Recently, the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia held its Southern New Jersey Town Hall at the beautiful Edelman Fossil Park & Museum of Rowan University in Gloucester County to discuss the Coalition’s policy work to advance bicycle safety in New Jersey, the Circuit Trails and how to get involved. The Coalition was joined by Nick Cressman, Senior Planner with Gloucester County’s Planning Division, Patrick McDevitt, Affiliate Chair with Bike Gloucester County and special guests joined with the New Jersey Bike & Walk Coalition and owner of Action Wheels Bike Shop to support the event.
For the latest developments of Circuit Trails development and project timeline in Gloucester County, the Gloucester County Multi-Purpose Trails Active Projects presentation provided by Nick Cressman can be reviewed for details covering the Glassboro Elk Trail, Harrison Trail and Dinosaur Trail throughout the county. Questions about these trail projects? You may contact Nick at ncressman@co.gloucester.nj.us for more information. In Camden County, the Coalition received the LINK Trail Status Report provided by the County that includes two segments and two bridges of the LINK. You may contact Jack Sworaski at jack.sworaski@camdencounty.com for more information.
Lastly, we heard from Patrick McDevitt, the Bike Gloucester County Affiliate Chair who presented on the latest actions that include hosting rides, connecting municipal and county staff members, networking with local bike shops and cycling groups, promotion for the NJ Safe Passing Law and providing support by advocating for the Circuit Trails in Gloucester County. Interested in getting involved with bicycle safety advocacy and advocacy for trail development in Gloucester County? You may contact Patrick for more information about Bike Gloucester County by email bikegloucestercounty@gmail.com and keep up on the latest developments by following the Bike Gloucester County Facebook page.
Special thanks to the Edelman Fossil Park and Museum for offering their space to host the Southern NJ Town Hall meeting! For more information about their attractions, programs and events, be sure to check out their website.
On the other side of the Delaware River, the Bicycle Coalition held its Southeastern PA Town Hall meeting at iThrive in Wyncote, Montgomery County. Special thanks to John Raisch for providing the meeting space and to Dominic Vasturia and Ross Abel, Co-Chairs with Bike Montgomery County for their support at the meeting! For more information on Dominic’s local advocacy works, visit Bike North Penn and for Ross Abel’s local advocacy efforts, visit the Jenkinton Abington Neighbors Association.
An upcoming opportunity following the town hall meeting includes the 2nd Abington Separated Bike Lanes Action Plan public meeting that will be held on Wednesday, October 29th from 6:30pm to 8pm at the Abington Municipal Building for residents who are interested in learning more.
Interested in learning more about the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia’s advocacy work throughout the Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey areas? Contact the Coalition’s Regional Organizer, Patrick Monahan at patrick@bicyclecoalition.org.