By Charles Pekow – The U.S. Forest Service plans to add a 5,000-foot Pope Beach Bike Path in the Pope Beach recreation area in South Lake Tahoe, CA, possibly with a center line and fence. This will complement the popular Pope-Baldwin Bike Path. Details: sam.gov/opp/debb5e31699e42639d0cf0eaa356507f/view.
And a new project is designed to improve access to Sabino Canyon Recreation Area, a popular spot to escape summer heat north of Tucson, AZ. In addition to improving parking and installing a restroom, the half-mile project will include a five-foot-wide pathway as part of the Arizona Trail, along with a kiosk with trail info. See sam.gov/opp/9e96009244b942fc9bfc33668dd446d3/view.
Finally, the Federal Highway Administration is planning to build the Red Rock Trail in Las Vegas near Summerlin leading to the Red Rock Conservation Area. The paved multi-use path will go along State Highway 185nd the project includes a 210-foot pedestrian bridge. See sam.gov/opp/2a66030c6e84430ebfafb880fcc55cf3/view.
