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Several walking paths in the works for GrangerGRANGER — A group in Granger is working to build walking paths along roads in St. Joseph County, but some people don't like the idea. Their major concern: the money. By Kristin Bien (kbien@wsbt.com) WBST News 22 Story Created: Dec 3, 2009 at 5:23 PM EST (Story Updated: Dec 3, 2009 at 5:30 PM EST) |
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Federal grant boosts Granger group’s plans for pedestrian pathsReceiving a $571,200 Federal Highway Administration grant boosts a Granger group's plan to build pedestrian and multi-use paths in the community. Story Created: Dec 1, 2009 at 3:59 AM EST |
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Friends of Granger Paths is proud to announce that Lighthouse Car Wash, will be donating 15% of the proceeds from any car that is washed at Lighthouse, to Friends of Granger Paths, Inc. In order to participate in this fundraising opportunity community members enter the code: 46530* each time they purchase a car wash at any of the 4 Lighthouse locations; 15046 SR 23, Granger, 1831 East Day Rd, Mishawaka, 54561 C.R. 17 Elkhart, 1813 Lincolnway East, Goshen. This is an ongoing gift to our community and organization from Lighthouse, and the funds that are donated will enable FGP to continue to advocate for amenities that will benefit the health of our children and community. For further information visit: www.lighthouse-carwashes.com November 2009 |
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Update on Senate Climate Bill
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One more huge step was accomplished on October 21, 2009 because of YOU!FGP received the MACOG Policy Board approval for our TE application more...October 2009 |
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Public spaces make our cities liveable, not superhighways! read more...October 25, 2009 |
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The Greenways Foundation promotes greenways, blueways and multi-use trails in IndianaSTATEWIDE EDITION: SEPTEMBER 2009On the Path features Indiana trails and greenways news from the Greenways Foundation. Henry County Opens the National Road Heritage TrailNearly 5 miles were added to the cross-state National Road Heritage Trail project in Henry County this summer by the Raintree Trails group of Healthy Communities of Henry County, bringing the cross-state total to 31 miles out of a planned 150 miles. The new trail, which is the first section of the NRHT to open east of Greenfield and Hancock County, has a crushed limestone base suitable for foot or fat-tire bicycle traffic. The trail is initially divided into two sections, a 1 ¾-mile section east of Raysville (Knightstown), and a 2.3-mile section west of Lewisville. The NRHT in Henry County follows the former Pennsy railbed and parallels US40, the original National Road. The rail-trail projects received a $650,000 DNR grant in 2008 for the stone surfacing, asphalt ramps, and two parking areas. Future work will concentrate on linking the two open sections as well as land acquisition across the entire county. September 2009 |
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A Golden Nickel - September 26, 2009Peru, Ind - Lovers of the outdoor have breathed lift into U. S. 31's boring drive to Indianapolis September 26, 2009 |
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SB 553 'Bicycles and Safety' Advances in Indiana Senate February 17, 2009The bill that modernizes the Indiana cycling law has been approved by a Senate committee and sent to the Senate floor. In my opinion, this is a great day for Hoosier cyclists by Paul Taylor |
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RTC Secures $1.3 Billion for Active Transportation in House Recovery Bill February , 2009On January 28, the House of Representatives passed a bill that included explicit funding for more than $1.3 billion for active transportation |
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Bike Michiana Coalition Introduces 21 Century Bike Safety Laws to Indiana Legislature January 26, 2009Senator Joh broden of South Bend has introduced Senate Bill 553, which affects bicycles and traffic safety. It has been read and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, Transportation & Veterans Affairs. |
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St. Joseph County cyclists peddle changes to law, statusNovember 9 , 2008Since the Bike Michiana Coalition (bikemichiana.org) formed this summer, members have been pushing to create a haven for cyclists. |
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Cyclists propose route through county November 9 , 2008They peddle bike lanes, smoother pavement to officials . |
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Granger Paths Receives Gift From INOVA October, 2008Friends of Granger Paths is proud to announce that the organization is the recipient of a $500 ribbon-butting gift from Inova Federal Credit Union. |
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Ft. Wayne Wants Piece of $50 Million to Fund Transportation Infrastructure October 21 , 2008The Fort Wayne area is calling on federal leaders to appropriate $50 million to make area trails and infrastructure projects more friendly for pedestrians and bicyclists. Fort Wayne/Allen County/New Haven and Indianapolis are the two Indiana communities, out of 42 nationwide, participarting in the Rails to Trails Conservancy's 2010 Campaign for Active Transportation. the plan calls for a $5 million, 10 percent, local match. |
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Westfield starts work on Monon ExtensionOctober 14 , 2008Steve and Kristen Poynts have been waiting for the Monon Trail to reach their Westfield neighborhood for eight years. The couple live the Westfield Farms subdivision near where Carmel's monon Greenway ends at 14th Street, but they never use it because they find it difficult to get to with four small children, ages 7 years to 8 months. Now that Westfield has started extending the trail north, it will practically be in their backyard. |
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Bike safety focus of coalition August 9th, 2008Almost three weeks since bicyclist Patrick Sawyer died, a newly formed coalition of bicycling advocates is pushing safety and education to the top of its to-do list. |
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The Greenways Foundation promotes greenways, blueways, and multi-use trails in Indiana July 2008On the Path features Indiana trails and greenways new from the Greenways Foundation. |
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DNR Indiana Department of Natural ResourcesIndiana Trails, Greenways, and Bikeways Plan; The Indiana Department of Natural Resources in co-operation with the Indiana Department of Transportation, the Governor's Council for Physical Fitness & Sports, The Indiana Department of Tourism and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation is producing this trails plan to guide the development and expansion of a statewide system of trails to be used for recreation and transportation throughout Indiana. |
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Granger Paths teams up with two Notre Dame students for tennis shoe drive June 2008On May 18th, 2008 you may have donated a pair of tennis shoes at Granger Paths 3rd Annual 5k Run/Walk. First, thank you to those that did. Now you may be wondering what is going to happen with these shoes. With the overwhelming efforts of two University of Dame graduates, Jennifer Korzan and Nicole Crippen, their community project was collecting tennis shoes for an organization call Hope Runs, www.hoperuns.org which is a non-profit NGO working in Kenya and Tanzania, using athletics, education, and social entrepreneurship to empower AIDS orphans. |
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Granger Gazette - Granger Paths 3rd Annual 5k Thanks Community for Outstanding Support June 2008The 3rd Annual Granger Paths 5k event was a huge success, setting records for a number of participants, totaling three hundred and fifteen, and for fastest finisher time. Erin Logan of WNDU started off the race after giving her encouragement to all participants. Justin Kowalski at 15:40 sprinted to a st place finish and course record. Just behind in 2nd place was Ryan Greutman at 15:43, followed by Michael Clements, last year's winner, at 16:41. On the women's side, 15-year-old Heather Stevens had 1st place bragging rights with a time of 20:3. Heather was followed by her sisters:Katherine Manion whol ended at 21:02 and Mary Manion at 21:22. As was typical of the Granger Paths 5k, Sund, May 18th, was cold and blustery, just like the previous two years. However, the weather did not deter the many runners and walkers from coming out and supporting their community and Friends of Granger Paths. |
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under forty Presented by The Truth and the South Bend Tribune Sunday, May 25, 2008The project is a partnership among Bethel College, regional chambers of commerce, The Truth and the South Bend Tribune. It is designed to recognize forty individuals under age 40 who have carved a niche for themselves through their professional contibutions in the workplace, dedication to community service and volunteerism. There individuals were honored at a luncheon Friday, May 23, at Bethel College in Mishawka. |
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South Bend Tribune.com - Coming Out for 5K run May 21, 2008Granger Paths event has successful year, raises $10,000 More than a thousand spectators and 315 participants came out for the Granger Paths 5K Run/Walk on Sunday.Read more |
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WNDU.com - ND grad helps collect nearly 1,000 pairs of shoes for kids in Africa May 18, 2008One Notre Dame grad spent her morning running for a special cause. |
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South Bend Tribune -Going the distance for Granger Paths May 15, 2008In the four years that Granger paths has been together, the nonprofit gorup, whose mission is to establish walking and biking paths throughout the town, has raised about $11,000. |
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Granger Gazette - Here Again! Granger Paths 5k Run/Walk May 2008Those who are looking forward to being outdoors again or showing off that great shape they have been working on all winter will want to mark Sunday, May 18, on the calendar. All are invited to come and participate in the Third Annual Granger Paths 5k Run/Walk, an opportunity to have fun, get some exercise, and raise awareness and funding for recreational public paths throughout Granger. |
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Johnson County wants bike trail April 1,2008Johnson County - Fitness and safety are two of the benefits of a proposed bike trail from downtown to areas south of Indianapolis. The trail would link the Indianapolis Zoo to Johnson County and into Morgan County. |
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Trails improve health of citizens, economyMarch 10,2008Fort Wayne has it all. Or at least most of it. We're got a low cost of living, beautiful neighborhoods, friendly people, a can-do attitude, and the list goes on. But somethings's missing. Instead of receiving accoldades for those traits in national media and surveys, Fort Wayne get a bad rap, attracting attention by its large waislines and low job growth as opposed to its charm. |
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Inside Granger Article - Granger Paths Builds Momentum February 2008Living in Granger has its perks. There are gorgeous sunrises, the comfort of a quiet township, and top-ranked school system, to name a few. Unforunately, the ability to fully enjoy the natural environment, or obtain the childhood freedom only a bicycle can give, is hindered by the lack of paths or trails in Granger. Thank heaven for the Friends of Granger Paths, a group of residents with a vision of healthly multi-modality. |
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Granger Gazette Editorial August 2007A public information hearing was held July 25 at 6:00 p.m. at Northpoint Elementary School in Granger regarding the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) proposed travel lanes project along SR 23 |
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South Bend Tribune Article About 2007 5k Run/Walk May 30, 2007Tribune staff writer Jim Meenan has written an article supporting Granger Paths and our goals in the South Bend Tribune. |
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Fox 28 - Hundreds Raise Money For Walking Paths in Granger May 30, 2007Runners and walkers crossed the finish line to a warm reception from the crowd in Granger Sunday. |
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News: South Bend Tribune Editorial May7, 2007The South Bend Tribune has added its voice to our in supporting community pathways in Granger. |
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Thanks to Michiana Bicycle AssociationApril 13, 2007Granger Paths thanks the members of Michiana Bicycle Association for their $200 donation to help us continue our project. |
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Fox 28 - Granger Trails Move Closer to Reality October 25, 2006You may see more kids riding their bikes in Granger to a local group. The Granger Path Project received the Kodak American Greenways Award, which come with a $1,000 grant |
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WNDU - State Road 23 Project plans from Adams Road to Bittersweet TrailJuly 25, 2006An engineering company has presented its plans for a "make-over" of sorts, for a portion of State Road 23. |
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