Taken directly from DNREC’s website * Calling all bicyclists! Submit comments for the proposed First State Trails and Pathways Plan initiative * The State of Delaware recognizes the benefits of an integrated non-motorized pathway and recreational trail network to provide opportunities for pedestrians and bicyclists to travel safely and efficiently and to expand outdoor recreation…
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Governor Jack Markell, October 14, 2011: “My goal is to make Delaware walkable and bikeable, so more of us can enjoy the great Delaware outdoors. We can create a network of bicycle and pedestrian trails by building on existing pathways and trails. We create jobs and connect communities across the state and at the same…
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Construction of the Pomeroy Trail has now begun at the north end. This portion, known by locals as “Bubble Gum Rock”, is being lowered to grade level at Creek Road. At this point, the trail will continue as shared with automobiles for approximately 1 mile before crossing the White Clay Creek and continuing north directly…
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By Randi Novakoff, WILMAPCO — Each of the previous Bike Summits held have concretely helped to move Delaware forward toward becoming a more bicycle friendly state, and this year’s Summit proved to be no exception. This year we had many excellent speakers who informed attendees about a variety of topics including how bicycling may fair…
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by John McCormick, Past President, White Clay Bicycle Club — WCBC was a titanium sponsor for the 3rd Delaware Bike Summit held on Friday, October 14, in Lewes, DE. This annual event enables advocates, government officials, community leaders, bicycle experts and enthusiasts, to promote cycling by collectively identifying and addressing a broad array of related…
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The numbers are staggering. According to the Center for Disease Control, the past 20 years has seen a dramatic increase in obesity in the United States. In 2010, no state had a prevalence of obesity less than 20%. Thirty-six states had a prevalence of 25% or more; 12 of these states (Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana,…
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A Memorandum of Agreement between the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) and the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) to Create and Maintain a Statewide System of Bicycle and Pedestrian Pathways and Trails that Will Support Non-motorized Travel and Recreation Opportunities within the State of Delaware LEWES — At yesterday’s Delaware Bike…
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The 3rd annual, 2011 Delaware Bike Summit on October 14 was an enormous success. 16 distinguished speakers addressed a standing room-only crowd at the University of Delaware’s Virden Center in Lewes. Among the attendees were scores of advocates and government officials working in unison to achieve the League of American Bicyclist’s highest possible BFS (Bicycle…
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In May the General Assembly passed a Resolution – with a little help from Bike Delaware, Nemours and others – directing DelDOT to build “multi-use paths for pedestrian and bicycle user travel within and between cities and towns in Delaware on independent right-of-way outside of the right-of-way of existing roadways.” Combined with the recent vote…
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A brief recap of the Amish Country Tour on Saturday Sept. 10 Not even a 50% chances of rain (NOAA) was going to get in the way of this one. A record 1,700+ riders participated in the Amish Country Tour on September 10, shattering last year’s number by over 400. On hand for the first…
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