Pedestrian Safety Fact Sheet

Pedestrian Safety Fact Sheet

Proven Interventions
Policies that increase the number of people walking and bicycling appears to be an effective method for improving the safety of people walking and bicycling.

READ MORE HERE: http://www.safekids.org/our-work/research/fact-sheets/pedestrian-safety-fact-sheet.html


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THANK YOU AAA Reading-Berks!

Safe Kids, through the AAA Reading-Berks Foundation for Safety, have provided years of pedestrian and bicycle safety education to our children and their families. Today, I found this brochure in my son's school folder. If you are a parent or guardian of a school-age child living in Berks County, you are likely to have already read this brochure.

This brochure comes at a very significant time in the WalkBikeBerks annual calendar -- just as we are gearing up for International Walk to School Day.

It is my sincere hope that every driver, bicyclist, and pedestrian is protected from harm. I hope too that the work of WalkBikeBerks with the support of Safe Kids and the entire Berks County community works together to make it safer for our children to get to and from school every day.

Let's make a special effort in October -- for the kids?

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An Excellent Example for Walk to School Day

Click here: National Walk to School Day
9/27/2010
On October 6 (rain date October 7), at approximately 7:45
Birdsboro Elementary Center will partner with WalkBikeBerks and celebrate National Walk To School Day.

This day is dedicated to raising awareness of walking to school, improving walker’s safety, and encouraging more children to walk to school.
Birdsboro Mayor Myers, Interim Manager Aaron Durso, WalkBikeBerks President Nancy Kaufman, Principal Mary Beth Kiesel, Physical Education Teacher Dee Stamy, and parents will walk to school together for this special event.
Walking Route: Route can be found on the above link.

Walk to School Day Sponsors -- We can't do it without Your Help.

ADD YOUR COMPANY LOGO ABOVE TO BUILD
A CLEAN, HEALTHY, SAFE WORLD FOR OUR CHILDREN!

Thank you J.P. Mascaro & Sons for your financial support.

On Wednesday, October 6, 2010, WalkBikeBerks will celebrate Walk (Bike or Roll) to School Day throughout Berks County. We want to invite you and your community to become part of the county-wide movement to end childhood obesity.

Changing behaviors requires creative solutions that are safe and fun. A county-wide Walk (Bike or Roll) to School program can be both. Through our Walk (Bike or Roll) to School program, our volunteers offer education and skills programs and teach children and parents about physical activity such as walking and bicycling - which are essential to defeating this obesity epidemic.

With your support, WalkBikeBerks can help parents and children improve their weight management efforts and continue to make elected officials aware of the dangerous physical, mental and emotional consequences associated with childhood obesity.

What can you do right now to help us end childhood overweight and obesity?

• Support us with a donation to Walk (Bike or Roll) to School Day 2010. We can only stop this crisis with your help - any amount will make a difference to a child in Berks County. Please donate to WalkBikeBerks today. Donate Now.
  
• We also encourage you to contact your state representative and ask them to encourage PennDOT to ensure that Safe Routes to School Grant Awards begin building projects immediately.
  
• Participate in Walk (Bike or Roll) to School Day on October 6th.
  

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AAA Pushes to Cut Trail Funding. Speak Up Now!

We have received this letter from the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. We felt that it was important to share with our WalkBikeBerks' members and readers.

AAA petition page

Ask AAA to be part of America's transportation future! Sign the petition.
The American Automobile Association (AAA) wants Congress to cut long-standing programs that support trails, biking and walking in order to divert those funds to the highway system. (Read the background.)
These programs have played a major role in the development of more than 19,000 miles of rail-trail across the country, most likely including your favorite local trail. These trails and other walking and bicycling facilities allow individuals across the country to enjoy the outdoors and safely and easily travel without a car for many short trips—while saving money and gas, and getting exercise in the process.
AAA has forgotten that bicyclists and trail lovers drive, support AAA, pay gas taxes and want balanced transportation systems that provide the choice to get around in a variety of ways.

Help us help them remember!

Dear AAA,
I am one of tens of millions of Americans who

want safe, convenient places to bicycle and walk.

AAA, be a part of America’s transportation future!
Say YES to the federal programs that fund all ways

of getting around—including trails, bicycling and walking!
Sign the Petition:
Go to the petition page now.

Thank you,
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy

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National Public Lands Day In Berks County

Greetings!

Saturday, September 25 is National Public Lands Day. The event at Blue Marsh will start at Vista Pavilion at 8:30 a.m. and will run to 3:30 p.m.

Activities will include the following:

• Trail Work Project
  
• Litter Pick-up - Kirsten Stump, Blue Marsh Cachers, meeting at Sheidy Boat Ramp


• Hawk Watch led by Joan Silagy - 8:30 a.m. at State Hill Boat Launch Vista


• Fishing Activities, Dry Brooks Boat Launch, 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon, Bob Lyon and Roger Mallon


• Bicycle Ride, Walk Bike Berks, Connector Trail 9:00 a.m.


• Trail Walk, connector Trail, Becky Richards, Berks County Parks, and Kathy Grim, Corps of Engineers


• Blood Pressure Screenings, St. Joseph's Hospital


• Camping, Boy Scout Troop 430, 9:30 a.m. at Vista Pavilion


• Dancing, Lenape Northeast Woodlands Alliance, Elizabeth Belk, Vista Pavilion


• Outdoor Crafts


• Frisbee Golf


• Scavenger Hunt

I hope all of you can make it. Thank you for all of your support!

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Much needed to make Berks biker- and walker-friendly (9/16/10)

READ THIS: Much needed to make Berks biker- and walker-friendly (9/16/10)

Congratulations members and active volunteers of WalkBikeBerks! Please write to the editor of the Reading Eagle RIGHT NOW and let them know how much we appreciate their support of our needs.

Letters should be brief (about 200 words) and address a specific topic of general interest. For verification purposes include your full name, address, and telephone number (day & evening) also please include your e-mail. Concise letters will get preferential treatment and are less likely to be condensed. E-mail your letter to letters@readingeagle.com or if you prefer to mail your letters, please address to:
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
READING EAGLE
P.O. BOX 582
READING, PA. 19603-0582
or Fax: 610-371-5098

Why write to the Editor? Because your words reach a broad and varied audience of business owners, municipal and state leaders, school boards, and others who make transportation decisions daily. If you want to do something to make walking and bicycling better in Berks County, write your letter and submit it today. The Reading Eagle and all of the readers are waiting to hear from you.


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