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Senators Carper and Coons Tried to Protect Federal Program That Has Funded a New Train Station for Newark, Pennsylvania’s Circuit and Atlanta’s Beltline

UPDATE (July 3o): The U.S. Senate passed a multi-year transportation bill without the amendment co-sponsored by Senators Carper and Coons. The bill’s sponsor, Senator Boxer of California, did not permit a vote on the amendment. That means (if the Senate bill is eventually also passed by the House) that this program will have to continue…
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James July 30, 2015 3

Creating Better Blocks in Wilmington and Laurel

July 30 – We have two chances this week – in two different Delaware cities – to rediscover the lost art of creating great public spaces. Both Wilmington and Laurel will be hosting “Better Block” events to help re-imagine parts of their communities as bike-friendly blocks complete with pop-up businesses, landscaping, parks, outdoor seating, arts and entertainment! In…
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Carol July 30, 2015 2

Newark Protected Bike Lane Experiment Includes Scores of Volunteers and Extensive Press Coverage

Scores of volunteers came out on Tuesday to help the City of Newark and DelDOT conduct an experiment for what – if it’s constructed – would be Delaware’s first protected bike lane. The experiment was covered by the Newark Post and the News Journal. See slideshow below: RELATED: • Cycle track prototype draws positive reviews (Newark…
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Staff July 18, 2015 1

Ribbon Cutting for Junction Breakwater Trail

WHAT: Governor Jack Markell, DelDOT Secretary Jennifer Cohan and DNREC Secretary David Small, invite you to attend a ribbon cutting to celebrate the completion of the Junction Breakwater Trail. WHEN: Monday, July 13, 2015 at 12 p.m. WHERE: grassy area in front of The Old Screen Door Shop at 209 Monroe Avenue, Lewes, 19958 After more than a…
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Staff July 11, 2015 3

Delaware General Assembly Adjourns Without Vote on Bicycle-Friendly Transit-Oriented Development Bill

The Delaware General Assembly ended its 2015 session early Wednesday morning. Bicycle-friendly economic development legislation, introduced by State Senators Harris McDowell and Colin Bonini and State Representatives Ed Osienski and Helene Keeley, did not receive a vote in the Delaware Senate. Senator McDowell’s innovative bill defines criteria for “Complete Community Enterprise Districts” that would help local governments…
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Staff July 4, 2015 0

Bike Delaware’s Summer Photo Contest

Bike Delaware’s Summer Photo Contest: Capture your favorite biking moments and enter your photos. The top three photographs judged by our panel win Bike Delaware swag (jerseys and/or windbreakers). To qualify , your photos must show bikes or bicyclists and a tie to Delaware. All submissions will also be considered for use in Bike Delaware social media, marketing, publications,…
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Staff July 3, 2015 2

We Ride. They Make Money.

What if every time we took a ride, money automatically went to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware, YMCA of Delaware and Special Olympics Delaware? It’s called “Motivate The First State“. If you are a supporter of one or more of these three great Delaware charities and a cyclist, now you can make your cycling…
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Staff July 2, 2015 7

McDowell, Bonini, Osienski and Keeley Introduce Bicycle-Friendly Economic Development Bill

UPDATE: Delaware Passes Innovative “Complete Communities” Bill JULY 1 (UPDATE): Delaware General Assembly adjourns without Senate vote on legislation. State Senators Harris McDowell and Colin Bonini and State Representatives Ed Osienski and Helene Keeley have introduced bicycle-friendly economic development legislation in the Delaware General Assembly. The innovative bill – known as the Healthy and Transit-Friendly Development Act – would…
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Staff June 12, 2015 6

Representative Longhurst Reports on the Castle Trail

RELATED: • Facebook post on trail • Michael Castle Trail Opened • Trail spanning from Delaware City to Chesapeake City will be completed this year (Middletown Transcript)

Staff May 30, 2015 0

Who Is a “Cyclist”?

By James Wilson Executive Director | Bike Delaware Did you know that most people in Delaware are cyclists? Are you a cyclist? If you cycle on weekends, then you’re a cyclist. If you rode a bike on vacation last summer, you’re a cyclist. If you rode a bike when you were a kid, then you were…
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James May 24, 2015 0

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