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Rubber City Heritage Trail

The Rubber City Heritage Trail is a multi-year project that will create a multipurpose trail that will provide a safe route for active transportation. Not only will the Rubber City Heritage Trail link several neighborhoods in the City of Akron, but it will also connect with the regional trail network. The City of Akron worked with GDP Group to complete a feasibility study and develop a preliminary design for the Rubber City Heritage Trail. The trail is being designed and constructed in nine phases. The Rubber City Heritage Trail is currently beginning construction of phase 1 and design of phase 2.

Summit County Creating Healthy Communities has partnered with the City of Akron, Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition, The Well CDC and Neighborhood Network to engage the public in the planning process. There will be a two opportunities in March for the public to review the draft plan and provide feedback on the design:

Tuesday, March 5, 2024 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Family of Faith United Methodist Church (800 E Market St, Akron, OH 44305)

Monday, March 11, 2024 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Well CDC (647 E Market St, Akron, OH 44304)

For more information about the Rubber City Heritage Trail, please contact:

David Clapp, Project Manager – Civil Engineer

Akron Engineering Bureau

166 South High Street, Room 701, Akron, Ohio 44308

Phone: 330.375.2537

Email: dclapp@akronohio.gov

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Lending Library

The Lending Library is heading into year two. The planning team recently introduced a new member – Will, a resident of West Akron, that will serve as the community champion. Will will assist the planning team with their efforts to connect West Akron residents with information on the Lending Library programs, and assist with facilitating communication between community members and planning team. The planning team looks forward to his contributions to the Lending Library!

Barberton

The City of Barberton received the Bronze Bike Friendly Community Award by the League of American Bicyclists’ Bicycle Friendly America (BFA) program in early February. This award highlights the City of Barberton’s commitment to making biking easier and safer in the community. They join 20 other communities, 42 businesses and 6 universities in Ohio that have been recognized. For more information about the League of American Bicyclists, the Bicycle Friendly designation, award, and the BFA report card, visit the link below.

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TOBACCO CESSATION RESOURCE

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