January 14-15, 2012
Eagle Days (click to see flyer for details)
Old Chain of Rocks Bridge
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
January 18, 2012
Emerging Technologies for Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning (click to see flyer for details)
MoDOT District 6 Office, 1590 Woodlake Drive, Room 160, Chesterfield
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
January 21, 2012
Eagle Watch and Hike (click to see flyer)
Fort Bellefontaine County Park
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
February 15, 2012
Webinar: Land Use Planning: Routine Inclusion of Bicycling and Walking in New Developments
Location: MoDOT Traffic Management Center—Room 209 14301 South Outer 40 Road Chesterfield, MO 63107
See Event Flyer
March 14, 2012
Cycling Savvy Training course 6:30pm to 9:30pm. Click here for more details and registration.
March 18, 2012
Cycling Savvy Training course 8:30am to 11:30am. Click here for more details and registration.
March 21, 2012
-Webinar: Best Practices for Bicycle Facility Maintenance Programs See Event Flyer
March 24, 2012
Confluence Trash Bash 8:30am to Noon. Click here for more details and registration. Click here for the Event Flyer.
May 01, 2011 | River des Peres Ramble
19, 38 or 46 mile urban ride featuring River des Peres Greenway, Christy Greenway, Bike St. Louis, and Grant's Trail.
Location: Start at St. Louis Community College at meramec, 11333 Big Bend Blvd., St. Louis 63122 | Registration: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM | Event: 2:00 PM
May 08, 2011 | Mother's Day Bike Tour
Tour through South Grand neighborhoods, including portions on Bike St. Louis routes. 5, 18 or 34 mile routes. Moms and children under 10 free, others $8.
Location: Start Commerce Bank, 3134 S. Grand, St. Louis 63116 | Registration: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Event: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
May 10, 2011 | Bicycle Master Plan Open House # 1
Great Rivers Greenway is providing area residents with one last chance to weigh in on the large-scale regional bicycle plan that is being developed to enhance on-road connectivity throughout the St. Louis region.
During the month of May, Great Rivers Greenway will hold four public open house events so that residents can learn more about existing routes in their communities, view maps, comment on the proposed network of regional on-road routes, review what it will take to implement the system and learn about the performance measures needed to ensure successful expansion of an interconnected on-road system of bicycle routes in the region. The plan will encompass St. Louis City, St. Louis County and St. Charles County with over 100 municipalities involved in the planning effort.
Location: Webster Groves Recreation Center 33 East Glendale Road Webster Groves, MO 63119 | Event: 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Event Flyer | Media Release
May 11, 2011 | Bicycle Master Plan Open House # 2
Location: Forest Park Visitor's Center 5595 Grand Drive St. Louis, MO 63112 | Event: 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
May 14, 2011 | Greenway Habitat Exploration
Location: Deer Creek Park, Laclede Station Road, Maplewood | Event: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Repeat of the morning program, in which participants are able to walk and explore the Deer Creek bank where River des Peres Watershed Coalition has been engaged in removing invasive species and installing appropriate plantings for a couple of years.
Location: Deer Creek Park, Laclede Station Road, Maplewood | Event: 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
May 14, 2011 | Live Well Ferguson Twilight 5k Run/Walk
Join us at the 2nd annual Live Well Ferguson Twilight 5k Run and Walk set for Saturday, May 14 at the Downtown Ferguson Farmers Market.
To register for the run or for more information, go online to www.livewellferg5k.com
Location: Downtown Ferguson Farmers Market 501 South Florissant Road Ferguson, MO 63135 | Registration: 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM | Event: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
May 17, 2011 | Bicycle Master Plan Open House # 3
Location: University of Missouri--St. Louis Millennium Student Center 1 University Drive St. Louis, MO 63121 | Event: 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
May 18, 2011 | Free Webinar: Using Social Media to Improve Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities
More details to come!
Location: Great Rivers Greenway 6174A Delmar Blvd St. Louis, MO 63112 | Event: 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
May 19, 2011 | Bicycle Master Plan Open House # 4
Location: St. Peters City Hall 1 St. Peters Centre Blvd St. Peters, MO 63376 | Event: 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
May 20, 2011 | Bike to Work Day
Complimentary breakfast and coffee at a refueling station; swap tips on bike commutes.
Location: Missouri History Museum, Missouri Botanical Garden, Temple Emanuel in Creve Coeur, Big Shark/Moonrise Hotel in Delmar Loop, 411 Bicycle Center downtown | Event: 6:30 AM - 9:05 AM
May 21, 2011 | Mary Meachum Freedom & Fun Rides
9 mile ride on tour of sites about African-American heritage in the U.S. Ride precedes re-enactment of slave freedom crossing. Bike rodeo for kids, free helmets for first 50 kids in need.
Location: Start at Mary Meachum Freedom Crossing Site, 28 E. Prairie, St. Louis 63147 | Registration: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Event: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
May 21, 2011 | Mary Meachum Freedom Crossing Celebration
A tale of an urban slave escape, a fully costumed 1855 reenactment with horses. Free festival with gospel music, food, historical exhibit. Reenactment begins at 2 P.M.
Location: Mary Meachum site on the North Riverfront trail. See flyer for directions | Event: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
May 26, 2011 | Past to Present Pedal
7 mile group-led interpretive bicycle tour of Old North St. Louis neighborhood, McKinley Bridge Bikeway, and the Trestle at Branch Street.
Location: Start at Old North Restoration Group, 2700 N. 14th, St. Louis 63106 | Registration: 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM | Event: 6:30 PM - 8:05 PM
June, 2011
June 03, 2011 | 4th Annual Livable St. Louis Conference
Interested in making the St. Louis region a better place to live? Attend the 4th Annual Livable St. Louis Conference!
Creating and nurturing livable regions, communities and neighborhoods that improve our quality of life is the focus of the 4th Annual Livable St. Louis Conference. Great Rivers Greenway is one of many sponsors of the all-day conference that features national and regional speakers and informative breakout sessions related to livability. There is a growing movement to connect transportation, urban planning, public health and public policy to collaborate together to enhance communities for the well-being of its residents and making it a place that is enjoyed and appreciated by everyone.
To register, go online to: http://www.trailnet.org/events/livable-st-louis-conference
Location: Eric P. Newman Center at Washington University Medical Center 320 South Euclid Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110 | Event: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
June 04, 2011 | Tour De Plants
7 mile on-street group-led ride including Bell Demonstration Garden, City Seeds Urban Farm, and Tower Grove Farmer's Market, highlighting food growing in urban neighborhoods.
Location: Start at Gateway Greening Carriage House, 3815 Bell Ave., St. Louis, MO 63108 | Registration: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Event: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
June 11, 2011 | Ferguson Farmer's Market Ride
9 mile route through St. Vincent Greenway and Ted Jones Trail concluding at Ferguson Farmer's Market. Helmet fittings, Trailnet giving away one bike.
Location: Start at St. Vincent Park, 7335 St. Charles Rock Rd., St. Louis 63133 | Registration: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Event: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
June 18, 2011 | Mounds Trail Interpretive Bike Ride
15 mile group-led on-street bike ride for experienced cyclists. Visits Cahokia and other mound burial sites.
Location: Start at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, 30 Ramey Drive, Collinsville, IL 62234 | Registration: 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM | Event: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
June 26, 2011 | Bike St. Louis City Tour
23, 29 or 36 mile bicycle tour featuring St. Louis neighborhoods and the Velodrome.
Location: Start at Anheuser-Busch, One Busch Place, St. Louis 63118 | Registration: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM | Event: 2:00 PM
July, 2011
July 16, 2011 | Kirkwood Farmer's Market Ride
20 mile ride, mostly on Grant's trail and Bike St. Louis. Ends at Farmer's Market Peach Festival.
Location: Start a Kirkwood Farmer's Market, 150 E. Argonne, Kirkwood 63122 | Registration: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Event: 9:00 AM
July 17, 2011 | Belle Bottom Bicycle Ride
21, 33, or 45 mile route for experienced cyclists. North of I-270, route inclues Bella Fontaine Park, Columbia bottom Conservation Area and the new riverfront portion of Sunset Greenway. Fee $8 Trailnet member, $13 non-member, $3 child.
Location: Start at Veterans Memorial Park, 2577 Redman Rd., St. Louis 63136 | Registration: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM | Event: 2:00 PM
July 31, 2011 | Tour of the Little Hills Bicycle Ride
22, 47 or 62 mile urban ride for experienced cyclists, ending at Foundry Art Centre. $8 Trailnet member, $13 non-member, $3 child.
Location: Start at Foundry Art Centre, 520 North Main, St. Charles 63301 | Registration: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM | Event: 2:00 PM
August 22, 2011 | Pedal for the Planet World Carfree Day
6 mile route in Forest Park. Helmet fittings and free helmets for first 50 youth in need.
Location: Start at Missouri History Museum, Lindell Blvd. and DeBaliviere Ave.
Registration: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Event start: 4:30 PM
August 27, 2011 | 44th Annual Operation Clean Stream
Description: Join over 2,000 volunteers to help keep the Meramec River and its tributaries clean! The 44th Annual Operation Clean Stream will take place on Saturday, August 27, 2011 and various stations along the Meramec River. New Volunteers can join us at Greentree Park in Kirkwood at 9am. Free lunch will be provided and expect to be finished by 4pm.
For more information and to register, visit: http://openspacestl.org Location: Greentree Park is located west of I-270 along Marshall Road in Kirkwood.
Event start 9:00 AM
August 27, 2011 | Race for the Rivers Katy Trail Family Ride
Description: 5 and 15-mile flat routes on the Katy Trail. Longer route includes new 11-mile extension of the Katy Trail. In conjunction with paddle event and festival.
For More information visit: www.racefortherivers.org
Location: Start at Frontier Park, 500 S. Riverside Dr., St. Charles 63301
Registration: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Event start: 10:00 AM
September 7, 2011 | Mississippi River Greenway: Downtown to River des Peres Open House
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September 8, 2011 | Mississippi River Greenway: Downtown to River des Peres Open House
September 15, 2011 | Past to Present Pedal 7 mile ride and group-led interpretive tour of Old North St. Louis, the Trestle at Branch Street, and McKinley Bridge Bikeway. Location: Start at Old North St. Louis Restoration Group, 2700 N. 14th St., St. Louis 63106 | Registration: 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM | Event: 6:30 PM September 17, 2011 | West Florissant Avenue Corridor Study Public Open House Envision a Better West Florissant Avenue from I-270 south to the City of St. Louis. Come to one of two open house events to learn more about the corridor study and share your thoughts about what should happen. Location: Jennings City Hall, 2120 Hord Avenue., St. Louis 63136 | Event: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM. Stop by Anytime. September 21, 2011 | Free Webinar: ADA Compliance: Self-evaluation and Transition Plans Description: Although the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has been in place for over 20 years, many communities still struggle to understand the parameters of the obligation to make the public right of way accessible or have not established a comprehensive transition plan to address deficiencies. This webinar offers two examples of recent plans and the process through which they were developed. Representatives from Hennepin County, Minnesota, and Miami/Dade County, Florida, will present case studies from their communities; the session also includes a brief update from the U.S. Access Board on the updated accessibility guidelines and the proposed rule-making on shared use paths. These examples will offer insight into common issues: the self-evaluation process, including methods of data collection and prioritizing projects; implementing, financing and documenting corrective measures; how to update policies and practices; and establishing a protocol for regular updates to the transition plan once it has been adopted. Location: MoDOT Traffic Management Center Room 209 14301 South Outer 40 Road Chesterfield, MO 63107 Event: 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM RSVP to:
7 mile ride and group-led interpretive tour of Old North St. Louis, the Trestle at Branch Street, and McKinley Bridge Bikeway.
Location: Start at Old North St. Louis Restoration Group, 2700 N. 14th St., St. Louis 63106 | Registration: 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM | Event: 6:30 PM
September 17, 2011 | West Florissant Avenue Corridor Study Public Open House
Envision a Better West Florissant Avenue from I-270 south to the City of St. Louis. Come to one of two open house events to learn more about the corridor study and share your thoughts about what should happen.
Location: Jennings City Hall, 2120 Hord Avenue., St. Louis 63136 | Event: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM. Stop by Anytime.
September 21, 2011 | Free Webinar: ADA Compliance: Self-evaluation and Transition Plans
Description: Although the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has been in place for over 20 years, many communities still struggle to understand the parameters of the obligation to make the public right of way accessible or have not established a comprehensive transition plan to address deficiencies. This webinar offers two examples of recent plans and the process through which they were developed. Representatives from Hennepin County, Minnesota, and Miami/Dade County, Florida, will present case studies from their communities; the session also includes a brief update from the U.S. Access Board on the updated accessibility guidelines and the proposed rule-making on shared use paths.
These examples will offer insight into common issues: the self-evaluation process, including methods of data collection and prioritizing projects; implementing, financing and documenting corrective measures; how to update policies and practices; and establishing a protocol for regular updates to the transition plan once it has been adopted.
Location: MoDOT Traffic Management Center Room 209 14301 South Outer 40 Road Chesterfield, MO 63107
Event: 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
RSVP to:
RSVP to: Glenna Nesbit
September 22, 2011 | West Florissant Avenue Corridor Study Public Open House
Location: Dellwood Recreation Center, 10266 West Florissant Avenue., St. Louis 63136 | Event: 5:30 PM- 8:00 PM. Stop by Anytime.
September 24, 2011| North of Old North St. Louis Ride
10 mile ride on Riverfront Trail and in adjoining neighborhoods.
Location: Start at Old North St. Louis Restoration Group office, 2700 N. 14th Street St. Louis 63106
Registration: 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM | Event: 10:00 AM
September 24, 2011 | National Public Lands Day & Confluence Greenway Clean Up
Description: National Public Lands Day, (http://www.publiclandsday.org/) part of a nationwide public service day will be held on Saturday September 24th from 9a.m. to 1 p.m. on public lands at the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers. The US Army Corps of Engineers Riverlands, Ted and Pat Jones Confluence Point State Park, US Fish and Wildlife Cora Island Refuge and Great Rivers Greenway’s West Alton trail will be the sites of this effort to enhance our public lands.
The service day will include trash cleanups, plantings, trail work and invasive species removal. You can support Great Rivers National Public Lands Day by contacting Greg Poleski, event coordinator. Drinks, snacks and necessary equipment for the cleanup will be supplied. T-shirts will be given to all volunteers.
Location: Various sites in St. Charles County
Event: 9:00 AM - 1:00PM
RSVP: Please contact the event coordinator Greg Poleski (314-402-5233) or e-mail to send in your reservation to join a work party
September 24, 2011 | Green Homes Great Health Festival
Description: Join us at the Missouri Botanical Garden featuring over 100 Sustainable Living Exhibitors, a Green Marketplace with locally Grown Food Court, Live Music, talk with Washington University Physicians about your health questions. For children, the event features Solar Car Races, Bike Helmet Fittings and Recycled Art projects. Check out the event's Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/greenhomesgreathealth or http://www.greenhomesSTL.org
Location: Missouri Botantical Garden
Event: 9:00am to 5:00pm
September 29, 2011 | Carondelet Park Trail Connector Open House Description: Join Great Rivers Greenway for a look at the trail alignment planned from River des Peres Greenway to Carondelet Park. This is an Open House format beginning at 5:00pm and running until 7:30pm. Stop by at anytime. For additional information. Location: Carondelet Park Rec Plex
Event: 5:00pm to 7:30pm
October 01, 2011 | St. Louis Adventure Challenge
Join the race you'll never forget: Biking, Running, and Mental Skills! Event Details, Frequently Asked Questions, and Registration Early registration required. See link above for details.
Event: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
October 08, 2011 | River Des Peres Trash Bash
Trash Bash Flyer
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Location: Along River Des Peres Watershed | Registration: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Event: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
October 08, 2011 | Open Streets: Old North St. Louis
Description: This Open Streets route will wind through Old North St. Louis. Connecting to the Old North Farmers' Market and the Riverfront Trail, this route is excellent for serious cyclists as well as those who simply want to visit Crown Candy Kitchen, stroll through the marketplace, or see the community's acclaimed revitalization of historic properties. This event will feature Healthy Living activities such as yoga and Zumba, as well as some of St. Louis' favorite food trucks, live music, and art, active living, and culinary demonstrations. View the Old North St. Louis route at http://www.grgstl.org/%20http://bit.ly/nNJOpx
Event: 9:00 AM to 1:30PM
For more information: http://www.stlouis-mo.gov/OpenStreets/
October 13, 2011 | Groundbreaking Celebration, St. Vincent Greenway in the City
Description: Brief ceremony to kick off construction of the St. Vincent Greenway through the nine blocks of Porter Park and west along Etzel Avenue four blocks to Skinker Boulevard. Exhibits showing status of all of St. Vincent Greenway. Refreshments, previews of art and historical interpretation to be installed in the park, and other surprises.
Location: Delmar Boulevard at DeBaliviere Avenue, south end of Porter Park (Ruth Porter Mall) Parking on-street or nearby. From Forest Park MetroLink station, walk north to the park
Event: 4:00 PM
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October 19, 2011 | Free Webinar: Multimodal Level of Service
Description: The Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) is one of the most widely referenced documents in transportation planning and engineering. The 2010 edition includes a comprehensive analysis method for all major users of an urban street, including bicyclists and pedestrians. This webinar will discuss the bicycle and pedestrian level of service methods that allow planners and engineers to analyze how urban streets meet the needs of nonmotorized users and to examine the effects of different improvement options. These analyses help us to efficiently distribute limited funds to the most effective improvements and to better communicate projects' benefits to the general public.
Learning objectives for this session include:
• How bicycle and pedestrian level of service analyses have evolved
• The background behind the HCM 2010 multimodal level of service methods for bicycles and pedestrians
• How to apply the HCM bicycle and pedestrian level of service methods and interpret results.
RSVP Required: Contact Glenna Nesbit to RSVP for the webinar.
October 22, 2011 | Route 66 State Park Open House
Open House: Noon - 3:00 PM. Presentation at 1:00 PM titled "The Wagon Wheel Motel Restoration and its Historic Features" by Connie Echols, motel owner and restorer, and Riva Echols, author of "The Wagon Wheel Motel on Route 66."
Location: Route 66 State Park Visitor Center, 97 N. Outer Road, Eureka, MO 63025. For information or directions, please contact the park at (636) 938-7198 or visit www.mostateparks.com
October 29, 2011 | Tour de Plants Remix Ride in Your Halloween Costume
7 mile on-street ride through Gateway Greening supported community gardens. Precedes Gateway Greenway Harvest Fair Celebration potluck and family activities.
Location: Start at Gateway Greening Carriage House, 3815 Bell Ave., St. Louis 63108 | Registration: 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM | Event: 8:30 AM
October 29, 2011 | Open Streets: The Grove
Description: Open Streets will highlight The Grove neighborhood in the City. In addition to the usual Healthy Living activities and entertainment, this Open Streets will also feature Halloween-themed activities for children in the afternoon. There will be Trick or Treating at the businesses along Manchester Road, costume contests, and other fun activities for both children and the young at heart. A more adult-oriented party on Manchester will continue into the evening. View The Grove route at: http://bit.ly/qvhiOT
Time: 3:00 PM to 9:00PM
For more information: http://www.stlouis-mo.gov/openstreets/
October 30, 2011 | Ghosts of the Past Bellefontaine and Calvary Cemeteries
6-mile group-led cycling tour of Bellefontaine and Calvary Cemeteries.
Location: Start at Bellefontaine Cemeetery, 4947 W. Florissant Ave., St. Louis 63115 | Registration: 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM | Event: 10:00 AM
November 16, 2011 | Free Webinar: Parking: Buffers, Bikes and Cars
Description: More information to come.
December 14, 2011 | Free Webinar: Accessibility in Work Zones