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PROMOTING BICYCLING FOR TRANSPORTATION AND RECREATION
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WHO ARE WE?
LEBANON VALLEY BICYCLE COALITION was organized in 2008 to make Lebanon County a better place to bicycle. We work with elected officials and municipal, county and state governments to make certain that new road projects or redesigns consider the needs of bicyclists. We want cyclists to have the necessary skills to be able to bicycle for their transportation, recreation and health. We offer bike rides because we enjoy cycling together. We need you to strengthen our efforts. With your help, we can be more successful. Become a Member or Supporter and especially volunteer your enthusiasm, skills and knowledge. Membership and Supporter Forms can be found in the General Information Menu. |
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Pennsylvania Senate Passes HB 170
HB 170, the safe passing legislation, passed the Senate with a 45 – 5 vote on January 24th. Contact your Senator to express your thanks. The NAYs were Senators Earll, Ferlo, Kitchen, Boscola, and Stack. Now is the time to contact Governor Corbett to ask him to sign HB 170.
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BIKE MOVIE FUNDRAISER
Bicycle Dreams, the award-winning feature-length documentary about the Race Across America (RAAM), will premiere at the Allen Theatre in Annville on Saturday, February 25th at 1:30 PM. View the trailer at
www.bicycledreamsmovie.com
Pre Pay Tickets $8 Click here to order At the Door $10
Prepay by February 23rd and your name will be entered in a drawing for a Piko 3 Light provided by
Gretnabikes.com - Distributor of Lupine Lighting Systems in N.A.
Join bicyclists from throughout the region to experience an amazing movie sponsored by LVBC and Dream Ride Projects. Come early for lunch at MJ’s Coffee Shop adjoining the Theatre and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow bicyclists
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A New Guide for Bicycle Facilities
Review the recommendations made by NACTO, the National Association of City Transportation Officials, to make bicycling safer and better in our U.S. cities at
http://nacto.org/cities-for-cycling/design-guide/
Are there any that you would like to have in Lebanon County? Why or why not? Would you join a group of us to visit Washington, D.C. area, NYC or Philadelphia to “test” some of these bike facilities?
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Research on How to Get More Kiwis on Bikes
Our volunteer based organization depends on members and supporters. This includes your identifying valuable resources. Thanks to a member who found this resource. New Zealand wants more of its citizenry to return to bicycling. Thus, they have researched issues and possible solutions. Take some time and read this recently published (October, 2011) study: http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/research/reports/449/docs/449.pdf . Then share your reactions. |
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PA House Members Learn about Bicycling Tourism
PA House of Representatives Tourism and Recreational Development Committee held a meeting on the economic value of bicycling tourism. LVBC was represented by Pat Krebs. Others who provided excellent information and perspectives included representatives of a touring company, Philadelphia Bicycle Club, Tour de ‘Toona, rails to trails, and the Cumberland County Visitors Bureau. Recommendations included improved marketing of the bicycling experiences that Pennsylvania offers, a well staffed Bike Pedestrian Office within PennDOT and, of course, good road surfaces and wide shoulders.
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Lebanon County Bike Transportation Map
In 2010, bicyclists identified state and municipal roads that are frequently used by bicyclists in Lebanon County. With this information, the County Planning Department assisted LVBC with the development of a Bike Transportation Map that identifies Regional, Collector and Scenic roads. While we recognize that all of the roads in Lebanon County, except the interstates, are used by bicyclists as they travel to their specific destinations, we also realize that with limited funding, it is important that PennDOT and municipalities know which roads should be prioritized for adding shoulders, widening existing shoulders, installing other bicycle facilities and also correcting problems for bicyclists.
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Municipal Planning Has a Major Impact on Bicycling
When municipalities undertake the task of updating or developing a new comprehensive plan, bicyclists need to provide input as to their needs for transportation as well as recreation and fitness. In 2011, five of the municipalities that comprise the Lebanon Cornwall School District are undertaking a joint comprehensive plan. If you live in North Cornwall, Cornwall, West Cornwall, South Lebanon or North Lebanon, you are encouraged to participate in the process. Also, Annville and Cleona are undertaking a joint comprehensive plan. LVBC depends upon bicyclists who live in these municipalities to provide information and recommendations.
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Providing Bicycle Safety Education
LVBC and the Lebanon County Planning Department held a bicycle safely strategy session in September. Representatives of several school districts, police departments, recreational organizations, FASP, Lebanon County Safe Kids, In Gear Cycling and others attended. Suggestions were made on how to educate parents as well as youth. The program director for the Safe Routes to School Program funded by PennDOT provided information on what is available. Anyone who has an interest in educating children on how to bike safely can receive periodic e mails providing information about the resource center’s activities. SIGN ME UP is found on the left hand side of www.saferoutespa.org For more information about the event, read the Fall E NEWS.
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The Keystone Coalition is a group of individuals and organizations that represent all modes of transportation. The Coalition’s goal is to convince the Pennsylvania legislature and the Governor to develop a well funded and comprehensive transportation plan. Presently, $20 million is proposed for bicycling infrastructure on the roads, especially wide shoulders as well as improving the structure within PennDOT to make certain that bicycling does not get lost in PennDOT’s planning and implementation. Grassroots support is needed to enable the Keystone Coalition to be successful. One of the first steps to reach the citizenry of Pennsylvania has been to create a website, www.reconnectpa.org Your immediate help is needed to populate a map on this site with your specific issues of concern about road and bridge conditions.
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Vehicle Static and Bumper Stickers Promote Safe Passing
LVBC designed and is selling static and bumper stickers that support a safe passing distance when a motorist passes a bicyclist. Become part of a state wide campaign by giving these stickers to your Pennsylvania House and Senate legislators, to your friends and family.
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CYCLING in the LEBANON VALLEY
The Lebanon County Scenic Bike Rides map is available. This publication is the result of the combined efforts of the Lebanon County Planning Department, the Lebanon County Tourism Promotion Agency and LVBC.
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