Category Archives: New York

Join Us Dec. 10th for the ECG’s 20th Anniversary Kickoff Celebrations!

Join us in NYC to kick off the East Coast Greenway’s 20th Anniversary! The idea of an East Coast Greenway for safe biking and walking along the eastern seaboard emerged in November 1991. Just after Thanksgiving that year, a group … Continue reading

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Fall Greenway Rides Building Community

This Fall is full of group rides along the East Coast Greenway — from Maine to North Carolina and many communities in between. We had a lovely ride from Yale University to the Town of Simsbury in Connecticut, the third … Continue reading

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Westchester Bike Summit May 6th

Written by David Wilson At the second annual Westchester Bike Summit, cyclists joined planners and public officials in early May to discuss ways to create more bike-friendly communities in Westchester. The event, held in partnership with the town of Greenburgh, … Continue reading

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“The Big Walk” A 50 mile one day walk along the ECG, May 23rd

Michael Oliva, Mid Atlantic Coordinator Over 65 people have signed up so far! Join us for what will be a fun day and great experience along the ECG!! “The Big Walk”, or NJ2NY50, is a one-day distance walk that will … Continue reading

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US Car Fleet Shrinks for First Time in Decades

by Dennis Markatos-Soriano The Earth Policy Institute recently reported that the US car fleet decreased for the first time in decades. Around 14 million cars were scrapped, compared to the purchase of ~10 million vehicles, bringing the fleet total to … Continue reading

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Walk 21-Hudson Loop Ride-Bike & Boat the ECG in Philadelphia

I attended the Walk 21 conference last week in New York City (www.walk21.com) Over 700 professionals from all over the globe gathered to discuss their experience’s in creating more livable cities and communities. The event was hosted by the NYC … Continue reading

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