*** BIKEWALK RVA WINS PEOPLE’S CHOICE ADVOCACY AWARD *** *** BIKE DELAWARE COMES IN 2nd IN NATIONAL VOTE *** BIKE DELAWARE is one of nine national finalists for Bicycling’s 2015 People’s Choice Award. This national award was determined by a nationwide vote. (Voting ended on February 20.) Finalists for the People’s Choice award include state or…
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by Darren Flusche Published by the League of American Bicyclists When the top minds met in Washington, D.C. this month for the Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, the concept of low-stress bicycling networks was the talk of the conference. Pioneered by Northeastern University Professor Peter Furth and others, Level of Traffic Stress (LTS) analysis has…
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2014 Look Back: This article was originally published on May 27, 2014. It was the 5th most viewed Bike Delaware article of 2014. Wow, talk about a busy Tuesday. Joe Jackson went on trial for cycling on Snuff Mill Road in Hockessin. And cyclists spoke with DelDOT management about the improperly installed rumble strips along Route…
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The City of Newark has so much going for it these days, including a number of recently received awards, mostly highlighting its vibrant downtown area, and there are many reasons to celebrate. Though not remarkable, back in May Newark also received a repeat honor in the form of “Bronze” status as a “Bicycle Friendly Community”…
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Bike Delaware Executive Director James Wilson named APBP 2014 Professional of the Year in Non-Profit sector.
After recently building up a new bike, I took a trip into Philadelphia with the intent of observing and experiencing life as a cyclist in the city. I’d heard good things from friends who live in Philadelphia that commute and get around solely by bicycle. Plus, Philadelphia is ranked as a “Silver” level Bicycle Friendly Community…
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DelDOT is revising its regulations. Among the regulations being revised are those that govern access to DelDOT controlled roads by property owners. Among the many proposed changes is a proposed change to the regulations governing the provision of walking and cycling facilities. The current and proposed new regulations are shown below, with proposed deletions shown as strike throughs and…
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Wow, talk about a busy Tuesday. Joe Jackson went on trial for cycling on Snuff Mill Road in Hockessin. And cyclists spoke with DelDOT management about the improperly installed rumble strips along Route 9 and Route 24 in eastern Sussex County. Have you ever been ticketed…just for riding your bike? Joe Jackson has. Joe…
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***UPDATE: MONDAY, AUGUST 25: “Newark City Council Agenda for August 25” *** (see “6B”) ***UPDATE: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20: “Cycle track continues to gain city’s support” (Newark Post)*** Just missing recognition as a Silver-Level Bicycle Friendly Community, Newark has again been recognized as a Bronze-Level Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists: • Newark…
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On Wednesday evening, May 21, bicyclists around the world will ride in silence, in memory of those cyclists who have been injured or killed on roadways. Three rides are scheduled in Delaware: Wilmington (White Clay Bicycle Club) Newark (White Clay Bicycle Club) Lewes-Rehoboth Beach (Sussex Cyclists ) As stated at the Ride of Silence website, the…
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