New signed Bike Route Grand Opening
Ribbon Cutting Day for the
New Farm Park Connector
What: The opening of the Farm Park Connector linking the Farm Park with the Schuylkill River Trail
When: Thursday October 7, 2004 at 1:00 p.m.
Where: Intersection of Haws Avenue and West Marshall Street in Norristown.
What Happens: The Montgomery County Commissioners will open the connector trail with a ribbon cutting ceremony. This new signed route will provide hikers and bikers with easy access between two of Montgomery Count's premier recreational locations.
Bring your bike or walking shoes and enjoy this newest addition to the County's trails network.
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Monday, September 27, 2004
Saturday, September 25, 2004
Western Pennsylvania Road may replace Allegheny River Trail - PittsburghLIVE.com:
By Mitch Fryer
LEADER TIMES
Saturday, September 25, 2004
PennDOT continues to address dangerous slide conditions in the northern area of the county.
One major problem site is located along Route 1003 between Templeton and Mahoning in Pine Township where the road has narrowed so much from sliding that emergency responders have expressed concern that their vehicles might not be able to travel along it.
Jim Struzzi, PennDOT community relations coordinator, said there is a short range solution and a long range solution for that slide.
Long term, Struzzi said, a study is underway to possibly relocate the road onto an existing bike path nearer the Allegheny River.
That would involve about one mile of new roadway. Struzzi did not know at what points the new road would be diverted from the old one.
By Mitch Fryer
LEADER TIMES
Saturday, September 25, 2004
PennDOT continues to address dangerous slide conditions in the northern area of the county.
One major problem site is located along Route 1003 between Templeton and Mahoning in Pine Township where the road has narrowed so much from sliding that emergency responders have expressed concern that their vehicles might not be able to travel along it.
Jim Struzzi, PennDOT community relations coordinator, said there is a short range solution and a long range solution for that slide.
Long term, Struzzi said, a study is underway to possibly relocate the road onto an existing bike path nearer the Allegheny River.
That would involve about one mile of new roadway. Struzzi did not know at what points the new road would be diverted from the old one.
Tuesday, September 21, 2004
Ivan wipes out the Delaware Canal
According to an article in Today's Morning Call: "Delaware Canal State Park Manager Rick Dalton said the storm that brought 4 to 8 inches of rain by dawn Saturday caused at least $7 million to 10 million in damage to the vulnerable 60-mile canal that stretches from Easton to Bristol.
''The people who work here are devastated,'' he said. ''They are proud of the canal and trail, and it hurts to see this happen.''
The most intense flooding along the Delaware since Hurricane Diane in 1955 washed away about 30 miles of the red-stone trail along the northern half of the canal and left serious breaches in the canal walls at Raubsville, Lumberville, Washington Crossing and other locations."
According to an article in Today's Morning Call: "Delaware Canal State Park Manager Rick Dalton said the storm that brought 4 to 8 inches of rain by dawn Saturday caused at least $7 million to 10 million in damage to the vulnerable 60-mile canal that stretches from Easton to Bristol.
''The people who work here are devastated,'' he said. ''They are proud of the canal and trail, and it hurts to see this happen.''
The most intense flooding along the Delaware since Hurricane Diane in 1955 washed away about 30 miles of the red-stone trail along the northern half of the canal and left serious breaches in the canal walls at Raubsville, Lumberville, Washington Crossing and other locations."
Sunday, September 19, 2004
The Real Kryptonite: Bic Pens
Several scathing articles detailing the discovery that some Kryptonite locks can be picked with ballpoint pens has resulted in a public relations nightmare that Superman couldn't save. View the lock picking videos
In response to the fallout Kryptonite has announced that it will provide free product upgrades for certain locks purchased since September 2002, in response to consumer concerns about tubular cylinder lock technology. Consumers can visit the company’s Website (http://www.kryptonitelock.com) on Wednesday afternoon, September 22, 2004, to learn how they can participate in the security upgrade program.
Several scathing articles detailing the discovery that some Kryptonite locks can be picked with ballpoint pens has resulted in a public relations nightmare that Superman couldn't save. View the lock picking videos
In response to the fallout Kryptonite has announced that it will provide free product upgrades for certain locks purchased since September 2002, in response to consumer concerns about tubular cylinder lock technology. Consumers can visit the company’s Website (http://www.kryptonitelock.com) on Wednesday afternoon, September 22, 2004, to learn how they can participate in the security upgrade program.
Monday, September 13, 2004
BIKE EDUCATION COURSE TO BE OFFERED
The League of American Bicyclists BikeEd Road I course will be taught by LAB Licensed Certified Instructor, Bill Hoffman on Oct 10 and Oct 16 at the Upper Merion Township Building, 175 West Valley Forge Rd. (SR 23)in King of Prussia. This 10 hour course is perfect for those cyclists who wish to gain a full understanding of how to safely operate a bicycle in a variety of situations. About 1/3 of the course is conducted indoors, 2/3 is outdoors.
Tools and parts will be provided for students to remove and replace a rear wheel, remove and replace tire and tube, patch tube, and adjust brakes and derailleurs, and saddle and handlebar adjustments. Each student must bring a multi-geared, hand-braked bike (even a 3-speed is OK), plus a helmet.
Steering and handling demos, scanning drill and emergency maneuvers practice will be done in a parking lot. All other on-bike activities are on the road.
At the end of the course there is an optional road and written test. Students who take and pass the tests will be awarded LAB
certificates, and if anyone is thinking of going on to Road II someday, or even becoming an LCI, they must take and pass both tests.
The course will be held from 10am to 4pm, with 1 hr lunch period.
Tuition is $61.00. Attendance is limited to 12 students.
For more info or to register, call Pam Gural-Bear at 610-265-1071 or pgural-bear@umtownship.org
The League of American Bicyclists BikeEd Road I course will be taught by LAB Licensed Certified Instructor, Bill Hoffman on Oct 10 and Oct 16 at the Upper Merion Township Building, 175 West Valley Forge Rd. (SR 23)in King of Prussia. This 10 hour course is perfect for those cyclists who wish to gain a full understanding of how to safely operate a bicycle in a variety of situations. About 1/3 of the course is conducted indoors, 2/3 is outdoors.
Tools and parts will be provided for students to remove and replace a rear wheel, remove and replace tire and tube, patch tube, and adjust brakes and derailleurs, and saddle and handlebar adjustments. Each student must bring a multi-geared, hand-braked bike (even a 3-speed is OK), plus a helmet.
Steering and handling demos, scanning drill and emergency maneuvers practice will be done in a parking lot. All other on-bike activities are on the road.
At the end of the course there is an optional road and written test. Students who take and pass the tests will be awarded LAB
certificates, and if anyone is thinking of going on to Road II someday, or even becoming an LCI, they must take and pass both tests.
The course will be held from 10am to 4pm, with 1 hr lunch period.
Tuition is $61.00. Attendance is limited to 12 students.
For more info or to register, call Pam Gural-Bear at 610-265-1071 or pgural-bear@umtownship.org
Monday, September 06, 2004
Cheltenham Sunday in the Park
The Sunday in the Park recreation program will close Tookany Creek Parkway to motor vehicles on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 12 to Oct. 10 between Central Avenue and Jenkintown Road for the use of bikers, in-line skaters, joggers and walkers.
Tookany Creek Parkway is close to SEPTA's Cheltenham Station on the R8 line.
The Sunday in the Park recreation program will close Tookany Creek Parkway to motor vehicles on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 12 to Oct. 10 between Central Avenue and Jenkintown Road for the use of bikers, in-line skaters, joggers and walkers.
Tookany Creek Parkway is close to SEPTA's Cheltenham Station on the R8 line.
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