Kevin

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Author's posts

Feb 15 2011

No excuse for poor trail infrastructure

Why can the Netherlands support such an incredible biking infrastructure and we (US, UK, Canada, etc. ) can’t? In the latest blog post from David Hembrow (A view from the cycle path: All those myths and excuses…), he doesn’t necessarily answer that question, but he makes the point that it’s time to stop making excuses …

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Feb 14 2011

Rockwood to Cumberland section of Great Allegheny Passage guide is now available on Everytrail.

Section #3 of the GAP trail is now available for download to your smartphone. This is the section that runs from Rockwood Pennsylvania to Cumberland Maryland. It includes some of the following trail attractions: Great Allegheny Passage trail – the Bollman Iron Bridge– the Eastern Continental Divide– the Big Savage Tunnel– the Mason Dixon Line– …

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Feb 13 2011

American Trails is advocating for trails and trail users

Two of the biggest advocates for United States trails are Rails-to-Trails Conservancy and American Trails. American Trails I am a big supporter of both. However in this blog post, I’d like to focus on American Trails. I especially enjoy their level-headed trail advocacy. In addition to their contributions in the physical development of the U.S. …

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Feb 12 2011

Safe intersections on bicycle paths

When it comes to bicycle paths, the safest option is always above or below grade crossings at intersections. However, for financial and engineering reasons, this is not always possible. So whenever we want a lesson on how to make bike trails safer and more efficient, we turn to the Dutch for a couple lessons. A …

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Feb 11 2011

Expedia’s TripAdvisor has purchased EveryTrail

Is the latest corporate merger good for trail lovers? Last week, TripAdvisor acquired EveryTrail, the distributor of online trail guides. If you don’t recognize the name TripAdvisor, you may have heard of their parent company, Expedia, the internet travel giant. This could be good news or bad news, depending on the final outcome of the …

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Feb 10 2011

Michelle Obama Blog Post on Physical Activity

The family that hits the trailtogether, stays fit together. Michelle Obama, First Lady of the United States, has strong feelings and plans for helping kids stay active and fit. Her ideas (summarized below) highlight the importance of a national trail system that is available to everyone and is family friendly. First Lady Column on Physical …

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