Detroit Greenways Coalition

08/22/2026

WeRun313 is the largest run club in Michigan and is based in Detroit. What started as a vision turned into a bigger community impact of bringing out hundreds of locals weekly to run, connect with their peers, and improve their overall health. ($) https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/other/2026/08/21/werun313-is-the-largest-run-club-in-the-state-of-michigan/91361058007/

08/21/2026

If you're not tired of Gordie Howe International Bridge crossing videos, here's another -- and it's very well done.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGNL4qb5_BI

08/21/2026

The greenway's master plan envisions it covering eight miles between Dearborn and the Detroit River, and connecting to the Joe Louis Greenway. The greenway is one effort to return green spaces and recreation to the communities it runs through after generations of industrialization.
($) https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/wayne-county/2026/08/20/rouge-gateway-greenway-to-get-pedestrian-bridge-in-dearborn/91377809007/

There's also video explaining the project. https://www.detroitnews.com/videos/news/local/wayne-county/2026/08/20/pedestrian-bridge-being-readied-for-rouge-trail/91387990007/

08/20/2026

Bedrock's East Riverfront Community Hub is now open on Atwater just east of the Renaissance Center. They're seeking input on their redevelopment of this area.

08/20/2026

MDOT is seeking comments on their 5-Year Transportation Plan. Our only comment was about the Canfield ped bridge over the Lodge not being listed (though it is in SEMCOG's TIP for 2027 construction)
https://www.michigan.gov/mdot/programs/planning/five-year-transportation-program

08/20/2026

REMINDER: Holden Streetscape meeting is TONIGHT Thursday August 20th at 6pm at One Ford Place.

08/20/2026

Looking to explore Essex County by bike? Essex Region Conservation Bike Tour is raising funds to help support improvements to local trails on Saturday, September 26th. For cyclists of all ages and abilities. Register at https://raceroster.com/events/2026/118332/essex-region-conservation-bike-tour-2026

08/19/2026

“You’re riding over a piece of art,” Scott said. “It just looks stunningly beautiful.”

The bike-ped path on the brand new Gordie Howe International Bridge opened on Aug. 5 despite President Donald Trump's opposition.

08/19/2026

The study found that speeding has become "so common that many drivers consider going 10 mph over the posted speed limit acceptable" and nearly half believe that "keeping up with traffic" is safer than obeying the speed limit.
https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2026/08/18/speeding-drivers-traffic-deaths/91350348007/

The Michigan State Police still think it's safest setting speed limits based on the 85th fastest motorist. 🤔

08/19/2026