# Fort Wayne Trails --- ## Pages - [Board Portal](https://fwt.codechameleon.com/boardportal/): This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: - [Poka-bache Connector](https://fwt.codechameleon.com/the-poka-bache-connector/): The Poka-Bache Connector will connect from to Pokagon State Park in Angola to Oubache (pronounced “Wabash”) State Park in Bluffton. - [Volunteer](https://fwt.codechameleon.com/support-us/volunteer/): Volunteer with Fort Wayne Trails and help with a variety of events. --- ## Posts - [Allen County Wins 3 Indiana Greenways Foundation Awards](https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2025/05/01/allen-county-wins-3-indiana-greenways-foundation-awards/): Trail groups from Allen County, Indiana, were proudly represented at last week’s Trail Celebration in Indianapolis, winning 3 of the... - [Fort Wayne Trails Contributes Additional $157,000 to Hanna St Trail](https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2025/04/24/fort-wayne-trails-contributes-additional-157000-to-hanna-st-trail/): Thanks to the support of our donors, today we presented Mayor Sharon Tucker and the City of Fort Wayne with... - [Trails Need Your Voice](https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2025/04/09/trails-need-your-voice/): We have an urgent update that directly impacts Fort Wayne Trails and the future of trails across Indiana. In the... - [Cedar Creek Parks Trail Celebrates Groundbreaking and Ribbon Cutting](https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2025/03/18/cedar-creek-parks-trail-celebrates-groundbreaking-and-ribbon-cutting/): On Monday, March 17th we celebrated the completion of a new 1. 5-mile section of the Cedar Creek Parks Trail... - [Fort Wayne Trails Recieves $10000 General Motor Foundation Grant.](https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2025/02/24/fort-wayne-trails-recieves-10000-general-motor-foundation-grant/): 2/24/2025 – Last week, we had the honor of joining several local nonprofits to receive a generous grant from the... - [2024 Trail Counts Hit One Million!](https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2025/01/22/2024-trail-counts-hit-one-million/): We are thrilled to announce an extraordinary milestone for the Fort Wayne Trails network—trail use counts have officially reached one... - [Fort4Fitness Charity Partner Program Raises over $2300 for FWT](https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2024/12/09/fort4fitness-charity-partner-program-raises-over-2300-for-fwt/): Last week, we joined our friends at Fort4Fitness to celebrate the end of their 2024 season. We are honored and... - [Celebrating the Venderly-Stephens Trail Hub Groundbreaking](https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2024/10/23/celebrating-the-venderly-stephens-trail-hub-groundbreaking/): Fort Wayne Trails, landmark donor Jan Venderly, family, friends, long-time trail supporters, and newcomers gathered last night to celebrate the... - [Trails Highlighted in Rent. Article](https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2024/10/22/trails-highlighted-in-rent-article/): Check out the recent Rent. article we were featured in: - [Ribbon Cutting Celebrates The Completion Of The Liberty Mills Road Trail](https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2024/09/11/ribbon-cutting-celebrates-the-completion-of-the-liberty-mills-road-trail/): On September 4th, 2024 alongside Mayor Sharon Tucker, local residents, nearby business owners, and members of the City of Fort... - [Vann Family Foundation contributes $5M toward Pufferbelly Bridge over Coliseum Blvd.](https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2024/07/18/vann-family-foundation-contributes-5m-toward-pufferbelly-bridge-over-coliseum-blvd/): This morning, Mayor Sharon Tucker, alongside Fort Wayne Trails Executive Director Kent Castleman, announced a $5M gift from the Vann... - [Fort Wayne Trails Launches Accessible Trail Maps](https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2024/07/12/fort-wayne-trails-launches-accessible-trail-maps/): Fort Wayne Trails is excited to announce a new partnership with AWS Foundation to create accessible trail maps for our... - [Fort Wayne Trails making strides with New Development Director](https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2024/03/06/fort-wayne-trails-making-strides-with-new-development-director/): Fort Wayne Trails is pleased to announce that Nicole Funk-Evard, CFRM was hired as new Development Director. - [Fort Wayne Trails Provides $100,000 Toward Hanna St Trail.](https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2024/02/28/fort-wayne-trails-provides-100000-toward-hanna-st-trail/): Fort Wayne Trails, Inc. presented Mayor Henry with a $100,000 check for the Hanna Street Trail! - [Fort Wayne Trails Assisting in Great Tree Canopy Comeback](https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2023/09/28/fort-wayne-trails-assisting-in-great-tree-canopy-comeback/): Join us for the 2023 Great Tree Canopy Comeback. - [FWT Welcomes New Development Director](https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2023/06/15/fwt-welcomes-new-development-director/): Fort Wayne Trails is excited to welcome our new Development Director, William Andreas to the team. - [City of Fort Wayne officials launch online bike, walk survey for National Bike Month](https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2023/05/25/city-of-fort-wayne-officials-launch-online-bike-walk-survey-for-national-bike-month/): Officials have launched an Active Transportation Survey in order to get feedback from Fort Wayne residents about the uses of... - [Early Registration now open for 2023 Pufferbelly Run, Walk, and Stroll](https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2023/02/01/early-registration-now-open-for-2023-pufferbelly-run-walk-and-stroll/): Sign up today for the 2023 Pufferbelly Run, Walk, and Stroll - [Join Us For The Winter Solstice Walk & Ride!](https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2022/12/02/join-us-for-the-winter-solstice-walk-ride/): On the shortest day, let’s light the night as we walk and bike! Folks are encouraged to bring a flashlight,... - [NIRCC Draft Pedestrian Safety Plan](https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2022/09/21/5159/): NIRCC has recently added the 2022 draft of the Pedestrian Safety Action Plan to their website for review and public... - [Fort Wayne Trails Featured On Century 21 Home Connection](https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2022/09/14/fort-wayne-trails-featured-on-century-21-home-connection/): We were recently featured on Century 21’s weekly HOME CONNECTION show - [UAW Local 2209 Supports Fort Wayne Trails With Annual Pedal Poker Run](https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2022/06/27/uaw-local-2209-supports-fort-wayne-trails-with-annual-pedal-poker-run/): UAW Local 2209 Supports Fort Wayne Trails With Annual Pedal Poker Run - [Trek the Trails Canceled for 6/21/22](https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2022/06/21/trek-the-trails-canceled-for-6-21-22/): Tonight’s Trek the Trails ride starting at the Public Safety Academy has been canceled due to high temperatures. We will... - [Trek the Trails Canceled for 6/14/22](https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2022/06/14/trek-the-trails-canceled-for-6-14-22/): Tonight’s Trek the Trails ride starting at the Public Safety Academy has been canceled due to high temperatures. We will... - [Trot the Trails to take place May 21](https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2022/05/19/trot-the-trails-to-take-place-may-21/): The City of Fort Wayne, Three Rivers Horse Trails, Inc. and Allen County are partnering for a Trot the Trails... - [Tread the Trails Program Kicks off April 26th](https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2022/03/28/tread-the-trails-program-kicks-off-april-26th/): Runners, walkers and wheelchair users are invited to participate in Tread the Trails, a new trails program presented by the... - [Road Runners Club Of America Names Fort Wayne "Runner Friendly Community"](https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2022/02/23/road-runners-club-of-america-names-fort-wayne-runner-friendly-community/): The City of Fort Wayne has been named a Runner Friendly Community by the Road Runners Club of America. Runner... - [Winterval Winter Trek The Trails Ride Saturday, January 29th](https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2022/01/27/winterval-winter-trek-the-trails-ride-saturday-january-29th/): Join us Saturday, January 29th for a Winterval bike ride. - [Trot the Trails event to take place October 30th](https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2021/10/20/trot-the-trails-event-to-take-place-october-30th/): Fort Wayne, Ind. – The City of Fort Wayne, Three Rivers Horse Trails, Inc. and Allen County are partnering for... - [Join us for the 2021 Pufferbelly Run, Walk, and Stroll!](https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2021/05/27/join-us-for-the-2021-pufferbelly-run-walk-and-stroll/): Join us on July 17th for the 2021 Pufferbelly Run. Walk, and Stroll! - [2021 UAW 2209 Pedal Poker Run to take place June 19th.](https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2021/05/26/2021-uaw-2209-pedal-poker-run-to-take-place-june-19th/): Support trails at the 6th Pedal Poker Run! - [James Holm joins Fort Wayne Trails as Community Engagement Manager](https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2019/09/12/james-holm-joins-fort-wayne-trails-as-community-engagement-manager/): James Holm has joined Fort Wayne Trails as our new Community Engagement Manager. James is a Fort Wayne native with... - [Megan McClellan named Fort Wayne Trails Executive Director](https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2019/05/22/megan-mcclellan-named-fort-wayne-trails-executive-director/): The Fort Wayne Trails board of directors recently named Megan McClellan its new executive director. McClellan joins Fort Wayne Trails... - [Fort Wayne Trails Announces Board for 2019](https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2019/01/24/fort-wayne-trails-announces-board-for-2019/): The Board of Directors of Fort Wayne Trails, Inc. announce the 2021 class of board members and 2019 officers, recently... - [Next Level Trails](https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2019/01/24/next-level-trails/): Next Level Trails will invest $90 million – the largest infusion of State trail funding in Indiana history – toward... - [Wells County Trails Outreach](https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2019/01/21/wells-county-trails-outreach/): In December, our Executive Director Kent Castleman worked with the Wells County Trails planning group to continue visioning a connected... - [Trail growth included in East Allen "Stellar Designation"](https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2019/01/02/trail-growth-included-in-east-allen-stellar-designation/): Fort Wayne Trails staff was excited to join with Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch at the NewAllen Alliance “Stellar-bration” on December... - [Trail Advocate, Roger Goodland honored with Pufferbelly Dedication](https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2018/09/19/trail-advocate-roger-goodland-honored-with-pufferbelly-dedication/): Long time trail advocate in the Fort Wayne community, Roger Goodland was honored during the September 18th Trek The Trails... - [Dupont Road Project Update](https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2018/08/06/dupont-road-project-update/): The City of Fort Wayne’s Dupont Road Project is continuing to progress and upon completion will expand the road to... --- # # Detailed Content ## Pages - Published: 2024-03-26 - Modified: 2024-03-26 - URL: https://fwt.codechameleon.com/boardportal/ This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: --- --- ## Posts - Published: 2025-05-01 - Modified: 2025-05-01 - URL: https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2025/05/01/allen-county-wins-3-indiana-greenways-foundation-awards/ - Categories: Uncategorized Trail groups from Allen County, Indiana, were proudly represented at last week's Trail Celebration in Indianapolis, winning 3 of the 8 presented awards. Hosted annually by the Indiana Greenways Foundation, the luncheon and awards ceremony brings together trail advocates from across the state to celebrate the shared vision of transforming Indiana’s trails into world-class assets. The event honors individuals, businesses, and grassroots organizations whose dedication has made a lasting impact—strengthening local economies, improving public health, and preserving the state’s natural beauty. --- - Published: 2025-04-24 - Modified: 2025-04-24 - URL: https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2025/04/24/fort-wayne-trails-contributes-additional-157000-to-hanna-st-trail/ - Categories: Uncategorized Thanks to the support of our donors, today we presented Mayor Sharon Tucker and the City of Fort Wayne with a check for $157,000 to support the final segment of the Hanna Street Trail from Wallace to Berry streets. The completion of this . 75 mile section of trail will create a continuous connection from Tillman Park to Downtown Fort Wayne. The total length of the Hanna Street Trail measures just over 4. 5 miles. --- - Published: 2025-04-09 - Modified: 2025-04-09 - URL: https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2025/04/09/trails-need-your-voice/ - Categories: Uncategorized We have an urgent update that directly impacts Fort Wayne Trails and the future of trails across Indiana. In the latest draft of the state budget, funding for trails has been completely eliminated. This devastating cut threatens not only the expansion of trails but also their ongoing maintenance and accessibility for communities like ours. --- - Published: 2025-03-18 - Modified: 2025-03-18 - URL: https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2025/03/18/cedar-creek-parks-trail-celebrates-groundbreaking-and-ribbon-cutting/ - Categories: Uncategorized On Monday, March 17th we celebrated the completion of a new 1. 5-mile section of the Cedar Creek Parks Trail in Leo-Cedarville, completed along Halter Road and Hosler Road, from Hursh Road to Center St/St Rd 1. Then we broke ground on a . 5 mile trail extension that will connect from Halter Road to North Metea Park along Hursh Road and a new trail in the Town of Grabill from the western town limits to the Leo-Grabill Sports Complex. --- - Published: 2025-02-24 - Modified: 2025-02-24 - URL: https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2025/02/24/fort-wayne-trails-recieves-10000-general-motor-foundation-grant/ - Categories: Uncategorized 2/24/2025 - Last week, we had the honor of joining several local nonprofits to receive a generous grant from the General Motors Foundation. Fort Wayne Trails was awarded $10,000 as part of a $160,000 investment in our community. These funds will play a vital role in supporting our programming and educational initiatives, helping us further our mission. We are incredibly grateful to the General Motors Foundation for their generous support and to UAW Local 2209 workers who volunteer their time with FWT! --- - Published: 2025-01-22 - Modified: 2025-01-22 - URL: https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2025/01/22/2024-trail-counts-hit-one-million/ - Categories: Uncategorized We are thrilled to announce an extraordinary milestone for the Fort Wayne Trails network—trail use counts have officially reached one million for the first time in history! In 2024, the 22 infrared trail counters distributed across the 148-mile Allen County trail network counted 1,032,077 uses! This remarkable achievement highlights the growing appreciation for the trails and their importance to the health, wellness, and quality of life in our community. --- - Published: 2024-12-09 - Modified: 2024-12-09 - URL: https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2024/12/09/fort4fitness-charity-partner-program-raises-over-2300-for-fwt/ - Categories: Uncategorized Last week, we joined our friends at Fort4Fitness to celebrate the end of their 2024 season. We are honored and appreciative to be part of their Charity Partner program, which allows participants to select a non-profit to receive 10% of their --- - Published: 2024-10-23 - Modified: 2024-10-23 - URL: https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2024/10/23/celebrating-the-venderly-stephens-trail-hub-groundbreaking/ - Categories: Uncategorized Fort Wayne Trails, landmark donor Jan Venderly, family, friends, long-time trail supporters, and newcomers gathered last night to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Venderly-Stephens Trail Hub, located along the newest section of the Covington Road Trail. --- - Published: 2024-10-22 - Modified: 2024-10-22 - URL: https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2024/10/22/trails-highlighted-in-rent-article/ - Categories: Uncategorized Check out the recent Rent. article we were featured in: --- - Published: 2024-09-11 - Modified: 2024-09-11 - URL: https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2024/09/11/ribbon-cutting-celebrates-the-completion-of-the-liberty-mills-road-trail/ - Categories: Uncategorized On September 4th, 2024 alongside Mayor Sharon Tucker, local residents, nearby business owners, and members of the City of Fort Wayne's Public Works and Community Development divisions, we celebrated the exciting completion of the Liberty Mills Road Trail. --- - Published: 2024-07-18 - Modified: 2024-07-18 - URL: https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2024/07/18/vann-family-foundation-contributes-5m-toward-pufferbelly-bridge-over-coliseum-blvd/ - Categories: Uncategorized This morning, Mayor Sharon Tucker, alongside Fort Wayne Trails Executive Director Kent Castleman, announced a $5M gift from the Vann Family Foundation to assist in funding a new pedestrian bridge over Coliseum Blvd. for the Pufferbelly Trail. The bridge will be known as the Vann Family Crossing. --- - Published: 2024-07-12 - Modified: 2024-07-12 - URL: https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2024/07/12/fort-wayne-trails-launches-accessible-trail-maps/ - Categories: Uncategorized Fort Wayne Trails is excited to announce a new partnership with AWS Foundation to create accessible trail maps for our community. This collaboration aims to ensure that everyone, regardless of age or ability, can more easily navigate and enjoy the beautiful trail system here in Allen County. --- - Published: 2024-03-06 - Modified: 2024-03-06 - URL: https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2024/03/06/fort-wayne-trails-making-strides-with-new-development-director/ - Categories: Uncategorized Fort Wayne Trails is pleased to announce that Nicole Funk-Evard, CFRM was hired as new Development Director. --- - Published: 2024-02-28 - Modified: 2024-02-28 - URL: https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2024/02/28/fort-wayne-trails-provides-100000-toward-hanna-st-trail/ - Categories: Uncategorized Fort Wayne Trails, Inc. presented Mayor Henry with a $100,000 check for the Hanna Street Trail! --- - Published: 2023-09-28 - Modified: 2023-09-28 - URL: https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2023/09/28/fort-wayne-trails-assisting-in-great-tree-canopy-comeback/ - Categories: Uncategorized Join us for the 2023 Great Tree Canopy Comeback. --- - Published: 2023-06-15 - Modified: 2023-06-15 - URL: https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2023/06/15/fwt-welcomes-new-development-director/ - Categories: Uncategorized Fort Wayne Trails is excited to welcome our new Development Director, William Andreas to the team. --- - Published: 2023-05-25 - Modified: 2023-05-25 - URL: https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2023/05/25/city-of-fort-wayne-officials-launch-online-bike-walk-survey-for-national-bike-month/ - Categories: Uncategorized Officials have launched an Active Transportation Survey in order to get feedback from Fort Wayne residents about the uses of biking and walking infrastructure. --- - Published: 2023-02-01 - Modified: 2023-02-01 - URL: https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2023/02/01/early-registration-now-open-for-2023-pufferbelly-run-walk-and-stroll/ - Categories: Uncategorized Sign up today for the 2023 Pufferbelly Run, Walk, and Stroll --- - Published: 2022-12-02 - Modified: 2022-12-02 - URL: https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2022/12/02/join-us-for-the-winter-solstice-walk-ride/ - Categories: Uncategorized On the shortest day, let’s light the night as we walk and bike! Folks are encouraged to bring a flashlight, battery-operated lantern, or battery-operated lights to help light up the walk or bike ride. Create a glow costume or dress up your ride! All bikes are required to have a front white light and a red rear reflector or red rear light and we also encourage everyone to be safe and wear a helmet and add lights and decorations to their bikes. --- - Published: 2022-09-21 - Modified: 2022-09-21 - URL: https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2022/09/21/5159/ - Categories: Uncategorized NIRCC has recently added the 2022 draft of the Pedestrian Safety Action Plan to their website for review and public comment --- - Published: 2022-09-14 - Modified: 2022-09-14 - URL: https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2022/09/14/fort-wayne-trails-featured-on-century-21-home-connection/ - Categories: Uncategorized We were recently featured on Century 21's weekly HOME CONNECTION show --- - Published: 2022-06-27 - Modified: 2022-06-27 - URL: https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2022/06/27/uaw-local-2209-supports-fort-wayne-trails-with-annual-pedal-poker-run/ - Categories: Uncategorized UAW Local 2209 Supports Fort Wayne Trails With Annual Pedal Poker Run --- - Published: 2022-06-21 - Modified: 2022-06-21 - URL: https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2022/06/21/trek-the-trails-canceled-for-6-21-22/ - Categories: Uncategorized Tonight's Trek the Trails ride starting at the Public Safety Academy has been canceled due to high temperatures. We will see you next week at Rockhill Park. --- - Published: 2022-06-14 - Modified: 2022-06-14 - URL: https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2022/06/14/trek-the-trails-canceled-for-6-14-22/ - Categories: Uncategorized Tonight's Trek the Trails ride starting at the Public Safety Academy has been canceled due to high temperatures. We will see you next week at Rockhill Park. --- - Published: 2022-05-19 - Modified: 2022-05-19 - URL: https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2022/05/19/trot-the-trails-to-take-place-may-21/ - Categories: Uncategorized The City of Fort Wayne, Three Rivers Horse Trails, Inc. and Allen County are partnering for a Trot the Trails horse trail ride on Saturday, May 21. The ride will take place along the Wabash & Erie Canal Towpath Trail from the Frontier offices along West Jefferson Boulevard to Covington Road, which is 7. 7 miles round trip. --- - Published: 2022-03-28 - Modified: 2022-03-28 - URL: https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2022/03/28/tread-the-trails-program-kicks-off-april-26th/ - Categories: Uncategorized Runners, walkers and wheelchair users are invited to participate in Tread the Trails, a new trails program presented by the City of Fort Wayne, the Fort Wayne Running Club, Fort Wayne Trails, and the City of New Haven. The special Tuesday run/walk launch of Tread the Trails will take place at 6:00 p. m. , Tuesday, April 26 at Salomon Farm Park’s Old Barn. This event will also officially begin the Trek the Trails season. --- - Published: 2022-02-23 - Modified: 2022-02-23 - URL: https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2022/02/23/road-runners-club-of-america-names-fort-wayne-runner-friendly-community/ - Categories: Uncategorized The City of Fort Wayne has been named a Runner Friendly Community by the Road Runners Club of America. Runner Friendly Communities have shown that they meet the program's criteria, which includes community infrastructure, community support, and local government support for running. --- - Published: 2022-01-27 - Modified: 2022-01-27 - URL: https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2022/01/27/winterval-winter-trek-the-trails-ride-saturday-january-29th/ - Categories: Uncategorized Join us Saturday, January 29th for a Winterval bike ride. --- - Published: 2021-10-20 - Modified: 2021-10-20 - URL: https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2021/10/20/trot-the-trails-event-to-take-place-october-30th/ - Categories: Uncategorized Fort Wayne, Ind. – The City of Fort Wayne, Three Rivers Horse Trails, Inc. and Allen County are partnering for a third Trot the Trails horse trail ride on Saturday, October 30. The ride will take place along golf cart paths at the former Lakeside Golf Course and will also include 2. 3 miles of the Rivergreenway between the golf course and the North River Road Trailhead along the scenic Maumee River. --- - Published: 2021-05-27 - Modified: 2021-05-27 - URL: https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2021/05/27/join-us-for-the-2021-pufferbelly-run-walk-and-stroll/ - Categories: Uncategorized Join us on July 17th for the 2021 Pufferbelly Run. Walk, and Stroll! --- - Published: 2021-05-26 - Modified: 2021-05-27 - URL: https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2021/05/26/2021-uaw-2209-pedal-poker-run-to-take-place-june-19th/ - Categories: Uncategorized Support trails at the 6th Pedal Poker Run! --- - Published: 2019-09-12 - Modified: 2019-09-12 - URL: https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2019/09/12/james-holm-joins-fort-wayne-trails-as-community-engagement-manager/ - Categories: Uncategorized James Holm has joined Fort Wayne Trails as our new Community Engagement Manager. James is a Fort Wayne native with a passion for cycling, running, and all things outdoors. He comes to us after being a regular partner and collaborator through his work at Summit City Bicycles and Fitness. In that position he worked frequently with customers, and organizations throughout the community and has a love for building relationships. For almost a decade James built community partnerships and created media content for Summit City Bicycles & Fitness, a store that has been selected as a TOP 100 by the National Bicycle Dealers Association 8 years in a row. James is extremely passionate about the positive growth and progress of Fort Wayne. Please join us in welcoming him to the team. --- - Published: 2019-05-22 - Modified: 2019-05-22 - URL: https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2019/05/22/megan-mcclellan-named-fort-wayne-trails-executive-director/ - Categories: Uncategorized The Fort Wayne Trails board of directors recently named Megan McClellan its new executive director. McClellan joins Fort Wayne Trails after serving nearly five years as Executive Director for Trails at the Syracuse - Wawasee Park Foundation. She will join Fort Wayne Trails on June 3. Fort Wayne Trails board chair Marty Pastura said that McClellan is well positioned to help Fort Wayne Trails build on its significant momentum. “Thanks to our staff and volunteers, Fort Wayne Trails has been extremely successful in recent years,” Pastura said. “Accordingly, we set the bar very high for our new executive director. Megan met that standard based on her unique combination of leadership, governmental relations, fundraising, and project management skills. That, plus her passion for trails, makes her an ideal choice. ” Prior to joining the Syracuse - Wawasee Park Foundation, McClellan served in the Peace Corps in West Africa, as the communication and outreach coordinator for the Catskill Mountain Rail Trail in New York, and as a research assistant at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. She is a graduate of Earlham College and Bard College. McClellan says she is eager to get started at Fort Wayne Trails. “I appreciate the opportunity provided to me by the Syracuse - Wawasee Park Foundation and thrilled that I can continue working with those who advocate for trails in northern Indiana,” she says. “I’m looking forward to meeting all the board members, volunteers, staff, and community partners who have helped Fort Wayne Trails grow and thrive.... --- - Published: 2019-01-24 - Modified: 2019-01-29 - URL: https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2019/01/24/fort-wayne-trails-announces-board-for-2019/ - Categories: Uncategorized The Board of Directors of Fort Wayne Trails, Inc. announce the 2021 class of board members and 2019 officers, recently elected, as well as returning Board members. --- - Published: 2019-01-24 - Modified: 2019-01-24 - URL: https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2019/01/24/next-level-trails/ - Categories: Uncategorized Next Level Trails will invest $90 million – the largest infusion of State trail funding in Indiana history – toward the development of regionally and locally significant trails throughout Indiana. As part of Governor Holcomb’s broader Next Level Connections infrastructure program, Next Level Trails (NLT) is a partial grant for municipalities and local government entities, and is designed to incentivize collaborative efforts to accelerate trail connections. The DNR Division of Outdoor Recreation will administer the program in conjunction with the Indiana Department of Transportation. --- - Published: 2019-01-21 - Modified: 2019-01-24 - URL: https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2019/01/21/wells-county-trails-outreach/ - Categories: Uncategorized In December, our Executive Director Kent Castleman worked with the Wells County Trails planning group to continue visioning a connected Wells County. --- - Published: 2019-01-02 - Modified: 2019-01-24 - URL: https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2019/01/02/trail-growth-included-in-east-allen-stellar-designation/ - Categories: Uncategorized Fort Wayne Trails staff was excited to join with Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch at the NewAllen Alliance "Stellar-bration" on December 19th! --- - Published: 2018-09-19 - Modified: 2018-10-03 - URL: https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2018/09/19/trail-advocate-roger-goodland-honored-with-pufferbelly-dedication/ - Categories: Uncategorized Long time trail advocate in the Fort Wayne community, Roger Goodland was honored during the September 18th Trek The Trails ride with the dedication of a new Pufferbelly Trail Rest Node just outside of Vesey Park. With friends, family and fellow cyclists present a plaque recognizing Roger Goodland as "A Great Friend and Advocate for Trails in our Community". Roger has devoted thousands of volunteer hours to the growth, maintenance and advocacy to the Fort Wayne trail system over more than a decade. A retired engineer, he has served on the boards of the Greenways Consortium and Fort Wayne Trails and also served on the NE Indiana Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Forum. As part of his quest for an expanded trail system in Fort Wayne, Goodland worked with the City of Fort Wayne, Northeastern Indiana Regional Coordinating Council, and Indiana Department of Transportation to include trails in transportation projects. He also advocated for the hiring of a dedicated City Greenways Manager to oversee trail maintenance and development in the community. Roger's work gained him recognition as the Indiana Trails Advocate of the Year at the 2011 Mid America Trails and Greenways Conference, as well as the 2013 Outstanding Trail Advocate by the Greenways Foundation of Indiana. --- - Published: 2018-08-06 - Modified: 2018-08-07 - URL: https://fwt.codechameleon.com/2018/08/06/dupont-road-project-update/ - Categories: Uncategorized The City of Fort Wayne's Dupont Road Project is continuing to progress and upon completion will expand the road to 4 lanes and also add a below grade pedestrian/bicycle crossing which will connect the Pufferbelly Trail under the road near Salomon Farm Park. The underpass for the Pufferbelly Trail is scheduled for completion in November of 2018. According to the City of Fort Wayne website, asphalt work has begun on the expanded portion of the road as of August 2nd and a new water main is being installed. For more on the project, visit HERE. --- ---