{"id":279,"date":"2018-08-08T08:19:31","date_gmt":"2018-08-08T14:19:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/piketrails.org\/sandbox2\/?page_id=279"},"modified":"2023-08-14T16:35:53","modified_gmt":"2023-08-14T22:35:53","slug":"roads","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/piketrails.org\/sandbox2\/roads\/","title":{"rendered":"Roads"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Roads & the Grader – A Little History<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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Back in 1993, dues were $50 and many of the roads did not have gravel.\u00a0 Dues were not enough to keep the main roads graveled. The roads were graded once a year for $4-5,000 and usually done by Paul King. That didn’t leave much for gravel. We could afford up to 10 loads. Eventually dues were raised to $125 according to the 2009 PTRIA Newsletter.<\/span><\/p>\n

In 2002 Bernie Mann asked the board about buying a grader. The membership asked about using the CD. Per the bylaws, the CD wasn\u2019t to be used, but the membership requested that it be used. After looking around, Bernie got the grader for $9500 and started grading in 2003. PTRIA saved money by not contracting out the grading, so the loan was repaid in 2.5 years out of the dues. Bernie did grading solely for 10 years. Considering where the roads were 20 years ago, they are now in great shape.<\/span><\/p>\n

Now we need a primary person to do the grading and see that the grader is maintained.\u00a0 The grader is now in good condition.\u00a0 Mike Bandera and Jay Mulholland have both offered to help, so don’t be surprised if you see someone other than Bernie running the grader and please be patient if you come up behind them when they are grading.\u00a0 They are not looking back in the rearview mirror every minute to see if someone is behind them.\u00a0 If anyone else is\u00a0interested in learning how to run the grader and has the time to occasionally volunteer to grade some roads please let us know by using the \u201cContact Us\u201d form at the bottom of this page.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Washboards –<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>They come back shortly after grading!<\/span><\/p>\n

Snow Removal
<\/strong>In the past, members have asked, \u201cCan PTRIA afford to contract for snow removal? Bernie tried calling someone, but they wouldn\u2019t come until others were serviced first. Another was too expensive and wanted a full-year contract. Basically, Bernie couldn\u2019t find anyone acceptable. As it is, some folks have plow vehicles who volunteer. Bernie has offered to reimburse them for fuel.<\/span><\/p>\n

Road Maintenance<\/strong><\/span>
Grading in winter is difficult when the ground is frozen. Grading is best done just after a rain or snowmelt.<\/span><\/p>\n

Liability
<\/span><\/strong>Our insurance covers us for grading only on PTRIA roads. Therefore, the grader will not be used on private property.<\/span>
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Recent Doe Lane Road Damage
<\/span><\/strong>The late 2018 July and early August rains caused a partial wash out on the south side of Doe Lane.\u00a0 Bernie has contacted Paul King to see about getting this repaired ASAP.\u00a0 Paul is also working on the numerous recent washouts in the Ca\u00f1on City area so we’ll need to be patient.\u00a0 Update — Paul King repaired the damage during the week of August 13.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t
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Doe Lane Washout, Pic 1<\/span><\/td>		\"\"
Doe Lane Washout, Pic 2<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n
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Doe Lane Washout, Pic 3<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

More on Pike Trails Roads <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Snow Fences<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Plowing<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Map of Pike Trails<\/span><\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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