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We’ve had a very busy Summer and attended several community events in Lansdale, Hatfield, North Wales, and Montgomery Township. In the Fall we’ll be supporting events in Gilbertsville, Upper Perk and Upper Gwynedd.
Providing valuable educational resources and sharing transportation updates to residents, employees and employers is critical and we always make great new connections too!
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Critical Mass Ride Was A Success!
We joined 30 riders for ‘Bikes on Broad’ a critical mass ride in July, hosted by Bike North Penn. 139 Lansdale residents have signed a petition in support of new bike lanes, to help improve safety for all road users.
Check out the drone footage below!
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At our Membership Meeting on September 21 we’ll take a Deep Dive into SEPTA’s plans to replace bus route 132 with new microtransit service!
Guest speaker will be Harley Cooper, Senior Operations Planner at SEPTA and she’ll be able to answer many of your questions.
All members should have received invites via email. Contact Lucas@ptma-mc.org if you have not got yours.
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Road Reconstruction to Close Hatfield Souderton Pike for Several Weeks
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Attention Motorists, be advised of these roadway closures in our area!
From Thursday, September 7, through Monday October 11 Hatfield Souderton Pike will be closed for roadway reconstruction in Franconia Township.
In addition, eastbound Route 63 (Sumneytown Pike) will be reduced to a single lane approaching the Pennsylvania Turnpike Lansdale Interchange in Towamencin Township on Wednesday August 23rd from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM for concrete island construction.
These operations are part of PennDOT's Route 309 Section HT2 project, which covers 2.3 miles and is the second of three contracts to move to construction to build the five-mile-long Route 309 Connector Project in Montgomery and Bucks counties to enhance mobility and safety for motorists traveling between Route 309 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Interchange.
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New EV charging stations coming to Montco! | |
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PennDOT has just announced awards for the first round of funding for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Plan. The NEVI Plan is designed to help create a network of Level 3 Fast Chargers for electric vehicles (EVs) at key interchanges and exits on interstates across the Commonwealth to facilitate long-distance EV travel.
The new charging stations will be located at Wawas in Lansdale near I-476 Exit 31 and in Horsham at I-276 Exit 343.
For more details and more locations, click here: https://ow.ly/Ykxr50PySW3
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New BusPatrol Program In Souderton Schools | |
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PennDOT approves a BusPatrol program that seeks to curb dangerous motorist behavior around school buses and make the journey to and from school safer for all student riders.
As part of the BusPatrol program, all Souderton Area School District school buses have safety technology cameras, including stop-arm enforcement cameras. This safety technology is designed to capture school bus violation events. A stop-arm violation will carry a fine. Violations are confirmed by local law enforcement.
The BusPatrol program is entirely funded by fees from stop-arm violations
For info: https://ow.ly/uGpO50PFqwL
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The New Hanover Township Traffic Garden is now officially open!
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The Traffic Garden is now open for public use during regular park hours. This interactive play area is designed to provide roadway safety education to children, and will feature a small “town” complete with road lanes, crosswalks, a traffic circle, a railroad crossing, stop signs, and yield signs.
Children will be able to ride bikes and scooters through this play town and learn traffic safety and etiquette. The play area will be open to all, and will be available for both free play and programmed classes.
Stay tuned for announcements about upcoming organized educational events at the Traffic Garden sponsored by the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services.
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SEPTA's Public Hearings In September | |
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Members of the public are invited to attend these hearings, either virtually or in-person in September.
The Montgomery County hearing will be at the Norristown Library on 9/21 from 5-7pm. If you can't make that one, two virtual hearings are scheduled for 9/13 from 12pm-2pm and 5pm-7pm.
You can also provide testimony through September 30, 2023 at the Bus Revolution website or submit comments by email at busnetwork@septa.org or by phone 267-291-6045.
All comments will become part of the public record and will be forwarded to the Hearing Examiner.
For more info: https://ow.ly/1cnT50PAvW7
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RUTI HAS A REFRESHED LOOK | |
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Ruti, a bicycle trip planning tool from Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission, now supports web browser and text-based trip planning. The Ruti tool also fully incorporates the DVRPC's Bicycle Level of Traffic Stress data to help you plan the most comfortable and least stressful ride.
Ruti can help experienced riders find alternate routes and give less experienced riders more comfort riding throughout the region.
Give Ruti a try for your bicycle trip today at: https://rutiapp.bike/
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Join Us At Upper Perkiomen's Community Day | |
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We will share information about bicycle safety, bicycling as a transportation option, and fitting FREE bicycle helmets.
Learn about rewards programs for taking greener trips and transportation options that can improve air quality and reduce congestion.
You can find us in front of Bike and Sol at 104 Main St., Greenville, PA
See you there!
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Our partner, Bike North Penn, has teamed up with Manna on Main Street for a community food drive and bike ride.
When: September 30th
Time: 1 pm
Where: Meet up at Railroad Plaza in Lansdale
For more info: https://bikenorthpenn.org/calendar-2/
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65+? Get Your SEPTA Senior Key Card | |
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Visit Us at these senior fairs and expos, where we’ll be processing SEPTA Senior Fare Card applications and renewals:
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September 13, Pennsburg at Upper Perk Y, 11-2, hosted by Senator Pennycuick and State Rep MacKenzie
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September 21, Gilbertsville at New Hanover Volunteer Fire & Rescue Services, 10-1, hosted by State Rep Scheuren
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September 22, Lansdale at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10-1, hosted by State Rep Malagari
Applications and Renewals service is also available at our office. Please call ahead to ensure someone will be available to serve you at 215.997.9100.
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