Today and tomorrow (December 9), you can join (or renew your membership in) Bike Delaware for only $25. The benefits of cycling are myriad and profound: a stronger economy a healthier population more independent and self-confident kids a more resilient transportation system But for Delaware to gain these benefits, a lot of Delawareans have to choose…
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By Mina Keyes Published by the Project for Public Spaces Jul 24, 2012 League of American Bicyclists President Andy Clarke shared his thoughts and experiences with the Project for Public Spaces on what bicycling means as a movement and how it has changed over the last 25 years. Can you tell us what is new…
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Boulder, Colorado is one of just three “platinum” bicycle friendly communities in the United States (along with Davis and Portland). And it also has the 2nd or 3rd highest bicycle mode share in the country. How did Boulder do it? In a word, it’s all about the network. Or, as Boulder bicycle coordinator Marni Ratzel…
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* * * UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE NEWARK BIKE PROJECT * * * OPEN SHOP– Every Tuesday, 6 to 9pm MECHANICS CLASSES – Taught during the month of August on Thursday nights. If you or anyone you know is interested, click HERE or please contact us through info@newarkbikeproject.org and we will reply with more details.…
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The weather turned out hospitable for the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal Path Michael N. Castle Trail at the C&D Canal groundbreaking event held at noon on July 9th. Everyone was thankful that the temperature was nothing like Saturday’s 101+ degree heat. It was a excellent opportunity for everyone involved to gather, to officially break ground and…
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Finding a Route Forward Under MAP-21 July 6, 2012 Published on the League of American Bicyclists blog Last week, Congress did what many thought impossible – they passed a new transportation authorization bill. President Obama is expected to sign the bill into law on Friday. Unfortunately, that achievement came at the cost of a…
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Both the Delaware House and Senate voted unanimously Saturday evening to approve a capital budget for the state of Delaware, including an unprecedented $13.25 million for walking and bicycling, a 90% increase over last year’s state commitment to walking and bicycling. With about 900,000 people, this represents approximately a $15 per capita funding…
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By Carol Ireland, President, White Clay Bicycle Club – Yesterday, one of our own passed away. He was doing what he loved and what brought him in contact with people who cared dearly for him. A slim cyclist, he was dwarfed by the car that hit him. But Bob Wheeler was a giant when it…
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By David Byrne Published in the New York Times May 26, 2012 This summer the city’s Department of Transportation inaugurates a new bike-share program. People who live and work in New York will be able to travel quickly and cheaply between many neighborhoods. This is major. It will make New Yorkers rethink their rethink their…
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