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 WalkBikeMarin is an initiative by the County of Marin to help make Marin more healthy, livable, and environmentally sustainable by encouraging walking and bicycling as everyday transportation. This initiative was catalyzed by a recent $25 million federal grant to fund the Nonmotorized Transportation Pilot Program (NTPP). The goal of the WalkBikeMarin website is to provide information about all the County’s bicycle and pedestrian projects and programs in one place. For more information on the NTPP see the About the Project page.
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WalkBike Profile: Mary Coyne, San Rafael
Mary Coyne photoOccupation: High School Teacher

What are your reasons for walking?
Occasionally I walk to my local shops and when I am in San Francisco I prefer to walk whenever possible. However, mostly I walk for exercise, companionship and the benefits of being outdoors in beautiful natural settings.

What is the best walk you’ve ever gone on in Marin?
Last winter I went on a hike with friends from Point Reyes Station. It was right after the greatest storm of the winter had ravaged the mountain and blown down branches and whole trees so that the trails were literally covered in green debris. The scene was a testament to the mighty winds of nature and it gave the day a special quality and gave our group in a memory that we will share forever.

What would help you walk more often?
It would be so helpful to have a way to hook up with other people who like to walk. Walking and talking are such natural companions.

Why is walking important to you?
Walking, especially with a companion in a natural setting, is the perfect exercise. It strengthens your body and renews you in subtle ways for your life tasks. Marin County is endowed with mountains, meadows, wetlands and beaches and all the trails you need to explore them.

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What's New

 

Marin Headlands Improvements:

Find out about improvements at the Marin Headlands for hikers and cyclists, including construction activities and detours at the Project Headlands website. 

Upcoming Events and Classes:

Weekly bike repair class - Every Wednesday (formerly Tuesday), 5:00 to 7:00 PM, The Bicycle Works, San Anselmo.  More info here.

San Francisco Bay Trail Ride: San Francisco ‘Aquarium of the Bay’ to Sausalito - Thursday, September 9th, 12:30 to 4:00 PM.  More info here.

Riding with Youth - Saturday, September 11th, 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM - Community Center for the Tamalpais Community Services District.  More info here.

San Francisco Bay Trail Ride: Mill Valley-Sausalito Path and Paradise Loop - Friday, September 17th, 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM.  More info here.

Mill Valley-Corte Madera Corridor Study: Presentation to the Board of Supervisors - Tuesday, September 21st.  For more information, click here.

Free Street Skills class - Tuesday, September 21st, 6:30 to 8:30 PM - Sausalito City Hall Edgewater Room, Sausalito.  More info here. 

Confident Cycling - Ten hour, two part course: Tuesday, September 28th and Saturday, October 2nd.  Advance registration required.  More info here.

See the Events Calendar for more upcoming events.



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