http://www.livablestreets.com/projects/livablepoconos/blog Just another weblog Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:37:01 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en With an abundance of public land in the Poconos we have the opportunity to expand our trail network considerably.  I spend a lot of time mountain biking just over the border in Morris County, they have a great selection of areas to mountain bike.  They obtain these areas through petitions and ... http://www.livablestreets.com/projects/livablepoconos/blog/2009/09/14/the-importance-of-having-a-bicycling-community/    I can't wait we've got an awesome event coming up! The IMBA/Subaru Trail Care Crew is coming to visit and we've got a fun and informative afternoon planned!  Join us, bring your bikes 4 -6pm at The Smithfield Township Bldg (1155 Red Fox Rd. East Stroudsburg, PA 18301)   Click ... http://www.livablestreets.com/projects/livablepoconos/blog/2009/09/03/imba-is-coming-this-thursday-91009/     NATIONAL TRAILS DAY® 2009   American Hiking Society's ... http://www.livablestreets.com/projects/livablepoconos/blog/2009/05/27/national-trails-day-june-6th-2009/ Bicycling Day, April 17, in conjunction with Earth Day, a student initiative. Bicycling to campus will be encouraged that day and discussions will be held on the Quad from 1 PM to 5 PM. Students, Faculty and Staff who are planning to ride to school are encouraged to: ... http://www.livablestreets.com/projects/livablepoconos/blog/2009/04/13/friday-bike-riding-awareness-day/ Great News! We are beginning the speaking engagements to help raise awareness/support about the need for complete streets in the Poconos! I will be speaking @ Monroe Commuinty 4 Change Meeting Wednesday April 22nd 2009 @ 7pm Monroe Public Library   Upcoming Events!! * Aardvark Sports Shop - Main Street Stroudsburg * Mountain ... http://www.livablestreets.com/projects/livablepoconos/blog/2009/04/07/livable-poconos-speaking-events/ 1) Livable Streets Initiative!     http://www.livablestreets.com     http://www.livablestreets.com/projects/livablepoconos/summary 2) SmartGrowth Videos from around the world!     http://www.streetfilms.org 3) Bikes Belong!     http://www.bikesbelong.org 4) Bike Friendly Action Plan     http://www.bicyclefriendlycommunity.org/pdf/Action.pdf 5) Rails-With-Trails: "Lessons ... http://www.livablestreets.com/projects/livablepoconos/blog/2009/04/07/livable-poconos-links/