Bike-Walk Alliance 2020 Advocacy Survey

Bike-Walk Alliance 2020 Advocacy Survey

A quick update on the recent 2020 Advocacy Survey that was distributed in August via numerous channels.  Responses were due by August 30th. The survey contained 9 questions, all geared towards better understanding people’s thoughts on which types of advocacy activities matter most to them (policy, legislation, infrastructure, education). A total of 281 people took […]

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E-Bikes Are All the Rage. Should They Be?

Two new studies shed light on whether pedal-assisted electric bikes provide good exercise, and how safe (or unsafe) they might be. Is riding an e-bike good exercise? Is riding an e-bike safe? With interest in and sales of pedal-assisted electric bikes surging during the pandemic, those questions share a growing urgency. Two timely and soothing […]

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Bikes & Beers

As most of you know, Bikes & Beers is now a VIRTUAL event ending on Saturday, September 19th which is just a few days away.  There is still time to sign up!  We encourage you to get out there in the beautiful NH September weather and show your support for this great organization and for […]

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Statement on Killing of Dijon Kizzee

Dijon Kizzee was a bicyclist. He was a person on a bike. He was a Black man in America on a bike. According to police reports he was doing something illegal on a bike, violating a section of the traffic code. As most people who bike know, most of the traffic code was not created for […]

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Exciting Movement on the NH Pedestrian Bicycle Plan!

BWANH has heard from Sally Gunn, NHDOT Senior Highway Safety Engineer, that meetings with Alta Planning + Design have been taking place regularly. Alta found errors in the “Bicyclist’s Level of Traffic Stress” (BLTS) analysis, so once these are corrected they will rerun the Network to reflect the BLTS corrections. During the week of September […]

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There are Many Types of Pedestrians.

But…Let’s Talk about Children! From the moment people take their first steps–and for every step after that–they will encounter various scenarios that require a unique focus for ensuring pedestrian safety. Concerns will continuously evolve as pedestrians navigate through the various stages of life. Children and mature pedestrians are the most at risk for fatality and […]

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Six Tips to Take Your Summer Riding into Fall

The leaves are turning, the air is crisp: Fall is officially here. But the beauty of fall also means cool temperatures, earlier sunsets and the onset of rain. For those of us who are fair-weather bike riders, the thought of braving cold-weather riding feels intimidating (perhaps miserable is a more honest assessment). How do you keep up […]

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Legislative Update

Legislation and State Committees where BWANH is working for you! LEGISLATIVE UPDATE HB-1182:    OHRVs on Public Roads This bill was enacted on July 1, 2020 and deals primarily with creating a commission to study the on-road usage of non-traditional motor vehicles and funding many state safety projects.  Laws would be changed to allow “Roadable Aircraft” […]

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Thank You!

We are grateful to our August new & renewing Supporters!   Bike Shops Click logo(s) below to visit their website Individuals Evan Drew Jerry Dorman Paula & Jim Fines George Haire Larry Keniston Don Laliberte Mark Schiewetz Merideth Suitor Matt Waitklins Richard Walsh Your support is not just about making a donation, it’s about making […]

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Bike-Walk Alliance of NH

2 Whitney Rd., Suite 11
Concord, NH 03301
Phone: 603-410-5848 | email: info@bwanh.org