Ben Franklin Bridge Open Til Midnight for Farm Aid
From the DRPA Website:
..take the scenic route and walk across the Ben Franklin Bridge pedestrian walkway to access the Camden Waterfront. The Ben Franklin Bridge walkway hours will be extended to midnight on Saturday, September 30 to accommodate those attending Farm Aid.
The DRPA has agreed to keep the bridge open for special events upon request. Whether you are going to Farm Aid or not take this opportunity to get the best view of Philadelphia at night.
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Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Thursday, September 21, 2006
Monday, September 18, 2006
Cyclist Killed by Hit and Run Driver in Kensington
Cyclist Killed by Hit and Run Driver in Kensington
http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=local&id=4560416
KENSINGTON - September 18, 2006 - Philadelphia police are looking for the driver of a car involved in a deadly hit-and-run accident.
Police say a man in his 30s was riding his bike across the street when he was hit. The man died of his injuries at Temple Hospital.
The car is described, as a gray or white Mitsubishi with the possible Pennsylvania license plate FSW-1550. The car has damage to the front hood and windshield.
http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=local&id=4560416
KENSINGTON - September 18, 2006 - Philadelphia police are looking for the driver of a car involved in a deadly hit-and-run accident.
Police say a man in his 30s was riding his bike across the street when he was hit. The man died of his injuries at Temple Hospital.
The car is described, as a gray or white Mitsubishi with the possible Pennsylvania license plate FSW-1550. The car has damage to the front hood and windshield.
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Lancaster
Lancaster County Bicycle Advisory Committee Votes Down Bike Lanes
Another Interesting article in the Lancaster New Era about bike lanes being proposed and consistently voted down by the county Bicycle Advisory Committee.
“The bike club said they are against it, but there are many cities where bike lanes have been done. Why should Lancaster be any different?” asked Katzenmoyer, who has accepted a position at Franklin & Marshall College and is soon leaving her City Hall post.
Bike lanes are successful in many cities, such as Seattle, she said, but they can also be done poorly. Ahlskog cited the death of a bicyclist in Cambridge, Mass., a few years ago. The rider was caught between a suddenly opened door from a parked car and a passing bus.
So is the Lancaster Bicycle Advisory Committee really looking out for the interests of all bicyclists in Lancaster County by waiting for the perfect bike lane? Or does the committee's record of opposing bike lanes reflect the idealogical doctrine of John Forester?
Bottom line, if you live in Lancaster County and support bike lanes then speak up and take a stand.
Another Interesting article in the Lancaster New Era about bike lanes being proposed and consistently voted down by the county Bicycle Advisory Committee.
“The bike club said they are against it, but there are many cities where bike lanes have been done. Why should Lancaster be any different?” asked Katzenmoyer, who has accepted a position at Franklin & Marshall College and is soon leaving her City Hall post.
Bike lanes are successful in many cities, such as Seattle, she said, but they can also be done poorly. Ahlskog cited the death of a bicyclist in Cambridge, Mass., a few years ago. The rider was caught between a suddenly opened door from a parked car and a passing bus.
So is the Lancaster Bicycle Advisory Committee really looking out for the interests of all bicyclists in Lancaster County by waiting for the perfect bike lane? Or does the committee's record of opposing bike lanes reflect the idealogical doctrine of John Forester?
Bottom line, if you live in Lancaster County and support bike lanes then speak up and take a stand.
Monday, September 11, 2006
Madison - City of Bicycles
Madison - City of Bicycles
The recent Pro Walk Pro Bike conference took place last week in Madison WI - City of Bicycles, Bicycling Capital of the Midwest whatever. Low traffic gentle terrain and scenic lakes make bicycling here a treat. The Capital City Trail and the newly connected South West Commuter Path connect to all parts of the city and surrounding countryside.
More Photos of Madison and Pro Walk Pro Bike on Flickr
The recent Pro Walk Pro Bike conference took place last week in Madison WI - City of Bicycles, Bicycling Capital of the Midwest whatever. Low traffic gentle terrain and scenic lakes make bicycling here a treat. The Capital City Trail and the newly connected South West Commuter Path connect to all parts of the city and surrounding countryside.
More Photos of Madison and Pro Walk Pro Bike on Flickr
Sunday, September 10, 2006
PENNDOT Manpower Shortage Prevents Bike Lane Maintenance
PENNDOT Manpower Shortage Prevents Bike Lane Maintenance
An Article in the Lancaster New Era
"For two years, the three governmental bodies had been disputing who has responsibility for the clearing the bridge.
That dispute was settled by a ruling of the state Public Utility Commission in April. Manheim Township was given responsibility for clearing the pedestrian walkway on the Fruitville Pike bridge. Lancaster City was given responsibility for the walkway on the Lititz Pike bridge. And, PennDOT is responsible for the roadway from curb to curb on both bridges, the utility commission ordered.
PennDOT’s responsibility includes the bike lanes — the only ones that exist in the county..."
So Lancaster County Bike-Ped Advisory Committee Chair Mike Ridgeway took a broom to the bridge and a called a reporter to bring the problem to PENNDOT's attention. A spokesman for District 5 Maintenance reports that he is 10 men short and that there would be a long wait otherwise.
Bicyclists should not have to put themselves at risk to keep bike facilities maintained, they should always call PENNDOT Maintenance 1-800-FIX-ROAD before thinking about anything else.
An Article in the Lancaster New Era
"For two years, the three governmental bodies had been disputing who has responsibility for the clearing the bridge.
That dispute was settled by a ruling of the state Public Utility Commission in April. Manheim Township was given responsibility for clearing the pedestrian walkway on the Fruitville Pike bridge. Lancaster City was given responsibility for the walkway on the Lititz Pike bridge. And, PennDOT is responsible for the roadway from curb to curb on both bridges, the utility commission ordered.
PennDOT’s responsibility includes the bike lanes — the only ones that exist in the county..."
So Lancaster County Bike-Ped Advisory Committee Chair Mike Ridgeway took a broom to the bridge and a called a reporter to bring the problem to PENNDOT's attention. A spokesman for District 5 Maintenance reports that he is 10 men short and that there would be a long wait otherwise.
Bicyclists should not have to put themselves at risk to keep bike facilities maintained, they should always call PENNDOT Maintenance 1-800-FIX-ROAD before thinking about anything else.
Saturday, September 09, 2006
NotCNN - Carnage on the Highways
NotCNN - Carnage on the Highways
115 Killed in Traffic Crashes, 7300 injured
15 Pedestrians, 6 Children and 2 Bicyclists among the dead
NotCNN interviewed an unidentified source at NHTSA who noted that traffic fatalities have declined 16% since 1979 and when you make the comparison of deaths to Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) there is a consistent decline and that thousands of lives have been saved.
However our source had no explanation for
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