Let's Talk Transportation Options | |
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Join us on June 17 at Hatfield Borough Founders Day, to chat about options that could work for you.
We are bringing a SEPTA bus to demo how its bike rack works, and to give everyone a chance to ‘get aboard’ to see the vehicle up close.
Our team will share updates on SEPTA changes, TransNet and a great new rewards program.
We’ll have bike safety resources and free fitted helmets (while supplies last)
Can’t make it to the event? Contact us by email or phone: info@ptma-mc.org / 215.997.9100
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Bike Friendly Business Award | |
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We are happy to announce we have been awarded the Gold Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB) designation by The League of American Bicyclists. We are over the moon to receive this recognition from this prestigious national organization.
We join 4 other Bicycle Friendly Businesses in Montgomery County and a total of 1,582 Bicycle Friendly Businesses across all 50 states and Washington, D.C., building a Bicycle Friendly America for everyone year-round.
Thank you!
Check out the article here: http://ow.ly/bwsn50OjJGH
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Do You Want To Bike More?
We’re continuing to work with residents, businesses, and community leaders on the Bike More, Drive Less project, which aims to add bike lanes to suitable roads and increase facilities, such as bike racks and fix-it stations.
If you want to bike more, we can help. We have resources to help find the best routes, safe bicycling tips, and more!
Contact us at info@ptma-mc.org
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CTP Grant Application Period Open Now | |
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The County Transportation Program is now accepting grant applications until July 28. These grants were established to fund transportation projects using the county’s $5 Vehicle Registration Revenue Fee.
Each year municipalities apply for funds to implement projects that include road construction and repair, traffic sign and signal installation, crosswalk markings, curb ramps, pedestrian trails within public right-of-way, and street lighting.
Click here for more info: https://www.montgomerycountypa.gov/2971/County-Transportation-Program-CTP
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2023 Montco Grant Award Recipients Announced | |
The Montgomery County Commissioners awarded Montco 2040 Implementation Grants to 15 municipalities in the county. The 2023 grant awards totaled just under $2,500,000.
Several awards were made to improve pedestrian infrastructure, and projects in Abington and Lower Merion received grant funding to support a Master Bike Plan and Indego Bike Share expansion.
Click here for the full list: https://www.montgomerycountypa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/39158/2023-Award-Summary
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Indian Valley Needs Your Help!
The Indian Valley Regional Planning Commission is updating its comprehensive plan and it needs your input.
The plan, affecting Franconia, Lower Salford, Salford, and Upper Salford Townships, and Souderton and Telford Boroughs, will create a vision and implementation framework for the region's growth and preservation over the next 20 years. Your opinion will help them understand regional goals and priorities.
Take the survey here: https://bit.ly/3IWqY8b
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Lower Gwynedd Township Needs Your Voice!
Lower Gwynedd Township is in the process of drafting a new comprehensive plan, and we want to hear from you! The plan will provide a vision for the future of the township and a framework for the management of development in the township over the next 20 years. Your opinion is important to help us understand the issues that are most important to you both in your neighborhood and at the township-wide scale.
If you live, work, shop, or otherwise spend time in Lower Gwynedd, we invite you to complete the community survey, and let us know your thoughts!
Please share this survey with your friends and neighbors: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LGwynCompPlan
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Towamencin Sidewalk Meeting
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Towamencin Township is holding their Sidewalk Connectivity Study meeting on June 22nd at 7pm. It is being held at the Towamencin Township Building,1090 Troxel Road
Lansdale, PA.
Last month, community feedback was requested about the new draft report, which included extensive inventory and analysis of existing conditions with various maps and mapping tools, along with recommendations, priorities, and potential funding sources for future implementation.
To view the draft report and more info on this study: https://www.towamencin.org/resources/sidewalk-trail-connectivity-study/
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Frick's Trail, Hatfield - Ready To Ride!
The paving of Frick's Trail has been completed for a few weeks now, but in case you haven't been able to get out there yet, Hatfield invites you to pedal it! This trail has been 10 years in the making; the township is grateful to everyone who helped make it happen, and they are proud that it is now accessible to everyone.
If you prefer the scenic route, and want to see the entire trail from end to end, you can watch the longer version of this video.
Be sure to watch in HD!
https://youtu.be/G02j3qKkrMY
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Travel Green!
Check out the Share-A-Ride program for greener travel. Use travel options such as carpools, vanpools, public transportation, bikes, and/or telecommuting options. While improving air quality, you can also earn rewards by tracking your green travel options.
For more about the Share-A-Ride program, click here: https://www.dvrpc.org/sar/
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SEPTA Forward - Bus Revolution Updates
Join SEPTA for a virtual Transit Talk on Tuesday, June 20th, 2023, from 6:30 – 7:30 pm, to hear what SEPTA learned from their last round of outreach. They will also share how your feedback will be used to finalize the network and when more information will be available.
Click here to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_e6tPgjj_R3yJjaTFqsbxPA#/registration
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SEPTA I-95 Bridge Collapse Update | |
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Due to the bridge collapse on I-95 in Philadelphia, SEPTA is adding extra capacity and service to accommodate commuters until further notice.
Regional Rail
SEPTA will run three extra Trenton Line trains during the AM and PM rush:
AM: 6:40 AM and 8:03 AM from Trenton, along with 8:25 AM from Holmesburg Juncton
PM: Trains will run at 3:05 PM from Suburban Station to Holmesburg Junction, along with 4:30 PM and 5:20 PM to Trenton.
Shuttle buses will replace rail service on the Cynwyd Line in Lower Merion Township in Montgomery County. Shuttles will bus to Overbrook Station to connect with trains to travel to Center City.
Extra train cars will be added to select trains on the Trenton, West Trenton, and Fox Chase Lines to increase capacity.
Bus
Bus Routes 70, 78, & 84, which operate near the collapse site will be detoured until further notice. Bus Route 70 services Cheltenham Township in Montgomery County.
Please monitor SEPTA.org and the Partnership TMA's social media feeds for additional information about service changes.
For more info: https://ow.ly/aUbA50OLYRe
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Come Out and Ride!
As part of the Bikes on Broad campaign, Bike North Penn will be holding a Critical Mass / Critical Manners group ride on Wednesday, July 19, at 6 PM.
We hope to see you at there!
For more information about this ride, go to: https://bikenorthpenn.org/news/bikes-on-broad-critical-mass-ride-july-19-2023/
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