Kit McConnico Trail expansion updates...

[alien]

We've been working with City of Lufkin Engineering to coordinate with
bridge engineers & establish or provide specifications for the bridge
foundations, as well as discussions on the most practical methods in
installing the bridge footings. We are scheduled to coordinate with
utility engineering, to discuss a solution, or best practices for
rigging cable & trolley to transport bridge foundation materials, as
well as structure to the opposing sides of the creek from near the
trail head. This will aid in completing the installation of the
bridge, with minimal hauling/transporting of supplies as well. Keep in
touch by watching the postings here & on Facebook as further
developments are posted.
John

[alien]

See the Lufkin Daily News article:
http://www.lufkindailynews.com/search/content/news/stories/2009/04/04/kit_trails.html

[alien]

Around 1000' of the newly surveyed & cleared west corridor was roughed
in today by machine & approximately 300' of finish work completed at
the west entrance. Volunteers are still needed to complete the finish
work, build footings for a 50' bridge complete a ~75' boardwalk &
other tasks totaling 1000 volunteer hours to complete funding
requirements toward the grant funded expansion.
John
(ps:1~2 volunteers would aid in expediting the machine work & roughing
in during weekdays, 8:am-5:pm. If available, meet at the park entrance
@ 8:am.)



On Apr 6, 1:46 am, alien <johnalie...@gmail.com> wrote:
> See the Lufkin Daily News article:http://www.lufkindailynews.com/search/content/news/stories/2009/04/04...

[alien]

Saturday, the 18th cancelled, due to weather.
John

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[alien]

OK, We're on for this Saturday, the 25th at 8:00am till 1:00pm. This
will be the last scheduled trail day this month & we could really use
your assistance to get the new sections of trail fully navigable.
Please talk this up amongst your friends, family, co-workers, etc. The
greater the turnout, the lighter the work. Remember, this is your
trail, DET-TRAC is your local organization & DET-TRAC cannot make it
happen without your participation. Projects like this trail at Kit
McConnico are opening up riding opportunities to a whole new audience
of cyclists. Be a part of something that gives back to the local
community. We look forward to working alongside you in this endeavor.
John

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[alien]

Thanks to everyone for all the hard work this weekend on the trail.
It's also good to see new cyclists jumping in & helping to improve
this trail as well. Watch for our next trail day, to be announced
soon.
John