Making Delaware the Most Walkable and Bikeable State in America

 

Why Bike Delaware?

#9: Because to be effective we have to be organized

#8: Because bicycling is cheap

#7: Because our kids are trapped in their neighborhoods, and they shouldn’t be

#7

#6: Because life expectancy is falling in many places, and that’s ridiculous

#5: Because cycling projects create many more jobs than road projects

#4: Because a multimodal transportation system is more resilient

#4

#3: Because streets are not roads

#2: Because to exploit the benefits of bicycling, Delaware needs a low-stress, family-friendly and seamless bikeway network

Reason #2

#1: Because we can make Delaware the most bicycle-friendly state in America

Reason #1

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There is an election coming up this fall and your elected representatives want – and need – to hear from you. Democratic government doesn’t work without our participation. Moreover, the stakes for walking and bicycling have never been higher in Delaware. Governor Markell has proposed dedicating over $13,000,000 (!) to “make Delaware one of the most walkable and bikeable states in America.”  But he can’t do this alone.  He needs our help.

If you would like our help in making your voice heard about the importance of walking and bicycling to state leadership in Dover, please fill in the form below (including the comment field).

If you don’t know who your state Senator and Representative are, you can find out HERE.

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 All Day Morning Session and Lunch Only Afternoon Session Only (No Lunch) Legislators' Ride and Afternoon Session Only (No Lunch)

If you are participating in the Legislators' Ride and want a T-shirt or transportation back home, you must register with the Delaware Bicycle Council.
 

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(If you don't know who your state Senator and Representative are, you can look them up HERE and HERE.)

 

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  1. Bikeleague.org Blog » Blog Archive » State Funding for a Walkable, Bikeable Delaware says:
    May 2, 2012 at 10:58 am

    [...] walking and biking,” notes Wilson. To all the Delaware readers, there’s still time to give your input before the end of the 2012 legislative [...]

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