Connecticut cyclists are looking forward to a banner year in 2010 — and that’s good news for the state’s economy, environment and quality of life. After decades of official neglect, recent months have seen completion of important sections of the Farmington Valley Trail, adoption of a statewide bicycle and pedestrian plan, passage of a law
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According to Town Manager Bill Smith, joining the Bicycle Friendly Community Project would benefit the town by increasing awareness of bicycle safety and encouraging programs like the Ride to Work program. It would also create programs like the succesful youth bicycle safety program the Granby Police did several years ago. via Fike friendly plans under
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SIMSBURY — Two residents who want Simsbury to become the first official Bicycle Friendly Community in Connecticut have pushed their pedals to town hall to plead their case to the Board of Selectmen. At the board’s Dec. 14 meeting, a presentation was made by active cyclists Paul Mikkelson and auto dealership owner Steve Mitchell, who
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As world leaders gather in Copenhagen to negotiate international strategy to lower global greenhouse emissions, I’d like to share a vision for part of the solution. Greenways and other improvements in bicycling and pedestrian infrastructure can make make a huge impact lowering emissions in the coming decade. via Greenways Can Achieve Most of 2020 US
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Did you ever try walking or biking down the Post Road in Fairfield? This section of the Post Road does not even have a sidewalk…only parking! For this reason and many others, we believe that Fairfield must develop a bicycle and pedestrian plan as a first step towards a safer and more sustainable biking and
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A state-sponsored online program that links commuters to travel companions and offers rewards for car and van pools, bicycling, or riding the train to work has gained more than 1,000 new members this year and eliminated nearly 160,000 vehicle trips from state roads. Nu-Ride, a ride-sharing Web site, enrolled 1,463 new members since January, bringing
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Late October witnessed a landmark moment in the development of the East Coast Greenway. At the Fairfield County/East Coast Greenway Bicycle & Pedestrian Summit, ConnDOT Deputy Commissioner Albert Martin announced that the Department of Transportation would no longer oppose development of a Merritt Parkway Trail! Click here for the website of the Merritt Parkway Trail
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Naugatuck Mayor Bob Mezzo writes about how the beauty of the Naugatuck Valley can only be viewed “through old paintings and works of art ” and how, for more than 100 years, walking along the Naugy River has been impeded by construction projects. But, a ray of hope is visible in plans by town leaders
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Rail v. busway and the political realities of both Stowe: Have you been following the New Britain Busway proposal? Transportation professional: Only somewhat. I know the basics. Stowe: Is the proposal as designed a good idea? Transportation professional: From what I’ve heard it’s good, but not great. Stowe: Proponents cite estimates of 15,000 daily riders,
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Go Green Fitness Converts Cycling Workouts into Clean and Renewable Energy A revolutionary exercise program has opened at Go Green Fitness in Orange, Connecticut. Using technology developed by Ridgefield-based The Green Revolution, the power generated from cycling workouts helps make the gym’s environment cleaner, greener and sustainable while promoting a healthy lifestyle. A news conference
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BOLTON — – Environmental activist Rodney Parlee has been appointed to the newly established Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Board by state Sen. President Donald Williams and Gov. M. Jodi Rell. via Bolton Activist Appointed To Bike Advisory Board — Courant.com.

A transit community buzzword is “transportation choice.” But the busway proposal actually limits “transportation choice” by siting it on New Britain Secondary and Amtrak railroad right-of-ways. The busway eliminates potential direct Amtrak or commuter rail service between Hartford, New Britain, Meriden and New Haven. Including New Britain on the NHHS corridor is critical to foster
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Six pedestrians have been killed on Connecticut streets in the last three weeks … Transportation for America just issued Dangerous by Design, a report that examines the causes of these pedestrian fatalities, identifies the most dangerous cities for walking, and makes concrete recommendations for making our streets safer.  Among the recommendations are the implementation of
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Stamford, CT — Thursday, November 19, celebrate the season at The Green Faire at Stamford GreenDrinks with music, food, green technology and products in the Pavilion at the Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the last Stamford GreenDrinks of the year! Free admission and free, reusable event bags with product samples to
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When addressing an audience of bicycle and pedestrian advocates gathered for the Fairfield County/East Coast Greenway/Bicycle & Pedestrian Summit last week in Stamford, Connecticut Department of Transportation Deputy Commissioner Al Martin  formally announced the department’s willingness to explore developing a 37.5 mile multi-use path within the state-owned Merritt Parkway right-of-way. via ConnDOT Announces Support for
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Yale students broke in 25 shiny red-and-white bicycles, parading them around Old Campus yesterday to mark the launch of the Yale College Council and Yale Student Environmental Coalition’s Bike Share Program. Last year the program was the winning submission of the Yale College Council Student Development Directive, which allocates $5,000 of the YCC budget to
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“Even with few bike lanes, bicycling in New Haven is relatively safe and is a great way to get around … I ride in the lane, with traffic, as if I were driving a car. As a result, I have had generally positive experiences with drivers and I almost never feel that I am in
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SHELTON — Fourteen Shelton High School business students recently got a kick-start to their morning as they donned helmets and rode bicycles to school to demonstrate alternative transportation modes. via Shelton High School students ‘pedal’ alternative transportation – The New Haven Register.

GLASTONBURY – Residents Debra Dauphinais and John Ferguson have been appointed to the Connecticut Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board. The pair was named to four-year terms by Speaker of the House Christopher Donovan, D- Meriden, and House Majority Leader Denise Merrill, D-Mansfield. via Two Local Bicycling Enthusiasts Selected For Board — Courant.com.

He is now known as “the boy who harnessed the wind” – the title of his book (click on the image to buy it from Amazon US). “I managed to teach myself about how motors and electricity worked. Another book featured windmills on the cover, and said they were used to pump water and generate
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