Walks for the week

I am putting in just about all of Jack Welch's email- some good info on pedestrian safety issues. Also, the NPS/USFS walks are taking a break until next spring/summer.

Walk the Walk, Walk into Fall, NAMI Walk, Safety Meeting

If you read the Daily Sun on Sunday 4 October you saw a front page article about the most dangerous intersections in Flagstaff - for drivers. Well, it doesn't take a rocket scientist to know if an intersection is dangerous for vehicles then its much more dangerous for pedestrians. The Route 66/4th Street (just north of the Aquaplex Overpass) was listed as the most dangerous in regard to the number of vehicle crashes. Before the overpass and the intersection were being constructed the Pedestrian Advisory Committee showed up at Traffic Commission meetings to ask about the lack of pedestrian refuges in any of the four parts of that intersection. We were not heard in a responsive way and it
appears we were right. The intersection is dangerous!
If you are interested - as I am - as to what can be done to improve this nasty intersection for both vehicles and pedestrians (and bicycle riders!) please attend the Traffic Safety Meeting in Flagstaff Tomorrow evening, Thursday 8 October at 6:00 PM at Flagstaff High School which is located at 400 West Elm Ave
(Off Humphreys) I KNOW I'LL BE THERE!

TRAFFIC SAFETY IN FLAGSTAFF MEETING WITH POLICE
Location: Flagstaff High School
400 West Elm Ave
Time: 6:00 PM
The focus of this meeting will be on traffic enforcement procedures, accident reconstruction
and child safety seat information
Call to register:
Sgt Michael Terrin
556 2300


The following is our schedule from Friday 9 October through Friday 16 October


FRIDAY 9 OCTOBER
Walk Into Fall
Start Location: Peaks Ranger Station across from the Flagstaff Mall
Time: 9:00 AM 9:00 AM
About 3 total miles of walking. This time we'll use the new paved FUTS north on Highway 89 to the Elden
Pueblo. About 3 total miles on this out and back route.
Everybody Welcome! Please do bring a friend!

SATURDAY 10 OCTOBER
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Walk
Location: Buffalo Park
Time: 11:00 AM 11:00 AM
I hope a lot of you will show up to join me on this 2 1/2 mile walk in support of this
excellent organization
I'll be there by 10:30 AM

SUNDAY 11 OCTOBER
Scalawag Climb of Mt Humphreys
Start Location: Trailhead in the Snowbowl Parking Lot
Time: 8:00 AM 8:00 AM
What a glorious time to be doing this hike. For those of you not interested in getting to the top the yellow aspen will be just as bright. The Aspen Loop Trail (About 3 total miles) is also available - trailhead next to the Humphreys trailhead.
Don't miss this great time of the year to get outside and do a hike!

TUESDAY 13 OCTOBER
Walk Into Fall
Location: Adult Center
Time: 9:00 AM
About 3 total miles of walking. Fast and Slow pace.
Everybody Welcome! Please do bring a friend

THURSDAY 15 OCTOBER
Flagstaff 15 Minute Makeover
Location: Where ever you happen to be at 10:15 AM in the morning
Time: 10:15 AM
Register and then get outside with a litter bag at 10:15 AM and pick up all the trash you can find!
Register at: www.Flagstaff.az.gov/15 or call 213 3607
If you register you can win prizes!

FRIDAY 16 OCTOBER
Walk Into Fall
Start Location: Peaks Ranger Station
Time: 9:00 AM
About 3 total miles of walking.