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A Regional Bike and Pedestrian
Newsflash
Shovel less bike
more, Bike to Work Day is coming!
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Just as predicted! There was at least six more weeks of winter
since Punxsutawney Phil had his say. However, don't worry, now it's time for
folks to get ready to ride their bikes to work, walk to transit, walk to school,
and just walk for the health of it.
The following newsflash, on behalf of, the Baltimore Regional
Transportation Board details upcoming news and events in regards to biking and
walking both in and around the Baltimore region.
Thank you and Enjoy!
Stephanie Yanovitz
BikePed Beacon
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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR BIKE TO WORK
DAY!
The 13th annual Bike to Work Day (B2WD), hosted
by the members of the Baltimore Metropolitan Council (BMC), will be held on
Friday, May 21, 2010. Registration is now open!
At the
rally site, riders will receive a free t-shirt, be entered to win prizes
(including a folding bike), a "Bike to Benefits" card, and a Bicycle Commuter
Guide for Employees and Employers.
New
in 2010!
Our goal this year is to reach new bicycle
commuters, as well as those who typically commute by bike and have attended a
rally site in previous years. Here are a few of the new initiatives this year:
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A Bike and Benefit rewards card
provides incentives from bike friendly businesses (more info on this in the
following article)
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Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG)
will host rallies at APG and in Edgewood
Satellite rallies are also being
scheduled at University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) and Sinai
Hospital.
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Bicycle mentors are available in
every jurisdiction
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Rideshare Coordinators wll be on
hand to help you make multi-modal commuting connections.
Regional B2WD 2010 sponsors include PNC Bank and the Mid-Atlantic Sports
Network (MASN). PNC's Harbor East Branch will distribute drawstring backpacks
(while supplies last) by sponsoring "Pedal to PNC" through BMC's Bike to
Benefits reward card. MASN's "Tune in on Wednesday's" will include public
service announcements promoting B2WD. If you are interested in being a sponsor
for B2WD please contact BMC's Stephanie Yanovitz at syanovitz@baltometro.org. You don't have to wait until B2W Day to start commuting by bike, transit,
carpool, or walking! Information and help is always available on BMC's web
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BIKE & BENEFIT
REWARDS CARD Download your reward
card and start biking to these great rewards!
 We all know that biking has many benefits to your
health, the environment, and more. But now in the Baltimore region, you can
start biking for some exciting new benefits!
To participate, simply download your copy of your Bike &
Benefit Rewards Card. Then, bike to these bike friendly establishments and
receive your B2W benefit. Offers include gifts, discounts, chances to win
prizes, and more!
With your Bike and Benefit Rewards Card, you'll also be able to
gear up and start biking now in preparation for the regions celebration of Bike
to Work Day on Friday, May 21st.
>> Download your Bike
and Benefit Card today! |
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BALTIMORE COUNTY
BICYCLE MASTER PLAN WORKSHOPS Workshops begin April
6 in Western Baltimore County
 Baltimore County needs your help to identify improvements
to the pedestrian and bicycle network in Western Baltimore County. Please attend
one or more of the workshops listed below to share your ideas or complete a
survey. All workshops beging at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, April 6
Randallstown Community Center
3505
Resource Drive, 21133
Thursday, April 8
Pikesville Library
1301 Reisterstown
Road, 21208
Wednesday, April 21
Cockeysville Middle School
10401
Greenside Drive, 21030
Tuesday, April 27
Catonsville Library
1100 Frederick
Road, 21228
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FREE
INSTRUCTIONAL BIKE RIDES Baltimore Bicycling Club Series begins May 2 and runs through June
20
 The Baltimore Bicycling Club Bicycle Instructional Ride Series will
begin with an orientation on the first Sunday in May 2 and run through June
20th. This series is offered to anyone over 16 years of age interested in
learning the basic skills of cycling, including safety and bike handling and
doing minor road repairs. The ride series will cover both road and recreational
trail riding. You must have and wear a helmet in order to ride.
Orientation
Sunday, May 2, 2010
10:30 a.m.
Ridgely Middle School
Rides (All rides start at 10
a.m.)
Sunday, May 9
NCR Trail, Paper Mill Rd Entrance - Optional Mother's
Day Ride
Sunday, May 16
Our First Road
Ride: Location TBD
Sunday, May 23 and Sunday, May 30
Greenspring Station
Sunday, June 6 and Sunday, June 13
Jacksonville
Sunday, June 20
Graduation Ride: A ride
to get the class together again. Location
TBD. >> Get more details
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MD HIGHWAY SAFETY
OFFICE SAFETY GRANT SEMINAR Register closes today for this important seminar
 The State Highway Administration's Highway Safety Office is proud to
offer a grants seminar about the Safe Highways Application & Reporting
Program (SHARP). The grants are available for Federal FY 2011.
Friday, March 26, 2010
Office of Traffic and Safety
Training Room
7491 Connelley Drive, Hanover, MD 21076
Eligible grant recipients include state, regional, and local organizations,
including non-profits agencies. Please send a representative from your agency
or organization who will be completing the online application.
Training attendees will learn about:
- MHSO's new online application system (SHARP)
- How to obtain a password to apply and the process for submitting
- Which projects are eligible/non-eligible for Federal Funding in FFY11
- Grant deadlines and due dates
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NATIONAL SAFE
ROUTES TO SCHOOL TRAINING COURSE Attend this event to get hands-on information about
SR2S
 The Maryland Department of Transportation and the State
Highway Administration's Highway Safety Office are proud to offer the National
Safe Routes to School Training Course on May 5, 2010. This course will provide
hands-on training on how to conduct a successful school-based Safe Routes to
School Program.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Rolling Terrace Elementary School
705 Bayfield
Street, Takoma Park, MD 20912
Attendees of the training course will
participate in a walking audit of an local school, as well as learn about topics
such as:
Attendance at this course is mandatory for grant recipients. Others who
are interested in attending will be permitted to pre-register as space allows.
There is no fee to attend this course, but pre-registration is required by April
28. To register, contact Joe Pelaia, MD SHA SRTS Coordinator, at 410-787-7620
or jpelaia@sha.state.md.us. |
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NEW REPORT
IDENTIFIES PROGRESS ON BENCHMARKS Includes important data on bicycling and walking in all 50 states
and 51 largest U.S. cities
 The Alliance for Biking and Walking has released the
Bicycling and Walking in the United States 2010 Benchmarking Report. A highlight
from the reports conclusion is listed below:
"As this report shows, where bicycling and walking levels are higher,
obesity, high blood pressure, and diabetes levels are lower. Higher levels of
bicycling and walking also coincide with increased bicycle and pedestrian safety
and higher levels of physical activity.
Increasing bicycling and walking can help solve many of the
largest problems facing our nation. As this report indicates, many states and
cities are making progress toward promoting safe access for bicyclists and
pedestrians, but much more remains to be done."
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In The
News, Events, and Other Useful Links |
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EVENTS
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IN THE NEXT
ISSUE
April's BikePed Beacon will highlight Commuter Tax Benefits. In
addition, we'll highlight up-to-date information about Bike to Work Day 2010,
including details abut rallies, convoys, bike mentors, and stories of riders
from around the region.
Send your stories and article ideas to syanovitz@baltometro.org by April 8.
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