on Friday. Crab-stuffed snow peas and Ceasar salad dip with veggies and chips. And wine.
Thursday at Merrilyn’s
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Truxel Bridge open house
Laurie and I went to the Museum of Science and Curiosity this evening to see the latest developments re a bridge over the American River from Truxel Rd to downtown Sacramento. When completed, it would add another transportation corridor for residents of South and North Natomas.
There were seven stations where you could look at plans, give feedback and ask questions. Available were consultants and City staff.
This event was well-attended (beyond what these pictures depict) which was a surprise actually. Many questions on charts and comment cards asked why the bridge wasn’t limited to bikes, pedestrians, and public transit.
The Truxel bridge has been a project for 20 years already and zero dollars have been secured to even go to the next step. But, IF everything went in a positive direction from now on, optimistically, construction could begin in 2039. I will be 91 .. and still riding my bike?
Walnuts
With rain predicted for Wednesday afternoon, it was time to do a final gathering of the walnuts for this season. Tuesday: raking.
Wednesday: pick it all up.
Out of racks for drying, the next best choice.
Fall colors in Westshore
A short Monday bike ride appreciating our changing colors. In a week, the trees will be bare.
Volleyball
The San Joaquin sectional finals were at Cosumnes River College. Christian Brothers played Vacaville HS.
Sadly, Christian Brothers lost.
Ride to Del Rio Trail
This morning the City of Sacramento encouraged people to walk, ride and roll along the Del Rio Trail to see the recent public art installations and visit with some of the artists. Twelve of us met at the Gateway Connector Bridge over I-80.
There are 18 total art installations along the Del Rio Trail. There are 5 identical “granaries” placed in various locations along the trail.
An 18-foot bronze dining table with local seeds and seed pods embedded on top:
A mirrored ball at the top could make you think a train is coming toward you:
Lots of spinning with a good wind:
CK McClatchy High School
I was invited to attend a meeting on Friday morning at
There were huge concerns regarding the safety of students who walk and bicycle to school because of so many cars clogging Freeport Blvd at the start and end of the school day. SacPD, Regional Transit, the school principal, City of Sacramento staff, Deb Banks/SABA, Councilmember Rick Jennings + two staff members, Jeannie Ward-Waller, and me-Chair, ATC. We explored solutions and next steps. But the best part ..
Before the meeting started as people were still arriving and we were informally introducing ourselves to each other, one the the City staff said “I watch you once a month.” Huh? Dave, the Chief Traffic Engineer watches the monthly videotaped ATC meetings. Then he added, “.. and I know Justin.” Really? Justin works for the City, he and Dave know each other and communicate on various projects. Then, the lady on my left says, “I know Justin too.” Ursula from parking enforcement also works with Justin at times. LOL – small world.
Party at Drake’s
Jibe hosted an end-of-season get-together for everyone in the bike programs at Drake’s the Barn in W Sacramento. This included all the Bike Docs and LCIs who teach Project Ride Smart, the bike tech class at Inderkum HS, and various other bike education programs in N Natomas.
Deb presented Bill Leddy with his Good Wheel award.
Pizza party
at Jim and Lucy’s.
Volleyball playoffs
Christian Brothers beat Del Oro High School Tuesday night in 3 sets.
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