MDOT recently announced their most recent Transporation Enhancement (TE) grants. TE money comes from the federal government and it requires a local matching from the grant recipient. TE grants are a major funding source for on-road and trail development.

In conjunction to the announcement, Governor Granholm added, “Michigan’s trails are gateways to recreation and tourism opportunities that grow our economy by attracting residents and visitors alike. Not only do they provide transportation and recreation options, but they make many areas of our state more livable and desirable places to do business.” (more…)

An invitation from the DNR:

The Department of Natural Resources
Parks and Recreation Division cordially invites you to participate in a Public Workshop on Wednesday, January 14, 2009.

We Need Your Help Planning the Recreation Design and Programming for Tri-Centennial State Park and Harbor.

Did you know that downtown Detroit has a state park? Tri-Centennial State Park and Harbor, located on the Detroit River between Rivard and St. Aubin Streets, is a work in progress. We need your help to complete this park’s recreation plan!

Please join the community for a two hour workshop to help decide the future recreation development of Michigan’s only urban state park. Come to share your ideas for this state park.

Where:  Christ Church of Detroit, Ledyard Hall, 960 E. Jefferson (Use the Woodbridge St. entrance) Detroit, MI 48207

When: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 (Alternate date in case of severe weather is January 21).  Choose the time option that works best for you!

• Option 1: 3- 5 p.m.
• Option 2: 7- 9 p.m.

Please R.S.V.P. by January 6, 2009, either by email at SenkoL1@michigan.gov, or phone at 517-373-9900.

Seating is limited, so be sure to R.S.V.P. and reserve your opportunity to participate!

Group organizations/clubs are requested to limit their member participation to two (2) representatives, to allow as many organizations and individuals to participate as possible. If you cannot attend, you can still share your comments by sending them to: DNR-Tri-Centennial@michigan.gov.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Detroit Synergy has been putting on some great rides recently. One of the themed rides was the Java Junket. We rode to the more unique and cool coffee shops in Detroit and Hamtramck. The early November weather cooperated. Special thanks to Tom, Club 1923, and the Bureau of Urban Living for putting this together.