There is parking and trail access at all four MetroLink stations along the trail. Consider adding the Orchard Loop to this ride for an extra challenge!This trail gets its name from the MetroLink Red Line train track it parallels through eastern Belleville and (briefly) the village of Swansea. Regional Trails. Metro and Caltrans are working to address these issues through the I-710 South Corridor Project, which is in the final phase of its environmental studies. The Amelung section near SWIC needs some TLC.
Over at the other end of trail memorial hospital, they have not started yet on expanding to fairview heights station.
As a result of population and employment growth, cargo container growth, increasing traffic volumes, rising levels of particulate matter emissions, and intensifying deterioration of the road infrastructure, the I-710 Corridor faces regional environmental and public health challenges.
It's a great trail with lots of potential.
As of 3/25/2017, they've opened it up to shiloh-scott station which adds 3.8 miles to the trail past east belleville ymca. Motorized vehicles are prohibited on the all purpose trails. I love that you walk next to the metro tracks, and that you cross over and under bridges! To reach the largest station facility at Belleville: From I-64 take Exit 12 to State Route 159 South. Stay aware of pedestrians at the Belleville Station crossing.
In Metro Beach Metropark, you'll find scenic views of Lake St. Clair and additional trails along the lake. While it is still a relatively short trail, it is very well maintained paved trail with plenty of safety blue light stations, benches and a repair station. Definitely an asset to Belleville!I ride this trail at least once a week. MetroLink parking is a block and a half ahead, at the end of the street.My family and I just moved to Belleville a month or so ago and I use this trail on a daily basis when running errands and getting around the city.
This first length of the path connects in to the MetroBikeLink trail along the light rail system between the SWIC/College Station and the Belleville/Scheel Street Station. But we walked about a mile of the trail and loved it!
Six bikeways pass through Montgomery County and all of them are partially or completely managed by MetroParks. However, in an effort to more directly and expediently address the broader active transportation needs of the Corridor, in 2014, the Metro Board directed staff to study the feasibility of constructing three new 8-feet bike paths and access points intended to serve bicyclists, pedestrians, and transit users traveling within the I-710 Corridor. Overall great trail for our area!Nice wide trail most of the way, icy in the wooded area by SWIC needed some attention, and one restroom along the route would have been nice!A very well maintained trail. Proceed 4 miles and turn left on N. Douglas Ave. >> Bike Information Map Check out Metro’s 2019 Bike Map with updated bike paths, bikes lanes, bike routes and more! The trail is very nicely laid out and well maintained from start to finish.There is an amazing local effort that has made this trail a reality.
Easy, fast, and fun, Metro Bike Share is human powered public transportation, on your schedule. When the road was built in the midst of the mid 1970’s energy crisis, The Michigan Department of Transportation included a bike lane throughout the highway’s length. Will definately be using this trail during the warmer season!My husband & I just rode the new 3 1/2 mile section from Memorial Hospital station to Fairview Hts station.
The stations divide the trail into shorter segments for some trail users, also providing access and trail services to all. I live close to this trail and ride it all the time! Metro is in the preliminary phase of studying these paths and seeking public input at upcoming community meetings . To reach the largest station facility at Belleville: From I-64 take Exit 12 to State Route 159 South. Biking infrastructure is a HUGE selling point for towns and cities so I hope the Belleville government understands this and will continue to add biking infrastructure.The trail is a nice combination of city & country terrain. The I-710 Corridor Bike Path Project includes three proposed bike paths that aim to serve bicyclists, pedestrians, and transit users of the LA River, Rio Hondo Bike Trail, and Metro’s Blue and Green Line.for the latest updates on Metro news and services.In addition to motorists who travel through this corridor, there are pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users residing and/or working within the vicinity of the I-710 Corridor and affected by poor connections to areas of interest and minimal safety conditions to support non-motorized and affordable multi-modal transportation.
The asphalt is buckled in multiple places which can make it difficult for some to navigate without an accident.
At the east end, the Metro Parkway Trail connects to the Clinton River Spillway Bike Path near Interstate 94. (a non-profit) and we need your support!There is parking and trail access at all four MetroLink stations along the trail.