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News coverage, reports and webinars regarding cycling, walking, and NMRTA

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
  • November 7, 2022: Brookfield explores new routes to connect Still River Greenway to New Milford
  • August 11, 2022: RTT FY22 RAISE Grants Underscore Urgency to Safe, Connected Active Transportation Infrastructure for all Communities
  • August 10, 2022 New Milford cracks down on illegal swimming, bags of trash found along River Rd
  • June 4, 2022: Brookfield’s plans to expand Still River Greenway to New Milford reflect CT’s emphasis on trails
  • March 22, 2022: Impact on Property Taxes in New England
  • March 4, 2022: Proposed Legislation to Protect 41 Miles of the Housatonic River
  • February 16,2022: CT DEEP Announces $3 Million in Trail Grants for 20 Projects Around the State

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

  • July 9, 2020: Group Bike Ride scheduled for July 12

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

  • May 8, 2018: New Milford High School starts Bike Safety program

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

2013

  • October 25, 2013: A bike lane from New York to Montreal

2012

  • August 22, 2012: Bicycles roll on new trail at Sega Meadows Park
  • April 11, 2012: Sega Meadows bike trail is ‘ready to ride’

2011

  • July 27, 2011: Bike trail is born at Sega Meadows Park
  • July 25, 2011: Sega Meadows bike trail off to ceremonial start
  • July 13, 2011: New statute should benefit bicyclists
  • April 13, 2011: Bike trail to get its start in Sega Meadows

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