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The following monthly newsflash from the Baltimore Regional Transportation Board details current news and events in regards to biking and walking both in and around the Baltimore region.
The information found in the newsflash is informative; it could inspire some to become more involved in the process of improving conditions for biking and walking.
Stephanie Yanovitz
BIKE TO WORK DAY 2009 IS NEVER OVER!
You will be entered to win an additional t-shirt and you can enter your mailing information to receive the brand new “Bicycle Commuter Resource Guide” for Employees and Employers to share in the Baltimore Region.
Annapolis Transit, ARTMA, Anne Arundel County, Capital Bicycle, Eastern Mountain Sports, Hard Bean Coffee, Whole Foods, 1430 WNAV, Baltimore Collegetown Network, BikeJam, Charm City Cakes, High Ground Coffee Roasters, Whole Foods Harbor East, Eddie’s Market, Biller’s Bikes, BJ’s, Chesapeake Cycle and Sport, Bonefish Grill, The Arena Club, Conte’s Bikes, VPSI Inc., The Bicycle Connection, Greene Turtle, MaGerks, Ripken Stadium, WXCY FM, WAWA, Looney’s Pub, Princeton Sports, columbia Association, Howard County Chamber of Commerce, Bicycling Advocates of Howard County, State Highway Administration, College Park Area Bicycle Coalition, One Less Ar, Baltimore Bicycling Club, Adventure Cycling Association
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BIKE TO WORK DAY NUMBERS
Congratulations riders! Thanks to Local Government Support: Bike to Work Day 2009, sponsored by the Baltimore Metropolitan Council, was celebrated in the Baltimore region and across the nation on Friday May 15, 2009.
Between 7 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. on May 15, bicycle commuters gathered at locations throughout the Baltimore region below: Rally Site Participants + ride-up
>>>Visit the Bike to Work Day 2009 Photos
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BIKE TO WORK DAY In the News!
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ONE LESS CAR’s Tour Du Port Early-bird registration deadline approaching  Tour Du Port is on Sunday October 4th this year. There are rides for all ages and abilities ranging from 12 to 51 miles. Tour Du Port is OLC’s Annual Fundraiser so it needs your support. On a personal note…. Carol Silldorff, Executive Director OLC, is a real fighter when it comes to dealing with personal injury and mental fatigue. She has gotten a lot of support from fellow riders and friends since an unfortunate bicycling crash where she struck a deer followed by landing in an oncoming lane of traffic. Crashes like that always leave us at a loss for words but we can always show our support indirectly.
Sign up for Tour Du Port by August 15th for $35, after August 15th it’s $45.
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SAFETY!
Street Smart Campaign coming in September….
237 lives were lost 25,004 people were injured 52,898 crashes were reported 50 pedestrians lost their lives 2 bicyclists died |
Statewide in 2007 there were a total of 615 lives lost and 51,729 persons injured in 588 fatal crashes and 34,866 injury crashes (totaling 35,424 crashes). Another 65,519 crahses were property damage only (PDO) for a total of 100,943 reported crashes with the possibility of even more injuries unknown or unreported. |
In The News and Other Useful Links |
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 Stephanie Yanovitz
Baltimore Metropolitan Council 410-732-0500 x1055 syanovitz@baltometro.org |
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