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Making cycling and walking safe, convenient and fun in Delaware

The Delaware General Assembly

What do candidates running this year for the Delaware General Assembly think about biking, and about making biking better? We thought we’d ask them. Bike Delaware sent out a survey to all candidates running for the Delaware General Assembly this year. We are planning on releasing the results of the survey on October 26. Although…
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October 19, 2010 0

Governor Jack’s Tour of Delaware in pictures

Delaware Governor Jack Markell enjoyed a record turnout on Oct. 17 for his annual “Tour of Delaware”. Also joining the ride, among others was Delaware City Mayor John Martin. Kudos to Nancy Waddell, who routed a perfect half century (50 miles) for the event. Governor Jack (center), preparing the group for departure . . .…
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October 17, 2010 0

DelDOT’s “Complete Streets” Policy is a “Routine Accommodation” Policy for Road Projects

When Governor Jack Markell signed Executive Order #6 on April 24, 2009, ordering the creation of a “Complete Streets” policy at DelDOT, many Delaware bicyclists were giddy.  If the Delaware bicycling community were blessed with its own version of Martin Luther King Jr., he might have yelled out “Free at last!  Free at last!  Thank…
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October 10, 2010 1

Sharrows now official in the 2011 Delaware MUTCD, Wilmington

Permission has been granted for the use of Sharrows in Wilmington. The City has waited only 4 months since they applied for the go-ahead on Market Street, and installation appears imminent. The symbol, a proven safety and awareness tool for bicyclists and motorists alike, is still in interim guidance (memorandum in pdf HERE) and will…
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September 29, 2010 0

Help Bike Delaware decide on its top goals for 2011

A meeting you won’t want to miss. Bike Delaware is calling upon its membership and all interested parties to attend a special meeting at 6 p.m., on October 5th. This is NOT a board meeting; we will be discussing and voting on our goals and objectives for 2011, and need as much input as possible.…
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September 20, 2010 0

Bike Delaware and…Walking

After the death of Michael Gropp – killed while walking his girlfriend home in Newark last April – Bike Delaware wrote a report for Senator Karen Peterson about how Delaware can invest in infrastructureto prevent similar tragedies in the future. Why does Bike Delaware – a group nominally all about bicycling – advocate for pedestrians?…
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September 19, 2010 0

Bike Delaware Volunteer Positions Now Open

Bike Delaware is going for the big time, but we cannot do it alone. Currently, our board consists of a few folks who have full time careers, yet are dedicating enough time to bicycle advocacy that it could easily be a second part or full time job. Below is a list of volunteer positions now…
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September 16, 2010 0

Bike Delaware adopts new mission statement, monthly meetings

On Sept. 7, Bike Delaware’s executive board voted unanimously on a new, bolder mission statement. The following draft will be opened to membership comment at a future date (TBA) before final approval: “Our mission is to make bicycling a safe, fun, and convenient transportation option by working in partnership with local government agencies, businesses, and…
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September 9, 2010 0

Northern Delaware Greenway Trail Dedication

Wilmington News Journal — On Thursday, Aug. 26, state officials announced that the major missing links along the Northern Delaware Greenway have been coupled and bikers, hikers and pedestrians can now travel the 9.5 miles from Brandywine Park through Bellevue State Park. The trail has also been improved with signage so that people always know…
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August 28, 2010 0

It’s Official: Delaware 2nd state to pass Vulnerable Road Users Law

From LAB. On August 12, Delaware’s Governor Markell signed SB 269 into law. The bill, modeled after an Oregon law, enhances the penalty for drivers convicted of careless or inattentive driving who cause serious physical injury to cyclists, pedestrians and other vulnerable road users. The new law includes sentencing guidelines such as: *  Completion of…
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August 13, 2010 0