This Wednesday, November 1st, there will be a unique opportunity to comment on the kind of greenway/non-motorized trail system the Northfield area might develop over the next 20 or more years. The City of Northfield will host an open house to view and comment on the draft “Greater Northfield Area Greenway Corridor System” from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Northfield City Council Chambers.

Members of a steering committee and a technical task force developed the draft this summer with assistance from a consultant from Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Associates.

Plan to drop in if you would like to have a say in how this plan could be improved and/or implemented.

The RENew Northfield Transportation Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, October 12 at 402 Washington St. The meeting will include discussion of actions to take to make Northfield more bicycle and pedestrian-friendly based on ideas suggested by bike/pedestrian planner Steve Clark of Transit for Livable Communities at his local presentations on October 5. The meeting is free and open to the public, and will be preceded by a social time with refreshments at 6:30. All are welcome–please spread the word!

RENew Northfield Transportation Committee meeting
Thursday, October 12 7:00 p.m. (join us for refreshments and socializing beginning at 6:30!)
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Bicycle and pedestrian planner Steve Clark’s visit to Northfield for a full day of activities last Thursday increased momentum for making the Northfield area more bicycle and pedestrian-friendly.

Clark’s visit is documented fully in a northfield.org post by volunteer extraordinaire Bill Ostrem, “Touring Northfield with a bike and pedestrian expert.” Bill was the lead organizer for the event, and also provided the photos you see in this post.
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