• This is big.

    This is big.

    Would you like to see a better-connected network of bike routes in our community?  (i.e. bike/ped paths, designated bike lanes, painted on-road sharrows — or improvements on any road that is heavily used by cyclists). We have a major opportunity to influence that. Read on:

    Background

    For the past year, Centre Region Council of Gov’ts (COG) has worked on a regional bicycle plan. It covers the entire Centre Region.

    Now COG is sharing their recommendations with the public, and our elected officials.

     

    What’s Happening Now

    COG is presenting the draft plan at meetings in every township and Borough in the region. There is also a meeting designed for the general public  on November 10, at 7pm at the COG Building.

    We want you to send a loud-and-clear message to local elected officials that we support this type of work. 

     

    Take Action

    Here’s how you can help:

    1. Review the draft plan and send your thoughts and feedback to Council of Governments at http://crcog.net/bikes
    2. Email your local elected leaders (in Ferguson, College, Harris, Patton, State College Borough, or Halfmoon townships). Tell them you want them to take action on the Regional Bicycle Plan from Council of Governments – and thank them for any help and support they are willing to provide.
    3. Attend the public review meeting on Tues. Nov 10 at 7pm at the COG Building. Share your positive support of COG’s work.
    4. Attend your local township council meeting (in Ferguson, College, Harris, Patton, State College Borough, or Halfmoon townships). Speak up during public comments, and share your positive enthusiasm for more bike infrastructure.

    Have questions? Send CentreBike a message.

     


  • CentreBike in the News…

    CentreBike in the News…

    We’ve had a few opportunities recently to get the message out about our mission:  More participation, improved safety, increased access, and stronger support for cycling as transportation and recreation in the Centre Region.

    We’re proud of the work we are doing at CentreBike, and hope you are too.

     

    Take a look:

     


  • Meeting Minutes – October 2015

    MINUTES of CentreBike General Meeting

    October 12, 2015

    Meeting held at the State College Borough Building

    Present:

    • Jim Serene, President
    • Anna Nelson, Vice President
    • Joan Potter, Secretary
    • Paul Barsom, Treasurer
    • Paul Rito
    • Kelly Doyle
    • Jean Bemis
    • Mark Davison
    • Brucie Serene
    • Allan Stoekl
    • Timothy Wheeler

    Meeting called to order by Jim Serene at 5:30 pm.  A quorum was present, and the meeting was ready to proceed with business.

    The minutes of the September meeting were accepted.

     

    Nominations for 2016 Officers and Executive Committee

    Anna Nelson agreed to accept Presidency, if elected, and Joan Potter agreed to continue serving as Secretary. Jim Serene stated he would serve on the Executive Committee, as did Paul Rito. Nominees for consideration for the Vice President, Treasurer and Executive Committee positions include:

    • Allan Stoekl
    • Jean Bemis
    • Mark Davison
    • Catherine Grigor
    • Kelly Doyle
    • Mark Higgins
    • Dan Stearns
    • Henry Margusity
    • Ed Jenkins

     

    Centre Inspires Grant

    Jim Serene and Anna Nelson will attend the Centre Foundation annual banquet on October 28th for the announcement of the winner of the $100,000 grant. Other members are encouraged to attend, too.

     

    4 ft Pass Law

    Anna reported there has been a lot of interest in the Ferguson Twp signage on Blue Course Drive promoting the 4 ft Pass Law. Trish Meek has asked PennDOT to consider posting the message on other signs around Centre County, as they are all programmed simultaneously.

     

    Regional Bike Plan

    The Centre Region Bike Plan has been shared with the public for comments. Trish Meek will be presenting the plan at a meeting at each township over the next month. Notices will be sent to encourage cyclists to attend these meetings via the listserv, other bike organizations, Facebook, and notices in bike shops. http://crcog.net/bikes

     

    Centre County Community Super Fair

    CentreBike will have a table at the Super Fair, sponsored by the Centre County Council of Human Services, on Nov 14th from 10:00-2:00 at the Mt Nittany Middle School. This event is to promote local human services organizations to residents and highlight opportunities for volunteering.  http://www.theccchs.org/#!super-fair/c5sh/image_df3

     

    High School Driver’s Education Program

    Kelly Doyle outlined the 45-minute bicycle awareness program created for the State College High Drivers Ed classes. It’s anticipated to reach ~400 students during the school year.

     

    There being no further business to come before the meeting, it adjourned at 6:45 pm.

     

    Respectfully submitted,

    Joan Potter, Secretary


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