Pop-up bike lanes have been installed on 8th Street between Chicago Drive and US-31 to improve safety for people who walk and bike along this stretch of roadway. The project connects downtown Holland, Holland Charter Township, and surrounding neighborhoods.

The pop-up’s lane configurations came out of safety improvements that were suggested back in 2015 after a road safety audit was completed by the MACC, City of Holland, Holland Charter Township, Ottawa County Department of Public Health (OCDPH), Ottawa County Road Commission, and Pedal Holland.

The project will remain in place until September 1st and is jointly funded by the MACC, OCDPH, and a mini-grant by the League of Michigan Bicyclists.

If you would like the opportunity to cycle on the pop-up with a group, be sure to join us on a ride, August 25 (7 pm) – which starts and ends at Centennial Park. Riders will make a stop along the route for free smoothies. Remember to always wear a helmet and observe all traffic rules when riding.

he MACC was pleased to have hosted Making the Case for Green Infrastructure at the Haworth Inn and Conference Center on August 22. This day-long event included presentations about green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) and how to incorporate it into site designs, and an update on a local initiative in the Macatawa Watershed to increase the use of GSI. A panel of speakers discussed drivers and barriers to implementing GSI from various perspectives. About 25 of the 80 attendees ended the day with a tour of GSI that has been installed on the Hope College Campus. The MACC would like to thank everyone that made this day possible including all attendees, the event planning team, speakers and panelists, exhibitors, and our sponsor, Project Clarity.

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Macatawa River Cleanup 

The Macatawa Area Coordinating Council (MACC) and the Outdoor Discovery Center Macatawa Greenway (ODCMG) have been jointly holding spring and fall cleanups for over ten years. Participating is a lot of fun and bizarre things are always found.

To unearth the next big discovery, the fall Macatawa River Cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, September 16 from 1-4pm at Dunton Park near the boat launch. Volunteers can pick up trash on foot or in kayaks that are provided by ODCMG. All ages are welcome but the group does request that anyone under 16 years old be accompanied by an adult.

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Volunteer Water Bug Collection