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Take Action - Defend Trails, Walking and Biking

Posted by Cris Janoski on Wednesday, February 1, 2012, In : Safe Routes to School Program (SRTS) 

Rails to Trails Conservancy Page -
http://www.railstotrails.org/ourWork/advocacy/policyAndFunding/federalTransportationBill/TE_ActionCenter.html.

We need your help!  There is a bill in congress that proposes to eliminate the Transportation Enhancement programs, funding for trails, walking and bicycling.  It will also eliminate  Recreational Trails Program (RTP) and Safe Routes to School (SRTS). These infrastructure projects positively impact millions of Americans on a daily basis, while savi...


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Riding your Bike in the evening

Posted by Cris Janoski on Wednesday, February 1, 2012, In : Bike Safety 
Several concerned Town of Vienna residents have asked us to remind cyclists to have a good lighting system installed in their bikes while biking in the dark.  It is not only the law, it keeps everyone surrounding you aware as well as safe.  If you need help in selecting a lighting system for your bicycle, contact Tim Fricker, tim@bikesatvienna.com or Jeff Palmer, jeff@spokesetc.com.

Officer W.M Murray with the Town of Vienna Police provided the Code of Virginia for lighting requirements on bi...
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Town of Vienna Helmet Ordinance

Posted by Cris Janoski on Friday, October 7, 2011, In : Bike Safety 
On 27 September 2011, Town of Vienna Town Council passed the requirement for children under 14 to wear a helmet "whenever riding or being carried on a bicycle, an electric personal assistive mobility device, a toy vehicle, or an  electric power-assisted bicycle on any highway as defined in Virginia Code ยง46.2-100, a sidewalk, roadway, bikeroute or public bicycle path." Anyone who is caught will incur a $25 fine.  If you have any questions, you can contact:  MPO W.G. (Bill) Murray at Town of ...
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Safe Routes to School Program

Posted by Cris Janoski on Friday, March 18, 2011, In : Safe Routes to School Program (SRTS) 
After several months of hard work and tenacity by our committee members, Sharon Baum and Sean McCall, the Town Council will finally be presented resolution for approval by Town Council members on Monday, March 21, 8pm at the Town Hall.  Congratulations to Sharon Baum and Sean McCall on a job well done!
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