Tag: Markell

Making cycling and walking safe, convenient and fun in Delaware

Governor Markell to Sign Vulnerable Road Users Law

Gov. Markell will be signing SB 269 into law on Thursday August 12th at 12:00 PM at Paper Mill Park, Polly Drummond and Paper Mill Roads in Pike Creek. SB 269 amends the careless or inattentive driving law by enhancing the penalty for a careless or inattentive driver who contributes to the serious physical injury…
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July 30, 2010 3

The signing of Complete Streets in Delaware, 1 year later

April 24 marked the 1 year anniversary of Governor Markell’s signing of Executive Order 6, bringing us a statewide Complete Streets policy. Cyclists throughout Delaware have been writing us, wondering when we will start seeing the first green shoots of this historic milestone. First and foremost, it is important to note the executive order, signed…
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April 26, 2010 0

Update: 2010 Delaware Bike Summit

Registration for the 2010 Delaware Bike Summit, to be held Friday, May 21, is now open. If you’d like to participate, be sure to complete the registration form promptly. Seating is limited. The registration form and additional information about the Summit can be found at the DE Bike Summit website, on the WILMAPCO site HERE.…
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March 16, 2010 0

2010 National Bike Summit a huge hit for Delaware!

On March 9-11, 7 delegates from multiple organizations represented Delaware at the 2010 National Bike Summit. The above photo, taken at Rep. Castle’s office, L-R: Drew Knox, President, Bike Delaware Frank Warnock, PR Chair, Bike Delaware Kevin Mills (Rails to Trails Conservancy) Jenna VanSant, (Legislative Correspondent, Rep. Castle) Jim Ireland, President, Delaware Trail Spinners Amy…
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March 12, 2010 0

Delaware jumps 22 places in LAB’s Bicycle Friendly States ranking – makes top 10

Based on our first annual Bike Summit, and Gov. Markell’s Complete Streets executive order. The application, completed by DelDOT, offers a road map on making improvements to create an ideal Bicycle Friendly State. See the updated 2009 rankings HERE.


May 13, 2009 0