ShareShoreDriveDay.net

What is a crosswalk?

2010-07-18T10:04:00.002-04:00

Crosswalks may be marked or painted on the highway.

Crosswalks occur wherever sidewalks meet the street and where streets intersect. The code of Virginia defines this type of crosswalk an "unmarked crosswalk".

Code of Virginia § 46.2-294

Be safe today!

2010-07-17T06:17:00.001-04:00

Listen to the cyclists leading and sweeping.

Walk on sidewalks and crosswalks only.

Printable flyer for SSDD

2010-07-15T11:06:00.001-04:00

Download the PDF for printing.

View in Google Docs then print or email.

Come Join Circle in The Bridge of The King's Daughters for Share Shore Drive Day

2010-07-13T10:49:00.000-04:00

Circle in The Bridge of The Kings Daughters is a fund-raising circle for CHKD. Whitney Hulce was a member of this group before her life was tragically cut short on Shore Drive. Circle in the Bridge are big supporters of Share Shore Drive Day 2010.

Anyone who like to walk in Whitney’s memory are asked to join on July 17th, 2010. The group will meet at the Lynnhaven Boat Ramp and Beach on Lynnhaven Promenade at 10am. The group will walk down Shore Drive and stop and have lunch at Shore Break and then back to the Lynnhaven Boat Ramp. Please come out and celebrate Whitney’s life and raise awareness for pedestrian safety on Shore Drive!

Any memorial contributions for Whitney Hulce can be brought with you or mailed to:
Circle in the Bridge of the King’s Daughters
929 Hanbury Court
Chesapeake, VA 23322

Link to map of walk.

Cycling Cue Sheet - Start/End at Kokoamos

2010-07-13T09:54:00.001-04:00

Be at Kokoamos by about 7am. Helmets required.

View Larger Map

Walking for SSDD?

2010-07-05T18:51:00.008-04:00

Carry a camera with you, like your cell phone, and take pics of places that need upgraded.

Want a crosswalk, lights, sidewalk "there"?

Take a pic, email it to us, Comment below, Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, where ever. Just get it to us. If it's a link, let us know, and we'll help make the world know.

One pic for inspiration:

Have a safe 4th sharing Shore Drive

2010-07-04T13:46:00.003-04:00

How are plans coming together to come out on July 17th?

If you aren't cycling - and don't have any organized running events you're attending, why not gather with your friends and come out in the morning and run Shore Drive?

Cycling for SSDD? Here's some details for today.

2010-06-30T12:55:00.006-04:00

Thanks to Aimee at Kokoamos - the cycling for SSDD will start/end at Kokoamos Island Bar, Grill & Yacht Club.

Plan on being there before 730am to ride.

Thanks to Fred, who's office is at First Landing State Park, who has approved the safe u-turn at First Landing State Park that was used in 2009.

One pic from last year:

Cue sheet for cycling posted soon.

Walking, running or just coming out for SSDD?

What are you doing that day to support the safe sharing of Shore Drive?

Should the Shore Drive Safety Task Force from 2006 be officially restarted?

2010-06-29T10:07:00.002-04:00

In December of 2005, after 5 pedestrians were tragically killed - the City Council voted yes on creating the Shore Drive Safety Task Force:

The mission of the Task Force was to evaluate the Shore Drive Corridor and make recommendations to improve the safety of both drivers and pedestrians. The Task Force was comprised of staff members from Planning, Police, Public Works, and Parks and Recreation as well as citizen members from the Shore Drive Advisory Committee (the “SDAC”) and the Shore Drive Community Coalition (the “SDCC”). The Task Force leader was Mr. Charlie Meyer, Chief Operating Officer. Council Member Jim Wood also participated in the Task Force.

You may remember on May 4th, WVEC.com had coverage that the city implemented 90 percent of recommendations from a 2006 Shore Drive task force[.]

This is the Official Shore Drive Safety Task Force Recommendations adopted by City Council in 2006.

We believe there should be an Official Shore Drive Safety Task Force 2010 with a similar structure that obviously includes getting feedback from residents and people who share Shore Drive.

What do you think? Please take the poll in the right column >

New bike lanes open on America's Main Street. Pennsylvania Ave.

2010-06-23T21:27:00.003-04:00

From Fastlane, Official Blog of US Secretary of Transportation:

All across America, people are asking for more choices, more options to get from one place to another. Some of them can't afford cars. Some are concerned about greenhouse gas emissions. Some want exercise or to be out of doors, but don't feel safe.

Link includes news reports, videos, and more links to the new bike lanes.

Come out to Kokoamos to "Save Lives on Shore Drive" and get T-shirts that will be great to wear on SSDD.

2010-06-22T10:18:00.002-04:00

From Increase Pedestrian Safety on Shore Drive FB Group about SAVE LIVES on SHORE DRIVE BLOCK PARTY:

Don't forget you are all invited to come out to the SAVE LIVES on SHORE DRIVE BLOCK PARTY this Thursday night at Kokoamo's. 6:00 pm - 10:00. There will be T-SHIRTS for only $10.00. Blue for Dobbie, Pink for Whitney and Yellow for Safety. These shirts will be great for showing our support for the SHARE SHORE DRIVE DAY on July 17th.

Please take the Virginia Beach Bikeways & Trails Survey now

2010-06-21T10:10:00.000-04:00

Please take it right now at VBGov.com - make a difference.

Share Shore Drive Day Event posted in Facebook - Coordinate Walking/Running

2010-06-19T20:33:00.005-04:00

Facebook link.

If you aren't in Facebook - feel free to use the Comment area of this post to coordinate your group to walk or run. [Comments are moderated and will show up asap.]

We're also in Twitter.

Stay tuned for more details about Cycling. Here's one shot from last year's SSDD:

"Save Lives on Shore Drive" Facebook group

2010-06-18T16:27:00.001-04:00

Save Lives on Shore Drive at Facebook:

This is a page created for Save Lives on Shore Drive. It is made up of family and friends of the pedestrians who lost their lives on Shore Drive, as well as citizens who believe in this cause.

There are 226 Members at the time of this post.

Kokoamos June 24th - Support "Increase Pedestrian Safety on Shore Drive"

2010-06-18T16:14:00.003-04:00

From the Facebook group:

Kokoamos
2100 Marina Shores Drive
off Great Neck Road

It's time to celebrate!! Pease come out and help support Save Lives on Shore Drive. We've already got the speed limit lowered lets see what else we can accomplish when we work together! So this Thursday from 6-10 please come by!

For more information there is another page on facebook called Save Lives On Shore Drive.

Music by JACKMOVE!

FHA's 2009 National Household Travel Survey shows that both bicycling and walking trips have increased by 25 percent since 2001.

2010-06-17T23:27:00.002-04:00

Can you imagine how much it will increase thanks to 35?

How about when there's bike lanes and multi-use paths on all of Shore Drive?

More about FHA's report at The Hampton Roads Cyclist:

“This report demonstrates what we’ve been saying here at the Department,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. “Americans want and need safe alternatives to driving. And by making biking and walking safer and more accessible, we’ll be able to provide Americans with more choices and help foster more active, livable communities.”

"The speed limit decision is one part of a three-step process to improve safety on Shore Drive."

2010-06-16T11:44:00.003-04:00

The title of this post is at the WAVY.com article.

Another interesting bit in the article:

The city hopes the new speed limit will encourage drivers to yield to people trying to cross the road.

From yesterday:

It's the end of the world as we know it

2010-06-15T11:17:00.001-04:00

35!

NRVBike.com added to our Elsewhere Link List

2010-06-14T10:40:00.002-04:00

The New River Valley Bicycle Association:

The New River Valley Bicycle Association (NRVBA) is an organization representing cyclists in Floyd, Giles, Montgomery and Pulaski counties and the City of Radford. Our job is to make sure your communities are places where it is friendly and enjoyable for everyone to bike.

"Bike Norfolk is a coalition of cycling clubs and organizations from in and around Norfolk"

2010-06-12T19:21:00.003-04:00

Please consider joining them in Facebook:

...dedicated to promoting safe road, mountain, commuter, and recreational cycling in the region.

"Lowering your speed by 5 mph when traveling at 35 to 45 mph will boost fuel economy as much as 10 percent, according to [the GAO]."

2010-06-12T19:15:00.003-04:00

At Wired's Autopia blog article entitled Slow Down and Spare the Planet:

Photo: Library of Congress. In Washington, D.C., speed limits went from 40 mph to 35 within 24 hours of the Baruch Rubber Investigating Committee recommending lower speeds nationwide in September, 1942.

It's worth clicking just for the photo if you don't have time to read the article and PDF.

VB Judge allows Red Light Camera's use against Driver "in connection with the hit and run of a bicyclist"

2010-06-11T22:59:00.001-04:00

From Pilotonline.com:

On the night of March 15, police arrived at the 800 block of S. Military Highway to find a 52-year-old bicyclist with broken bones, cuts, and bruising, according to a police news release.

The bicyclist told police that he was riding south on the road when he was struck by a pickup truck. The suspect then fled the scene.

Friday Pilot Editorial in support of 35

2010-06-10T21:47:00.001-04:00

Editorial in the Pilot for Friday June 11th:

The vote last week was the fastest and least expensive way to make the four-lane road less deadly, and the council, lately a sharply divided group, was smart to speak in a united voice.

[Note: This Editor believes it is absurd that some people have written that they think this was a negative decision and a 25 MPH Speed Limit is next. Also, when the data is made public, people will see drunks crossing Shore Drive was never the issue. Speed, driving distracted, poor decision making and more all contributed. Finally - killing the image that Shore Drive is an interstate needed to die. Not more people. If you don't want to help make Shore Drive safer - go around.]

"Learn to bike safely and effectively in local traffic conditions. Course is a combination of classroom sessions, parking lot drills, and [more]"

2010-06-08T21:17:00.004-04:00

More at League of American Bicyclists:

To register for this course, contact:

Bruce Drees
Phone: 757-647-3987
Contact Email: hrcyclist@cox.net
Website: www.hrcyclist.info

Signup required in advance? Yes
Special signup instructions: Please contact the instructor at hrcyclist@cox.net to reserve your seat today!

Equipment required: bicycle, bike helmet

Thanks to Cathy for ending HearSay today mentioning SSDD

2010-06-03T13:02:00.002-04:00

In case you missed Hearsay's Show today, you can catch their Podcast.

About today's show.