sites, and cranberry bogs in New Jersey’s largest county.

 

The Cape May Shoreline loop begins and ends at the Cape May Lighthouse. The 46-mile route includes the Cape May National Wildlife Refuge, the beaches of Stone Harbor, and the Victorian architecture of Cape May City.

 

The Cumberland Salem Revolution route begins and ends at the historic Fort Mott State Park, passes the historic Hancock House in Lower Alloways Creek and traverses several farming communities.

 

NJDOT now offers 14 geographically diverse tour guides for bicyclists. While 11 of the guides are available in print, all 14 are available for download. The maps include enhanced directions and information about parking, food, and other local amenities.

 

New Jersey’s active approach to encouraging bicycling by residents and visitors contributed to its recognition as the nation’s 9th most bicycle friendly state by the League of American Bicyclists. The League’s first annual “Bicycle Friendly States Ranking” recognizes states on the basis of several factors.
 
All NJDOT bike guides can be downloaded at:
http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/
commuter/bike/tours.shtm#newguides

Bailout Provides Break to Bicycle Commuters

Starting in January 2009 when the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act takes effect, commuters who bicycle to work will qualify for a reimbursement of commuting costs. This $20 monthly reimbursement will come from participating employers who will be able to deduct the contribution from their federal taxes. The bicycle commuter provision is a benefit designed to encourage an alternative to the private automobile, and also for employers to provide bicycle facilities such as bike parking, showers, helmets, locks, and a decent bicycle.

 

While this is an important first step, it falls short of the $115 monthly benefit provided to those who ride transit or commuter highway vehicles. Advocates have pushed Congress for seven years to enact the benefit and achieved success by having it included as part of the economic bailout package. The provision was championed by the Oregon congressional delegation. While it fails to meet many bicycling advocates’ full expectations, the new provision may help to encourage bicycling as a legitimate alternative for many commuters.

 

Sources
http://www.bikeleague.org/news/
100708faq.php