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- Aldermen back new road map for cycling in Milwaukee - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- Cleveland Browns party guide: Downtown spots for Dawgs - Cleveland Plain Dealer
- Guide to autumn adventures in West Michigan: Kent Harvest Trails, Colorfall at ... - MLive.com
| Aldermen back new road map for cycling in Milwaukee - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Posted: 16 Sep 2010 09:01 PM PDT | A plan crafted to coax more people to use bicycles for short trips in the city won an initial backing from Milwaukee aldermen on Thursday, with just one raising a cautionary note on the potential cost of the proposed street improvements. The Bicycle Master Plan maps out 125 miles of new bike lanes, 40 miles of bike boulevards and seven miles of paved trails that would make bicycling on city streets less frightening, according to its proponents. The goal of the bike lane build-out, along with improved education and enforcement, is to put people on bicycles for 5% of all trips less than five miles, by 2020. Daily bike trips in the city would double from about 81,000 to 162,000. The cost of the projects - striping bike lanes, building boulevards and adding paths – is $8.63 million. Ald. Joseph Dudzik warned it would be hard to justify spending those dollars on bike paths, given the huge deficits in state and federal budgets. He also said he would follow the direction of his constituents, who may not be overly keen to new bike lanes being added to their streets. "I'm not going to be bulldozed by a bunch of bicyclists," Dudzik told the Public Safety Committee as it reviewed the plan. The committee sent the guide to the full Common Council, with a recommendation that it be approved next week. Even if the council approves the blueprint, as expected, none of the projects outlined would be started immediately. Individual projects and spending would have to be approved separately. "These are goals," said Ald. Nicholas Kovac, a cycling proponent. "These are things we'd like to do. It remains to be seen if we can get any money for it." Bike lanes and boulevards are likely to be added during street reconstruction or repaving projects, and when federal grant dollars become available, according to City Engineer Jeff Polenske. Having the plan in place will improve the city's ability to obtain grants for bike and pedestrian projects, he said. As mapped out in the planning guide, the network of bike lanes and routes would offer a designated ride option within 1/4 mile of nearly the entire city. Beyond the basic bike lanes, the plan also calls for several more innovative efforts to make streets safer for cyclists – ideas that have been tested in places like Portland, Ore., Minneapolis, Minn., and Madison. Those include raised bike lanes, pavement markings and signal set ups that put cyclists first in line at intersections, and a bike-sharing program. Other goals include designated mountain bike trails and a BMX venue in the city, and attended bicycle parking at sporting events and concerts. Bike plan proponents hope to make city streets more accomodating for daily commutes This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
| Cleveland Browns party guide: Downtown spots for Dawgs - Cleveland Plain Dealer Posted: 16 Sep 2010 08:54 PM PDT Published: Friday, September 17, 2010, 12:00 AMThere's more to life -- or even a Browns game -- than tailgating. It's the Browns Bow-Wow Party Guide, complete with downtown spots that make for snazzy game-day headquarters: • Metro Bar and Kitchen, 1352 West Sixth St., Cleveland, 216-241-1300: The newly redone Metropolitan offers a massive wraparound bar that makes for a perfect after-party. Woohoo, that's exactly what Metro is doing -- 4-9 p.m. after Browns games. The vibe is casual, but cool. The food is casual, but innovative and tasty. You win even if the Browns lose.• Bob Golic's Sports Bar & Grille, 1213 West Sixth St., Cleveland, 216-363-1130. The place is spacious and full of TV sets, but with an old-school vibe, vintage photos and memorabilia. Oh, and ex-Brownie Bob Golic is a regular during the season. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. • Velvet Dog, 1280 West Sixth St., Cleveland, 216-664-1116. There's the rah-rah patio, the beer-pushing cheerleaders, the hot dogs and hamburgers, the cheap domestic beer. Live it up before it starts snowing. Opens 10 a.m. • Gillespie's Map Room, 1281 West Ninth St., Cleveland, 216-621-7747. You won't need directions to the game at this joint, even if you're loaded. It's a five-minute walk to the stadium. Even better, it has the old-fashioned vibe of a bar in some previous time, like when the original Kardiac Kids played. Opens 9 a.m. • Blind Pig, 1228 West Sixth St., Cleveland, 216-621-0001. A casual woohoo parlor where the fans get loud over pizza and beer. And, with 22 huge TVs, the site lines beat the Dawg Pound. Opens 10 a.m. • Johnny's Little Bar, 614 Frankfort Ave., Cleveland, 216-861-2166. What's the big deal with this small joint? None at all, and that's the point. It's a quaint, comfy place where you can hang out with Browns fans who don't act like rabid animals. Opens 10 a.m. • Hard Rock Cafe, 230 West Huron Road, Cleveland, 216-830-7625. Yeah, it's a haul to the stadium, but the $18.95 brunch runs 9 a.m.-1 p.m., so you have ample time to eat and make it on time. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
| Guide to autumn adventures in West Michigan: Kent Harvest Trails, Colorfall at ... - MLive.com Posted: 16 Sep 2010 03:07 AM PDT Published: Thursday, September 16, 2010, 6:05 AMGRAND RAPIDS -- The fall season kicks off in Kent County this weekend with the first of dozens of festivals, including the popular Kent Harvest Trails. Some host venues spend the entire year gearing up for the next six weeks, so these family friendly events strive to entertain, educate and excite. Kent Harvest Trails When: Saturday through Oct. 31; hours vary by location Cooler temperatures and colorful leaves mean the heat is on at the 22 Kent County Farms participating in the 21st annual Kent Harvest Trails. Attracting between 50,000 to 75,000 people each year, Kent Harvest Trails originated as an opportunity to give city-dwellers a fun and educational glimpse at farm life, said long-time coordinator Dave Van Antwerp. "The whole purpose is to give families a way to get out to the farms and learn where their food comes from," he said. Besides farm-fresh food, Kent Harvest Trails also focuses on fun. The 22 farms -- including four new ones -- on this year's roster feature corn mazes, hayrides, kids' activities, U-pick pumpkin patches and more. Most of the smaller farms, including Paulson's Pumpkin Patch and Heffron Farms (both in Belding), specialize in producing ripe, colorful fruits and vegetables, tasty meats, hot or cold cider, fresh donuts and baked goods, according to Van Antwerp, who took a driving tour across Kent County to visit each farm. The larger, more popular farms, including Klackle Orchards in Greenville and Fruit Ridge Hayrides in Kent City, are known for their fun family activities, such as scarecrow making, pumpkin trains and petting zoos. Other farms, such as New Salem Corn Maze in Dorr, focus on fright. This farm celebrates the season with its 13-acre corn maze that becomes haunted after dark. No matter what your family craves this Fall, one or all of the participating farms should satisfy. Colorfall When: Friday through Oct. 31 Colorfall at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park translates to lots and lots of flowers -- everywhere. Thousands of fall-hued chrysanthemums decorate both interior and exterior sites during this annual event, which also showcases heirloom vegetables, herbs, corn, gourds and giant pumpkins. New this year, Colorfall organizers are set to unveil a flowering plant display in the Seasonal Display Greenhouse featuring 30 chrysanthemum spheres suspended from the ceiling. In addition to the popular plant presentations, Colorfall also includes self-guided nature walks, tram tours, educational activities in the Lena Meijer Children's Garden and seasonal dishes at Taste of the Gardens Cafe. The Gardens also features a full line up of fall events, including "Fall Family Days & Herb Fest" on Oct. 2-3, "Prodigious Pumpkins" on Oct. 16-17, Fall Bonsai Show on Oct. 16-17 and "Hallowee-Ones" on Oct. 29. Keep in mind that Meijer Gardens also is an ArtPrize Exhibition Center, where 26 entries will be on display during the Sept. 22-Oct. 10 international art competition. Fallfest Bluegrass Music Festival When: 6-10 p.m. Friday, noon-10 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday Presented by the West Michigan Bluegrass Music Association, this 15th annual Fallfest Bluegrass Festival showcases live music, music workshops, camping, food, auctions, children's activities and more. Bands include Rick Prater & The Midnight Travelers, The Williams Family, Deadwood, Out-of-the-Blue, Bobby Hutch & Grand Old Country, Jonas Ridge and Free Wheelin'. Septemberfest When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday Stroll through 150 booths at this popular arts and crafts fair. Septemberfest includes handmade and original items, from Christmas goodies, gifts, jewelry and woodwork to edibles, toys, personalized items, clothing, photography, candles, soaps and more. Strollers are welcome. Coming up 'Tis the season for cool temperatures, colorful-turned-crunchy leaves and fun frights. Looking for a festive way to celebrate fall? Here are some upcoming events: Fallasburg Fall Festival -- The 42nd annual popular fine arts fair featuring 105 artist booths, craft demonstrations, live music, food and children's activities in Lowell's Fallasburg Park, 1124 Fallasburg Park Drive NE; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 25-26; 897-8545, lowellartscouncil.org. Harvest on the Ridge Apple Festival -- A September tradition in Sparta, featuring u-pick seasonal crops, color tours, farm tours, a barbecue contest, fine arts fair and live music, Sept. 24-25 at Balyeat Field, 190 Olstead; 887-2454, spartachamber.com. Harvest Festival in Rockford -- Three festivals over three consecutive weekends make this a Rockford favorite. Family Fun Weekend opens Harvest Fest 2010 Sept. 24-26, Heritage Weekend takes place Oct. 2-3 and Children's Weekend closes the festival Oct. 9-10; 866-2000, rockfordmichamber.com. Oktoberfest West Michigan -- Games, activities, beer, food and more, all with a German twist, Sept. 24-25 at John Ball Park, 1300 W. Fulton St. oktoberfestwestmichigan.com. Red Flannel Festival -- You don't have to be a lumberjack to have fun at this one. A Cedar Springs tradition, the Red Flannel Festival features an arts and crafts fair, car show, parade, carnival and more, Oct. 1-2; 696-2662, redflannelfestival.org. Pumpkinfest -- Food, fun, furry animals, art, activities, a parade and a fun run define this yearly party in Zeeland, Sept. 30-Oct. 2; 772-2494, pumpkinfest-zeeland.org. Eastown Fallfest -- This annual event in Grand Haven on Oct. 2 starts with a 5k run and includes a pancake breakfast, parade, children's activities, a mustang rally and more, at East Grand River Park, corner of Beechtree and Franklin streets; 405-3353, eastowngrandhaven.org. Fennville Goose Festival -- With the geese about to be on their way, the people of Fennville will play. Enjoy contests, tours, children's activities, parades and entertainment on the Fennville Public Schools campus, Oct. 8-10, greaterfennville.com. Harvest Celebration -- Head to Lowell for a chili cook-off, arts and crafts fair, antiques and collectibles sale, pet expo and Harvest Hustle, Oct. 9; 897-9161, lowellchamber.org. Fall Harvest Festival -- Act like a pioneer at Blandford Nature Center, 1715 Hillburn Ave. NW. This annual fest includes candle-making, scarecrow-making, wagon rides, cider pressing, games and other autumn-related activities Oct. 16; 735-6240, blandfordnaturecenter.org. 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