Delaware Bicycle Summit sponsorship opportunity

You can help to make Delaware's First Bicycle Summit a reality by becoming an event sponsor or exhibitor. The Summit, scheduled for April 24, is expected to attract approximately 200 bicyclists, elected officials, state and local government agencies, and other partners working to improve cycling throughout Delaware. Sponsorship will give your organization the opportunity to market to cyclists and community leaders.

Please join us as a Platinum, Gold, or Silver sponsor, or as an exhibitor. Each of these partnerships levels offers exciting opportunities to let the commuting public know that you are doing your part to ease traffic congestion, improve air quality, and promote healthful living in the region. For more information on making a donation contact Jennifer Baldwin at (302) 760-2527 or Jennifer.Baldwin@state.de.us. For more information about the summit, visit HERE.

Get Your Shoulder Swept

DelDOT Maintenance

Delaware Department of Transportation almost ready for spring cleaning and repair work - suggestions needed.

Anthony Aglio, our Bicycle & Pedestrian Coordinator with DelDOT, is preparing a list of spots/segments in particular need of debris sweeping. Contact him with ideas at: Anthony.Aglio@state.de.us

- Frank Warnock. 9:59 PM

Reminder - Route 52/82 Interchange Meeting

Date: Tuesday February 24, 2009
Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Location:
A.I. DuPont High School
50 Hillside Road
Greenville, DE

We are hoping for a strong presence of cyclists at this workshop to represent our needs and defend this important bike route and scenic byway.

New Bike Delaware Website Online

Check it out http://BikeDe.org

Action Alert - Call Congress to Protect Transportation Enhancements Funding

The House and the Senate have each passed their own version of the Economic Recovery Bill, aimed at creating jobs and stimulating the economy. Both bills include billions for transportation infrastructure, but only the House bill includes funding for bicycle and pedestrian projects in the Transportation Enhancements program.

The House Bill includes approximately $1.35 billion for Transportation Enhancements of which 50-60% is traditionally spent on bicycle and pedestrian projects. The Senate Bill does not explicitly include Transportation Enhancements, so its unclear whether this funding will be in the final bill.

This week there will be a conference committee where several members of the House and several members of the Senate will work together to reconcile the two bills. Conferees need to hear that Transportation Enhancements are important to stimulating the economy, creating green jobs, and moving us towards a sustainable future.

Please call your Senators and Representative and urge them to tell the Conferees to support Transportation Enhancements in the Economic Recovery bill.

Call Your Senators and Representative
Tom Carper (202) 224-2441, Ted Kaufman (202) 224-5042, Mike Castle - (202) 225-4165

Talking Points:

• Bicycle and pedestrian projects create jobs at the same or better rate than highway projects.
• These smaller projects can move quickly to hire local businesses and help local economies.
• Providing safe and convenient bicycle and pedestrian access gives families healthier and cheaper transportation options.
• Improving sidewalks and bike lanes can make a downtown a destination further helping the local economy.
• Better biking and walking options also help ensure greater energy independence, less pollution, and a healthier United States!

Donate to Bike Delaware

You can make a tax deductible donation to benefit Bike Delaware today. Simply follow this link to the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia online donations page. BCGP accepts donations for Bike Delaware.

To make sure that your dollars goes to our organization please:

*Put your donation into the "other" box and
*Type in "Bike Delaware" in the comments box.

And check out our new website www.bikede.org