Wasson Way in the News
December 27, 2025
Wasson Way is an urban multi-use paved trail for walking, biking, and running. Wasson Way connects neighborhoods from Old Red Bank Road near Ault Park westward through Evanston and Hyde Park and on toward Avondale/University areas.
“Tri-State Trails’ Vision: Give the Queen City Her CROWN” (LivingMagazines.com, March 2025)
Tri-State Trails is a nonprofit that brings together individuals, organizations, and communities with a shared goal of connecting and expanding the region’s trail and bikeway. The organization advocates for connectivity and access for walkers and bicyclists both within the city of Cincinnati and throughout the region surrounding our city.
“Catching up with Wasson Way” (Hyde Park Living, August 2025)
Highlights recent progress on the WW trail connections—especially the new Montgomery Road crossing onto Xavier University property—and features quotes from Sean McGrory along with photos of community leaders.
“Wimberg Landscaping Receives Statewide Merit Award for Oakley Pollinator Garden” (LivingMagazines.com, August 2025).
Covers the award-winning design and installation of a pollinator garden at the corner of Wasson Road and Paxton Avenue, adjacent to the trail. Funded by Wasson Way grants, the garden has been praised as a calm, natural space in a “loud, hot, and urban” setting.
“Unregulated e-bikes are a growing danger on American streets. In one Bay Area town, a terrible accident finally led to reform.” NYT Magazine article
E-bike injuries and fatalities have surged tenfold as the popularity of high-speed, heavy electric bikes are outpacing safety regulations. Current laws are fragmented, enforcement is weak, and advocates are calling for stricter rules and education to prevent severe crashes, which carry an 11% fatality risk compared to under 1% for traditional bikes.
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