The Eastern U.P. Regional Planning and Development Commission will present an E.U.P. Regional Non-motorized Trails Summit Wednesday, September 10, from noon to 5 p.m. at Lake Superior State University Cisler Center in Sault Ste. Marie.

The purpose of the summit is to begin the planning effort in Chippewa, Luce, and Mackinac counties, in the development of a comprehensive, regional nonmotorized transportation plan and investment strategy and to gather information and develop partnerships with local groups. The summit is sponsored by Michigan Department of Transportation.

This investment strategy can be used by the department and local officials to prioritize projects, identify funding sources, and guide investment in the region's nonmotorized transportation system. It will focus on bicycle and pedestrian facilities and is designed to complement other statewide trails initiatives.

Presentations will include the department's on-road non-motorized connections, Michigan Trailways and Greenways Alliance trail development process, potential funding sources, accomplishments in other regions, and presentation of local survey results.

A light lunch will be included.

For reservations, call (800) 562- 4963 or (906) 635-1581 by Tuesday, September 2. Reservations can also be e-mailed to ebenoit@lighthouse.net or forms can be downloaded at www.eupplanning. org. Mail forms to P.O. Box 520, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan 49783.