Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance

08/27/2026

⚠️ Is It an E-Bike… or an Electric Motorcycle?

E-bikes are becoming increasingly popular, but the Troy Police Department has also seen an increase in unsafe riding and has recently responded to injury crashes involving e-bikes and electric motorcycles.

One important reminder: Not everything marketed or sold as an “e-bike” is legally an e-bike in Michigan.

🚲 E-Bikes
Michigan generally defines an electric bicycle as having operable pedals and an electric motor of 750 watts or less, with motor assistance limited to 20 or 28 mph, depending on the class.

🏍️ Electric Motorcycles
Some electric vehicles may resemble e-bikes but legally qualify as motorcycles. If they do, motorcycle laws apply, including licensing, endorsement, registration, insurance and equipment requirements.

Parents and riders: Know what you’re buying and understand the rules before hitting the road. Regardless of what you ride, ride responsibly, obey traffic laws, wear a helmet and watch out for pedestrians, vehicles and other cyclists.

These vehicles can reach significant speeds, and unsafe riding can have serious consequences.

Know what you’re riding. Know the rules. Ride responsibly.

For more information about e-bikes, e-motorcycles, and Michigan law, visit the League of Michigan Bicyclists E-Bike Guide here. https://lmb.org/e-bikes/

08/24/2026

"The park’s staff and the Friends of Ludington State Park have been working for years toward rebuilding the aging wooden structure, which has been an attraction for more than 45 years."

Read the full article here: https://www.mlive.com/life/2026/07/cherished-boardwalk-overlooking-lake-michigan-to-close-this-fall-for-365m-rebuild.html

08/20/2026

Good trail etiquette is chic. Supporting Michigan’s trails? Very chic. ✨⁠
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Help keep our statewide trail network thriving by making a donation. Tap the link to support today: https://michigantrails.org/donate/

08/17/2026

From the UP to Detroit, Laura has spent eight weeks pedaling across Michigan, talking to survivors and domestic violence shelters.⁠
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Read the article: https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/07/21/woman-bikes-across-michigan-raising-awareness-about-domestic-violence/

08/13/2026

After nearly five years of planning, revisions, and perseverance, the Pentwater Hart Trail are celebrating a major milestone. The City of Hart has been awarded Safe Routes to School funding for Phase 2 of the Pentwater Hart Trail! This project will extend the trail through the City of Hart, connecting to the William Field Memorial Hart-Montague Trail and providing a safer route past the Hart school campus. Construction is expected to begin in spring 2027.

The award marks an important step toward the group's long-term vision of creating a continuous shared-use trail connecting Hart and Pentwater. Planning is already underway for Phase 3, a 5.2-mile segment that will complete the connection.

Congratulations to the Friends of the Pentwater Hart Trail, the City of Hart, and everyone who has championed this project over the years! Your persistence is paying off, and Michigan's trail network is stronger because of it.

07/31/2026

July's Michigan Trails Connection dropped this morning!

Quick peek at what's inside:
- Did you get your copy of this year's Michigan Trails Magazine?
- Help MTGA update the MI Trail Map + Directory.
- Vote the outdoors this election season.
- Big announcement from Pentwater Hart Trail!

,  The latest edition of Michigan Trails Magazine features stories that celebrate the people, projects, and momentum shaping the future of trails across Michigan. With a fresh look under new publisher Harbor House Publishing, this year’s magazine highlights the growing impact of tr...

07/28/2026

Tickets to pre-Summit outdoor experiences are available! These activities let you slow down, explore, and connect before the full-day Michigan Outdoor Summit begins on October 1st. Think of it as a warm-up for the mind, body, and spirit.

For the art enthusiasts, explore the cultural significance of trailside art with TART Trails on the Boardman Lake Loop Trail. Hear how it shapes community identity, sparks deeper connections, invites local voices into the design process, and supports physical and mental health.

Pre-Summit experiences are limited and held on September 30th starting at 2pm. Snag your early bird Summit tickets and pre-Summit experience here: https://michiganoutdoor.org/tickets/