LAB gets their own Blog
Hooray I don't feel so alone anymore. A good resource to keep up with the current TEA-LU, TEA-3 whatever.
This is the legacy blog of the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia. It is an archive of posts from 2003 to 2014. Making your ride better since 1972. https://www.bicyclecoalition.org
Monday, February 28, 2005
Sunday, February 27, 2005
254 Red Light Light Runners Caught on Day 1
Eleven an hour caught on camera.
Red-light runners nabbed at a brisk pace
By Stephan Salisbury
Inquirer Staff Writer
For years, city officials have weathered complaints about red-light
runners at Grant Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard. But no one figured -
not in their most traffic-hassled, gas-choked nightmares - just how on
the money those complaints would prove to be.
During the first day of operation, traffic cameras at the intersection
photographed 254 cars running red lights, stunning Philadelphia Parking
Authority officials.
"A lot of violators, a lot of violators," said an amazed Vincent Fenerty
Jr., the authority's first deputy executive director.
"Based on the advertising," Fenerty continued, "people know the cameras
are there. The intersection is marked. If 254 were photographed by the
cameras, how many ran the lights the day before? This is unbelievable.
If you take 254, that's 11 an hour!"
The full article will be available on the Web for a limited time:
http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/news/front/10985444.htm
(c) 2005 Philadelphia Inquirer and wire service sources. All Rights
Reserved.
Eleven an hour caught on camera.
Red-light runners nabbed at a brisk pace
By Stephan Salisbury
Inquirer Staff Writer
For years, city officials have weathered complaints about red-light
runners at Grant Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard. But no one figured -
not in their most traffic-hassled, gas-choked nightmares - just how on
the money those complaints would prove to be.
During the first day of operation, traffic cameras at the intersection
photographed 254 cars running red lights, stunning Philadelphia Parking
Authority officials.
"A lot of violators, a lot of violators," said an amazed Vincent Fenerty
Jr., the authority's first deputy executive director.
"Based on the advertising," Fenerty continued, "people know the cameras
are there. The intersection is marked. If 254 were photographed by the
cameras, how many ran the lights the day before? This is unbelievable.
If you take 254, that's 11 an hour!"
The full article will be available on the Web for a limited time:
http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/news/front/10985444.htm
(c) 2005 Philadelphia Inquirer and wire service sources. All Rights
Reserved.
Saturday, February 26, 2005
Bush discovers new passion in bicycling
By Julie Hirschfeld Davis
Baltimore Sun
WASHINGTON – Cancel the cozy days at Camp David, Md. Put away the underused running shoes.
When it comes to weekend enjoyment, all George W. Bush seems to need is some winding trails and a helmet.
And his mountain bike.
Click here to read the full story.
By Julie Hirschfeld Davis
Baltimore Sun
WASHINGTON – Cancel the cozy days at Camp David, Md. Put away the underused running shoes.
When it comes to weekend enjoyment, all George W. Bush seems to need is some winding trails and a helmet.
And his mountain bike.
Click here to read the full story.
National Review Derides the "Bike Path Left"
Conservatives have suspected this all along. And now it has been verified by the National Review. Bicycle riding on paved paths is an activity of the left wing.
Conservatives have suspected this all along. And now it has been verified by the National Review. Bicycle riding on paved paths is an activity of the left wing.
Friday, February 25, 2005
Bike on Bus Blitz Postponed
Due to the unpredictable road conditions on Saturday the Bike on Bus Blitz has been postponed until Saturday April 2. If you have already volunteered we'll hold your bus slot you reserved unless we hear otherwise.
More Info:
www.bicyclecoalition.org/bus_blitz.htm
Due to the unpredictable road conditions on Saturday the Bike on Bus Blitz has been postponed until Saturday April 2. If you have already volunteered we'll hold your bus slot you reserved unless we hear otherwise.
More Info:
www.bicyclecoalition.org/bus_blitz.htm
Urban Survival Biking
Neigborhood Bike Works is offering a new class, from 9am-3:30 pm on March 5th at our St. Mary's Location on 40th St. It's an adult urban survival biking course based on the League of American Bicyclists' Road One bicycle skills class.
It serves to help beginning riders travel more confidently
on city streets, as well as to improve the skills of the most experienced commuters. The cost is $40, or FREE to current NBW volunteers. Breakfast will be provided. For more information or to
register, email info@neighborhoodbikeworks.org or call us, 215-386-0316.
Neigborhood Bike Works is offering a new class, from 9am-3:30 pm on March 5th at our St. Mary's Location on 40th St. It's an adult urban survival biking course based on the League of American Bicyclists' Road One bicycle skills class.
It serves to help beginning riders travel more confidently
on city streets, as well as to improve the skills of the most experienced commuters. The cost is $40, or FREE to current NBW volunteers. Breakfast will be provided. For more information or to
register, email info@neighborhoodbikeworks.org or call us, 215-386-0316.
Wednesday, February 23, 2005
Chester County Cyling Coalition Meeting
Tonight (2/23) at 7:00P at the Government Service Bldg. in room #149.
601 Westtown Road West Chester
Bring your enthusiasm & ideas on how to making bicycling, your
favorite pastime safer & more fun. This first meeting of the new year
should be well attended. A planning meeting for the rest of year will
ensue.
Sunday, February 20, 2005
A few Bicycle and Pedestrian Crashes in Review
I know its the Philadelphia Bicycle Blog, but to ignore some nasty pedestrian crashes would be criminal. Oh that's right we call them accidents.
Two men have been charged with murder for a Feb 1 drag race on Roosevelt Boulevard that ended when one of the cars hit a pedestrian and tore her body in two.
I'm too disgusted to even comment on this one.
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Philadelphia Inquirer | 02/13/2005 | Druce cannot count curfew toward term:
"Former State Rep. Druce (R Bucks) was in his fourth term in the General Assembly in July 1999 when his vehicle fatally struck a pedestrian, Kenneth Cains, in Harrisburg.
Druce had the vehicle repaired, traded it in and lied about the accident to his insurer. An anonymous tip five months later led police to Druce, who pleaded guilty in September 2000 to leaving the scene of a fatal accident and other offenses.
After his sentencing in October 2000, Druce was granted bail to appeal, and was released in December 2000. He has received credit for the 56 days he served in state prison in 2000"
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Delaware Man arrested in Fatal Hit and Run
The first bicycle fatality in the region this year was reported on FEB 13 in front of the GM plant in Centerville De
Police say suspect has been apprehended and was arraigned last Monday and was released on $50,000 bail. His record goes back at least 20 years and he has even served time for a similar offense. Officials say on this most recent arrest and 4th DUI, his blood alcohol limit was twice the legal limit.
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Now for the Good News
Route 38 Pedestrian Bridge Being Replaced
6 years and a least one fatality later NJ DOT is replacing the Rt 38 Cherry Hill Mall Pedestrian Bridge that was damaged by a trash truck. The best part of this story is that NJDOT sued the trash collection firm but only for the recovery of the demolition of the bridge. The state made it a priority and found money to complete the project.
I can guarantee you that no highway bridge would have to wait 6 years to be replaced.
Red Light Cameras installed on Roosevelt Boulevard
Hallelujah Philadelphia has seen the red light. Photos of the cameras at Roosevelt and Grant Avenue are coming shortly.
Medford Lakes Police protect bikes and peds by enforcing traffic laws
In response to a young bicycle rider injured in a collision at a crosswalk, Medford Lakes
Police, however, have begun cracking down on those motorists, handing out tickets and warnings to those who break a state law that requires them to yield to pedestrians at crosswalks.
The article states that about 90% of all school students in the borough walk or bicycle to school.
I know its the Philadelphia Bicycle Blog, but to ignore some nasty pedestrian crashes would be criminal. Oh that's right we call them accidents.
Two men have been charged with murder for a Feb 1 drag race on Roosevelt Boulevard that ended when one of the cars hit a pedestrian and tore her body in two.
I'm too disgusted to even comment on this one.
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Philadelphia Inquirer | 02/13/2005 | Druce cannot count curfew toward term:
"Former State Rep. Druce (R Bucks) was in his fourth term in the General Assembly in July 1999 when his vehicle fatally struck a pedestrian, Kenneth Cains, in Harrisburg.
Druce had the vehicle repaired, traded it in and lied about the accident to his insurer. An anonymous tip five months later led police to Druce, who pleaded guilty in September 2000 to leaving the scene of a fatal accident and other offenses.
After his sentencing in October 2000, Druce was granted bail to appeal, and was released in December 2000. He has received credit for the 56 days he served in state prison in 2000"
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Delaware Man arrested in Fatal Hit and Run
The first bicycle fatality in the region this year was reported on FEB 13 in front of the GM plant in Centerville De
Police say suspect has been apprehended and was arraigned last Monday and was released on $50,000 bail. His record goes back at least 20 years and he has even served time for a similar offense. Officials say on this most recent arrest and 4th DUI, his blood alcohol limit was twice the legal limit.
-------
Now for the Good News
Route 38 Pedestrian Bridge Being Replaced
6 years and a least one fatality later NJ DOT is replacing the Rt 38 Cherry Hill Mall Pedestrian Bridge that was damaged by a trash truck. The best part of this story is that NJDOT sued the trash collection firm but only for the recovery of the demolition of the bridge. The state made it a priority and found money to complete the project.
I can guarantee you that no highway bridge would have to wait 6 years to be replaced.
Red Light Cameras installed on Roosevelt Boulevard
Hallelujah Philadelphia has seen the red light. Photos of the cameras at Roosevelt and Grant Avenue are coming shortly.
Medford Lakes Police protect bikes and peds by enforcing traffic laws
In response to a young bicycle rider injured in a collision at a crosswalk, Medford Lakes
Police, however, have begun cracking down on those motorists, handing out tickets and warnings to those who break a state law that requires them to yield to pedestrians at crosswalks.
The article states that about 90% of all school students in the borough walk or bicycle to school.
Route 202 plan: 4 Lane Expressway replaced with 2 Lane Parkway:
PennDOT has released its study of the proposed 202 Bypass in Bucks and Montgomery County. This issue has been very polarizing with groups on the south end of the route favoring the bypass while opponents on the northside fear that the proposed freeway will accellerate sprawl. A shared use path has also been proposed for the right of way.
The study recommends that a two lane parkway with at grade crossing be built instead. The path will remain but will be separated from the road with a green buffer as opposed to a noise barrier. Many who see a balance struck between environment and transportation seemed happy with the compromise while some who were excited about getting to the Montgomery Mall 10 minutes faster felt like the rug was pulled out from under them.
Allen Biehler - State Secretary of Transportation commented on the expressway proposal by saying - "We cannot afford it".
PennDOT has released its study of the proposed 202 Bypass in Bucks and Montgomery County. This issue has been very polarizing with groups on the south end of the route favoring the bypass while opponents on the northside fear that the proposed freeway will accellerate sprawl. A shared use path has also been proposed for the right of way.
The study recommends that a two lane parkway with at grade crossing be built instead. The path will remain but will be separated from the road with a green buffer as opposed to a noise barrier. Many who see a balance struck between environment and transportation seemed happy with the compromise while some who were excited about getting to the Montgomery Mall 10 minutes faster felt like the rug was pulled out from under them.
Allen Biehler - State Secretary of Transportation commented on the expressway proposal by saying - "We cannot afford it".
Rumble Strips for Safety?
An article in the Suburban Advertiser covers safety concerns along Route 100 in Upper Uwchlan Twp, several safety improvements were mentioned including grooves in the pavement that will be installed by PennDOT this spring. As usual there is no mention of bicycles or pedestrians. In fact the new grooves (rumble strips?) may have a negative impact on the already marginal bicycling conditions.
If PennDOT had a complete streets policy, improvements proposed
would be designed to balance safety and convenience for everyone using the road, including those who bicycle or walk. And unless bikes and peds are banned from 100 lets assume that they do use the road.
Complete the streets.
An article in the Suburban Advertiser covers safety concerns along Route 100 in Upper Uwchlan Twp, several safety improvements were mentioned including grooves in the pavement that will be installed by PennDOT this spring. As usual there is no mention of bicycles or pedestrians. In fact the new grooves (rumble strips?) may have a negative impact on the already marginal bicycling conditions.
If PennDOT had a complete streets policy, improvements proposed
would be designed to balance safety and convenience for everyone using the road, including those who bicycle or walk. And unless bikes and peds are banned from 100 lets assume that they do use the road.
Complete the streets.
Thursday, February 17, 2005
Bicycle Coalition Bus Blitz and Annual Meeting on February 26
Bike on Bus Blitz - We will be asking our volunteers to take their bikes on buses arriving at 69th St between 10:30 and 11:30 AM. Afterwards we will be meeting to discuss our event at Sabor Latino 33 Garrett Road just one block from the bus terminal. Click on this link to find our more about this event.
Annual Meeting - 6:30 - 9:00 PM at International House 3701 Chestnut Street Philadelphia. Free for BCGP members. We will voting for new board members and discussing local isses within county break out sessions
Also Trophy Bikes will be holding its folder fest with a bike and rail ride starting at 9:30 AM
Bike on Bus Blitz - We will be asking our volunteers to take their bikes on buses arriving at 69th St between 10:30 and 11:30 AM. Afterwards we will be meeting to discuss our event at Sabor Latino 33 Garrett Road just one block from the bus terminal. Click on this link to find our more about this event.
Annual Meeting - 6:30 - 9:00 PM at International House 3701 Chestnut Street Philadelphia. Free for BCGP members. We will voting for new board members and discussing local isses within county break out sessions
Also Trophy Bikes will be holding its folder fest with a bike and rail ride starting at 9:30 AM
Sunday, February 13, 2005
Bicycle Coalition highlights Regionally Significant Bicycle Projects
If you live in Southeast PA. You can now find out what projects will affect bicycling in your neighborhood. Once we get it into a database format we will be able to update it on an as needed basis. Look for contact information links as we find out about them.
If you live in Southeast PA. You can now find out what projects will affect bicycling in your neighborhood. Once we get it into a database format we will be able to update it on an as needed basis. Look for contact information links as we find out about them.
Saturday, February 05, 2005
Monday Meeting - I-95 Scudder Falls Bridge Improvement Project
7:30 Lower Makefield Township Building
1100 Edgewood Road
Yardley, PA
Township Building 3/4 mile bike ride or a 15 minute walk from the Yardley Train Station (no sidewalks).
Check out the Presentation the consultant made at the Ewing Township Meeting, slides 18 - 20 show a bike ped path on some of the proposals for the new bridge.
7:30 Lower Makefield Township Building
1100 Edgewood Road
Yardley, PA
Township Building 3/4 mile bike ride or a 15 minute walk from the Yardley Train Station (no sidewalks).
Check out the Presentation the consultant made at the Ewing Township Meeting, slides 18 - 20 show a bike ped path on some of the proposals for the new bridge.
Wednesday, February 02, 2005
Popular Cyclist Dies
Bruce Frech, a popular local cyclist, advocate, member of the Bicycle Coalition and Suburban Cyclists Unlimited died in an auto accident on PA 926 outside of West Chester while driving to a bike ride on Saturday.
Bruce Frech, a popular local cyclist, advocate, member of the Bicycle Coalition and Suburban Cyclists Unlimited died in an auto accident on PA 926 outside of West Chester while driving to a bike ride on Saturday.
A memorial service to be held this Saturday, February 5th.
St. James United Church of Christ
321 Limerick Road
Limerick Township, PA
Friends may visit with the family at the church from 1-1:45 p.m.
The service will begin at 2 p.m. followed by a reception.
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