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Pedal Greenwich believes that the West End Ave route is the best option, because it provides a water vista, avoids areas where schools get congested at drop-off and pick-up hours, and follows streets that are wider, yet calm, and might accommodate official bike lanes in the future. Continue Reading →
Ride a Bike Week in Greenwich was created to raise awareness about the convenience, fun and health benefits of two-wheeled transportation and recreation. Continue Reading →
The Cycle Safety Academy will be a drop-off event held at 4 Horseneck Lane in Greenwich. Sessions will be grouped by age. Continue Reading →
People have been advocating for complete streets in Greenwich for ages, in fact. More than a decade ago, Greenwich completed five studies in five neighborhoods titled “Safe Routes to School.” The studies were focused on making it safe for kids to bike or walk to school. Complete Streets is now what officials call an approach to planning that does that kind of thing. (The studies, by the way, were shelved.) Continue Reading →
Please join a group of experts at a Feb 16, 2022 Zoom workshop at 2:00pm offered by the Greenwich Conservation Commission, Sustainability Committee and Chamber of Commerce to learn more. Continue Reading →
Parents described flooding including sewage at Old Greenwich School, buckling walls and water coming in at Central Middle School, injured children being carried up an down stairs at Julian Curtiss due to lack of an elevator. Continue Reading →
Community representatives on Greenwich Bicycle Task Force recommended measures to enhance bicycle access and safety. Continue Reading →
“It is an especially great idea for teens going to and from Greenwich High School and other places they frequent.” – Bob DeAngelo, Pedal Greenwich Continue Reading →
“We don’t have bike lanes. We don’t have bike signs. We don’t have bike racks. We don’t have bike paths, really. We don’t even have a plan to change that in the foreseeable future. Our town’s officials mostly were silent about biking during local elections last November, and the ideas floated by those who swept key leadership positions were anemic: “safety training, distracted driving enforcement and road maintenance.” – Pedal Greenwich Continue Reading →
“We have some of the most beautiful biking anywhere, including beautiful rolling hills, but we don’t make it as accessible as we should.” – US Congressman Jim Himes Continue Reading →