At the January Mon-Forest Towns Board Meeting in Elkins, a new initiative was discussed to highlight the region’s gravel and road bicycling opportunities. Proposals have been received and selected regarding this project. The plan is to create a gravel cycling and bikepacking route network. The community approach is to develop routes which showcase existing community trails. These routes will highlight the best of our region’s natural beauty.
MFTP and our partners will work together to promote the MFT Gravel and Bikepacking Route Network. This initiative will reach new audiences and bring more people into our towns. More people create more economic opportunity. Next steps for the project are what this Mayor’s Corner is all about. Spreading the word and informing community members, businesses and other stakeholders of the project and its goals. A series of community meetings is to be announced.
The new pickup and snowplow is in service – almost! The mount brackets for the plow are too low to the ground when the plow is in the raised position. A lift kit will be installed to increase ground clearance.
Sam