Bicycle Maintenance Courses coming in April
BICYCLE MAINTENANCE COURSES
Wondering how to change a bike tire? Wondering what a drivetrain on your bike really is and what it does? How about the size of the bike your riding, does it fit you? The city of Dover has partnered with Dave Moses, local cyclist and owner of Dave’s Road Bikes to offer three (3) two-hour courses in April on the basics of bicycle maintenance. This class will be geared for individuals who are interested in learning more about how to take care and do basic maintenance on their bikes. Classes will be held at the Dave’s Road Bikes, weather permitting class may be held outside. Activity Fee: $10 Pre-registration is highly recommended through the City of Dover Parks & Recreation Department.
Classes will be held on April 9, 16 and 23, respectively.
For more information about the classes, times and details, visit http://www.cityofdover.com/Bicyclists-and-Pedestrians/
MPO now recruiting Public Advisory Committee members
Are you interested in transportation in Kent County? Have you ever wondered, how the the planning process for transportation projects works? Have you wondered how you can get involved in your community?
The Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization is looking for enthusiastic community members to join its Public Advisory Committee, or PAC.
The Public Advisory Committee ensures that the MPO receives input from the public regarding all transportation plans, programs and policies that the MPO Council adopts. PAC members are appointed on a volunteer basis. Appointing agencies are the Governor’s office, the Delaware Department of Transportation, the Delaware Transit Corporation, the city of Dover, and Kent County Levy Court.
At this time, the PAC has openings for appointees to represent the city of Dover and Kent County Levy Court.
There are six PAC meetings per year (one every other month). They take place on Tuesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Kent County Administrative Complex in Dover, unless the time and location is otherwise noted.
For more information, please contact PAC Liaison Kate Layton at kate.layton@doverkentmpo.org, or call (302) 387-6026.
Thank You!
MPO office closed due to weather
The Dover/Kent County MPO office is closed today, Thursday, March 5 due to pending inclement weather. The office will re-open as soon as possible.
Thank you and stay safe.
And now for a message about safe bicycling…
MPO Office will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The Dover/Kent County MPO office will be closed on Monday, Jan. 19 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. It will re-open on Tuesday, Jan. 20 as usual.
Thank you!
Dover Bike and Pedestrian Plan Workshop
If you go:
What: City of Dover Bike and Pedestrian Plan Workshop
When: 4-7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 20
Where: The John W. Pitts Center at Schutte Park in Dover
City of Dover Bike and Pedestrian Plan Workshop
Where do you want to see a bike lane or path? Where do you what to see improvements for pedestrians?
The City of Dover, the Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization and the Delaware Department of Transportation will hold the final public workshop for updates to Dover’s bicycle and pedestrian plans. The event will take place from 4 – 7 PM on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at the John W. Pitts Recreation Center (Schutte Park).
We’ve heard and answered many questions about walk and bicycle needs in Dover. Now we need your help one more time to review the updated draft plans before we move toward their adoption.
This is a chance to come out and see the draft plans and their recommendations, share your opinions, identify gaps in the city’s biking/pedestrian network and to identify where the City, the MPO and DelDOT can work together to make things smoother for all bike riders/pedestrians and drivers.
MPO office will be closed for the holidays
The Dover/Kent County MPO office will be closed from Dec. 24-28 and will re-open as usual on Dec. 29. Have a safe and happy holiday weekend!
Journeys is here
The latest edition of the MPO’s newsletter, Journeys is now available.
Click on the link, or go to the Publications menu on the home page to read your copy.
If you would like to subscribe to receive a copy via e-mail, contact Public Outreach Coordinator Kate Layton at the MPO at kate.layton@doverkentmpo.org.
Thanks so much!
MPO Newsletter
MPO Technical Advisory Committee Meeting Dec. 10
MPO Technical Advisory Committee
to discuss bicycle and pedestrian plans
Dover’s bicycle and pedestrian plan updates are nearly finished. On Dec. 10, the Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Technical Advisory Committee will hear an update on the two draft plans and where they stand in the city’s approval process.
The committee also is set to discuss the MPO’s project prioritization process as well as vote on an amendment to the MPO’s spending plan regarding comprehensive plan assistance.
This meeting is set for 10 a.m. in the council chambers of Camden Town Hall, and is open to the public. Camden Town Hall is located at 1783 Friends Way in Camden, off of Voshell Mill Road and near U.S. 13. For more information, call the MPO at (302) 387-6030 or (302) 387-6026.
