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Better Transit, Better Health, Cleaner Air and More Jobs

Do you own a car? Most people in Delaware do. But if you’ve ever lived here without owning a car you know that it can be extraordinarily difficult trying to get where you want to go in Delaware without one. In fact, it can be more than just difficult. It can be deadly. (Delaware is…
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January 11, 2019 0

We are not done with new trails: Check out Phase II of the Lewes-Georgetown Trail

JUNE 3: OFFICIAL OPENING/RIBBON CUTTING In September, Delaware opened up the most ambitious and expensive bicycle project in our history: a safe, direct, flat and paved bikeway route between the Wilmington Riverfront and downtown New Castle (including the state’s longest bicycle bridge by far, a football field-long bike bridge spanning the Christina River). But that…
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January 7, 2019 21

We are not done with new trails: Phase II of Lewes-Georgetown Trail breaks ground

In September, Delaware opened up the most ambitious and expensive bicycle project in our history: a safe, direct, flat and paved bikeway route between the Wilmington Riverfront and downtown New Castle (including the state’s longest bicycle bridge by far, a football field-long bike bridge spanning the Christina River). But that does NOT mean we are…
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December 16, 2018 0

In Suburbs Northeast of Newark, State Representative Ramone Defends Delaware House Seat Against Challenger Barry

Delaware House District 21 encompasses the suburban area northeast of Newark between Possum Park Road and McKennans Church Road and (mostly) north of Kirkwood Highway. It includes notable landmarks such as the Middle Run Valley Natural Area and Carousel Park. The incumbent for District 21, State Representative Mike Ramone, is being challenged by Ms. Stephanie Barry tomorrow…
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November 5, 2018 0

Just North of Wilmington, Heffernan Defends House Seat Against Challenger Olmstead

Delaware House District 6 encompasses the suburban area just north of Wilmington between Concord Pike and Silverside Road and from Foulk Road to the Delaware River. The incumbent for District 6, State Representative Debra Heffernan, is being challenged by Mr. Jeff Olmstead on Tuesday (November 6). Bike Delaware sent a short (just three questions) survey to Representative…
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November 4, 2018 0

In Dover Suburbs, Bonini Defends Senate Seat Against Phillips

Delaware Senate District 16 encompasses the suburban communities east and south of Dover. It stretches from Little Creek on the Delaware River and then down to Dover Air Force Base and Frederica in the South. The incumbent for District 16, State Senator Colin Bonini, is being challenged by Ms. Louisa Phillips on November 6. Bike Delaware…
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November 2, 2018 0

In East Newark Delaware Senate Race, Townsend and Kapitanic Respond to Our Candidate Survey

Delaware Senate District 11 encompasses suburban communities stretching east from Newark between SR 72 and SR 1. The incumbent in that District, State Senator Bryan Townsend, is being challenged by Mr. Daniel Kapitanic on November 6. Bike Delaware sent a short (just three questions) survey to both Senator Townsend and Mr. Kapitanic. Each question simply…
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November 2, 2018 0

State Senator Townsend and Daniel Kapitanic Respond to Our Survey in Eastern Newark Delaware Senate Race

Delaware Senate District 11 encompasses suburban communities stretching east from Newark between SR 72 and SR 1. The incumbent for that District, State Senator Bryan Townsend, is being challenged by Mr. Daniel Kapitanic on November 6. Bike Delaware sent a short (just three questions) survey to Senator Townsend and Mr. Kapitanic. Each question simply asked…
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November 1, 2018 0

Allan and Shupe Compete for Open Delaware House Seat in Milford

The City of Milford is primarily represented in the Delaware House by Delaware House District 36. The retirement of Delaware Representative Harvey Kenton this year means that this is an open seat being contested  by Mr. Don Allan and Mr. Bryan Shupe. Bike Delaware sent a short (just three questions) survey to Mr. Allan and…
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October 31, 2018 0

TODAY: Milton Trail Public Workshop (6:30PM)

TODAY: If you live in or near Milton and want to learn more about the proposed new trail (or just want to come out and show your support for it to make sure it gets built!), there will be a DelDOT public workshop in Milton today (Monday) at 6:30PM (Milton Public Library, Room 5, 121…
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October 29, 2018 0