Trails Committee
The Jericho Trails Committee was established by the Selectboard as an advisory committee to help maintain existing non-motorized public trails and pathways, educate the public on their use, and identify and assist in creating new public trails and pathways.
Designated uses of non-motorized trails and pathways may include walking, running, skiing, biking, and horseback riding. An inventory of trails and pathways, and their designated uses, will be kept at the Jericho Town Hall and on the Jericho website.
After assisting in the creation and distribution of materials regarding existing trails and pathways, the committee will identify potential new trails and pathways for non-motorized travel to schools and businesses, and for recreation, and recommend that the Selectboard pursue their creation. Any public use of a trail on private land must be made with the permission of the private landowner.
Meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of the month. Chairman Steve Schwartz can be reached at stevovt1@gmail.com.
The Jericho Trails Committee has three vacancies open. If you would like to serve on this committee click here for an application.
-
We Need YOU!
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this link
Wouldn't it be great to be able to travel throughout Jericho without having to get in a car? Being able to ride or walk trails safely with your family? Getting to neighbors, stores, and local activities without worry of traffic and busy roads?
The Jericho Trails Committee is hoping to recruit a few new members who are interested in promoting non-motorized travel and outdoor recreation in Jericho. We meet on the second Monday evening of every month and are looking for positive and thoughtful people who are excited to work with our neighbors to maintain and expand our local trail opportunities. If that sounds like you, please reply directly to Steve Schwartz (stevovt1@gmail.com), Or, any other JTC member with any ideas and questions you might have.
-
Walk from Kikas Valley to Barber Farm
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this link
The Jericho Trails Committee will be walking from the Kikas Valley Trails to Barber Farm, starting at 5pm on June 23.
The Committee members are familiarizing themselves with the area and discussing potential for future connectivity opportunities.
Anyone from the public is welcome to join.
The meeting place is in the small labeled pull-off just before the first house on the left of Tyler Place.
Any questions can be addressed to jdabbott@uvm.edu.
-
Jericho Trails Map Brochure
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkThe Jericho Trails Committee has developed a brochure that includes maps of our recreational trails in Town. It provides an overview of trail networks and indicates allowable uses for each. A big thanks to Eric Recchia for his help aggregating maps and providing layout and design. Brochures are available at the following locations:
- Jericho Country Store
- Jericho Cafe & Tavern
- Jericho Market
- HERE! On this website
If interested in creating a trail network in your neighborhood, feel free to contact us. Contact information is available on the JTC webpage. The JTC meets on the 2nd Monday of each month. As the days shorten, no better time to explore the incredible spaces in our community.
-
Jericho Trails Use Survey Results
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this link
Interested in the results of the recent Trails Use Survey? You can check out the full survey results here. We are in the process of analyzing the results and will keep you posted with how they will inform our future activities.
Please feel free to reach out and ask us any questions.
1 comment
-
Safe Routes to School, Safe Routes for All, Annual Gathering
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this link
Local Motion, Vermont Department of Health, and Way to Go! are excited to invite you to this new collaboration between SRTS and VDH, growing and continuing the tradition of the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Annual Meeting, and we want YOU to join us this year!
When: April 11 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Where: Vermont Granite Museum, Barre, VT
Come join like minded folks in discovering new ideas and gaining new insights to bring back to our community and schools to enhance the provision of safe routes for all road users, especially children, older adults, and people with disabilities.
An exciting program is promised including presentations and networking opportunities that you will not want to miss!
You will come away with useful new ideas, tools, and resources!
The goal is to help you become an even more powerful advocate for making your community and it’s schools a safer place for everyone to walk and bike.
Here is a sample of some of the exciting breakout sessions we're offering this year:
- Reclaiming and Remaking Streets: Lessons from a Student-led Pop-up Project in Rutland
- Building Bridges: A Successful Community-School Partnership in Shelburne
- Funding your Safe Routes Projects: A Panel Discussion
- Playing with the Built World! Tips & Tricks with Finn
For more information about the event here: Local Motion
1 comment
