Tag: First State Trails and Pathways Plan

Making cycling and walking safe, convenient and fun in Delaware

Proposed Cycling Improvements in New Castle County

See the future of cycling in New Castle County on Monday: Public Workshop First State Trails & Pathways Initiative Monday, May 14, from 4 to 7 p.m. WILMAPCO 850 Library Avenue, Suite 100, Newark The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and WILMAPCO are holding a Public…
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May 12, 2012 0

Proposed Cycling Improvements in Sussex County

See the future of cycling in Sussex County on Thursday: Public Workshop First State Trails & Pathways Initiative Thursday, May 17, from 4 to 7 p.m. Lewes City Hall 114 East 3rd Street, Lewes The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) and the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) are holding a Public Workshop…
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May 12, 2012 1

See the World-Class Statewide Network of Pathways and Trails DelDOT and DNREC Propose to Build

This has to be seen to be believed. At last week’s Walkable Bikeable Delaware Summit in Dover, Governor Markell announced the launch of the Delaware Trails and Pathways web site.  The site contains a wealth of information about the state’s initiative to make Delaware one of the most walkable and bikeable states in America, and an…
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May 5, 2012 1

3 Counties. 3 Workshops. 1 Plan.

MAY 10: DOVER (Kent County) MAY 14: NEWARK (New Castle County) MAY17: LEWES (Sussex County) The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), along with various partner agencies, including the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), the Wilmington Area Planning Council (WILMAPCO) Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and the Dover/Kent Metropolitan Planning Organization among others, is…
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May 5, 2012 0

Governor’s Balanced Budget Proposal Invests in Job Growth, Education and Statewide Trails and Pathways

Dover, DE – On Thursday, Governor Jack Markel unveiled a balanced budget proposal that invests in jobs and public education and keeps the state’s commitment to critical areas like public health and safety without the need to raise taxes or add new fees. “Budgets are about priorities, and this budget makes clear that our top priorities are…
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January 28, 2012 3

Leadership

Three months ago, Governor Jack Markell unveiled his plan to build a walkable and bikeable Delaware at the Delaware Bike Summit.  But in his State of the State speech on January 19, Governor Markell took his vision directly to the people of Delaware – and asked for their support. “We must put ourselves in the…
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January 24, 2012 0

TODAY: Open House on proposed Gordons Pond Trail alignment

DNREC Press Release: DOVER (Dec. 1, 2011) – A proposal to realign and improve the trail linking Gordons Pond to Herring Point in Cape Henlopen State Park will be the focus of an open house from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15 at the Lewes Public Library at 111 Adams Ave. off Kings Highway.…
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December 15, 2011 0

Huge Demand for Federal Tiger Grants

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced on Tuesday that applications for TIGER III grants totaled $14.1 billion, far exceeding the $527 million set aside for the program.  The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) received 828 applications from all 50 states, U.S. territories and the District of Columbia. DelDOT submitted a $13.8 million TIGER III application…
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November 17, 2011 0

First State in Trails? Yes!

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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November 14, 2011 0

Walkable, Bikeable Delaware

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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November 11, 2011 7