April 23, 2014
  
 
You are receiving this note because you have attended a Friends of the Camp Chase Trail meeting or have asked us to add you.  Below are relevant events and news items.  
 

Be sure to check out the Camp Chase Trail on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camp_Chase_Trail

 
TRAIL EVENTS:
April 24 at 6:30 pm:   Friends of Camp Chase Trail Monthly Meeting
Haydocy Automotive Community Room 3895 West Broad Street; Columbus, OH 43228

https://www.facebook.com/events/232742446932146

  

May 16, 2014: Columbus Bike to Work Day

Please join us for West Side Ride which will begin at Westgate Park. We will ride to Columbus Commons and meet up with riders from the other neighborhoods.  Friday May 16, 2014; 7:00 am for a 7:15 am departure; Meet at Westgate Shelter House (under the water tower); Route is 7 miles one way using the Ohio to Erie Trail route. Arrive at Columbus Commons at 8 am for a Bike to Work expo. 

https://www.facebook.com/events/752504364781746/

 
OUR MAY MEETING IS THE BLOCK WATCH MEETING:
Thursday - May 29th, 2014; 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm 
Columbus Division of Police Annual Block Watch Coordinator's Meeting
Columbus Police Training Academy - Room 104
1000 N. Hague Ave.
Columbus, Ohio 43204
The Columbus Division of Police, Strategic Response Bureau, Community Liaison Section invites you to attend an informational session of speakers at the annual meeting of Block Watch coordinators from across the entire City of Columbus. This will give you an opportunity to learn new skills, hear from community leaders, and interact with other coordinators to discuss some best practices that you can take back to your Block Watch!
https://www.facebook.com/events/214328502109871/
  
 
HIGHLAND WEST EVENTS
(Spanning the future Trail Section, Eureka Ave to Hague Ave):

Saturday May 3
Holton Park Honeysuckle Removal/Clean Up
May 3, 2014 from 9am to 12pm - Holton Park
Everyone is invited to join us and workers from the City of Columbus Recreation and Parks Department as we continue to clear our honeysuckle and brush. Not only does this add beauty to the park, but...
Organized by Highland West Neighbors Association | Type: neighborhood, cleanup

Saturday May 10
Friends of Glenwood Park Mulching and Manicuring Event!
May 10, 2014 from 10am to 12pm - Glenwood Park
We will be mulching the flower beds and around the trees to assist the park maintenance crew in keeping our park looking good, and to make it easier on them when it comes to the mowing. All are welc...
Organized by Friends of Glenwood | Type: park, maintenance

Saturday May 17
Rhodes Park Honeysuckle Removal/Clean Up
May 17, 2014 from 9am to 12pm - Rhodes Park
Everyone is invited to join us and workers from the City of Columbus Recreation and Parks Department as we continue to clear our honeysuckle and brush. Not only does this add beauty to the park, but...
Organized by Highland West Neighbors Association | Type: neighborhood, clean, up

Sunday June 8
Tour de Highland West
June 8, 2014 from 1pm to 5pm - Holton Park
Come join us for a bike ride through Highland West and a potluck afterwards. Hot dogs and refreshments will be provided, just bring a side dish if you can. When: Sunday, June 8, 2014, 2014 at 1...
Organized by Highland West Neighbors Association | Type: potluck, bike, ride, tour  
For Detalis on the Highland West Events: Request to Join ning Group - then visit http://highlandwestneighborsassociation.ning.com/events
 
Westgate
Saturday July 12
Summer Jam 2014
July 12, 2014 from 11am to 7pm - Westgate Park
A community friendly, free festival celebrating arts and music in Westgate Park. Our goal is to bring joy, music and arts to the hilltop area and take advantage of warm summer days in a beautiful, g...
Organized by Patti Von Neissen/Summer Jam 2014 | Type: festival


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 
Jody and Chris spoke at the April 8 Westland Area Business Association (http://waba-cols.com/)
Resources shared are below. 
 
Next Steps/Project Ideas
  • Trail Towns and Trail Friendly Business www.trailtowns.org
  • Camp Chase Trail Map with Business Listings
  • Wayfinding, Site Furnishings
  • Adopt a Trail Segments with Signs 

Presentation Link: Google Docs


Photo Slideshow: http://goo.gl/XURRIC

Map Links:
Online zoomable: http://www.ohiotoerietrail.org/Maps.aspx
 

More Information:

 

Friends of Camp Chase Trail (Steering Committee)

  • Dana Foreman - Franklinton Cycleworks

  • Chris Haydocy - Haydocy Automotive Group

  • Kathy Hoke - West Side Community Leader

  • Vince Nobel - Westgate Resident, Photographer, Teacher

  • Jodie and Tim Smith - West Side Residents, Recreational Riders, Active with Columbus Outdoor Pursuits

  • Jody Dzuranin - Ohio to Erie Trail Website Editor



Past Newsletters: News from Camp Chase Trail Friends

  

04/08/2014 http://conta.cc/1js5f4V

  

02/26/2014 http://conta.cc/1fsD9B9

  

02/12/2014 http://conta.cc/1fhVod7

  

01/22/2014 http://conta.cc/KFrdVq

  

01/02/2014 http://conta.cc/1dYdtxw

  

12/02/2013 http://conta.cc/1bEq1Nt

   

 
RESOURCE: 

Real all about the Westside Bike Hub and more on the Weston Vision Website:   DOWNLOAD

 

Keep an eye on our page for events as they are posted:

Camp Chase Friends - Facebook Page: 

https://www.facebook.com/campchasefriends

  

Thank you for being a friend of the Camp Chase Trail.  See you on the Trail! 

 

  

- Friends of Camp Chase Trail Communications  

 
 
Resources
Trail Guide and Maps
Find the award winning Igotabike.com guide to the Ohio to Erie Trail and order your printed map. .  
Order the Ohio to Erie Trail Map Kit

MAP ORDERING:

If you can't pick up a map in at a Friends Meeting, here is how to order one with paid shipping: Igotabike.com is proud to be the official online distributor of the new and free Ohio to Erie Trail Map Kit!

Get your FREE Ohio to Erie Trail Map kit.
Just pay $3.25 shipping and handling per map kit.
EACH KIT HAS ALL 4 MAPS!  http://igotabike.com/ohiotoerietrailmap.html

  

 


Friends of Camp Chase Trail

There is a new section of the Camp Chase Trail coming online soon.  It is 4 miles stretching east  from Battelle Darby Creek MetroPark following the railroad toward Galloway Rd.

Photos of the Camp Chase Trail Construction are on the CCF Facebook page. Camp Chase trail is part of the 330 mile Ohio to Erie Trail connecting the Ohio River in Cincinnati to Lake Erie in Cleveland. 

 

 


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Here are the Ohio and Federal Advocacy Updates

Ohio is part of US Bicycle Route 50:
ODOT is working with local jurisdictions to complete US Bicycle Route 50 Resolutions by April 1st (Adventure Cycling US Bicycle Route System): http://www.dot.state.oh.us/Divisions/Planning/SPR/bicycle/Pages/USBR-50.aspx
 
Action Alerts from League of American Bicyclists:  

 

  • TAKE ACTION: SUPPORT THE SAFE STREETS ACT! Safe Streets Act H.R. 2468/S 2004
  • TAKE ACTION: New Opportunities Bill: � tell your member of Congress to support H.R. 3978
  • TAKE ACTION: H.R. 3494/S 1708, the Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Act

 

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