In conjunction with the new Sylvania King Road Branch Library, the City of Sylvania is finishing up on the new right turn lane (King Road onto Sylvania Avenue).  We are pleased that the City improved the existing bike lane and also included a new "right turn bike lane".  Cyclists traveling north on King would stay in the straight-through bike lane, cyclists traveling east on Sylvania would use the new right-turn bike lane.  While this design looks like an improvement for cyclist safety, due care should still be taken to avoid a possible right-hook from motor vehicles that could turn into the bike lane. This is especially true with big trucks (semi, dump truck, etc.) that need large turning spaces.  It is never a good idea to find yourself on the right side of a large truck, take control of the regular turn lane to prevent the possible right hook crash.

Help us in thanking the City of Sylvania for these improvements, and future improvements to make Sylvania friendly for bicyclists!  Emails can be sent to Mayor Stough at city.mayor@cityofsylvania.com

The Woodley Road bridge that spans I-475 has re-opened!  This is an important link for commuters that need to cross 475 without using one of the busier roads nearby.  A recent article in The Blade reported that the bridge may need additional work that could close the crossing intermittently, but it should be passable by bicyclists and pedestrians.

Update:  Saturday was very hot but we still had a steady flow of cyclists attending the Art Fair.  Cooler temps on Sunday brought out the regular crowd with many more bikes to park...a very successful weekend!  Thanks to the many volunteers that helped to make this happen, we couldn't have done it without you!

We are partnering with the Sylvania Slow Ryders and Maumee Valley Adventurers to support free bike valet parking at the Maple and Main Art Fair on June 11 & 12.  Help promote transportation to the event by bicycle as we provide secure bike parking for attendees.  Come enjoy the Art Fair and set aside a couple of hours to work with another volunteer parking bikes!  It's a lot of fun and you'll have a chance to meet other bicyclists at the event.  On Sunday, check out the 6th Annual Sylvania Cycling Classic, take in the Art Fair...and volunteer for the bike valet!

Volunteers will receive a Maple & Main Art Fair t-shirt from a prior year, you can pickup at volunteer check-in before your shift.

Metroparks is working with the Northwest Ohio Rails-to-Trails Association (NORTA) on a plan to pave the North Folk of the Wabash-Cannonball Trail an additional 10 miles from where the current pavement leaves off at Lucas-Fulton Road to County Road 11 in Fulton County (two miles east of Wauseon). The park system is applying for a grant that will fund 95 percent of the cost. Metroparks has pledged the 5 percent matching funds and has committed to patrol and service the trail. NORTA has agreed to manage the long-term maintenance of the trail.

Metroparks and NORTA are seeking public input on this plan, and a public meeting will be held later this spring. This survey is an additional way for you to give feedback.

Your answers and comments will help us in the grant process.

COMPLETE THE SURVEY HERE