links to local government

Here are some useful links for getting in touch with local officials about BIKE WALK RUN's mission:

Lebanon County on Wikipedia

Lebanon County Official Site

Lebanon County Commissioner's Office

Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce

links to local government via LV Chamber of Commerce

Jonestown Borough 

Swatara Township

Bethel Township

PA Government

filthy footprint

Today's article in The Patriot-News reveals the Harrisburg area's poor carbon emissions ranking.  Unfortunately, in the "What you can do" section, it mentions "Drive less by combining trips, carpooling, using mass transit."  but mentions nothing about biking or walking.  Its time to promote those activities more in the mid-state.  

running news

It would seem, based on the links I've posted, that I favor biking - however I consider myself a runner first. So I jumped over to Runner's World to see if there was anything newsworthy there, and I found this blog post called Pain at the Pump = Running Less?

I don't have a usual group run, but have been training with a friend. We've been meeting at the high school, and I'm trying to get into the habit of biking to meet her for our runs.

big ideas for a small planet: transport

Sundance Channel's series Big Ideas for a Small Planet newest episode is Transport. You can view video clips here. (via Bike Pittsburgh)

trailers and saddlebags

My mother-in-law wants to start biking to work more (she's a teacher) but wants a trailer for her bike to make carrying easier. So I've been doing a little bike trailer research. My thoughts - get an Xtracycle. (Which also happens to be my new dream bike.) With the windy, hilly roads of LebCo, I think an Xtracycle will be easier to use.

Now my only question is, what can I use to haul my 90 lb dog without a trailer?

route 72

My husband and I were driving on Route 72 between Lickdale and Jonestown yesterday, and I couldn't help thinking that this is a prime candidate for a complete streets makeover.  Lots of small shops, that right now don't get a lot of traffic, as well as the ability to link the county north to south.  (Not to mention this could continue on 72 right into Lancaster - a stretch known for its bad traffic.)

Other streets worthy of the complete streets makeover:

Route 22

Route 422 (including Cumberland and Walnut Streets)

Market St./Jonestown Road (connecting Jonestown and Ono)

Airport Road/Main St. in Fredericksburg

934 through Annville

I'll be adding to this list as I think of more.

burn fat not oil

Bike Pittsburgh has a collection of stickers with great slogans.  (Though they're sold out right now.)  Here are a few of my favorites:

burn fat, not oil

think globally, bike locally

i heart hills