From David Schmalz of #MontereyCountyNow, in his update about #MontereyCounty’s #FortOrdRegionalTrailAndGreenway / #FORTAG: “Watson articulated something I’ve observed, but never put to words. 'People’s capacity to be active and involved in the community comes in cycles.’” https://www.montereycountynow.com/blogs/opinion_blog/as-construction-continues-on-one-fortag-section-the-public-gets-a-look-at-the-next/article_8e8f285d-37a5-4e98-80fa-280bd5b9523c.html
Relatively few people (unless they receive financial compensation) persevere. Bicycling Monterey, a grassroots volunteer effort now in its 17th year, has recognized that unfortunate reality from early on, as we’ve pointed out, e.g.,
https://sfba.social/@bikemonterey/111787094917211163
https://sfba.social/@bikemonterey/114164926916995057 https://sfba.social/@bikemonterey/111104800645601905

#ClimateCrisis #ClimateAction #BikeAdvocacyIsAnEnduranceSport #ActiveTransportation #perseverance #dedication #commitment #GoTheDistance #volunteer

"FORTAG work through Del Rey Oaks includes Frog Pond Wetland Preserve,” report by James Herrera, staff writer, #MontereyHerald

#MontereyBay #MontereyCounty #Transportation #Infrastructure #ActiveTransportation #FortOrdRegionalTrailAndGreenway #FORTAG #DelReyOaks

https://www.montereyherald.com/2025/06/09/fortag-work-through-del-rey-oaks-includes-frog-pond-wetland-preserve/

June 18, 2025 Community Meeting / Open House about the Fort Ord Regional Trail & Greenway (FORTAG) California Avenue Segment. Drop in anytime from 4 pm to 6 pm at Marina Equestrian Center, 2830 5th Ave, Marina, California. Registration requested, as dinner and light refreshments will be provided. There will be an activity station for kids, as well as horses and goats on site. https://bikemonterey.org/fort-ord-regional-trail-greenway-fortag-california-avenue-segment.html

#MontereyBay #MontereyCounty #Transportation #Infrastructure #ActiveTransportation #FortOrdRegionalTrailAndGreenway #FORTAG

People often ask Bicycling Monterey about Fort Ord Regional Trail & Greenway (FORTAG). A progress report is on agenda for May 1 Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting (open to public). TAMC’s Mike Zeller plans to report on Segment 1, Canyon Del Rey Blvd / CA State Route 218; Segment 2, Imjin Rd to Jerry Smith Corridor; Segment 3, California Ave from Patton Parkway to Imjin Rd; and Segment 4, Laguna Grande Regional Park. Public welcome to attend, either in-person or via Zoom/phone. The May 1 meeting is in #Greenfield. Details: https://bikemonterey.org/fort-ord-regional-trail-greenway-fortag-update.html

For more #Monterey County spring bike-related events, see https://bikemonterey.org/bike-buzz-spring-2024-news-from-bicycling-monterey.html

#BikeTooter #MontereyCounty #FortOrd #ActiveTransportation #infrastructure #bike #walk #run #skate #scoot #FORTAG #Caltrans #CASR218 #CanonDelReyBlvd #CompleteStreets