5 years ago, Bike Delaware went through a long and arduous strategic planning process. One of the most important results of all that effort was our organizational “vision“. Bike Delaware has both a “mission” and a “vision”. Both are critical. They are our compass, our lodestar, our flashlight shining into the future. They keep us on track…
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Read More: Longhurst Cycling Delegation Heads to Washington DC Cycling is the Official State Sport of Delaware Longhurst and Colleagues Fought for Trail Network Funding We’ve Got Your Back Read More: The Time Is Now For Delaware’s 1st Protected Bike Lane We’ve Got Your Back Read More: Governor Markell…
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By Josh Shannon Published in the Newark Post Kirsten Jones is no stranger to the perilous Delaware Avenue bicycle lane. The University of Delaware graduate student uses her bike as her primary means of travel around Newark and estimates she treks down Delaware Avenue at least five times a week. In her daily travels on…
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*** BIKEWALK RVA WINS PEOPLE’S CHOICE ADVOCACY AWARD *** *** BIKE DELAWARE COMES IN 2nd IN NATIONAL VOTE *** BIKE DELAWARE is one of nine national finalists for Bicycling’s 2015 People’s Choice Award. This national award was determined by a nationwide vote. (Voting ended on February 20.) Finalists for the People’s Choice award include state or…
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by Darren Flusche Published by the League of American Bicyclists When the top minds met in Washington, D.C. this month for the Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, the concept of low-stress bicycling networks was the talk of the conference. Pioneered by Northeastern University Professor Peter Furth and others, Level of Traffic Stress (LTS) analysis has…
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2014 Look Back: This article was originally published on May 27, 2014. It was the 5th most viewed Bike Delaware article of 2014. Wow, talk about a busy Tuesday. Joe Jackson went on trial for cycling on Snuff Mill Road in Hockessin. And cyclists spoke with DelDOT management about the improperly installed rumble strips along Route…
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The City of Newark has so much going for it these days, including a number of recently received awards, mostly highlighting its vibrant downtown area, and there are many reasons to celebrate. Though not remarkable, back in May Newark also received a repeat honor in the form of “Bronze” status as a “Bicycle Friendly Community”…
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Bike Delaware Executive Director James Wilson named APBP 2014 Professional of the Year in Non-Profit sector.
After recently building up a new bike, I took a trip into Philadelphia with the intent of observing and experiencing life as a cyclist in the city. I’d heard good things from friends who live in Philadelphia that commute and get around solely by bicycle. Plus, Philadelphia is ranked as a “Silver” level Bicycle Friendly Community…
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DelDOT is revising its regulations. Among the regulations being revised are those that govern access to DelDOT controlled roads by property owners. Among the many proposed changes is a proposed change to the regulations governing the provision of walking and cycling facilities. The current and proposed new regulations are shown below, with proposed deletions shown as strike throughs and…
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