John Streit's article about speed limit change in the Beacon today

The change comes after increased activism from groups such as the Shore Drive Community Coalition and local civic leagues, as well as July 11’s Share Shore Drive Day awareness bike ride.

Head to SDCC.info to check out article.

Sharing is far more important than multi-tasking

A 2003 DOT study just released shows how dangerous multi-tasking is while driving.

NYTimes article about just released data plus link to official "buried" report.

“We nevertheless have concluded that the use of cellphones while driving has contributed to an increasing number of crashes, injuries and fatalities,” according to a “talking points” memo the researchers compiled in July 2003.

It added: “We therefore recommend that the drivers not use wireless communication devices, including text messaging systems, when driving, except in an emergency.”

Certainly something to think about as you are sharing the road whether you are walking, cycling or driving. Maybe banning all cell phone use on Shore Drive would increase safety. What do you think?

First pics from Tour de Virginia Beach

What did you do today to advocate adding bike lanes to Shore Drive?

Nathan, 11, rode with his dad & us from Kokoamos, to Shore Drive, Ocean Front, First Colonial, Great Neck back to Kokoamos. Max, Peanut & a couple hundred of their friends joined them. Special thanks to the Virginia Beach Police Department.
See ya next time!



154 pics in a different slideshow posted, unedited. Video coming too.

Mason was speeding on a Honda motorcycle about 9:48 a.m. on Shore Drive

Article at Pilotonline.com.

What are YOU riding tomorrow?

Check out hi wheels online. Mark got his from Conte's.





Get this at Seashore Bikes to ride.

Be interviewed at Tour de Virginia Beach

Let your voice be heard!

Before, safely during & after there will be opportunities for you to be on video or if you prefer, audio only to share your voice to the conversation of adding bike lanes, sharing the road & the importance of riding, running & walking safely.

Media will be there as well.

See ya Sunday!

There could be some surprises for ya too.

New addition to our Elsewhere Links, The Hampton Roads Cyclist

Check out The Hampton Roads Cyclist to view:

...information about bicycling in the southeastern Virginia region. Whether you are a resident or a visitor to our area, you will find information concerning points of interest, advocacy, and local conditions affecting bike safety. The focus is mainly on south side Hampton Roads, with extensions into newsworthy topics over on the peninsula.

Elsewhere Links to right column, over there > > >

Some of you leaving Kokoamos at SSDD 1

WAVY, WVEC & Pilot coverage of lower speed limit on Shore Drive

From Pilotonline.com, one comment sez:

In lieu of having patrols every 1/4 mile, lowering the speed limit is but one option in forcing people to drive in a safe manner. I drive both Shore Dr. and N. Great Neck Rd frequently; most drivers are hurtling down the road at 55...some morons go faster, weaving in and out of the two lanes of traffic. Since people cannot police themselves, the powers that be do it for them. And no, I don't ride a bike, nor do I own one.

"16 or 20 seconds is nothing." ~ Bill DeSteph



Check out WVEC coverage & comment.
Check out WAVY coverage & comment.
SDCC.info Topic Shore Drive Safety Issues.

FAQ on July 26th Ride

From Bill DeSteph:

1) There is no cost at all.
2) This is an awareness ride. Not a race.
3) There will be 3 groups setting paces.
4) This is a fun ride.
5) You may want to get there at 0730. The ride will leave between 0800 and 0815.
6) Food is free at Kokomos.
7) There will be no adult beverages served.
8) The ride is ok for beach cruisers as well as race bikes. There will be multiple paces set.
9) There will be City employees there to answer questions before and after the ride.

Printable flier & original post.