It has been a little while since my last blog (please excuse my absence); however, we have been riding the Jester's Creek Trail every weekend since our blog began. Today was beautiful and the ride was exhilarating! This trail is generally visited by walkers. On my trips, I greet as many as ten people per trip. This may sound like a low number, but that is a giant step for our little bike trail. I seldom have time to stop and chat; however, today I did just that. The walker with whom I spoke stated that she didn't know about this path until she passed by it, while driving. So the first thought in my mind was...
What can we do to make our trail head more visible to users?
It is in the plans to contact the Director of the Parks and Recreation to determine the kind of support this county-supported department can offer. Another possible answer would be to adopt the entrance to Jester's Creek Trail and the section of Mt. Zion ROAD where the trail ends. We could make sure that this area was presentable at all times, so as to invite visitors to explore our wonderful path. Who knows, walkers could easily become cyclists!
PLEASE feel free to comment on this topic (and any other one that interests you).
2 comments:
Since one end of the trail is next to a school, I would talk to the PTA and help them let parents know about the trail.
You may also be able to tap into the Safe Routes to School program. Are you familiar with this?
Yes, I am familiar with that program, but have not contacted the schools. In my scouting the area,I found that the trail begins and ends at schools. There are two near the library (elem. and high) and you are aware of Tara Elementary. So,the Safe Routes to School Program could be beneficial to all of them. I have met and spoke with children on the trail. In addition, I teach in Clayton County. After Thanksgiving, I will be sending information to the teachers, staff, parents, and students of those schools. Thanks for that information. The idea about speaking to the PTA would be a wonderful way to get the word out.
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