Susan Riley

Susan Riley donated 2012-10-01 12:35:33 -0400

Donations

41 donors
GOAL: 100 DONORS

Interested in helping make Salisbury a more bicycle friendly community?  Help bike-SBY continue its mission by making a financial donation.  Your contribution will be greatly appreciated!  We are currently in the process of becoming a non-profit organization, so your donation (unfortunately) is NOT tax-deductable.

Some examples of what your money will be used for:

- One shared-lane symbol (Sharrow) made of durable thermoplastic material costs nearly $400!

- Upgrading a tire-hungry slotted storm water grate to a bicycle-friendly version is nearly $400!

- Every mile of bike lane striping costs an average of $5,000!

This stuff is expensive, so every dollar contributed counts!

Your contribution will be used to match funds already committed by MDOT's Bikeways Program, City of Salisbury, Salisbury University, Sea Gull Century Foundation to bring our first bike lanes to Salisbury.

 

 


Susan Riley answered 2012-04-13 14:01:33 -0400
Q: Please let us know what you think about the proposed bike lanes in Salisbury!
A: I think that it would be wonderful to have bike lanes in Salisbury for commuting to work. It would take the worry out of traveling on roads with very little shoulder space and make traveling by bike so much less stressful.

Bike Lane Use Interest Survey

Our organization, bikeSBY, is working to establish a high-quality network of bike lanes in Salisbury, Maryland.  Studies of this area have clearly demonstrated that many of the people who reside in Salisbury live close enough to their work place or school that commuting each day by bike is possible.  Establishing bike lanes in Salisbury would allow these people to use their bikes more in their daily commuting.

By filling out this survey, you will help demonstrate to our leaders how you feel about bike lanes.

Thanks for your help & support for this project!


Susan Riley signed Sign our petition! 2012-04-13 13:55:42 -0400

Sign our petition

Studies completed in 2012 strongly demonstrate latent demand (ie demand that is not currently being met) for bike lanes for commuter cyclists in Salisbury, Maryland.  In order to address this demand, dedicated, on-street bike lanes are proposed for the following streets:

Bateman Street

Carroll Street

Camden Avenue

East College Avenue

West College Avenue*

South Division Street (south of Eastern Shore Drive)

South Division Street (north of Carroll Street)

Eastern Shore Drive

South Boulevard*

Smith Street*

Waverly Drive

* indicates streets with existing on-street parking

In order to establish bike lanes on these streets, reductions or elimination in on-street parking will be required, as well as changes in existing vehicle lanes.

 Here is the map noting the proposed roads for bike lanes:

http://bit.ly/GXZZST

 

698 SIGNATURES
GOAL: 500 signatures

I, the undersigned, petition the Mayor and City Council of Salisbury, Maryland to take immediate action to properly plan, design, fund, construct, and maintain dedicated on-street bike lanes in Salisbury.  Bike lanes in our City will greatly improve the quality of life of its citizens, promote a more sustainable way of living, increase property value, and improve traffic circulation by reducing the number of vehicles on roadways.

I understand that constructing these dedicated bike lanes may require changes such as narrower travel lanes for vehicles, fewer travel lanes for vehicles, and a reduction or elimination of on-street parking on some streets.  These potential solutions are completely acceptable as the merits of bike lanes will provide a greater benefit to all of the citizens of and visitors to Salisbury.



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