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New trail bridge at Ft. Ancient |
Fort Ancient area:
The trail remains
closed and impassable
between Senior Road in Morrow and Route 350 in Oregonia, but work is progressing well. "The new Ft. Ancient Bridge is on schedule and nearing completion, and with good weather the trail should reopen by the end of November," reported Ken Elliot, ODNR manager of Little Miami State Park.
Milford: A walk-around detour is in place around the trail closure at S
hawnee Run, and culvert repairs at the sinkhole are well underway. "Without any delays the trail should reopen by the middle of November," said Elliot.
Hamilton & Clermont Counties: A major project to repair culverts and repave a section of the trail from Loveland south has been awarded to a contractor. Work began Nov. 7 with widening of the trail by 2 feet in downtown Loveland (below).
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Electrifying News |
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Phil Obermiller enjoying an early November ride on the trail
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by Phil Obermiller
Most bicycle laws in Ohio date from the 1990s, well before the era of low-speed electric bikes. Making this technology legally acceptable is increasingly important as more and more cyclists, especially those who due to age or limited physical capacity, use the eBike alternative to continue to enjoy riding. PeopleforBikes, a national bicycling advocacy group, is leading the movement to update Ohio's regulations, and the board of FLMSP unanimously endorsed this effort at its October meeting.
Ron Gorley, FLMSP president, observed: "This field has changed so much recently. It wasn't long ago that the thought of eBikes conjured up visions of high speed mopeds that didn't blend very well with other cyclists or pedestrians. Low speed electric bikes are different. FLMSP looks toward a future where these low speed eBikes have the same privileges and responsibilities as traditional bicycles."
The federal Consumer Product Safety Act defines a low-speed electric bicycle as "a two or three-wheeled vehicle with fully operable pedals, a top speed when powered solely by the motor under 20 mph . .
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Fence Removal in Camp Dennison
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Last fence section standing before removal
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150 posts, 300 boards, and 300 pounds of hardware. It's all gone now from beside Ernst Concrete at Camp Dennison. Because of a new wall between the factory and the trail, the fence was no longer needed.
In mid-October, 8 Humana employees joined 3 FLMSP volunteers to remove boards. "What a wonderful day on the trail," reported FLMSP team leader Bruce Cortright. "Lots of progress and we think we can see the light at the end of the tunnel."
The next step was to rent a backhoe to pull out the fence posts. On the first day of November, the FLMSP crew removed all the posts in 6 hours, faster than expected. Then they cleared the edge of the trail and filled in all of the holes.
Trees will now be planted along the factory's cement wall. The lumber removed will be reused for other trail projects, and the hardware has been delivered to a state park facility for reuse or recycling.
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The Power of One: Family Edition |
Jeff Heckart & son:
"I have spent a substantial amount of time cycling on the Little Miami trail over the past three years. I was shocked to hear that a vast majority of the care was performed by volunteers. I am very grateful for the time spent by volunteers to keep up the trail, and was very happy to have the opportunity to volunteer myself. Volunteering with the Friends of the Little Miami was a great experience with my son to keep our trail system in such excellent shape."
Chris Pancyzk & family: "A great way to enjoy a wonderful Saturday morning and help the beautify our Trail. Paul Morgan's crews sets the standard!"
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Friends of the Little Miami State Park is a nonprofit organization devoted to the preservation and enhancement of the Little Miami State Park. We assist the Ohio Department of Natural Resources with development planning, capital improvements, and safety concerns, as well as providing most of the maintenance of the park.
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Loveland Business Owner Plants Trees
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Give to FLMSP through AmazonSmile
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Two Safety Projects Complete
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