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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
Thursday, July 21, 2005
Wednesday, July 20, 2005
Jersey Shore to host Cycling Grand Prix in 2006
From Cycling News:
The American Pro Cycling Tour series will have the addition of a new
event in 2006, namely the Jersey Shore Pro Cycling Grand Prix. Composed
of a series of four criterium races to be held in New Jersey 'Shore'
towns, it will include a final race in Atlantic City on Saturday, May
20. There will also be a 130-mile non-competitive "cyclo-sportif" ride
from Sandy Hook to Cape May the following day.
"We are very excited about adding the Jersey Shore Cycling Grand Prix to
the PCT," said David Chauner, president and CEO of Threshold Sports,
owners of the Pro Cycling Tour. "The criterium format with daily points
leading to overall standings will be great for spectators, and a
terrific way to promote the sport's excitement and personalities."
The series is supported by the New Jersey Department of Commerce and
Tourism and the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA). It is
seen as a means to draw worldwide attention to the attributes of the New
Jersey Shore and its businesses.
CRDA president Curtis Bashaw said that the Jersey Shore Pro Cycling
Grand Prix would be "an important sports event and tourism draw that
will unify the shore and bring New Jersey national recognition at the
beginning of the season."
The American Pro Cycling Tour series will have the addition of a new
event in 2006, namely the Jersey Shore Pro Cycling Grand Prix. Composed
of a series of four criterium races to be held in New Jersey 'Shore'
towns, it will include a final race in Atlantic City on Saturday, May
20. There will also be a 130-mile non-competitive "cyclo-sportif" ride
from Sandy Hook to Cape May the following day.
"We are very excited about adding the Jersey Shore Cycling Grand Prix to
the PCT," said David Chauner, president and CEO of Threshold Sports,
owners of the Pro Cycling Tour. "The criterium format with daily points
leading to overall standings will be great for spectators, and a
terrific way to promote the sport's excitement and personalities."
The series is supported by the New Jersey Department of Commerce and
Tourism and the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA). It is
seen as a means to draw worldwide attention to the attributes of the New
Jersey Shore and its businesses.
CRDA president Curtis Bashaw said that the Jersey Shore Pro Cycling
Grand Prix would be "an important sports event and tourism draw that
will unify the shore and bring New Jersey national recognition at the
beginning of the season."
Tuesday, July 19, 2005
Ending the Bridge Sillines
Ending the Bridge Sillines
We would urge everyone out there as citizens to do two things to help us get the Ben Franklin Bridge Reopened.
1 - Complain to DRPA customer service especially if you bicycle the bridge to earn a living, or go to school etc.
2 – Write a letter to the editor, the Governor, your state representative or city council representative (Note: Governor Rendell is the Chair of the DRPA board).
1 – Closing the walkway is a clear over-reaction that is inconsistent with other PATCO security measures and is the only one that restricts access to DRPA infrastructure.
2 – In New York the Williamsburg and Manhattan bridges carry subway lines, yet these bridges are open 24 hours a day 7 days a week and have been since the spring of 2001
3 – Closing the walkway eliminates an emergency evacuation route, the East River Bridge walkways were important evacuation routes on September 11 2001 and during the Great Northeast Blackout of August 14, 2003.
4 – DRPA actions reveal that they view walkway maintenance as a burden, this winter there were several closing during and after snow events that lasted up to two weeks. No attempt was made to clear snow and ice on the walkways and the bridges were not reopened until the last flake of snow had melted away.
5- Closing the walkway affects the economy – Courier companies that use bike messengers now must pay higher costs for tolls and gas or transit fares. North Camden residents who live below the poverty level probably use the walkway to access work and services in Center City. Rutgers Camden bicycle commuters now must find another means to get to work. The DRPA has not collected information on bridge user groups to measure the true economic impact.
6 - PATCO High Speed Line does not work for everyone at all times, A Bicycle Coalition Board Member and his spouse were stranded with their Tandem Bicycle because the DRPA did not inform ACS Bike A Thon return riders that the walkways would be closed. Tandem's do not fit on PATCO vehicles, they caught the last ferry back at a cost of $12 for a one way trip.
7- Creating disruption is a goal of terrorism.
So if DRPA perceives a security problem on the walkway what can they do?
1 - Apply for Homeland Security Funds to install closed circuit television cameras on the walkway.
2 - Open up a security hotline similar to NJ TRANSIT 1-888-TIPS NJT
We’ll be providing more contact and action information as our work on this issue progresses.
We would urge everyone out there as citizens to do two things to help us get the Ben Franklin Bridge Reopened.
1 - Complain to DRPA customer service especially if you bicycle the bridge to earn a living, or go to school etc.
2 – Write a letter to the editor, the Governor, your state representative or city council representative (Note: Governor Rendell is the Chair of the DRPA board).
1 – Closing the walkway is a clear over-reaction that is inconsistent with other PATCO security measures and is the only one that restricts access to DRPA infrastructure.
2 – In New York the Williamsburg and Manhattan bridges carry subway lines, yet these bridges are open 24 hours a day 7 days a week and have been since the spring of 2001
3 – Closing the walkway eliminates an emergency evacuation route, the East River Bridge walkways were important evacuation routes on September 11 2001 and during the Great Northeast Blackout of August 14, 2003.
4 – DRPA actions reveal that they view walkway maintenance as a burden, this winter there were several closing during and after snow events that lasted up to two weeks. No attempt was made to clear snow and ice on the walkways and the bridges were not reopened until the last flake of snow had melted away.
5- Closing the walkway affects the economy – Courier companies that use bike messengers now must pay higher costs for tolls and gas or transit fares. North Camden residents who live below the poverty level probably use the walkway to access work and services in Center City. Rutgers Camden bicycle commuters now must find another means to get to work. The DRPA has not collected information on bridge user groups to measure the true economic impact.
6 - PATCO High Speed Line does not work for everyone at all times, A Bicycle Coalition Board Member and his spouse were stranded with their Tandem Bicycle because the DRPA did not inform ACS Bike A Thon return riders that the walkways would be closed. Tandem's do not fit on PATCO vehicles, they caught the last ferry back at a cost of $12 for a one way trip.
7- Creating disruption is a goal of terrorism.
So if DRPA perceives a security problem on the walkway what can they do?
1 - Apply for Homeland Security Funds to install closed circuit television cameras on the walkway.
2 - Open up a security hotline similar to NJ TRANSIT 1-888-TIPS NJT
We’ll be providing more contact and action information as our work on this issue progresses.
Monday, July 11, 2005
DRPA Plays the Terrorism Card Again!
DRPA Plays the Terrorism Card Again!
Raise the Port Authority's Threat Level to Bicycling to RED
DRPA
News
Released: 7/8/2005
Travel Alert: Benjamin Franklin Bridge Walkway To Close Beginning July 9 Until Further Notice
Effective Saturday, July 9, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge walkway will be closed until further notice due to the heightened level of alert on transit systems instituted by the Department of Homeland Security. In addition to the roadway and pedestrian walkway, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge also carries the PATCO High Speed Line.
Raise the Port Authority's Threat Level to Bicycling to RED
DRPA
News
Released: 7/8/2005
Travel Alert: Benjamin Franklin Bridge Walkway To Close Beginning July 9 Until Further Notice
Effective Saturday, July 9, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge walkway will be closed until further notice due to the heightened level of alert on transit systems instituted by the Department of Homeland Security. In addition to the roadway and pedestrian walkway, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge also carries the PATCO High Speed Line.
Thursday, July 07, 2005
Hooray Bike Lanes on Welsh Road!
Hooray Bike Lanes on Welsh Road!
Welsh Road between Willits Road and Roosevelt Blvd is the setting for the city's newest bike lanes. This overly wide two lane road has traditionally been a automobile free for all with motorists sometimes creating 2 or 3 staggered ad hoc lanes.
The bike lanes clearly demarcate this as a two lane road, but my observation is that it is going to take a couple of weeks for motorists to adjust. I was buzzed by a very impatient motorist who decided the best way to get around a left turning vehicle was by going through me.
Welsh Road between Willits Road and Roosevelt Blvd is the setting for the city's newest bike lanes. This overly wide two lane road has traditionally been a automobile free for all with motorists sometimes creating 2 or 3 staggered ad hoc lanes.
The bike lanes clearly demarcate this as a two lane road, but my observation is that it is going to take a couple of weeks for motorists to adjust. I was buzzed by a very impatient motorist who decided the best way to get around a left turning vehicle was by going through me.
Wednesday, July 06, 2005
Not Again Dubya
That Bicycle Hates Freedom
President Bush out for a spin on his bike at the G8 summit venue on Wednesday, collided with a policeman and suffered minor bruises. Full Story Here.
President Bush out for a spin on his bike at the G8 summit venue on Wednesday, collided with a policeman and suffered minor bruises. Full Story Here.
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