The theme of the 8th annual Walkable Bikeable Delaware Summit (May 2 in Dover) is “Dutch Ideas for Delaware.” As a result of over 40 years of innovation, most short trips in the Netherlands today are accomplished using a bicycle. The goal of the 2019 summit is to learn, directly, from leading Dutch transportation system…
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We should be able to remain in our own homes even when we can no longer drive safely. That’s why AARP is helping towns and cities nationwide become great, livable places for people of all ages, and is the presenting sponsor of the 8th annual Walkable Bikeable Delaware Summit on May 2 in Dover. The…
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JUNE 3: OFFICIAL OPENING/RIBBON CUTTING In September, Delaware opened up the most ambitious and expensive bicycle project in our history: a safe, direct, flat and paved bikeway route between the Wilmington Riverfront and downtown New Castle (including the state’s longest bicycle bridge by far, a football field-long bike bridge spanning the Christina River). But that…
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In September, Delaware opened up the most ambitious and expensive bicycle project in our history: a safe, direct, flat and paved bikeway route between the Wilmington Riverfront and downtown New Castle (including the state’s longest bicycle bridge by far, a football field-long bike bridge spanning the Christina River). But that does NOT mean we are…
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Delaware House District 21 encompasses the suburban area northeast of Newark between Possum Park Road and McKennans Church Road and (mostly) north of Kirkwood Highway. It includes notable landmarks such as the Middle Run Valley Natural Area and Carousel Park. The incumbent for District 21, State Representative Mike Ramone, is being challenged by Ms. Stephanie Barry tomorrow…
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Delaware House District 6 encompasses the suburban area just north of Wilmington between Concord Pike and Silverside Road and from Foulk Road to the Delaware River. The incumbent for District 6, State Representative Debra Heffernan, is being challenged by Mr. Jeff Olmstead on Tuesday (November 6). Bike Delaware sent a short (just three questions) survey to Representative…
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Delaware Senate District 16 encompasses the suburban communities east and south of Dover. It stretches from Little Creek on the Delaware River and then down to Dover Air Force Base and Frederica in the South. The incumbent for District 16, State Senator Colin Bonini, is being challenged by Ms. Louisa Phillips on November 6. Bike Delaware…
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Delaware Senate District 11 encompasses suburban communities stretching east from Newark between SR 72 and SR 1. The incumbent in that District, State Senator Bryan Townsend, is being challenged by Mr. Daniel Kapitanic on November 6. Bike Delaware sent a short (just three questions) survey to both Senator Townsend and Mr. Kapitanic. Each question simply…
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Delaware Senate District 11 encompasses suburban communities stretching east from Newark between SR 72 and SR 1. The incumbent for that District, State Senator Bryan Townsend, is being challenged by Mr. Daniel Kapitanic on November 6. Bike Delaware sent a short (just three questions) survey to Senator Townsend and Mr. Kapitanic. Each question simply asked…
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The City of Milford is primarily represented in the Delaware House by Delaware House District 36. The retirement of Delaware Representative Harvey Kenton this year means that this is an open seat being contested by Mr. Don Allan and Mr. Bryan Shupe. Bike Delaware sent a short (just three questions) survey to Mr. Allan and…
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