WPVI.com: Bicyclists Injured from Head-on Crash
March 30, 2005 — Two people who were out enjoying Wednesday's nice weather are both hospitalized.
They were riding bicycles when they crashed head-on into each other.
It happened around 6pm on West River Drive near the Falls Bridge.
The victims were a man and a woman. They both suffered head injuries and are both hospitalized.
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Thursday, March 31, 2005
Wednesday, March 30, 2005
3rd Annual Bike on Bus Blitz
BCGP 3rd Annual Bike on Bus Blitz
Take your bike on the bus to the terminal for more info go to the website:
http://www.bicyclecoalition.org/bus_blitz.htm
Saturday April 2
10:30 to 11:30 Am
69th Street Terminal 69th and Market St, Upper Darby PA
Lunch at 11:30
Sabor Latino
33 Garrett Road
1 Block East of 69th St Terminal
Take your bike on the bus to the terminal for more info go to the website:
http://www.bicyclecoalition.org/bus_blitz.htm
Saturday April 2
10:30 to 11:30 Am
69th Street Terminal 69th and Market St, Upper Darby PA
Lunch at 11:30
Sabor Latino
33 Garrett Road
1 Block East of 69th St Terminal
Saturday, March 26, 2005
Pennsylvania East Coast Greenway gets a blog
Pennsylvania East Coast Greenway gets a blog
The East Coast Greenway PA subcommittee has created a blog to keep people up to date on the latest trail developments.
http://greenwaypa.blogspot.com/
The East Coast Greenway PA subcommittee has created a blog to keep people up to date on the latest trail developments.
http://greenwaypa.blogspot.com/
Philadelphia, Fort Dix chosen for Bike Town USA
Philadelphia and Fort Dix chosen for Bike Town USA 2005
You may have read the original Bike Town in 2003. Bicycling Magazine sponsored an essay promotion and awarded 50 bikes in Portland Maine.
This Year Bike Town will come to Philadelphia, Bicycling Magazine will be awarding 50 bikes which will be announced on Bike to Work Day.
Fort Dix NJ will be the first bike town on a military base and geared totally towards children. Many of whom have one or two parents serving overseas.
You may have read the original Bike Town in 2003. Bicycling Magazine sponsored an essay promotion and awarded 50 bikes in Portland Maine.
This Year Bike Town will come to Philadelphia, Bicycling Magazine will be awarding 50 bikes which will be announced on Bike to Work Day.
Fort Dix NJ will be the first bike town on a military base and geared totally towards children. Many of whom have one or two parents serving overseas.
Friday, March 25, 2005
Bicycle Coalition Board and Staff at the National Bike Summit
The Bicycle Coalition Representation at the National Bike Summit in Washington DC March 17, 2005 fron Left to Right Board Members Hans vanNaerssen, Michael McGettigan, Sue Tancredi, Executive Director Alex Doty and Advocacy Coordinator John Boyle
Saturday, March 19, 2005
Fat young Americans will shorten average life expectancy nationwide
Medical News Today
Researchers from Illinois University say Americans will soon be living shorter lives because the nation's youth is becoming more and more overweight. As these overweight young people get older the average lifespan of an American will get shorter.
Study leader, S Jay Olshansky and team's report can be found in the March 17 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
The study determines that obesity currently reduces life expectancy by approximately four to nine months.
"The magnitude of that effect may sound trivial to some, but in fact it's greater than the negative effect of all accidental mortality, such as car accidents, suicides and homicides combined," said Olshansky, who is professor of epidemiology in the UIC School of Public Health.
Medical News Today
Researchers from Illinois University say Americans will soon be living shorter lives because the nation's youth is becoming more and more overweight. As these overweight young people get older the average lifespan of an American will get shorter.
Study leader, S Jay Olshansky and team's report can be found in the March 17 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
The study determines that obesity currently reduces life expectancy by approximately four to nine months.
"The magnitude of that effect may sound trivial to some, but in fact it's greater than the negative effect of all accidental mortality, such as car accidents, suicides and homicides combined," said Olshansky, who is professor of epidemiology in the UIC School of Public Health.
Monday, March 14, 2005
Schuylkill River Trail Detour Begins March 15
From Montgomery County Parks Website
New Development
A new condominium development is starting construction on March 1, 2005, at the intersection of W. Elm Street and Oak Street in Conshohocken Borough. During construction the Trail will be diverted onto a short detour along W. Elm Street (a side path) and Oak Street (share the road and sidewalks). As part of the construction, the developer will be building a new permanent trail along the Plymouth Creek and along the SEPTA Tracks to make the connection between Colwell Lane and Stoddard Street. The new trail will also make a connection to the new Cross County Trail and will be wider than the existing Trail area with new landscaping and connections to the new condos. Users should be aware that the detour may last for a period of 6-10 months.
From Montgomery County Parks Website
New Development
A new condominium development is starting construction on March 1, 2005, at the intersection of W. Elm Street and Oak Street in Conshohocken Borough. During construction the Trail will be diverted onto a short detour along W. Elm Street (a side path) and Oak Street (share the road and sidewalks). As part of the construction, the developer will be building a new permanent trail along the Plymouth Creek and along the SEPTA Tracks to make the connection between Colwell Lane and Stoddard Street. The new trail will also make a connection to the new Cross County Trail and will be wider than the existing Trail area with new landscaping and connections to the new condos. Users should be aware that the detour may last for a period of 6-10 months.
Thursday, March 10, 2005
TSTC: New Study Finds Increase in New Jersey Pedestrian Deaths in 2004
Preliminary data from the New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety indicate an increase in the number of pedestrian deaths across New Jersey in 2004 according to Still at Risk, a new report by the Tri-State Transportation Campaign (TSTC).
Still at Risk breaks down pedestrian deaths by county, and has compiled pedestrian safety statistics in county-level fact sheets. Fact sheets for every county, along with the full report are available on TSTC’s website, at www.tstc.org.
A total of 153 New Jersey pedestrians were killed in traffic collisions in 2004. New Jersey is the third deadliest state for walkers in terms of the percentage of total traffic deaths that are pedestrians at 20.8%.
New Jersey counties with the most pedestrian deaths in 2004 were in the denser areas of north Jersey. In terms of the percentage of total traffic deaths that were pedestrians, counties in both north Jersey and along the Jersey shore ranked at the top. Southern Jersey counties ranked near the top of the list in terms of pedestrian fatalities per capita.
“For almost a decade the number of pedestrian deaths has hovered around 150, a number that is far too high,” explains Michelle Ernst, staff analyst for TSTC and the report’s author.
That pedestrian safety is an important issue in New Jersey that needs greater attention is not news to veteran lawmakers.
"Pedestrian safety remains a pressing issue in New Jersey. We need to do a better job making our streets safer for those most vulnerable users of our transportation system," urged Congressman Bill Pascrell (D-8th).
“New Jersey needs to make safer streets a priority,” advised Damien Newton, NJ Coordinator for TSTC, “Identifying unsafe roads and planning ways to make them safer, prioritizing smart-growth development, and making the best use of funds that are available must be a higher priority at every level of government.”
Despite the funding crunch, New Jersey needs to do more to protect pedestrians. Still at Risk recommends that New Jersey increase bicycle and pedestrian funding via the Transportation Trust Fund, create a dedicated funding source for the state’s “Safe Streets to School” program, identify and improve the most dangerous roads and streets for pedestrians, encourage the implementation of traffic calming to make walking safer, and fully fund the Transportation Enhancements program.
Preliminary data from the New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety indicate an increase in the number of pedestrian deaths across New Jersey in 2004 according to Still at Risk, a new report by the Tri-State Transportation Campaign (TSTC).
Still at Risk breaks down pedestrian deaths by county, and has compiled pedestrian safety statistics in county-level fact sheets. Fact sheets for every county, along with the full report are available on TSTC’s website, at www.tstc.org.
A total of 153 New Jersey pedestrians were killed in traffic collisions in 2004. New Jersey is the third deadliest state for walkers in terms of the percentage of total traffic deaths that are pedestrians at 20.8%.
New Jersey counties with the most pedestrian deaths in 2004 were in the denser areas of north Jersey. In terms of the percentage of total traffic deaths that were pedestrians, counties in both north Jersey and along the Jersey shore ranked at the top. Southern Jersey counties ranked near the top of the list in terms of pedestrian fatalities per capita.
“For almost a decade the number of pedestrian deaths has hovered around 150, a number that is far too high,” explains Michelle Ernst, staff analyst for TSTC and the report’s author.
That pedestrian safety is an important issue in New Jersey that needs greater attention is not news to veteran lawmakers.
"Pedestrian safety remains a pressing issue in New Jersey. We need to do a better job making our streets safer for those most vulnerable users of our transportation system," urged Congressman Bill Pascrell (D-8th).
“New Jersey needs to make safer streets a priority,” advised Damien Newton, NJ Coordinator for TSTC, “Identifying unsafe roads and planning ways to make them safer, prioritizing smart-growth development, and making the best use of funds that are available must be a higher priority at every level of government.”
Despite the funding crunch, New Jersey needs to do more to protect pedestrians. Still at Risk recommends that New Jersey increase bicycle and pedestrian funding via the Transportation Trust Fund, create a dedicated funding source for the state’s “Safe Streets to School” program, identify and improve the most dangerous roads and streets for pedestrians, encourage the implementation of traffic calming to make walking safer, and fully fund the Transportation Enhancements program.
Sunday, March 06, 2005
Newtown Square Branch Concept Gains Momentum
The abandoned rail line which runs between Lansdowne and Newtown Square seems to gaining support, especially in Haverford Township where it runs through the Haverford State Hospital property which is slated for redevelopment.
Please go to Biketopia at 2030 West Darby Road, Havertown, PA
and sign the petition to support the creation of the Newtown Square Branch Trail.
Haverford residents should look at the Haverford Blog for the latest info on Township meetings. There are also email links to the Township Commissioners.
The abandoned rail line which runs between Lansdowne and Newtown Square seems to gaining support, especially in Haverford Township where it runs through the Haverford State Hospital property which is slated for redevelopment.
Please go to Biketopia at 2030 West Darby Road, Havertown, PA
and sign the petition to support the creation of the Newtown Square Branch Trail.
Haverford residents should look at the Haverford Blog for the latest info on Township meetings. There are also email links to the Township Commissioners.
Another pedestrian fatality on Route 13
A pedestrian was killed Friday night as he tried to cross Route 13 in Bristol Borough, police said.
William Stone, 44, of Bristol, was struck in the southbound lanes about 7:45 p.m. by a car driven by Mary Heft, 19, of Newmanstown, Lebanon County, and then by at least one other vehicle, police said.
Source Phila. Inquirer
A pedestrian was killed Friday night as he tried to cross Route 13 in Bristol Borough, police said.
William Stone, 44, of Bristol, was struck in the southbound lanes about 7:45 p.m. by a car driven by Mary Heft, 19, of Newmanstown, Lebanon County, and then by at least one other vehicle, police said.
Source Phila. Inquirer
Saturday, March 05, 2005
Suburban Station Has Elevators!
Finally, no more trudging up the steps with your bike at Suburban Station(yeah right). Unfortunately you have to take two elevators to get to the trains 1 to the concourse and a second to the platform. And you still have to trudge a few steps and lift your bike over the turnstiles if you want access the El or the Subway (Blue and Orange Lines respectively).
Finally, no more trudging up the steps with your bike at Suburban Station(yeah right). Unfortunately you have to take two elevators to get to the trains 1 to the concourse and a second to the platform. And you still have to trudge a few steps and lift your bike over the turnstiles if you want access the El or the Subway (Blue and Orange Lines respectively).
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