For 20 years and through 2 iterations, the Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority (PPRTA) has supported transportation projects throughout the region. Ballot issue 7A proposes a continuation of the PPRTA…
In October 2019, Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates (MWTA) conducted a survey regarding the community’s views on eMTB use on Colorado Springs Parks trails, specifically soft surface (singletrack) trails. Based on…
A recent Gazette article once again raised the topic of horse, erm, biological waste on trails. It followed a discussion about the topic raised by a member of the TOPS…
MWTA statement on the proposal to build sheep mountain trail. If you live in Manitou, or if you visit Manitou and spend money while there, please share your thoughts on…
The U.S. Forest Service has released proposed revised directives on eMTB management on USFS land, and is accepting public input until Oct 26. In summary, this document: re-iterates the existing…
There are two Colorado Springs questions on the November ballot (Colorado Springs residents only) pertaining to the transfer or sale of Park land from public ownership to private entities. These…
Electric bike (eBikes) and mountain bikes (eMTBs) have become commonplace around the world and in Colorado Springs. In 2018, after urging by MedWheel to establish and clarify guidelines for them,…
You're doing it right!! We are unbelievably lucky to live in the shadows of Pikes Peak, with amazing access to trails. While some trails work better with a single-direction, single-use…
Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates is conducting a survey of trail users about e-bikes. Here is a link to our survey - please complete it and encourage other trail users to…
On Nov 7th 2019, COS Parks staff and Timberline consultants hosted the 3rd and final open house for the Austin Bluffs Open Space (ABOS) master plan. The meeting was held…