SEPTA R5 Shuttle Buses
For the first time SEPTA will try to run buses with bike racks on substitute bus service this weekend.
PHILADELPHIA, PA (October 29, 2003) – SEPTA will operate shuttle buses
between Thorndale and Paoli Stations on regional rail Route R5 this
Saturday, November 1 due to an Amtrak track project.
SEPTA will try to assign a low-floor bus with a bike rack on substitute bus service tomorrow.
Whitford station will be served by a van shuttle which will not be bike accessible.
Thanks to Brian Vittulli at SEPTA for helping to arrange this.
Shuttle buses will represent R-5 train service between Thorndale and Paoli Stations starting at 8:13 a.m. inbound from Thorndale and 9:00 a.m. outbound from Paoli. This shuttle bus service will remain in effect throughout the remainder of scheduled train service for that day. Trains will continue to operate as far as Malvern. Whitford will be serviced by a small van and will operate between Whitford and Paoli Stations. Inbound shuttle bus riders arriving at Paoli Station will experience delays of up to 15 minutes waiting for the next inbound train and should plan their commute accordingly.
For additional service information, call SEPTA at (215) 580-7800 or visit
SEPTA online.
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Friday, October 31, 2003
Thursday, October 30, 2003
New Jersey Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan:
Monday, November 10, 2003 Haddonfield, NJ
Haddonfield Borough Hall: (856) 429-4700
242 Kings Highway East, Haddonfield, NJ
Open House Exhibits: 4:30pm to 6:30 pm
Displays & project materials will be available for viewing.
Members of the consultant team will be available for discussion.
Presentation & Meeting: 6:30pm to 8:30 pm
Monday, November 10, 2003 Haddonfield, NJ
Haddonfield Borough Hall: (856) 429-4700
242 Kings Highway East, Haddonfield, NJ
Open House Exhibits: 4:30pm to 6:30 pm
Displays & project materials will be available for viewing.
Members of the consultant team will be available for discussion.
Presentation & Meeting: 6:30pm to 8:30 pm
Wednesday, October 29, 2003
Ben Franklin Bridge Walkway
DRPA
News
Released: 10/28/03
Benjamin Franklin Bridge Walkway Schedule
The Benjamin Franklin Bridge north walkway is open and the south walkway is closed until Friday, October 31. Beginning 6:00 a.m. on Friday, October 31 through and including Sunday, November 2, the south walkway will be open and the north will be closed.
On Monday, November 3, the north walkway will be open and the south walkway will be closed until further notice.
Walkway hours are 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.
Thank you for your attention to this notice.
For updated travel information visit our website at www.drpa.org or tune in to DRPA’s traveler information station WPBN- 530AM.
DRPA
News
Released: 10/28/03
Benjamin Franklin Bridge Walkway Schedule
The Benjamin Franklin Bridge north walkway is open and the south walkway is closed until Friday, October 31. Beginning 6:00 a.m. on Friday, October 31 through and including Sunday, November 2, the south walkway will be open and the north will be closed.
On Monday, November 3, the north walkway will be open and the south walkway will be closed until further notice.
Walkway hours are 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.
Thank you for your attention to this notice.
For updated travel information visit our website at www.drpa.org or tune in to DRPA’s traveler information station WPBN- 530AM.
Tuesday, October 28, 2003
PowerPoint Presentation - "Bicycling by the Numbers" Now Online
This presentation is a first attempt by the Bicycle Coalition to establish a baseline as to how/where and when people bicycle in our region and what our government officials need to do to improve bicycling.
This presentation is a first attempt by the Bicycle Coalition to establish a baseline as to how/where and when people bicycle in our region and what our government officials need to do to improve bicycling.
Friday, October 24, 2003
Smart Cards for Dummies?
It seems logical that the City of Philadelphia would develop smart cards for parking meters instead of their transit system (e.g., Metrocard). Hmm making it easier to park would encourage more cars to enter the Central Business District, right? A better use for the smart card? Try Copenhagen's Smart Bikes
It seems logical that the City of Philadelphia would develop smart cards for parking meters instead of their transit system (e.g., Metrocard). Hmm making it easier to park would encourage more cars to enter the Central Business District, right? A better use for the smart card? Try Copenhagen's Smart Bikes
Wednesday, October 22, 2003
Philadelphia Mayoral Survey is online.
The Bicycle Coalition Advocacy Committee has produced a guide for Philadelphia cyclists on the bicycle policies of Sam Katz and Mayor Street.
The Bicycle Coalition Advocacy Committee has produced a guide for Philadelphia cyclists on the bicycle policies of Sam Katz and Mayor Street.
Sunday, October 19, 2003
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
Danelle Scott
Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2003
856-968-2253
TRAVEL ALERT
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN BRIDGE
WALKWAY SCHEDULE
Please be advised that due to construction activities on the
Benjamin Franklin Bridge, starting Saturday, October 18 through Monday,
October 20, the north walkway will be closed and the south walkway will
be open. On Tuesday, October 21, the north walkway will be open and the
south walkway will be closed, until further notice. Walkway hours are
from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., daily.
For updated travel information visit our website at www.drpa.org
or tune in to DRPA's traveler information station WPBN- 530AM.
Danelle Scott
Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2003
856-968-2253
TRAVEL ALERT
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN BRIDGE
WALKWAY SCHEDULE
Please be advised that due to construction activities on the
Benjamin Franklin Bridge, starting Saturday, October 18 through Monday,
October 20, the north walkway will be closed and the south walkway will
be open. On Tuesday, October 21, the north walkway will be open and the
south walkway will be closed, until further notice. Walkway hours are
from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., daily.
For updated travel information visit our website at www.drpa.org
or tune in to DRPA's traveler information station WPBN- 530AM.
Saturday, October 18, 2003
NJDOT Blue Ribbon Commission Seeks Public Comment for NJ Transportation Needs:
The Blue Ribbon Commission is examining the transportation needs of the State of New Jersey over the next ten years, and public participation is a vital part of this process,” said Al Koeppe, Vice Chairman of the Blue Ribbon Commission. “We're here today to meet directly with concerned citizens to receive their comments and recommendations on what they feel are the most pressing transportation issues facing our state.
The upcoming BRC public meeting:
October 22, 2003 6pm-8pm
Rutgers, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning & Public Policy, Civic Square, 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick. Bloustein School is a short walk from the New Brunswick Station on the NE Corridor Line.
These meetings will provide an opportunity for the public to submit verbal and/or written comments to the Commission. Members of the public will be asked to limit their verbal comments to five minutes; in addition, written comments will also be accepted. If you are unable to attend but wish to submit written comments, please either email them to BRTC@dot.state.nj.us, or mail them to:
Blue Ribbon Transportation Commission
c/o New Jersey Department of Transportation
P. O. Box 600
Trenton, NJ 08625-0600
The Blue Ribbon Commission is examining the transportation needs of the State of New Jersey over the next ten years, and public participation is a vital part of this process,” said Al Koeppe, Vice Chairman of the Blue Ribbon Commission. “We're here today to meet directly with concerned citizens to receive their comments and recommendations on what they feel are the most pressing transportation issues facing our state.
The upcoming BRC public meeting:
October 22, 2003 6pm-8pm
Rutgers, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning & Public Policy, Civic Square, 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick. Bloustein School is a short walk from the New Brunswick Station on the NE Corridor Line.
These meetings will provide an opportunity for the public to submit verbal and/or written comments to the Commission. Members of the public will be asked to limit their verbal comments to five minutes; in addition, written comments will also be accepted. If you are unable to attend but wish to submit written comments, please either email them to BRTC@dot.state.nj.us, or mail them to:
Blue Ribbon Transportation Commission
c/o New Jersey Department of Transportation
P. O. Box 600
Trenton, NJ 08625-0600
Thunderhead Alliance Honors Most Courageous in Advocacy
LAS VEGAS, NV - At the Interbike show this past week the Thunderhead Alliance honored those who have shown courage toward greater advocacy efforts. Their 2003 Courage in Advocacy Awards went to 16 winners for their efforts to support effective advocacy at the grassroots level.
Planet Bike earned one of the top awards for their pledge of $50,000 in 2004 to support Thunderhead's new 50/50 Project that will build effective bicycle advocacy organizations in all 50 states and the 50 top population metropolitan areas. Upon receiving the award, Planet Bike CEO Bob Downs
said, "The bike industry must recognize that effective advocacy happens at
the state and local level. As one of the smallest suppliers, we hope our
pledge of $50,000 to 50/50 will set the bar much higher for industry
support to the Thunderhead Alliance."
Velo News was another top winner for making this national coalition the sole beneficiary of their Evening with Graham Watson and Bob Roll event on November 14 at the Metreon in San Francisco. "I had only spoken to their Velo Swap director, Dave Whittingham, once before," said Sue Knaup,
Thunderhead's executive director, "when he called to give me the great
news. Velo News has shown true courage by pledging all proceeds of this fine
event to our 50/50 Project."
Not all winners received their awards for direct support of Thunderhead.
Marianne Fowler, senior vice president of Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, received hers for her courage in the recent grassroots fight to save the Transportation Enhancements program. Weeks before the landslide victory
when hope was thin, she flew to Wisconsin for a personal meeting with
Congressman Thomas Petri. As a direct result of this meeting, he introduced the
amendment that resulted in full restoration of this critical program that
brings funding to bicycle and pedestrian projects.
The other three top winners were Breezer for their courage in building
transportation bikes to serve everyday riding, the National Bicycle Dealers
Association for their partnership efforts with Thunderhead to connect
dealers with Thunderhead member organizations, and the National Center for
Bicycling and Walking for their ongoing courageous support for Thunderhead.
Other honorees were BTI, Burley Design, Fuji America, Hans Johnsen Co.,
Hawley Co., Interbike, Quality Bicycle Products, USA Cycling, Trek and
Wilson Bicycle Sales.
The Thunderhead Alliance is the only unified coalition of state and local
bicycle advocacy organizations. They operate on the principle that
effective
advocacy must be a coordinated effort at the grassroots level. Their 88
member organizations represent 42 states and one province.
For more information, please contact Sue Knaup, Executive Director:
928-541-9841 or sue@thunderheadalliance.org
Sue Knaup
Executive Director
Thunderhead Alliance
928-541-9841
http://www.thunderheadalliance.org
P.O. Box 3309
Prescott, AZ 86302
LAS VEGAS, NV - At the Interbike show this past week the Thunderhead Alliance honored those who have shown courage toward greater advocacy efforts. Their 2003 Courage in Advocacy Awards went to 16 winners for their efforts to support effective advocacy at the grassroots level.
Planet Bike earned one of the top awards for their pledge of $50,000 in 2004 to support Thunderhead's new 50/50 Project that will build effective bicycle advocacy organizations in all 50 states and the 50 top population metropolitan areas. Upon receiving the award, Planet Bike CEO Bob Downs
said, "The bike industry must recognize that effective advocacy happens at
the state and local level. As one of the smallest suppliers, we hope our
pledge of $50,000 to 50/50 will set the bar much higher for industry
support to the Thunderhead Alliance."
Velo News was another top winner for making this national coalition the sole beneficiary of their Evening with Graham Watson and Bob Roll event on November 14 at the Metreon in San Francisco. "I had only spoken to their Velo Swap director, Dave Whittingham, once before," said Sue Knaup,
Thunderhead's executive director, "when he called to give me the great
news. Velo News has shown true courage by pledging all proceeds of this fine
event to our 50/50 Project."
Not all winners received their awards for direct support of Thunderhead.
Marianne Fowler, senior vice president of Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, received hers for her courage in the recent grassroots fight to save the Transportation Enhancements program. Weeks before the landslide victory
when hope was thin, she flew to Wisconsin for a personal meeting with
Congressman Thomas Petri. As a direct result of this meeting, he introduced the
amendment that resulted in full restoration of this critical program that
brings funding to bicycle and pedestrian projects.
The other three top winners were Breezer for their courage in building
transportation bikes to serve everyday riding, the National Bicycle Dealers
Association for their partnership efforts with Thunderhead to connect
dealers with Thunderhead member organizations, and the National Center for
Bicycling and Walking for their ongoing courageous support for Thunderhead.
Other honorees were BTI, Burley Design, Fuji America, Hans Johnsen Co.,
Hawley Co., Interbike, Quality Bicycle Products, USA Cycling, Trek and
Wilson Bicycle Sales.
The Thunderhead Alliance is the only unified coalition of state and local
bicycle advocacy organizations. They operate on the principle that
effective
advocacy must be a coordinated effort at the grassroots level. Their 88
member organizations represent 42 states and one province.
For more information, please contact Sue Knaup, Executive Director:
928-541-9841 or sue@thunderheadalliance.org
Sue Knaup
Executive Director
Thunderhead Alliance
928-541-9841
http://www.thunderheadalliance.org
P.O. Box 3309
Prescott, AZ 86302
Thursday, October 16, 2003
Eyewitness to a Car - Pedestrian Crash
As I was walking to Market East Station from the Bicycle Coalition office around 6pm, I was about to cross Walnut (at Jefferson Hospital and Wendy's) as the light turned green, I looked right and noticed that a car was not slowing down at the intersection, meanwhile a cab started to cross Walnut, What happened next was totally surreal to watch, the car grazed the cab and veered right into a group of pedestrians at Wendy's.
I and at least one other person called 911 a beat cop was there before I finished the phone call. What really disturbed me was that this crash took place right in front of Jefferson Hospital and we waited at least 3-5 minutes for an ambulance to fight traffic. Two Jefferson employees in scrubs told one of the first responders that they were not allowed to provide an immobilizing board for the victims. Ridiculously litigous society we live in.
I don't yet know the fate of the two victim, One other was taken on the board into the first ambulance. the second one was still on the ground after he got up for a couple minutes, probably waiting for the second ambulance. A third person from what I am told jumped out of the way at the last second.
Better roads, better rights, and better rules.
As I was walking to Market East Station from the Bicycle Coalition office around 6pm, I was about to cross Walnut (at Jefferson Hospital and Wendy's) as the light turned green, I looked right and noticed that a car was not slowing down at the intersection, meanwhile a cab started to cross Walnut, What happened next was totally surreal to watch, the car grazed the cab and veered right into a group of pedestrians at Wendy's.
I and at least one other person called 911 a beat cop was there before I finished the phone call. What really disturbed me was that this crash took place right in front of Jefferson Hospital and we waited at least 3-5 minutes for an ambulance to fight traffic. Two Jefferson employees in scrubs told one of the first responders that they were not allowed to provide an immobilizing board for the victims. Ridiculously litigous society we live in.
I don't yet know the fate of the two victim, One other was taken on the board into the first ambulance. the second one was still on the ground after he got up for a couple minutes, probably waiting for the second ambulance. A third person from what I am told jumped out of the way at the last second.
Better roads, better rights, and better rules.
Sunday, October 12, 2003
New Century Travel Carries Bikes
NC Travel is one of the Chinatown bus services that serve the NE Corridor. Round trip to NY or Washington is $20 avoiding Amtrak's inconvenient checked bike policy or the hassle of Greyhound employees, who seem to hate bikes.
NC Travel is one of the Chinatown bus services that serve the NE Corridor. Round trip to NY or Washington is $20 avoiding Amtrak's inconvenient checked bike policy or the hassle of Greyhound employees, who seem to hate bikes.
Saturday, October 11, 2003
Deadly Hit-and-Run
From Channel 6 News October 11, 2003 — Police are searching for a driver of a car connected to a deadly hit-and-run in the city's West Oak Lane section.
The driver's car ran down a man on a bicycle in the 66-hundred block of Ogontz Avenue overnight.
The biker died instantly.
Police know little about the car and say they don't know who the victim is since he didn't have identification.
From Channel 6 News October 11, 2003 — Police are searching for a driver of a car connected to a deadly hit-and-run in the city's West Oak Lane section.
The driver's car ran down a man on a bicycle in the 66-hundred block of Ogontz Avenue overnight.
The biker died instantly.
Police know little about the car and say they don't know who the victim is since he didn't have identification.
Friday, October 10, 2003
NJ Announces 2004 State Bikeways Grants
Burlington
Burlington Township Pedestrian/Bikepath & Pedestrian Bridge along Old York Road $200,000
Medford Township Dixontown Road North Side Bike Lane Project $175,000
Westampton Township Springside Road Bikeway Extension $200,000
Camden County
Gibbsboro Borough Gibbsboro Bikeway Phase III $200,000
Somerdale Borough Atlantic Avenue Corridor (Co. Rt. 727) Phase 2 $75,000
Voorhees Township Voorhees Bicycle/Pedestrian Plan Phase 3 - $130,000
Mercer County
Washington Township Capitol to Coast Trail $150,000
West Windsor Township Community Park & Mercer County Bikeway $100,000
Gloucester County
Mantua Township Chestnut Branch Bikeway $150,000
Washington Township Extension of Trails Washington Lake Park
to Bethel Mill $300,000
Burlington
Burlington Township Pedestrian/Bikepath & Pedestrian Bridge along Old York Road $200,000
Medford Township Dixontown Road North Side Bike Lane Project $175,000
Westampton Township Springside Road Bikeway Extension $200,000
Camden County
Gibbsboro Borough Gibbsboro Bikeway Phase III $200,000
Somerdale Borough Atlantic Avenue Corridor (Co. Rt. 727) Phase 2 $75,000
Voorhees Township Voorhees Bicycle/Pedestrian Plan Phase 3 - $130,000
Mercer County
Washington Township Capitol to Coast Trail $150,000
West Windsor Township Community Park & Mercer County Bikeway $100,000
Gloucester County
Mantua Township Chestnut Branch Bikeway $150,000
Washington Township Extension of Trails Washington Lake Park
to Bethel Mill $300,000
Tuesday, October 07, 2003
Friday, October 03, 2003
Bike on Bus Spottings
A passenger was seen taking his bike off the R bus at Frankford at 6:45pm. The R bus runs from the Wissahickon Transit Center to the Frankford Terminal.
Bike toting bus driver Wild Bill who drives the 5 bus and sometimes the 88 on Saturdays was spotted with his bike on the rack on Thursday evening. He attached a sign to bike that says "Please Yield", warning unwary drivers at intersections.
A passenger was seen taking his bike off the R bus at Frankford at 6:45pm. The R bus runs from the Wissahickon Transit Center to the Frankford Terminal.
Bike toting bus driver Wild Bill who drives the 5 bus and sometimes the 88 on Saturdays was spotted with his bike on the rack on Thursday evening. He attached a sign to bike that says "Please Yield", warning unwary drivers at intersections.
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