Summit County News May 2025

We’re kicking off a busy springtime season in the county with plenty of new announcements and events. Here’s what’s inside:

• Summit County Road Work Dashboard

• May Weeds of the Month

• Summit Bike Share returns

• Willow planting on the 910 Ranch

• The 4th Annual Trails, Trash & Tunes

• Help us pick a new name for Tech Center Drive

Summit County Road Work Dashboard

If it’s not ski season, it’s road work season! Stay up-to-date on road work throughout Summit County this summer using our brand new Roads Dashboard.

Visit summitcounty.info/roadsdash for a map of where, when, and what is happening on our roads. If you’ve got questions, each project listed on the dashboard provides a point of contact who can help you learn more.

May Weeds of the Month

Spring has sprung and noxious weeds are springing up too!

In May, we’re featuring two weeds:

• Dyers Woad

• Hoary Cress

If you aren’t sure which plants are which, you can find more information, including photos of these weeds at various stages of their growth and of their key identifying features, at summitcounty.info/idweeds.

Did you know that Summit County provides FREE weed-spraying equipment to all residents? You can learn more here.

Summit Bike Share returns

The bikes are back in town! On May 1, Summit Bike Share launched its 2025 season. New this year, you can get a season pass for unlimited 30-minute rides for just $50!

If you need to ride a little longer, you pay $0.25/minute when you go over the 30-minute window. However, if you dock the bike after your 30 minutes are up and take a new bike, you get another half hour without any additional cost.

For questions or to see a map of bike stations, visit summitbikeshare.com. If you don’t want a season pass, you can get a 5-day pass for $25 or a single 30-minute ride pass for $5. Download the app through the App Store or Google Play store.

Try out Summit Bike Share, and remember to wear a helmet and ride responsibly!

Willow planting on the 910 Ranch

Details: Thursday, May 15 from 1-4 pm on the 910 Ranch

By planting native willows, the stream bed will be more resistant to erosion and there will be more homes and food for wildlife.

Expect to walk across uneven terrain and potentially in or near water, so please wear suitable clothing and protective footwear (long sleeves, pants, and muck boots recommended). Bring hats and sunscreen, carry water, and be prepared for spring weather.

Register for this free event at: summitcounty.info/willowplanting.

The 4th Annual Trails, Trash & Tunes

Details: Saturday, May 31 from 12-4 pm at Silver Creek “Loomis” Park  (6530 Silver Creek Drive).

The Summit County Stormwater Coalition presents the Fourth Annual “Trails, Trash and Tunes” event. Welcome in springtime and celebrate the Earth with:

• LIVE music from Mountaintown Music

• Trail + Park Cleanup

• Noxious weed pull

• Kids activities hosted by the Summit County Library

• Education booths about stormwater, noxious weeds and more!

Food will be available for purchase, in addition to a beer garden with Offset Bier.

Registration for free at summitcounty.info/trailstrashtunes25.

We suggest event goers bring water and an umbrella or hat for shade. We will have some seating available, but picnic blankets and camp chairs are welcome. Carpooling and biking/e-biking to the venue is highly encouraged.

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