Since the inception of BPWA, path building teams have worked to improve our paths and increase the number of them. These days teams get together on Mondays and Wednesdays, 9am-11am and one Saturday a month, 9am-12pm. Pictured is the Monday team taking a break from working on Poppy Path.
The path building teams are led by David Gyorke (at the far left in the photo), the BPWA Path Building Liaison. The work the teams do generally focuses on removing damaged treads, preparing tread zone areas for placement, installing treads and sidewall, abating stormwater drainage, and planning handrails. Occasionally teams have the opportunity to construct a new path.
The senior path builders train volunteers and focus on safe handling of materials and equipment. If you are interested in participating, you can sign up here. We have tools, but you are welcome to bring your own. If you have any questions, please send email to path.building@berkeleypaths.org.
We are an all volunteer organization and appreciate all the help we can get to maintain our beautiful public paths!
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