A listing of news coverage, reports and webinars regarding cycling, walking, and New Milford River Trail can be found below.
2023
- March 5, 2023: Cyclist helps to install directional signs for WNEG/US Bike RT 7
- January 15, 2023: New Milford to move on connecting river trail to Brookfield’s Still River Greenway
- January 9, 2023: New Milford River Trail presentation at Town Council Meeting
2022
2022
- December 1,2022: Still River Greenway Feasibility Study to New Milford border
- November 8, 2022: Pedestrian struck and killed by car on Route 7 New Milford
2021
- September 22, 2021: The Case for Funding Bike Infrastructure
- September 21, 2021: New Milford Police Identify Cyclist Killed on Route 7
- June 24, 2021: Gov. Lamont Announces Funding for Blighted Properties
- May 6, 2021: Brookfield is Looking to Expand Its Trail to New Milford
- March, 2021: Long Term Recovery Committee Report
- February 5, 2021: Hartford Courant Big Changes Could Be Coming for Transportation Around Greater Hartford
- January, 2021 CT DOT Comprehensive Pedestrian Safety Strategy
- January 27, 2021 RTC Trails and Trains Together: Trends, Challenges and Effective Practices for Rail-with-Trail Development
2020
2019
- November 21, 2019: New Milford receives Honorable mention from League of American Cyclists for bicycle-friendly community
- July 29, 2019: Supporters Build momentum to connect Brookfield, New Milford Trails
- February 16, 2019: Brookfield to extend Still River Greenway, add parking
- January 10, 2019: Redding, New Milford among Trail Recipients
2018
2017
- December 10, 2017: New Milford recognized as Bike Friendly
- September 29, 2017: Designs presented for New Milford River Trail
- September 21, 2017: Brookfield’s Still River Greenway exceeds
- June 21, 2017: HVA Honors New Milford River Trail Assoc. with Housatonic Riverbelt Greenway Award
- June 17, 2017: New Milford Opens riverfront trail along Housatonic
- June 16, 2017: Riverside Park celebration planned
- June 4, 2017: Connecticut’s trail network steadily growing
- June 1, 2017: Connecticut Greenways Council officially recognizes New Milford River Trail as a Greenway
- May 19, 2017: Bike to Work Day in New Milford promotes benefits of cycling
- May 12, 2017: New Milford Greenway to get State designation
- March 20, 2017: Study shows Economic Vitality of Multi-Use Trails
- February 28, 2017: New Milford Approves $193,000 to plan 8 mile Housatonic River Trail
- February 27, 2017: Energize CT Donates to New Milford River Trail Association
2016
- November 28, 2016: New Milford River Trail Advances
- November 13, 2016: New Housatonic riverfront park in New Milford considered
- October 5, 2016: Cyclo-cross race course planned to raise money for paved trail at Young’s Field
- September 24, 2016: Spinathon to pave riverside trail at Young’s Field
- August 25, 2016: Tasty Waves Fund Raiser Sept 3 to benefit paved trail at Young’s Field
- July 23, 2016: Cyclists on Eight Day Ride Heritage Ride 2016 from CT to Canada
- June 8, 2016: From Connecticut to Canada: Touring U.S. Bicyce Route 7
- May 21, 2016: Mayor Gronbach leads Bike to Work Day
- May 15, 2016: “Ride of Silence” May 18 remembers New Milford Cyclists killed
- May 9, 2016: Mayor Gronbach establishes a Bike & Trails Committee
- March 1, 2016: Join us at our next meeting 8:00 am at Theos Diner in New Milford
- Feb 18, 2016: “Getting There” Advocacy Meeting at Brookfield YMCA 6-7 pm
- Feb 15, 2016: Western New England Greenway announces ride July 23-31
- National Bike Summit and Wonen’s Forum Mar 7-9 Registration open
- January 2016: Follow updates to the CT Bike Ped Plans
2015
- September 18, 2015: Bike trails and economic development talk
- July 27, 2015: Heritage Ride riders discuss national bike trail during stop in Cornwall
- July 27, 2015: Cyclists ride to promote New England bike trail
- July 1, 2015: New Bike Laws in CT, Effective July 1, 2015
- June 27, 2015: Can bikes and cars coexist?
- June 22, 2015: Boardman Bridge Restoration at $2.6 million
- May 26, 2015: The feds jump on board: Protected bike lanes are now official Federal policy
- May 22, 2015: What to do when you’re hit by a Car
- May 21, 2015: Legislature Passes “Bike Bill” SB 502
- May 19,2015: Cyclists share message for drivers
- May 14, 2015: Extends challenge to help fund bridge project
2014
- August 15, 2014:Tri-State Bike Tour Promotes Awareness, Good Will
- July 23, 2014: Area cyclists trail blaze the Greenway
- July 20, 2014: Local cyclists promote Western New England Greenway
- July 8, 2014: Bicycle racks aim to make New Milford bike friendly
- July 3, 2014: New Milford bike-friendly effort gains momentum
- June 16, 2014: CT Greenway Awards Ceremony honors Tom O’Brien
- April 27, 2014: NMHS’ Interact Club lends a hand to cyclists