From the Decatur Minute…

As many are aware, bike and pedestrian access along the PATH trail along E. Howard has been rerouted for the last couple of months due to construction at the Trinity Triangle site.  At this time, the City of Decatur is pleased to announce that bike and pedestrian access will be restored to this corridor with a new crossing on E. Trinity Place.

Here’s how it works:  The new crossing is located between the construction site (west) and the triangle where N. Candler Street meets E. Howard (east). Look for the pedestrian crossing beacon and the street paint. Cyclists and pedestrians traveling east on the PATH  Trail or north across E. College Avenue may now cross E. Trinity Place at a new temporary crossing. Cyclists and pedestrians traveling west across E. Trinity Place may now safely make their way across E. College Avenue or west on the PATH Trail.

Be careful! The crossing is well marked, but since it is a new location a bit closer to the railroad crossing, all cyclists, pedestrians and motorists should exercise caution.

The Decatur Police Department and Public Works Department will monitor use of the crossing. Updates will be provided as the project continues. This bike and pedestrian access is considered temporary because use of the new sidewalk is subject to construction phasing at the Trinity Triangle site through 2015.

For more information contact  Design, Environment & Construction Division Director John Maximuk at .

Decaturish reports that Houndstooth Road, the specialty bike shop on Church Street, is closing its doors.

The shop opened back in 2012.

Photo courtesy of Houndstooth Road website

Judy sends in this announcement…

Registration is now open for the 2013 Decatur Bike Derby! October 5th, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Mark your calendar today for the 2nd Annual Decatur Bike Derby! Registration is underway, so don’t miss out on getting a derby t-shirt when you register by September 29th. This year’s derby includes activities for all ages of kids, bike decorating, Tour de FAVE obstacle course, safety clinic, costume contest, relays and lots more!

Regustration Dates

now through Sept 29: $25 fee, includes event t-shirt Sept 30 through day of event: $25 fee, does not include event t-shirt

www.decaturbikederby.com/register See you there!

Decatur Active Living’s Cheryl Burnette sends in this photo of one of the new bike racks installed in front of the Decatur Visitors Center along Clairemont Ave, “just in time for Bike Month”.

Strolling down West Ponce this afternoon, I counted six bikes locked to posts and signs along in front of Farm Burger.  Combined with the numerous bikes often locked to the railing at The Marlay and to signs and trees in front of Dancing Goats, it seems like “Low-cater” could probably support a bike rack or two.

Just sayin’.