Detroit east riverfront bikeway construction project / LRP-426 City of Detroit / recreation department / final project report

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DETROIT EAST RIVERFRINT BIKEWAY

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

LRP-426.

CITY IF DETROIT

RECREATION DEPARTMENT

FINAL PROJECT REPIRT

This document was prepared i.n part through financial assistance
provided by the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, admin istered
by the.Office of Coastal Zone Management, National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration

DETROIT EAST RIVERFRONT BIKEWAY

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

FINAL PROJECT,REPORT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. October 15, 1982 Project Progress Report (an extension was
granted to 11/15/82 to complete additional construction
elements)

2. Report of Bicycle Consultant

3. Letter of Project Completion

4. Rough Site Designs for User Amenities Element

5. Pictures

PROGRESS REPORT EAST RIVERFRONT BIKE ROUTE CONTINUA TION GRANT

October 15, 1982
CONTRACT TASKS:

A.. DESIGN OF IMPROVEMENTS:

1. Studies of construction and signage improvements were completed by an
interdepartmental team composed of representatives of the Detroit Depart-
ment of Transportation, the Recreation Department Grants and Planning Unit
and Landscape Design Unit, the Project Bicycle Consultant, and as needed,.
representatives of Community and Economic Development Department, City
Engineers, Planning Department, and the Southeast Michigan Council of
Government Bicycle Planner. (See Appendix for detailed reports)

B. BIKE ROUTE IMPROVEMENTS AND LINKS NORTH:

1. North Links: Minimal improvements were recommended by the study team. The
railroad crossing at Guoin and Chene was covered, and six signs installed
along Chene Street between the Chene Park site.and the Coleman A. Young
Recreation Center serving the I resident populations of near east side and
Lafayette and Elmwood Park neighborhoods.

2. Bike Route:

a. Five rail crossings were covered by asphalt including Woodbridge-Grand
Trunk Railroad, Guoin-Chene Street, Guoin--@Joseph Campeau,..Wight.-Adair
and Wight-Mt. Elliott Streets.

b. At the request of.the Recreation Department Conrail filled in the side
of stretches of rail tracks'running along Wight Street.. This improved
..the appearance,of the 'street at no.cost to the project.

c.- Extra bollards were placed on Atwater Street to extend the sidewalk
route between St. Aubin and Orleans-across from Container Marine
Corporation where the right-of-way is almost impossible to use.

d. Nine curb-cuts were placed along East Jefferson Avenue and two on
Belle Isle to connect the sidewalk route with Belle,Isle and Gabriel
Richard Park at the trail end.

e. Minor additional roadway improvements were completed.as recommended in
@the Detroit Department of Transportation Study and Construction
documents submitted to you on.June 4, 1982.

t. EART PLAZA EXTENSION:

-a. The study of this area recommended.against any major construction improve-
-ments at this time, but suggested street-striping improvements, extensive
signage installation and grate replacements and curb cuts.

b. Signs-were placed between St. Antoine Street and to Cobo Hall Promenade in
,order to connect the 1981 route to the bike-parking at.Hart Plaza.

c. Curb cuts were constructed atthree locations to allow bicycles to connect
to the bike parking.

d. New striping changing the three lanes under the Atwater Street Tunnel
to two lanes (thus creating 16 feet right-of-way) as well as improve-
ments to the paving in the area where completed as part of the Grand
Prix Improvements at no cost to the project.

e. Grates will be replaced at no cost to the project by Department of
Public Works and Detroit Department of Transportation during 1982-1983
as part of their ongoing maintenance activities.*

f. The tunnel adjacent to the Atwater Street Tunnel under Hart Plaza will
be studied further for potential use for bi *cycles and will be improved if
this is found feasible at no cost to the project.

D. SIGNAGE:

a. 36 signs were fabricated and ins-talled by Detroit Department of Transpor-
tation as indicated in the Signage Documents mailed to you June 4, 1982.
Most signs used camera ready-art prepared for the 1981 project; some new
lettering had to be prepared by Detroit Department of Transportation
signage shop. Signs for the bike parking sites are now under construction.

..E. USER AMENITIES:

1. Bike Racks: 16 bike racks were installed at three riverfront locations
including the East and West sides of Hart Plaza and south of Cobo Hall
on the Cobo Hall Promenade. Two additional bike racks were placed at
the Coast Guard Monument and Interpretive Sign Site on Mt. Elliott and
Wight Streets.

,2. Landscaping: The landscaping element is the only major task still
incomplete at this time. *Low-cost landscaping plans to improve the
route end locations and sites around the 1981 Project Interpretive
Signs were prepared by staff of the Recreation Department Landscape
Design Unit. Since trees were most appropriately planted in late
October-early November, permission was requested.to delay this project
element until that time. Funds which were originally reserved for the
purchase of grates (which will now-be supplied by the City at no cost
to the project) were reprogrammed into this project element in order
to extend the landscaping to the trail end at Gabriel Richard Park.
Construction of this element is under way, and the recommended design
for Gabriel Richard Park is attached.

F. 'INTERPRETIVE AND PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES:

1. Interpretive Plaques:

..Content for possible historical plaques for businesses'in the East
Riverfront area was developed by the Histori -c Designation Advisory
:Board staff. The-material was then submitted to 10 companies in the
east riverfront-area. Six firms responded positively and indicated
that-they would be willing to pay for the manufacture And installation
of a plaque on their building if it were at a -reasonable cost. The
approved signs were typeset and are now under review by the interested.
companies and restaurants. Signs will.be installed later this year at
no cost to the project.

2. Booklets and Brochures:

a. A booklet "Detroit's East Riverfront People and.Places of
Yesterday" on the history of the East Riverfront was prepared
by Kathryn Kozora, the Wayne State University Consortium Intern
working with this project. The booklet was revised and completed
as part of Ms. Kozora's Summer Intern responsibilities and printed
by the Chamber of Commerce at no direct cost.to the project.
Individual copies of the booklet will be distributed free-to.
schools and interested groups, but @a contribution is being requested
for any multiple copies in order to reprint the brochure in the
future. Organizations such as the Detroit Boat Club have already
indicated their willingness to contribute towards a repri 'nting fund
in order to supply their entire membership with copies of this
booklet. (Copy enclosed)

b. The East Riverfront Brochure was reprinted and distributed by the
Department, the Visitors-Center, etc.

c. A new brochure "Detroit's Riverfront Parks" was designed and
prepared by the Recreation Department and the Department of Public
Information and distributed throughout the community.

d. The Riverfront Conference Proceedings were prepared and distributed
to the attendees and other interested individuals and group leaders.

e. All previous Detroit Coastal Management Program studies were reproduced
and distributed to 10 universities and regional libraries in Southeast
Michigan as well as to other City Departments and selected research
orga nizations so that they would be available to interested citizens
and students. (See enclosed Distribution List)

Promotional Rides 'and Tours:

5 East Riverfront'rides were sponsored-by the Recreation Department and
publicized throughout the community. Additional bus Itours individual
rides and walks for organizations such as The Association of Municipal
Professional Women were held during,the surUner.

4. Research and Advocacv:

Project coordinator, interns and consultants participated actively in a
variety of tasks related to riverfront public access improvements
including successful advocacy for inclusion of continuous bicycle
pedestrian pathway through proposed East side developments, continuation
of engineering research on the West-Rilverfront Bike.Path by the Detroit
Department of Transportation interdepartmental team, and presentation of
numerous audio-talks and visual presentations throughout the Southeast
Michigan area.

East Riverfront Bicycle Route Continuation Project
City of Detroit
Recreation
Budget - Actual and In-Kind Expenditures
October 1, 1981 through September 30, 1982

Actual Expenses
A. Grant Funded Expeditures Budgeted & In-Kind Expenses

I. Construction .& Signage $34,900.00 $30,224.00

II. User Amenities 89400.00 5,213.56

III. Consultant Fees 3,500.00 3,374.00

IV Interpretive and
Promotional Activities- 1,200.00 3,580.68

Sub-Total $48,000.00 $42,392.24

B. City Share Expenditures

Funds Available L5,607.76
V Coordination, Supervision '12,000.00 29,036.97
and Desing

Total ProjectCosts $60,000.00 $71,429.21

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TO: Harriet Saperstein
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FROM: Craig Bristow
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SUBJECT: Cost Estimate for #69 Gabriel Richard Park

Cost/Unit
Item Quantity (Installed) Total Cost

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REPORT OF BICYCLE CONSULTANT

THOMAS L. Pendleton
9/15/82

INTRODUCTION

This Report has two parts: the narrative, summarizing activities, and
the appendix, with specific reports and recommandations for the future. The
narrative is divided into the three parts of participation in meetings, inves-
tigation5-in the field, and independent research in the field.

'MEETING PARTICIPATION
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There were several meetings on this project dealing with various aspects
of.the Study. These were primarily held at the offices of. the Detroit Depart-
ment of Transportation, and involved'representatives of several divisions of
that Department, Recreation personnel, and, as needed, people from Planning,
Development, and SE]MCOG. My role was primarily to review suggestions and
developments pre.sented at these meetings, in.order to keep the prospective
of the bicyclists in the project. My contributions covered engineering,
standards and guidelines, expected usage, and specific items such as signs
and parkingracks. These meetings - including preparation and follow-tip
consumed about forty percent of my involved time.

FIELD INVESTIGATIONS

Between meetings it was necessary to visit the East Riverfront project
area personally. These visits would be either alone or with one or more
representatives of the Recreation Department. The major concerns included:
location and information on directional signing, location and type of racks
for bicycle parking at points of interest, traffic flow characteristics at
specific trouble spots.along the route, and review of progress of installa-
tion-of racks, signs, and traffic controls. Considerable time was spent
evaluating traffic options in the two underpass areas: Hart Plaza tunnel and.

EaL Riverfront Bicycle Study (cont.

the Rennaisance Center. Investigations were undertaken by automobile, by
bicycle, and by foot (in increasing order of time involved). These field
investigations consumed about thirty percent of my time on-this Study.

FIELD RESEARCH

In addition to dealing with matters brought up at the joint meetings,
I was asked.to investigate some other items independently. These are
reported on in the Appendices. They include: parking improvements at -
Hart Plaza, parking additions and replacement at Belle Isle (thus covering
the two terminal points on the East Riverfront Bikeway), and recommen-
dations for future action and study. In addition, I checked into other
options we might consider, and their use in other communities. This was
done primarily by telephone, but did involve some personal visits (which
were done on my own, as the time involved ran over that allowed in the
Study Grant). Preparation of the final report used about five percent of
the time allowed, and the other independent.field research involved the
remaining twenty-five percent.

Thomas S Pendleton

Bicycle Consultant
September 15, 1982

EAST RIVERFRONT BICYCLE STUDY

A P P E N D I X

A. Parking on Hart Plaza

Bicycle parking.has been provided on Hart Plaza for many years. There
are two sites of bike racks, both along Jefferson. The installation at the
West end, near the Veterans' Memorial building,.currently.has about six
usable racks in it (each holding one bike). There appear to have been more
which were removed at some point, plus some still present have been badly
vandalized so as to be unusable. The eastern installation is next to the
Visitors' Center, near Ford Auditorium. These racks receive more use and
are in better condition. However, they were installed too close together,
and so some of them are unusable; about a dozen bikes can reasonably be
parked here*at present. This spot is also used by motorcycles, parked
chained to the bicycle racks. All these racks are*of the '.'Rally Rack 200"
design and manufacture. This rack was pretty much "state of the art" when
they were installed. However, we have learned much about bicycle parking

since then.

One thing which has been learned which is applicable here is that racks
must be easy to.use and understandable. People are not willin- to read
directions to learn how to properly use these'existing racks. Thus the
design needed is one which either clearly implies the correct way to use
the'rack, or can be used in any way with equally satisfactory performance.
Racks must also not be a hazard to pedestrians.and other vehicles using the
@area. Racks can either be designed with this in mind,-or they can be placed
to as to Iminimize this hazard. (This has been tried at Hart Plaza: the two
installations have orange pipes over the racks at theends-to act as guard
rails.) At such an important asthetic-spot as Hart Plaza, the bicycle racks
should not be intrusive-they should either be inconspicuous (as the current
ones are) or should be attractive in their own right. Inconspicuous racks
tend toward being hazards - as above - or being lost.

Therefore a new design in bicycle racks was developed. This'has been
installed along the East Riverfront Bikeway at select@id spots already (at
three locations-along the River by Hart Plaza and at the Coast Guard Station
memorial). It consists of a simple ste'el pipe bent into an inverted, elong-
ated U-shape, imbedded in concrete (usually as part of the walkway). These.

'East Riverfront Bicycl Study Appendix ge 2

are available commercially, but can also be made in-shop. The ones used in
this project to date have been made by the City of Detroit. They are gal-
vinized to reduce on-going maintenance. Any.form of cable, chain', or
U-shaped lock will work with these racks, and the bicycle may be placed at
any angle against them. The.rack supports the frame of the bike, thus
reducing potential for damage from being bumped into.

RECOMIENDATIONS:

It is recorm-nded that the existing Rally Racks 200 all be removed., In
their places would be provided the above-described hoop racks. Each of these
racks accomodates two bic ycles,.and installation spacing must be planned with
this in mind.
At the western end fo the Plaza, near the Veterans' Memorial building,
the new racks should be placed at right angle to the current installation,
so as to intrude less into the passage area. The number of racks which could
be placed here is limited only by linear space. However, six racks should
amply satisfy the demand at this specific location.
Moving east, there can be another installation across the walkway from
the above site, near,the stairs leading to The Underground restaurant. Racks
here would also serve to guide pedestrians and bikers away from the stairs
possible collisions with people coming up. If used in this manner, a
single rack on each side of the stairs would probably suffice. These could

be doubled if need be.

A bit further east, on the river side of the walkway again, there is
potential for another installation. It has been suggested that the existing
walkway around the top of the ampitheater be extended out to this walkway,
thus reducing the amount of human intrusion upon the plantings here. If this
is done, bicycle racks should definitely be placed at the entrance to the
extension, and bikes are not to be taken further-into the Plaza.
Going east along the"Fhase One" walkway again, there is an existing
entrance to the ampitheater walkway ring. There are two large vertical metal
itructures here, looking to be some form of ventilation for below. Here is
the one place it is recommended to place.bike racks- off the main walkway:
placement of racks along the walkway ring approach, near the metal structures,
would enable people standing along the ampitheater balcony to look back and
see their bicycles - an important criteria to many. It is'suggested that
about four racks - for eight bicycles-- would be the minimum number suitable
here. New concret.e would need to be poured for these racks.

East Riverfront Bicyc'.L- Study App-adix page 3

At the main ramp down to the fountain there is the major need for racks.
This is the area where bikers with their machines are most often stopped from
proceeding furth er (bikes are not allowed on the main part of Hart Plaza, but
are not stopped along the "Phase One" walkway we have been discussing). Thus
a major installation here would be appropriate, bo th to serve those bikers
aware of the restriction and to provide a place for patrol officers to direct
bikers who have been stopped. It is recommended that a minimum of six racks
be installed here, and more would be appropriate (up to about ten). This
would be at the far right corner of the walkway, southwest of the No-uchi

Tower.
Racks could also be placed at the opposite edge of the ramp, southeast
of the Noguchi Tower. Located near a row of ventilation grills, thes-e racks
would iarve-much the same purpose as those immediately above, so should pro-
bably wait until the former spot is filled before being installed. The
space here is almost limitless. The number installed should reflect the

need at the time.
Finally, replacement racks are needed at the Visitors' Center. Space
should also be provided nearby for motorcycles. These.latter should really
be parked on the street, as motor vehicles may not be parked on sidewalks.
However, if no street space can be provided, some place in this area should
be designated for motorcycles, with some provision made for locking posts.
There.should be space here for another ten racks of the hoop style, with
proper installation. There is also space further south (approaching.Ford
Auditorium) in the nitches between the planters. However, these spots are
not very visible from normal places people stand, so the bikes there would
not be under much surveillance. Thus they are not likely to be used except
in case of nothing else being available.

Altogether, the.se recomm nded rack installations should meet existing
demand for bicycle parking in this area of Hart Plaza. As the area becomes
better known as a place to which to bike, more,may be needed. Although
this part of.the Plaza, along Jefferson, is removed from the immediate scope
of the East Riverfront Study, it is necessary to improve the poor bicycle
parking here as it is. still the major approach for bikers to the Plaza.

The bike racks removed from Hart Plaza should be saved for future use

in another location where they might be more suitable.

Riverfront Bicycl. Study @Appendix page 4

B.* Parking on Belle Isle

There is very little parking for bicycles.along Belle Isle. That which
exists is usually of inadequate design and oft.en poorly placed. Acknowledging
that racks must support the frame of the bike, be attractive and obvious, and
be simple to use (both in design and in location), it is again recommended t
that hoop style rack be used here. This design will also serve to tie the
entire Riverfront Bikeway parks together.

Moving in a generally counter-clockwise direction from the MacArthur
Bridge (as the traffic also moves), racks are suggested at the following
locations:

Canoe Rental... at the moment canoes are.rented from the Flynn Pavilion.
One the main rental is back here, racks should be placed here as well.
.About six to eight racks would seem a logical starting number, serving
twelve to sixteen bicycles.
(Scott Fountain does not appear to need racks, as there are sign posts
already present in sufficient quantity to serve the need.)
The.Casino... this is a major destination on Belle Isle, both.as a

refreshment counter and as a senior center. A minimum of six racks would
be needed here, at the main entrance. These racks should be placed as close
to the entrance as possible, as otherwise bikers will ignore them and
chain their bikes to sign posts and such at closer spots.
Flynn Pavilion...as long as canoes and paddleboats Are rented here bike
racks are needed. Once it it primarily a skating facility, the need'will
obviously go down. However, judicious placement of the racks now would
enable them to continue to serve the area, particularly the music shell.
Dossin Great Lakes Museum...another major attraction, and one which will
have bikes left for an extended period of time,-:there should be racks for
about sixteen to twenty-bikes here (8-10.racks).
Whitcomb Conservatory ... has bike racks which are inadequate. They
should be replaced with hoop racks for the same-capacity.
Field House, Handball Courts...this athletic complex clearly needs
good bicycle parking, as these sports tend to appeal to bikers as well.
The best plan would probably be to split the racks between the tennis courts
anct the handball courts across the road. Some might be 'provided at the
basketball courts as well. In all cases, these racks should be highly
.visible, preferably from the courts. A total of 'about twelve racks should

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be provided at these locations.
Loiter Way ... has some old-fashioned "school-type" racks. These could be
left, as security is not a high concern here. Replacement would be preferable
of course, to maintain the uniformity of racks in the park.
The Nature Center ... has some new racks.! Unfortunately, they are of an
outmoded design, holding only the front wheel and allowing the rest of the
bike to fall over (thus often bending the fron ,t wheel). They should be
removed and replaced with a number of hoop racks of similar capacity.
Beach ... now has*an old school-type rack on one side of the bathhouse.
It should be replaced with about ten racks on each side, placed so that the
bicycles can be seen by their owners while on the beach or in the water.
Parcourse... as exercisers often use bicycles, a few racks should be
placed-at the beginning of the course. Signs designating the course should
be replaced..

Normally it should not be necessary to place signs directing people to
bicycle parking racks, as the racks should.be obvious. If some location on
Belle Isle is not so clear, then signs would be called for.

This report is not suggesting specific spots at each location for the
racks, as the landscape architects and planners for Belle Isle need to have
that latitude necessary to fit the racks into the environment properly.

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C. Ideas for the Future

These are ideas I have had during the course of this Study, flowing from
discussions during the project. They are essentially matters for future
study and/or action.

A logical follow-up to this Study would be to review all riverfront parks
with an eye toward bicycle access and parking.- There are a number of these
which would clearly benefit from being tied in with the East and West River-
front Bikeways, and would increase usage at all.

In line with this, the West Riverfront study should be continued, espe-
cially in regard to continuing it.westwards to the City limits. The East
needs to be continued to the limits at Grosse Pointe, as well. it is clear
that such extensions need study before implementation, as there are problems

with each.

General access by bicycle to the river is a concern. Study should be
made of improvement necessary to draw bikers, especially along such obvious
corridors as East and West Grand Boulevard, Grand River, and Outer Drive.
This could tie in with a whole study of access to the whole downtown, to
include such corridors as Woodward, Gratiot, and Michigan.

Access to the Cultural Center at Wayne State University and the New
Center by General Motor.s (which is on Grand.Boulevard) should also be
improved and such use encouraged.

Bicycle parking throughout the downtown is.in need-of revi ew. For
example, there are a number of low, concrete, front-wheel-holding racks which
pose a hazrd to pedestrians and do not serve bicyclists adequately. They
should be replaced, being sure that the locations are appropriate.

Two more itemi to-be borne in mind when working.with bicycling and bike"
access: a specific one is to pay close attention to the bicyclists' input on
such projects as the envirorniental review of the East Riverfront. A more
gen eral one is to always bear in mind that bicyclists are a varied group.
Because of fears many people have in large cities, they [email protected] in
small aroups when involved in recreation (commuting is different, as are
large, organized tours);. thus road widths and signal timings must allow for
two to four cyclists traveling together. No other form of transportation
has such a variation of speed co=nonly present: from a pre-schooler to a
racer, the speed (and skill) may vary by a factor of more than 10. If it is

Recreation Department Coleman A. Young, Mayor
Water Board Building City of Detroit
735 Randolph Street
Detroit, Michigan 48226
(313) 224-1100

November 24, 1982

Mr. David J. Warner
Coastal Manaaement Program Project Representative
Office of Coastal Zone Management
Michigan Department of Natural Resour Ices
P. 0. Box 30028
Lansing, Michigan 48909

Dear Mr. Warner:

Re: Final Report, 1982 East Riverfront Bike Route Continuation Grant

Enclosed is a set of slides and an addendum to the October 15, 1982 final report on
the East Riverfront Bike Route Construction Grant. Two task elements were incomplete
at the time of the October 15 report:

A) Publications, i.e., final printing of the East Riverfront History booklet.

B) User Amenities, i.e., landscaping at three sites: Woodbridge and
St. Antoine, Belle Isle/Uniroyal, Gabriel Richard Route End.

Both of these elements have been completed:

A) Publications: 1000 booklets were printed and distribution has begun.
Paper and the manpower for collating and supplying the booklet was supplied
by the Recreation Department and absorbed by the Department rather than
charged to the project. Offset plates,and printing was contributed by the
Chamber of Commerce Project PRIDE.

One organization, the Detroit Boat Club, mentioned and pictured in the
brochure, has requested (And received) 200 booklets. Since their request
was s-o large they will be making a courtesy-contributionto a Riverfront
Reprinting Fund for future publications..

Daniel H.Krichbaum, Director

November 24, 1982

Mr. David J. Warner
Coastal Management Program Project Representative
Office of Coastal Zone Management
Michigan Department of Natural Resources-,
P. 0. Box 30028
Lansing, Michigan 48909
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B) User Amenities/Landscaping:, All three landscaping/user amenity items
were completed at a cost-of $9,483.76 to the project, and an additional
cost of $8,430.71, absorbed by the Recreation Department and shown as a
matching contribution. A total of 11 benches, trees and bushes were
planted. Additional landscape improvements include a walkway splash
strip at Woodbridge, etc. The cost was higher than estimated because
in two cases (Woodbridge and Belle Isle) workmen struck concrete
foundations and extensive additional work had to be done to place the
plantings properly.

This should 'complete the report summarizing all activities related to the East
Riverfront Bike Route Construction Grant. I would like to thank you for your
support and participation in this project. I might note that we have received
a small grant which will support some of the costs of programming the bike route
next year and allow us to continue offering weekend tours. We are pleased to be
able to show you our continuing commitment to the use of this facility.

Sincerely,

HARRIET SAPERSTEIN
Project Coordinator

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NOUVEAU CORPORATION
8200 East Jefferson
Detroit, Michigan 48214

(313)224-8500

November 16, 1982

Harriet Saperstein
Recreation Facilities Coordinator
Detroit Recreation Department
Room 1710, Water Board Bldg.
735 Randolph
Detroit, Michigan 48226

Re: 1983 Summer Riverfront Bicycle Tours

Dear Ms Saperstein:

Nouveau Corporation and it's president John R. SEldEn,
co-sponsor and underwrite the cost, up to $2500.00 of the 1983
Riverfront, Summer Bicycle Tours.

We will be sponsoring the 4-Tour Project for 1983 and depending
upon the public response, would consider expanding Our sponsor-
ship to tours for 1984.

We would appreciate appropriate credit in any publicity or brochures
that. might be forthcoming.

Sincerely

John R. Selden, President

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