, 20241 yr I noticed a station yesterday with a few bikes at it but the electronics were turned off. There was no indication to people that the system is down. Put a message on the screen informing people when the system will be running again. Duh.
January 26, 20241 yr I took notes during Tri-State Trails' quarterly Regional Trail & Bikeway Committee (RTBC) where a ton of local partners provide quick updates on their projects. You can see a lot of these projects on TST's website, although I don't think it's 100% updated. City of Hamilton - Beltline trail Phase 3 (along the river) Under construction Phase 4 (northwestern residential section) In design and only partially funded Strategizing how to get the rest of the funding Section behind Spooky Nook should be done this year City of Oxford - Oxford Area Trails Working long-term to connect to Hamilton and Middletown Phase 3a completed in September Phase 3b Delayed to this year Includes bluffs overlook Connects to high school Phase 4 - 1.81 miles funded by OKI and local levy Recent school levy failure has increased amount of kids walking Phase 5 - connects east and west sides of city Will also run north to connect to the new BCRTA transit center Metro Parks of Butler County 1.5 mile trail constructed in 2023 in Gilmore Ponds, including 4 canal crossings Additional 0.6 miles of GMRT built last year in Rentschler Forest Required resting pads to allow for ADA compliance Next 2 projects to fill in gaps are funded Middletown to Monroe - 2025 Timberhill to Rockdale - 2026 VOA trail in design with construction planned for later this year Green Township Rail to Trail project Former CSX line along Harrison Avenue Connecting to Trailside Village development Kuliga Park improvements includes shared use paths Lebanon Parks Building 1 mile of trail in 2024 heading west to 741 Updating branding including signage and maps Received negative feedback about on-street, 2-way bike infrastructure and got funding to move one off-street Much bigger 2025 planned with 3.1 miles in development City of Mason Trail network is now connected to the LMST 2024 projects SUP as part of road widening of SR 741 Mercy Hospital just opening up and includes along Kings Island Drive Potential connections along Kings Mills and to LMST City of Springboro Central Greenway designed to connect 6 parks together with the Great-Little Trail and GMRT One of 11 sections are built, although most are replacing on-street infrastructure Friends of Little Miami State Park King Avenue Bridge closure Roadway and trail are now both open Landscaping continuing into the spring Added 25-30 parking spots for cars Loveland bridge closure Closed in October, planned to reopen in May New bridge will have seating and viewing areas No official ODNR detour Resurfacing South Lebanon to Morrow 4.6 miles, 1.6 miles replaced in 2020 40 years old 0.9 miles to repaved in 2024-2025 when South Lebanon upgrades municipal waste water system State funding applied for; response expected in July; organization contribution $50k local match CROWN Wasson Way Phase 6a opened in December No mention of 6b through Xavier's campus Phase 7 - Uptown Connection Listed as 2024 but probably 2025 Current trail volume is about 1/3rd bike, 2/3rd pedestrian Wasson Way Armleder Connection ODOT currently studying connection options through the Easter Corridor project Village of Mariemont - Murray Path Miami Road to Columbia Connector - final alignment in design but funded Columbia Connector to be completed in 2026 Working with Columbia TWP for improvements to Plainville 6-way intersection Anderson TWP LMST Elstun Connector Phase 1 complete last year along UDF property 2020 estimate was $1.5 million, actual cost closing in on $3.1 million, bid opened yesterday by ODOT Estimated to start this spring and completed in early 2025 Cincinnati Recreation Commission recent projects LeBlond Trail 1,260 foot concrete trail in East End along the river Dunham Trail 1.5 miles in Westwood Western Hills HS to Lick Run Trail Over River Trail West Segment 3 gap Working with DOTE for preliminary design ORT-West prefers south of River Road option Working with the city on the Anderson Ferry intersection connectivity Working with CRC for a loop within Gilday Recreation Center Made some proposals to rail company for the Queensgate connection DOTE (Wade Johnston) Promoted inauguration bike ride Lick Run Greenway - $8 million from OKI to connect it to the Dunham Trail Gilbert Avenue project Linn to State project Study from Mill Creek to College Hill Mill Creek Alliance Mill Creek Triangle Trail Completed in Woodlawn and Wyoming 18.5 miles existing; 4.3 miles are funded; 15.31 total remaining; about 60% completed Remaining trail sections needs feasibility studies implemented by TST Should be able to apply for grants later this spring or summer Opportunities for Reconnecting Communities planning grant I-75 highway unification allows opportunity for adaptive reuse of the Lockland split Mill Creek Water Trail Paddler access is a big challenge Looking to improve Yellow Bridge Paddler Access including pocket park On Mill Creek Greenway Trail Proposed ADA-compliant Gest Street Paddler Access Connection between Mill Creek and Ohio River Property owned by City of Cincinnati City of Sharonville US-42 (Lebanon Road) multi-use path Reading Road to to Sharon Woods Park 4,500 feet long, 10' wide Proposed connection to trail along Kemper Road west of US-42 Funded by OKI STBG grant; completion date in 2026 Great Parks of Hamilton County Glenwood Gardens to Winton Woods Trail Phase 1 (to entrance of Glenwood Gardens) starts in the spring Phase 2 starts spring of '25 Columbia Connector Behind Kroger to Mariemont Library Construction to begin Spring 2026 Oasis Corridor Negotiations with railroad in progress Goal is to apply for federal funding this summer West Region Blueway & Trail system 25 mile SUP along Great Miami 4 or 5 access sites on GM and Whitewater Another round of engagement should start before the spring Ohio River Way About 275 mile length Pursuing National Water Trail designation with the National Parks Service Mapping public and conserved lands and inventorying existing trail/path systems Identifying funding sources for river restoration Boone County KY237 North Bend Road MUP; 2.9 miles; part of 13.8 mile CVG loop trail Mineola Pike, 1.0 mile, under construction 1.55 miles of completed sidewalk projects 1 CVG Trail MUP due to complete this year, 2 next year Covington + Newport bike plan (Wade johnston) Created Bikeway loop concept Awaiting approval by both cities City of Greendale (Wade Johnston) Promotion of Glendale Trail project Dayton Traffic Garden Broad promotion of the project including before and after photos Next meeting for RTBC April 11th, 2024, from 3-5pm Bike ride on Riverfront Commons with tour of Dayton Traffic Garden Other events & funding opportunities March 2nd - CORA Bike & Trail Expo May 17th - Annual Breakfast on the Bridge August 24th - 2nd annual Tour de CROWN 6 upcoming local, state, and federal funding opportunities
January 30, 20241 yr Devou Park trails to gain 3 miles Long-time builder Dirt Artisans hired to expand network COVINGTON, Ky. – Roughly 3 miles will be added to Devou Park’s Backcountry Trails this year, extending the total trail system to about 15 miles and making it the longest urban trail network in the region and among the top five overall in terms of length. The Cincinnati Off-Road Alliance (CORA) – an organization formed in 1996 that advocates for more miles of off-road trails and sustainable and connected trail systems – was the driving force behind both allocations, Oldiges said. After an unsuccessful run at a Kentucky Recreational Trail Program grant, CORA worked with the City’s then-grant writer to apply for the Durr grant, and a CORA member who holds a seat formally proposed and secured the committee’s funding. Blazing new trails The trail expansion was part of the 2008 Devou Park Master Plan. The 3 miles – primarily of a natural surface – will include an array of new trails or extensions, as envisioned by CORA and City Parks & Rec officials. Among them, Ransdell said: An Eastside Entrance Connector from Western Avenue that will provide residents and visitors on foot or bike in that neighborhood a safe way to enter the park, access its trails network, and get to the Drees Pavilion. An expansion of the John Volz Trails, near the Drees Pavilion, that will tie the trail into the paved path through the park. Another new trail that will improve access to Battery Bates, a Civil War-era military earthworks fortification. Ransdell said the group is collaborating with the Behringer-Crawford Museum on the trail, signage, and benches. Of particular interest to cyclists will be a new trail on the west side that will parallel Sleepy Hollow Road and connect to the existing Back Bowl Mountain Bike Trail to the Incinerator Trailhead. It will be more than a mile long. https://www.covingtonky.gov/news/2024/01/29/devou-park-trails-to-gain-3-miles
February 12, 20241 yr On 1/26/2024 at 10:59 AM, Dev said: I took notes during Tri-State Trails' quarterly Regional Trail & Bikeway Committee (RTBC) where a ton of local partners provide quick updates on their projects. You can see a lot of these projects on TST's website, although I don't think it's 100% updated. As a follow-up to this unnecessarily long post, they uploaded the presentation to their Vimeo page. They also offered a link to the pdf of the presentation on their website, which is 147 slides. I think this one is the most exciting one:
February 12, 20241 yr 13 hours ago, Dev said: As a follow-up to this unnecessarily long post, they uploaded the presentation to their Vimeo page. They also offered a link to the pdf of the presentation on their website, which is 147 slides. I think this one is the most exciting one: Thank you for sharing all this!
February 12, 20241 yr I'm not sure why 4th street is the route in Covington, even with the proposed bike lane it's still a one way street and people drive too fast on it. I personally like riding my bike more on 6th street to get east/west but I'm also a scaredy cat when it comes to riding on streets with fast moving cars.
February 12, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, ucgrady said: I'm not sure why 4th street is the route in Covington, even with the proposed bike lane it's still a one way street and people drive too fast on it. I personally like riding my bike more on 6th street to get east/west but I'm also a scaredy cat when it comes to riding on streets with fast moving cars. Their presentation to the 2 governments includes definitions of infrastructure types so while I haven't watched that presentation, I am assuming they are proposing protected infrastructure would go along with it. I also assume it would be easier to drop a lane on 4th for that than it would be on 6th. IIRC ODOT is interested in putting useful bike infrastructure on the Clay Wade Bailey bridge as part of the BSB corridor project. With the IRS site redevelopment also in the pipeline, I think it makes sense to connect that bridge with the eventual 4th street bridge as directly as possible, assuming they can do it right.
March 13, 20241 yr Writing was on the wall for this - unfortunate. Red Bike to cease operations. https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2024/03/13/red-bike-board-shut-down-jeffreys-vows-to-save-it.html
March 14, 20241 yr I'd say there is virtually zero chance that the Red Bike system actually shuts down. The city, county, or Metro will likely find a way to fund the organization or one of those players will take over operation of the system.
March 14, 20241 yr 41 minutes ago, taestell said: I'd say there is virtually zero chance that the Red Bike system actually shuts down. The city, county, or Metro will likely find a way to fund the organization or one of those players will take over operation of the system. Metro needs to step up. They have plenty of resources.
March 15, 20241 yr City looks to kick in funding to help salvage Red Bike service The city of Cincinnati will contribute $100,000 to help keep the Red Bike bike-sharing service going, according to Mayor Aftab Pureval’s office. The move comes a day after the Business Courier broke the news that the Red Bike board voted to shut down the service, citing fundraising troubles. The staff’s focus is now on liquidating Red Bike’s stations and bicycles. Pureval will propose the funding in his recommended budget. City Council must approve the budget by June 30. The 2025 fiscal year begins July 1. “We cannot have a truly accessible and connected city without multiple means of transportation,” Pureval said. “Organizations like Red Bike give the community an opportunity to explore our great city in a fun, easy and affordable way. In partnership with Councilmember Mark Jeffreys, we are committing $100,000 to Red Bike in the hopes of encouraging other funders in the community to do the same.” More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2024/03/14/cincinnati-will-come-up-with-some-red-bike-money.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 22, 20241 yr Red Bike rides on: Government, private sector team up to keep bicycle-share service going Corporate partners and government entities have scrounged up enough funding to keep Red Bike, the region’s bicycle-sharing service, going for at least the next year. Councilman Mark Jeffreys, Mayor Aftab Pureval, Cincinnati Regional Chamber CEO Brendon Cull, Red Bike board chair Anastasia Mileham and other stakeholders unveiled the agreement at a City Hall news conference Thursday, March 21. The move comes about a week after Red Bike announced it would have terminate its service and liquidate the bicycles and stations it has because it lacked operating funding. The city will kick in $197,000, with other partners coming up with $265,000 toward a $500,000 financial goal to keep the transportation service going. The city’s share will come from money it had planned to allocate toward Red Bike expansions. Instead that money will be used to shore up its operating side, pending City Council approval. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2024/03/21/red-bike-saved-government-private-sector.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 22, 20241 yr Just now, Dev said: Paycor owns 11 acres, while Norwood owns almost 4 adjacent acres that support their building. It'll interesting to see what happens to it all. This article states that Norwood will use the first payment from Paycor to "acquire the rights of way and install bicycle infrastructure throughout the city..." I'm cautiously optimistic that they will use it to purchase the abandoned rail line from NSR that head north from Xavier to Upper Millcrest Park.
April 15, 20241 yr Lots of appalling riding on the Loveland bike trail today courtesy of all of the electric motorcycles (aka "e-bikes") everyone got for Christmas. I was passed by a toddler on what appeared to be an electric balance bike...no pedals. So basically an electric motorcycle for 4 year-olds. The kid was literally going 25mph. I was passed by another kid on a training wheel bike with a loud electric motor on it...this one had pedals but the kid was not pedaling. Saw an obese duo on SUV-style electric motorcycles coming the opposite way...reminded me of these guys:
April 15, 20241 yr The trail here in Granville isn't as busy as Loveland (from what I recall when I lived down that way), but I've also seen some bad behavior from e-bike riders. Probably not coincidentally, most of the worst offenders also weren't wearing helmets. Our trail allows Class 1 & 2 e-bikes, and has a 15 mph limit for all users. I've seen a few very close calls from e-bikers, moving at fairly high speeds, passing walkers/runners with oncoming traffic in the other lane. I've also seen a few riders clearly pushing their e-bike's top speed wobble badly and almost go down. A lot of those bikes have tiny wheels and comfort-oriented geometry, and the motor allows a rider to skip the years of experience (and gained bike handling skills) required to go that fast on a regular bike. That said, I've also seen plenty of e-bikes being operated in a perfectly safe manner, and they are hardly the only trail users to disregard the rules. I myself am guilty of exceeding the speed limit (which I had to look up, it isn't really posted)- though I always keep it "reasonable and prudent", and am strict about calling out passes and going slow when the trial is busy. Many riders are bad about calling out passes. Runners often have headphones in, keeping to the right but getting startled (and swerving) when being passed. Walkers stay side-by-side, often in large groups, paying little attention then giving dirty looks once they finally hear me yelling (or I use my loud bell). Then there are the people with the dogs on long leashes clotheslining the trial, assuming the dog has a leash at all.
April 15, 20241 yr Cincinnati approves Red Bike funding, bike-sharing system nearly meets its goal Cincinnati’s bike-sharing service has nearly reached its goal of getting $500,000 in funding to restart operations May 13, but now stakeholders need to figure out how to keep it sustainable for the long term. Cincinnati City Council unanimously appropriated $197,000 last week to restart Cincinnati Red Bike, and it also has received $35,000 in donations out of a $50,000 goal, according to Councilman Mark Jeffreys, who has led efforts to save the service. Along with private donations, the organization has $497,000 of its initial goal, which Jeffreys said will buy it enough time to come up with a sustainable funding model. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2024/04/15/red-bike-cincinnati-ride-share-city-funding-goal.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 3, 20241 yr Red Bike reaches funding goal of $500,000, set to resume services mid-May Cincinnati’s nonprofit bikeshare system Red Bike has secured enough funding to resume operations May 13. City Councilman Mark Jeffreys and a team of stakeholders secured $450,000 in funding to support Red Bike’s operation. The other $50,000 was secured through a private fundraising campaign held from mid-March through April. On April 30, Queen City Bike held a pinewood derby-esque event, Pint Night Derby, at Rhinegeist Brewery to raise the last of the necessary funding to support Red Bike’s operating costs. The campaign received a significant boost with two $10,000 donations: one from Fifth Third Bank and the other from an anonymous local resident. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2024/05/03/cincinnati-red-bike-funding-donation-services-open.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 13, 20241 yr Cincy Red Bike reopens, but its next steps are uncertain Cincy Red Bike, Cincinnati’s bike-sharing service, restarted Monday with enough money to operate for the next 12 months, but where the funding to keep it going indefinitely still remains to be found. An ad hoc committee is working with a nonprofit consultant to craft a long-term plan, said Councilman Mark Jeffreys. “We will find the sustainable plan,” he told reporters at news conference Monday, May 13, outside City Hall. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2024/05/13/cincy-red-bike-bike-share-reopens-funding-source.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 28, 20241 yr I witnessed a collision on the bike trail yesterday, just north of Milford. It was the classic situation - family who never rides has a daughter drift over to the left just as someone who declared he was passing...passes. Then the mom blames it on the guy who hit his daughter. He wasn't passing aggressively or anything. The guy's bike is damaged in the collision and he has to walk the bike back to his car. Later on the same ride, I had a bucket of paint thrown at me. Edited May 28, 20241 yr by richNcincy
May 28, 20241 yr People don't get that blobbing isn't safe because they probably don't go anywhere where they can't take up as much space as they want which in turn gives them Main Character Syndrome.
May 28, 20241 yr 4 minutes ago, GCrites said: People don't get that blobbing isn't safe because they probably don't go anywhere where they can't take up as much space as they want which in turn gives them Main Character Syndrome. I don't get how people keep having people ride up behind them saying "on your left" yet they keep taking up the entire trail and swerving erratically. Motorcycles aka "e-bikes" are also ruining things on all trails. Hey, let's just call this thing with a motor that can go 40mph a "bike" and somehow it skirts the rules prohibiting motorized vehicles? So somehow segways (can't get a DUI on a segway!) and e-bikes aren't "motorized vehicles" yet an analog bicycle is (absolutely can get a DUI on a pedal bicycle!)?
May 28, 20241 yr I never heard about that. I always thought they would give you a DUI on roller skates even.
May 31, 20241 yr Today I was almost knocked off my bike by the wind coming off a propeller plane: https://www.google.com/maps/@39.1054872,-84.4288117,3a,49y,140.94h,84.18t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sQZV_e0eFZh0Dip3tU6WPbw!2e0!6shttps:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fpanoid%3DQZV_e0eFZh0Dip3tU6WPbw%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.share%26w%3D900%26h%3D600%26yaw%3D140.9437882390641%26pitch%3D5.817867853388236%26thumbfov%3D90!7i16384!8i8192?coh=205410&entry=ttu The airplane was idling there going through its pre-flight checks. I thought nothing of it and stupidly coasted right into a 50+mph wind gust.
June 11, 20241 yr In Hyde Park, Edwards Road was repaved and re-striped with unprotected bike lanes. This connects Wasson Way to HP Square. A good idea but we will see how long the paint lasts as drivers sometimes treat portions of this area as two lanes.
June 17, 2024Jun 17 On 6/11/2024 at 2:14 PM, tabasco said: In Hyde Park, Edwards Road was repaved and re-striped with unprotected bike lanes. This connects Wasson Way to HP Square. A good idea but we will see how long the paint lasts as drivers sometimes treat portions of this area as two lanes. This project is just getting started. The Wasson Way crossing at Edwards will be shortened and converted into a properly designed concrete raised crosswalk. Also, the bike lanes will directly enter and exit Wasson Way south of Wasson Road, allowing riders to avoid the intersection altogether. Finally, the northeast corner of Edwards and Observatory will have a bump-out, creating a lane of protected parking, as well as shortening the crossing distance.
July 23, 2024Jul 23 Tri-State Trails sent out an update to subscribers last Friday that individually is a lot of small items, but collectively pretty big. As previously reported, the necessary paperwork was approved to move the Oasis Trail forward, including the application for Federal funding to OKI by Great Parks. If approved, which I assume it will be, the trail could break ground in 2027. Wasson Way through Xavier is inching forward with 2 signalized intersections going in on Montgomery and Dana, which is being funded by the SORTA TIF and a carve out from the Ohio State Capital Budget. The big news here is that a small stub from Montgomery to Station Way will happen this year, thanks to the CROWN capital campaign. It's not a direct connection to phase 6A, and it's only 0.1 miles long, but once crossing those 2 intersections, people will easily be able to wind their way through Xavier's campus. There will still be a direct connection built later, from Station Way to Dana, but that will come as part of the landscaping plan for the new college. Mariemont is moving forward with a connection on the CROWN from Pocahontas to Miami. I have heard it is out to bid, so it could be done before the end of this year. CROWN capital campaign is paying for the local match to the ODNR grant that was previously awarded. Miami to Plainville is the only section without funding at the moment. Getting it from Pocahontas to Kroger is already funded via OKI by Great Parks but won't break ground until 2026. The state's capital budget also had a line item for $140k to remove the embedded railroad tracks in the Ohio River Trail through Sawyer Point. This project will be done by Cincinnati Parks, and still needs some extra funding, so expect a fundraising campaign announcement sooner rather than later. ArtWorks received a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts for a public art project along Wasson Way in Avondale. It's not clear to me where this will be installed. It's possible it will be near the current terminus at Blair Court, or the next phase when it extends to MLK. It sounds like they have already started working with neighborhood youth. Another mention of the Mill Creek Triangle Trail Feasibility Study but no updates other than public comment has closed. Mention of the news that the city is working on relocating the CFD Bomb Squad Facility. This makes sense given they are very active in supporting the Mill Creek. Fourth edition of the Low-Stress Bike Map has been published.
August 15, 2024Aug 15 'Closer to a final plan': Great Parks seeks public input on new 25-mile trail Great Parks of Hamilton County is considering how to build a new 25-mile pedestrian/bicycle trail that would connect together the western part of Hamilton County, a place where there is a dearth of such infrastructure. It's calling the project the West Region Blueway and Trail System. The trail would connect the Ohio River and run near the Great Miami River, as well as four of the county’s parks, Miami Whitewater Forest, Oak Glen Preserve, Mitchell Memorial Forest and Shawnee Lookout. Through Sept. 1, citizens can attend a virtual open house to share their thoughts on the trail and its potential alignment on the Great Parks website. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2024/08/14/great-parks-input-west-region-blueway-bike-trail.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 24, 2024Aug 24 On 7/23/2024 at 11:06 AM, Dev said: Wasson Way through Xavier is inching forward with 2 signalized intersections going in on Montgomery and Dana, which is being funded by the SORTA TIF and a carve out from the Ohio State Capital Budget. The big news here is that a small stub from Montgomery to Station Way will happen this year, thanks to the CROWN capital campaign. It's not a direct connection to phase 6A, and it's only 0.1 miles long, but once crossing those 2 intersections, people will easily be able to wind their way through Xavier's campus. There will still be a direct connection built later, from Station Way to Dana, but that will come as part of the landscaping plan for the new college. On the city' procurement website, the Montgomery crossing is not out to bid:
August 28, 2024Aug 28 Great Parks of Hamilton County begins construction on new trail along Little Miami River By Chris Wetterich – Staff reporter and columnist, Cincinnati Business Courier Aug 28, 2024 Great Parks plans to build a new network of trails directly along the Little Miami River, with the first 1.5-mile natural surface path set to begin construction at Avoca Trailhead in Columbia Township. The trail is aimed at boosting recreation along the river and will be usable by hikers, runners and those riding mountain bikes. Great Parks is Hamilton County’s park system. “With the new natural surface trails at Avoca and throughout the corridor, we are taking a world-class recreational destination in the Little Miami River and making it even better,” said Great Parks CEO Todd Palmeter. “Adding trail expansions and connections is the number one priority the public established for Great Parks.” MORE
October 10, 2024Oct 10 The new branding going up on RedBike stations makes it look like it’s run by Metro:
October 11, 2024Oct 11 OKI announced funding of a bunch of projects, including $8 million for the Oasis Trail. https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2024/10/10/oki-awards-51-million-for-area-road-projects/75611384007/ Quote A long-planned leg of the Ohio River Trail won a cash infusion from a key funder Thursday. The first phase of the Oasis Trail, a 4.75-mile shared-use path from Sawyer Point to Lunken Airport, will get $8 million in federal dollars from the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments. The group, known as OKI, announced $50.7 million in awards for 18 transportation projects in Greater Cincinnati, following endorsement from its board on Thursday morning. The awards will be distributed for fiscal year 2028, with 10 in Ohio and eight in Kentucky. Great Parks of Hamilton County will use its $8 million to construct 2.1 miles of the Oasis Trail, starting at Downtown’s Montgomery Inn Boathouse and stretching to Gladstone Avenue in East Walnut Hill.
October 11, 2024Oct 11 To add to the big bike news, Tri-State Trails announced earlier this week that they received a $550k grant from Reimagining the Civic Commons for the Mill Creek Greenway. The article from WVXU mentions that Wade Johnston thinks the entire east side portion of the CROWN will be complete by 2029. The funding is spread over three-years though so I'm not sure I fully understand what it will be used for but it sounds like it's paying for staff support and planning activities. I do know they are actively attempting to negotiate with CSX to purchase the unused route south of Millcreek Road.
October 11, 2024Oct 11 Great Parks receives largest award in its history to construct bike trail Great Parks has landed the largest gift in its history, the organization announced Oct. 10, which will go toward the construction of a bike trail that will connect the city's East Side to the urban core. Great Parks received $8 million from the OKI Regional Council of Governments for construction of phase one of the Oasis Trail. The money will go toward the construction of a 4.75-mile paved, shared-use trail that will connect Lunken Airport to Sawyer Point. The connector will bridge a network of trails that will allow cyclists, runners and walkers to travel from downtown Cincinnati through the 78-mile Little Miami Scenic Trail. It will also extend the Ohio River Trail west. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2024/10/11/great-parks-funds-oki-oasis-trail-lunken-sawyer.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 25, 2024Nov 25 Some dude had his circa-1992 mountain bike inside the Corryville Kroger tonight, I guess because he didn't have a lock. I was amazed that security let somebody bring their bike into the fruit and vegetable area, but there he was, holding up shopping carts while he clumsily turned his bike around.
March 27Mar 27 Check out this mural on the bike trail under the Newtown Rd. bridge: Edited March 27Mar 27 by Lazarus
May 21May 21 Red Bike receives funding to continue operations until 2028Cincinnati’s Red Bike has acquired enough funds to keep the nonprofit bike share system functioning until 2028. Executive Director Doug McClintock told me combined support between funding partners from Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky dedicated $500,000 in continued contributions to create a three-year plan, strategy and governing restructure called “Strengthen and Sustain.” The funding partners who have pledged to annual support for the next three years include:City of Cincinnati: $125,000Metro: $125,000Northern Kentucky partners: $75,000Procter & Gamble: $50,000Interact for Health: $25,000United Way: $25,000Greater Cincinnati Foundation: $25,000More below:https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2025/05/20/red-bike-share-future-operations-funding.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
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