Bicycle Education Goes to School! But how are your kids getting there? ven if it's been decades since you last ascended the steps of a school, this time Jof year probably still evokes some “first day of school” nostalgia. You know: new shoes, autumn crushes, chicken soup and tater tots. Here at the Bicycle Coalition we've been think ing a lot about those first days of school, and we're not the only ones. ‘Throughout the transportation and public health fields, how kids get to school is a hot topic. Increasing inactivity, decreasing indepen- dence and the loss of “sense of place” among, today’s youth signals just some of the down- sides of suburban spraw]. While cities and older suburbs were built with sidewalks, narrower, slower streets and accessi- bility to transit, newer developments sorely lack these people-friendly designs. With wide, busy avenues and little or no access to transit, biking and walking to school in many towns in the Delaware Valley is a daunting, risky affair. ““Lwalked to school ten miles in the snow” was ‘once a popular lament. Now, kids may marvel at the idea that anyone ever walked to school, let alone rode a bicyde! ‘Ahbh...the bicycle. Once a vehicle for child- hood freedom, allowing children to explore their surroundings independently, to exercise without a schedule, and to turn the voyage to school into an adventure. We recognize there are many real obstacles and modern lifestyle choices that affect the way children get to school, obstacles that are sometimes bigger than the Bike Coalition and our mission. We do however believe that, when possible, get- ting kids walking and biking to school can greatly improve both their lives and ours. Picture kids back on the streets and side- walks, taking pleasure in simple activity. Imagine kids with unstructured time, and a sense of freedom. Aren't these the things we're now nostalgic for? In this issue of the Cyclegram we look at just ‘a few programs that teach kids the joys of biking, provide more opportunity for college students to bike, and examine the obstacles that prevent students from biking and walk- ing to school. We know there are many more ‘wonderful bicycle education programs for kids and adults in the Delaware Valley and we invite you to submit an artide for a future Cyclegram. “Ask anyone involved in transportation how they got to school when they were young vs, how their kids travel nowadays and you'll likely open up one of the most potent trans portation reform topics that cuts across all political and philosophical boundaries. The ‘need to shultle kids back and forth to school 4s one of the most visible indicators that com- ‘munities are no longer walkable and that kids under 16 are increasingly marooned in ‘the suburbs.” James Corless, STPP San Francisco, Safe Routes 10 School We would love to hear your questions, comments © stories! Email them to: Info@bedv.org We aso love volunteors! NEWSLETTER OF THE BICYCLE COALITION OF THE DELAWARE VALLEY AUTUMN 2000SCHOOL Kids BEEP, BEEP. Philadelphia will soon see an increase of kids on bikes! ne BCDVS Bye Easton Enhancement Progra, fe Money called BEE soning i ode sa ou ‘Rrsup hime pops caren al arn ep | safety and proper bike use as part of their school’s health curricu- | Tam aloup he corspt andthe nding for BEEP Rave bon 9 | Mahe ates contact and ete have managed wo Seas! cpm ors coupe sens Bt ial fxs soy BEzp wir in Pola pub hose yes Janary |. sponsored by the Schoo! istrict of Philadelphia and the Bicycle | Coalition of the Delaware Valley, BEEP is one of the largest in- school bicycle education pro- | Rawieeanty el | offer a model that we hope other distriets inthe region will follow. BEEP will introduce cycling as Bring YOUR Kids CELEBRATE PEOPLE- | HOOD: An All Gty Parade and Pageant 1 Saturday, October | 26th, Spiral Q Puppet | Theater will hold its Sh Annual yearend event Formally known asthe Day of | tke Dead: Celebration and Perade, the rame has row been changed (OPEOPLENOOD: AN ALL CITY FARADE AND PAGEANT, to | Sore ceri reflect he nature ofthis exuberant and uniquely per | Tonmatveevent-As the culmiation of Spiral Qs neighborhood | eslnis hisevet the estat ru cal pope oc | beat thet differences ina cacophony of homemade masque- | radeers, giant puppets, stiltdancers, fire breathers and more in thestretsof West Pilly. | This year cyclists have been invited to participate in this unifying event. Plans for the bicycle brigade include atleast one rolling | puppet, lots of wheely whacky oufits and a bicycle bell orchestra, | So come on out, bring your kids, bring a neighbor's kid or bring your inner kd! Saturday, October 28, 2000 at 3:00 PM (Rain date Sunday, October 20), This participatory giant-puppet parade starts at The Paul Robeson House Museum and Lit (@ 4951 Walnut Street ‘and will loop through West Philadelphia to Clark Park, followed by the Pageant of Neighborhoods and other festivities. | lees Centers for Disease Control New York Times June 7, 1999 1 fun and healthy activity. Through the program, kids will learn how to ride safely, and navigate the best routes to and from school ‘They will also lear about the environmental benefits of cycling. In addition, BEEP will present a positive image of bicycling as an eco- ‘omical transportation choice, BEEP will be offered in the 7th and 8th grades- just two years before most students begin driver's education and will provide viable trandportation alternative to and from school. We see this as an especially important issue in “transportationally disadvantaged” ‘school districts, where access to a car is an issue for many ‘teenagers. So be on the look out for more kids on the road. If you are in fan automobile and see them. rolling along, please, wave, don't beep. NEIGHBORHOOD Kids Neighborhood Bikeworks Update for the first time, the "Neighbothood Bikeworks (NBW) was able to offer a full schedule of activities to West Philly youngsters this, summer. This was due in large ppart to grants from the William Penn Foundation, the Claneil Foundation and the Philadelphia Foundation. In July, the kids got out of the city, taking a trip to the Lehigh Valley Velodrome for the Junior National Championships. Excited by what they leamed, the kids retumed a week later to try the tricks of the track for themselves. Throughout the summer, special- ly trained kids hosted clinics in three different neighborhoods. With skills acquired from NBW, they checked out other kids bikes and fixed what they could. In addition to these field trips and pub- lic service experiences, the kids received the basic course on bicycle repair and maintenance. Those who successfully completed the ten- session course earned a bike, a lock and a helmet! ‘This fall, NBW will offer lessons and drop-in sessions after school and on Saturdays, The third Saturday of each month is shop clean up day. Volunteers are always welcome. for more info contact: Neighborhood Bike Works 3916 Locust Walk Philadelphia, PA 19104-6152 215-386-0316 neighborhood@earthlink.net -22 Percent of American children are obese, twice the level of the mid-1980s. Nutrition is a factor, but so is physical inactivityCommuter of the Month - Isa Rieser "sa Rieser is a 4th grader at Greene Street Friends School in Germantown. Isa learned to ride a two wheeler at age six and a half. We at the Bicycle Coalition and Public Health officials all over the country wish more kids were like Isa. We thought about cloning this special young lady, but settled on an interview. BCDV: How often do you ride your bike to school? ISA: Usually tice a week BCDV: How far is your commute to school? ISA: 6 blocks BCDV: Do you ride your bike places other than school? ISA: Yes, Irie tothe library. Sometimes I ride for fun with my dad. If 1 1am by myself I'm not allowed to leave the block. BCDV: How do you make the decision whether or not ride your bicycle? ISA: Depends how I fel in the morning. There are days I would rather toalk or get a ride im a car BDV: Do any other kids you know ride to school? ISA: Yes, feo other kids ride to school. BCDV: Why do you think more kids don't ride to school? ISA: They live farther ony than I do. A lot of kids at my school are com ing from Chestreut Hill and Mt. Airy BCDV: Why do you like to ride to school? ISA: I just ike it, it's fun. BCDY: Any words of advice or inspiration for other kids who are thinking of pedaling to school? ISA: If you lve fer aay from school and you are going to ride, bring a rink and something to eat because you my get hungry and thirsty on the tony. Also, if you lve the house one minute before school starts, chances sare you will get there late ‘On behalf of the BCDV I'd like to thank Isa Rieser for taking time out of her busy schedule to talk to us! “Therese Madden Walk Our Children to School Day re than two and a half million people in the US Me six other nations participated in the 4th Annual Walk Our Children to School (WOCTS) Celebration ‘on Wednesday, October 4th. School children were joined by parents, public officials, school administrators, transportation professionals, safety program specialists and others to high- light the need for safe routes to school. This year marked the first ever International Walk to School Day; participants in the US. were joined by walkers in Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Cyprus, the Isle of Man and the British Colony of Gibraltar. For more info visit www.walktoschool-usa.org from CenterLines, the e-newsletter of the National Center for Bicycling and Walking www bikewalk.org, to plan for bicycles. Today's bike t0 school eyclists are tomorrow bike 10 work commuters Amtrak and East Coast Greenway Alliance Announce Unprecedented Link between Bikes and Trains eptember 14th, Washington DC: Amtrak and the East {Coast Greenway Alliance announce their partnership 'o forge an unprecedented intermodal network, con- necting Amtrak's passenger trains to the 2,600 miles of the East Coast Greenway. ‘Amtrak Board of Directors Vice Chair and former Governor Michael S. Dukakis announced Amtrak's Bikes (On Board effort during a press conference in Union Station. As part of the press conference, a commemorative sign was unveiled in Union Station, identifying the train station as the geographic center of the Greenway network. “This is an exciting opportunity to get Americans out of their cars and onto trails and trains when they are vaca- tioning,” said Dukakis. “It makes good sense for our envi- ronment and it makes good sense for Amtrak to respond to a growing market for eco-tourism and adventure travel.” ‘The East Coast Greenway Alliance expects to complete the Greenway network by 2010. During the next 10 years, Amtrak will work dlosely with the Greenway Ailiance to plan for and phase in more accommodations for travelers with bicydles on regional trains that serve the Northeast Corridor and parts of the Southeast. Amtrak plans to begin with a pilot program of limited service between Richmond, VA and Boston by Spring 2001 on the Twilight Shoreliner. Current plans call for equipping baggage cars with bike racks on selected trains that serve cities in the South and the Northeast. Amtrak is also considering incorporating bicycle facilities into new or overhauled equipment used in non-express and regional service. By the year 2010, Amtrak expects to replace much of the equipment used for regional service, providing an opportunityOLDER Kids Students Add Style to Bicycle Racks on the Avenue of the Arts hile bicycling is a practical mode of transporta- W« for everyone itis especally popular among university students; it’s cheap, fun and space cfficient. For that reason, the Avenue of the Arts, Broad Street from Lehigh to Washington Avenues, has no short- age of bicycles. With Temple University, the University of the.Arts, and the Art Institute of Philadelphia, the Avenue draws thousands of students day and night. ‘The University of the Arts recent renovation of ten floors of the Terra Building (SE corner of Broad and Walnut), and the Art Institute's new dormitory occupying 17 floors of the Avenue of the Arts building (SE comer of Broad and Chestnut Streets), have greatly increased the number of students in this small stretch of Broad Street. The side- ‘walks outside of the University of Arts are so crammed with bicycles that, at certain times of the day, it is impossi- ble to locate an available meter or sign post. This is a heartening sight for the bike advocate, but frustrating for the student late for a final exam. In September of 1999, Avenue of the Arts Inc. contracted with Orth-Rodgers a local planning agency, to conduct a transportation study of the Avenue. Orth-Rodgers discov- ered what many local cyclists already knew- there is a severe shortage of bicycle parking on the Avenue of the Arts. Based on the study's findings, the Avenue of the Arts decided to install more bike parking, When they called the Bike Coalition for some advice on bike racks, we told them about a great project in Portland, OR where bike parking doubles as public art; at the optometrist you lock to a pair of eyeglasses, and at the cafe you hitch to coffee cup. ‘The Avenue of the Arts, the Bicycle Coalition and an industrial design class from the Art Institute have begun a project to design bike racks that will reflect the unique- ress of the Avenue. The students’ initial submissions were all very impressive! We are now in the process of choos- ing a final design based on cost, function, and style. Its exciting to know that one of Philadelphia's most fash- ionable and well-traveled streets will soon be able to accommodate more cyclists. It looks like the Avenue has another hit on their hands! University Gty Cyclist-Pedestrian | Alliance Hosts Seminar | response to several recent tragedies involving motor vehicles and bicyclists on the University of Pennsylvania campus, members of the university community orga- hhized themselves into the University City Cycist-Pedestrian Alliance (CPA). CPA was formed to educate cyclists and pedestrians in University City. This fall, the group began to reach out to the University community. Under the sponsorship of the University’s Student Orientation Office, CPA members and BCDV’s Sue McNamara conducted a Safe Cycling Seminar. CPA representatives were also present at Penn Club Day handing out literature explaining the need for improved cyding conditions around campus while promoting the Philadelphia Bicycle Network. Future seminars are being, planned in conjunction with the University Police Bicycle Patrol and the Office of Public Safety. Following the maxim of “you can’t manage it if you can’t measure it,” CPA's next objective is to collect demographi information about the Penn cycling community, including the number of daily bike commuters and an assessment of bicyde parking on campus. It is hoped that a realistic pic- ture of the number of cydlists on campus will help convince the University administration to set aside an appropriate amount of money from the budget for improving cycling ‘conditions. Some innovative programs that have been dis- cussed include vouchers for helmets at area bicycle shops, and incentives for University staff to use alternative means of transportation. ‘The CPA is open to all interested persons who are part of the University City community. If you would like to be part of this group, please contact Parker Snowe at (215) 898-5012 or via e-mail at snowep@wharton.upenn.edu. One of the final projects, this rack incorporates the Avenue of the Arts logo and an old fashion bicycle.Continuing EDUCATION Sue's Yearly Education and Inspiration icycle Advocacy is a new profession. 10 years ago there Be ‘more than a handful of bicyclists being, paid full time salaries to promote bicyce-friendly commu- nities. Though the numbers are rapidly increasing—most states and major cities now have bicydle organizations, as do many regions and smaller towns—many bicycle advocates still work alone or in small offices. For this reason, bicycle advocates often feel alone in their struggle. One organization addressing this need is the Thunderhead Alliance. The Thundethead Alliance is a national coalition of state and regional bicycle advocacy organizations. Each year they hold an annual meeting, a time for bicycle advocates to reflect, and refuel. Thunderhead Alliance members met in Philadelphia this year and, following the lead of Sue McNamara, rode their bikes to Ventnor, NJ, for a two-day retreat. The Thunderhead Alliance was founded three years ago at the Thunderhead Ranch in Dubois, WY, where bike advo- cates had been gathering informally for many summers, thanks to support from the Bicycle Federation of America. The organization is a training ground for directors, staff and board members of bicycle advocacy groups from all over the US and Canada. The annual retreat offers bicycle advocates an opportunity to exchange pointers on effective advocacy and gather information on growing a successful member- ship organization. It is also gives advocates a chance to recharge their batteries after a year of working, with a car- dominated culture. Since its inception, Thunderhead has offered a web site for advocates, and regional advocacy training sessions through- out the country. The next one is in Hartford, CT on Oct 28th. (Please call 860-527-5200 for more info.). Future plans for ‘Thunderhead include a Washington, D.C. office and month- ly call-in conference information sessions. Visit Thunderhead on the web - ww.thunderheadalliance org Adult EDUCATION PROBIKE/PROWALK: An Adult Education the staff at the Bicycle Coalition did get to attend. I school for a brief period this fall, sort of. ProBike/ProWalk: the International Conference on. Bicycling and Walking. was held in Philadelphia from September 5th to the 8th, at the new Loews Hotel. As part of the Local Host Committee, the BCDV helped to make sure our visitors made the most of their stay in Philadelphia. In addition to playing host, we were also very busy attending and delivering presentations at the ‘conference. Similar to a new semester at the University, the decision on which session to attend was a tough one. Talks were given on such varied topics as Moving the Needle: Creating Strategies for Real Cultural Change; The Role of Law Enforcement in Bicycle Safety; and Trafic Calming: What Really Works? Participants from a wide range of back- grounds, disciplines and perspectives exchanged ideas and information on how to make our nation’s communities more bicyde-friendly and walkable. The theme of this year’s conference was “Smart Choices for ‘Smart Growth and Sustainable Neighborhoods,” and was the largest in ProBike's Ilyear history with more than 550. | people, induding about 50 locals, in attendance. Many out- of-towners remarked on how much they enjoyed | Philadelphia and how we are lucky to live in such a bik- able and walkable town. We felt very proud of our city, our work and your support. Special thanks to all of the BCDV members who volun- teered at this event and to all the locals who helped show our visitors how special Philadelphia really is. 1ese bike ftiendly businesses rt Fitness CeBike Advocacy In Action! NJ Transit Drops Permit Requirement and Installs Bike Racks on Buses ‘June 22nd, NJ Governor Christie Whitman took O. bicycle for a ride on the Route 409 NJ Transit us into Burlington City. Whitman unloaded her bike from the rack on the front of the bus, and proclaimed the state of New Jersey “bike friendly.” Recognizing bikes on transit as an important step for a “bike friendly” New Jersey, Governor Whitman announced the state’ initiative to require every bus to be prepared to carry bikes, either ‘on front racks or in the carriages underneath. The Bicycle Coalition emphasized to the Governor that every bus ‘must be equipped to carry bicycles in order to provide a reliable service. Statewide, over 50% of the buses are com- pliant, but in southern NJ the figure is 100%! NJ Transit is to be commended for implementing this program so quickly. PS. On May 21st, NJ Transit also dropped the permit requirement for bikes aboard trains. Let's hear it for Jersey! Bicycle Coalition Releases Bike Action Plan for the Gity of Philadelphia tthe request of Mayor John F. Street, the Bicycle Coalition released the Philadelphia Bike Action Plan on June 19th. The plan contains 58 recom- ‘mended actions grouped by department of responsibility. Designed to help the City of Philadelphia double the number of bicycle trips by 2005, the Plan calls for: the appointment of a bike coordinator; the completion of the Bike Network in five years; the construction of a bike sta- tion at JFK Plaza; the establishment of a city wide bike- parking program; and the promotion of bicyde tourism. ‘The Mayor has passed the report on to the named depart- ments, some of which have begun implementing the rec- ‘ommendations. The Bicycle Coalition will be working, to see full compliance with the actions in the plan. For a copy of the plan, contact the Bicycle Coalition or read it on our web site www.bodvorg. Southeastern PA Bike Program Continues to Grow! ‘The Bicycle Coalition Requests Better Support From PennDOT in Southeastern PA ‘nil recently, Southeastern PA was lucky enough to [ J have the best bike coordinator in the state, PennDOT engineer Karl Kieffer. Possessing, both the knowledge and the seniority to interject bicyde facili- ties into roadway improvement projects, Kieffer made Pennsylvania a better place to bike. Due to some unfortu- nate health problems, Karl has not been able to work full time for over a year now. Without Karl's watchful eye, PennDot’s commitment to on-road bike safety has slipped through the cracks. This summer, the Bicycle Coalition, the Clean Air Council and the East Coast Greenway met with PennDOT District ‘Six Administrator Andy Warren to discuss these concerns. More recently, PennDot’s state bike coordinator Dave Bachman and the Delaware Valley Regional Planning ‘Commission have joined the discussion. The Bicycle Coalition intends to lead these discussions into the fall and ‘get PennDOT to re-commiit to safe roads for cyclists in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Your letters helped! Bicycle Coalition saves funding for Bike Network almost lost federal funding for the Philadelphia Bike Network. The Streets Department neglected to get the Bike Network on the list of projects eligible for federal transportation money. This money comes from T= summer, the Philadelphia Department of Streets ‘Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) funding and covers a large chunk of the Bike Network's expenses. Despite this close call, thanks to your letters, faxes, mails, not to mention some persistent lobbying, by the Bicycle Coalition, funding, has been restored. If all goes as planned, the BCDV, Mayor Street, and the Streets 3t will work together to build a completed Bike ‘Network within the next five years. NJ Legislature Agrees to Increase State Trust Fund Expenditures on Bicycle Projects thanks to the Tri-State Transportation Campaign, the Coalition of New Jersey Cyclists, the Bicycle Coalition of the Delaware Valley and some friends in the NJ State Legislature, the NJ State Legislature has increased the amount of ‘money available for local bike projects from $6.7 million in this fiscal year’s budget to $9 million in FY2001. This money is available for the construction of bicycle projects by municipalities and counties, working to create more bike- friendly communities. 6Bike/Bus Lane On Chestnut S Street Faces Threat In City Council ‘Send endiosed ACTION POSTCARD to help! ince the 1970s, Chestnut Street had been operating as a transit- way exclusively for buses. Earlier this year, construction began to re-open Chestnut Street to private automobiles. The new configuration of the street added a lane of parking, a lane for auto traffic and a lane for bikes and buses. The shared bike/bus lane was, ‘a “compromise” plan which came out of many hours of negotiation ‘with the Streets Department, SEPTA and the community. ‘On September 14, 2000, Councilmen Frank DiCicco and Darrell Clarke introduced Bill #000547 to Council. This bill seeks to regulate the movement of traffic on Chestnut Street by authorizing right ‘tums from Chestnut Street onto southbound cross-streets. ‘The current traffic pattem on Chestnut Street has been in place for only two months. Historically, motorists need at least six months to adjust to new traffic patterns. In addition to time, motorists need reminding, Unfortunately, enforcement by the police of the no right tum restriction has been spotty at best. The Bicycle Coalition and the Streets Department are working with the police to improve enforcement, Allowing a right turn on Chestnut Street makes the road more dan- {gerous to cyclists and slows buses, as private automobiles will be encouraged to use the right lane as a normal travel lane. Making bicycle travel more dangerous on one of the few major thorough fares for bikes will decrease bike use in Center City. Making bus travel slower onthe four routes that use Chestnut Stret will dis courage public transit use ‘The Bicycle Coalition has sent leters to city council, the Mayor, the ‘Streets Department and the Center City District on this issue. The Clean Air Council and the Delaware Valley Transit Users Group and the Delaware Valley Association of Rail Passengers have joined the Coalition in supporting the right turn restriction. Please help by sending the enclosed postcard to Councilman DiCicco. It would also be helpful to drop a quick note to your district council person fon this issue, since i will ikely come before council for a vote. Since the contact information is too long to list here, please see our web site (wwrwebedv.org) for council person contacts or call us at 215- 829.4188 and we'll be glad to help. 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They will tel the fascinating story of the Hikeand Bike Trail and speak on "Building Your Own Better Town; fthelmportanceof Community ~ ! L g g ' I [ I t l ! ‘The talks are free with you Bicycle Coalition membership card and $5 to V tenes tomes And the Winner is... Nominations now being accepted for the Liberty Bell ‘Awards! Celebration of Cycling, every fall since 1995. After five years, ‘we've decided to do things a litle differently. ‘This year, the Bicycle Coalition will present the Liberty Bell Awards of Biking, honoring individuals who have helped make biking bet- ter in the Delaware Valley. And to help us choose the winners, ‘we're asking for your nominations in the enclosed postcard. | Since we want to inchide these awards in our anal eclebration, | | | Ts Bicycle Coalition has hosted Biketoberfest, ur annual | | | ‘we are postponing Biketoberfest to plan for this bigger event. We hope you will join us this winter for our new awards ceremony, along with the usual bands, food, drink and auction that make this the premier social event for the cycling community. Stay tuned for more info on date and location. ‘And don’t forget to send in your nominations! One Less Car 100% cotton “One Less Car” t-shirts in light blue $15 for this one of a kind shirt available in adult sm, med, large, x-large and kids med Ben Franklin Bridge Ben Frankiin Bridge Update: Totes tre ‘vert lengthy closures of the Ben Franklin Bridge by the Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) during the curtent seven ‘year 1e-painting of the bridge. ‘The Bicycle Coalition was also able to restrict any future closures ‘on weekdays, a time when cyclists can use PATCO as altema- tive. Keeping weekday access is especially important because of the number of people who bike the bridge fo get fo woik. Cyclists ‘can now take advantage of Ny Transit buses with fronloading ‘be racks (they come about every 5 minutes) at Bridge Plaza, another great way 10 cioss the Delaware. For up-to-date infomation on the stats of he wokway, 60 the DRPA web silo o! wwrw.dppa.org CICK on "NEWS"BCDV MEMBERSHIP 1 Urban Bikers Tricks & Tips | want to help make bicycling better ~ sign me up! ! | Address i 1 City. State I I Telephone (H) cw) ' 1 hy five ike op — 11am voluntarily setting my membership dues atthe following level: I 1 1 1 __$100*_$75* _$50*__$35_other I 1 * includes five t-shirt I 114 also lke: 1 { Bike Coalition t-shirt M, L, XL sis i 1) wineat design on font & “One Less Car” on back 1 ' BCDV Commuter Map 6 f 1 Cycle & Recycle Calendar s10 1 S15 +82 sh ! ! ! 1 i Total Amount Enclosed: | Send to: BCDV P.O. Box 8194 Phila PA 19101 Wy !" Don’t miss an issue! 5 If you're not already a member, join now and put your money to work improving bicycling in the Delaware ‘Valley! 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