using the bicycle as a means of transportation. The program touches on issues such as global warming, obesity and traffic congestion.  Organized by Piccolo, the campaign was inspired by a bicycle advocacy program, "1 World 2 Wheels," created by the Trek Bicycle Corporation.

 

As part of the program, students are invited to participate in a contest to see who can bike the most miles during the school year. At the end of the year, the Madison Bicycle Shop will host another assembly to recognize the students who competed and award the overall winner with a new bicycle. The campaign is helping to change students’ perceptions about bicycling; last year only five students reported biking to school, this year the bike rack has five times as many bicycles.

 

For more on Madison students biking to school, visit http://www.dailyrecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/
article?AID=2008811120364

 

For more information on "Fit Kids Smile More," call (973) 377-6616 or visit www.madisonbicycleshop.com

 

For more information on “1 World 2 Wheels,” visit
http://www.1world2wheels.org/

 

New Jersey Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Awarded

The New Jersey Department of Transportation’s (NJDOT) Bicycle and Pedestrian Program was honored with

an “Outstanding Sustainable Initiative” Planning Award at the 2008 Annual Planning Conference of the New Jersey Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA-NJ). These Planning Awards honor planning initiatives, built projects, individuals, and organizations that are in the forefront of planning in New Jersey.

 

The RBA Group nominated the NJDOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Program for its commendable efforts over the past two decades, which have helped to foster significant positive change in transportation planning in New Jersey. Whether people are motivated by health and fitness, rising fuel costs or just the idea of getting out to enjoy green spaces and trails, bicycling and walking are increasing in many communities throughout the country, and New Jersey is no exception. In fact, there has been increasing realization that access to trails and greenways, connectivity between land uses, the existence of travel options, and good facilities for pedestrians and bicyclists are indicators of “liveable” communities. The state’s bike/ped program has steadfastly supported efforts leading to this increased awareness and corresponding positive response from the public.

 

The work of the bike/ped program has fostered a cultural change in regional, county and municipal transportation agencies, expanding their view of transportation and how they respond to the mobility needs of