Good afternoon
- The DC BACs bi-monthly meeting is this Wednesday.
- DC Bike Party celebrates it's 1 year anniversary with a bike birthday party.
- Also, bike karaoke.
- "Local commissioners from ANC 3D will vote on the New Mexico Avenue NW bike lane at this month's meeting on Wed., July 10th. Your attendance and voice of support is needed!"
- Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley promotes transportation projects in Prince George's County including "$46 million for several bicycle, pedestrian and safety improvements along various roads in Prince George’s, including U.S Route 1 in College Park." Of that, $20 million will be used buy right-of-way for a bicycle and pedestrian trail along U.S. 1 from College Avenue to Md. 193 in College Park.
- The Alexandria Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee is still looking for volunteers for documentation project counts Thursday July 11th (5-7pm) and SaturdayJuly 13th (12-2pm). Go to their webpage for additional information: www.bicycle.alexandria.va.us/
- Takoma Metro development plan will include a bicycle station with parking for 105 bikes. I don't know if the Met Branch Trail design has been finalized yet, but one of the preferred alternatives called for a sidepath through this area.
- Surprise! Bike share in NYC is a big success. Though ABC got a little confused on the facts in DC. "Washington D.C. began its program in 2008 with 120 bikes and 10 stations. It has expanded to 1,800 bikes and more than 200 stations." And despite trippling bike parking in Boston, it can't keep up with demand.
- Bike helmet made from recycled newspaper.
YES!!! As a PG County resident. I'm excited. Not sure what this will amount to, but I'm hopeful. Route 1 has been a thorn in my side--with its disappearing sidewalks and connections.
Posted by: Bob Smith | July 08, 2013 at 05:40 PM
I forgot to add.. I mean, who has heard of an urban university without multiple modes of transportation? College students can't hire limos to take them everywhere.
Posted by: Bob Smith | July 08, 2013 at 05:42 PM
If you are within the sound of my voice, we are this close to getting a north/south bike lane for NW DC. If you live anywhere nearby, or if you use or might use this facility, we need you to attend the ANC meeting on Wednesday and tell your own story about why the ANC should not stand in the way of resident safety. Please try and attend - it will make a difference
Posted by: Steve Seelig | July 08, 2013 at 07:30 PM
The trail would be from College Ave to Paint Branch Parkway/main entrance for UMD. There is already a trail running roughly parralel to Rt 1 there that runs up to 193. Basically it sounds like they're just going to run a trail inside the campus grounds parralel to the sidewalk. At least that's what I would do. If they're doing another trail up to 193 then I would laugh since it would have no purpose.
OR if they connected that trail from down by Seven Springs to the other side of the Beltway by Ikea. Those are improvements that would motivate more students to ride. Otherwise you have made the sidewalk along Rt 1 by Frat Row a little nicer with a trail and that's it.
Posted by: T | July 09, 2013 at 09:21 AM
A real bike lane on Rte. 1 in College Park is a total no-brainer. Even with the crappy sidewalks and horrific car traffic, you still see plenty of people walking and biking there.
Posted by: Crickey7 | July 09, 2013 at 09:33 AM