Category Archives: North Carolina

Worker Appreciation Reception on Friday, Feb 8 at 9am

Posted on January 18, 2013 by

Friends of safe cycling and walking, If you are as excited as we are about the imminent greenway bridge over I-40, please join us as we celebrate the workers making it a reality! So far, the Blythe Construction team is … Continue reading →

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East Coast Greenway Director to Help Host Congressman Blumenauer

Posted on January 13, 2012 by

A top national advocate for cyclists, Congressman Earl Blumenauer (of Portland, OR), is coming to the Triangle of North Carolina on Thursday, January 19th. He will be touring with Congressman David Price (D-4th District). The East Coast Greenway Alliance is … Continue reading →

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The Sweetest Homecoming: Almost 200 enjoy Cross Triangle Greenway ride!

Posted on October 29, 2010 by

When we began organizing the Cross Triangle Greenway bike ride a couple months ago, I hoped for at least 30 participants and no hurricane. What ended up happening last Friday was perfect weather and a crowd of almost 200 participants … Continue reading →

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Fall Greenway Rides Building Community

Posted on October 11, 2010 by

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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Sneak Preview: Cross Triangle Greenway ride is 39 miles of beautiful diversity!

Posted on September 16, 2010 by

by Dennis Markatos-Soriano We’ve been planning for a while to host a big bike ride on Friday, October 22nd between two of central North Carolina’s landmarks. I’ve been promoting it with friends, family and colleagues. But you can’t really know … Continue reading →

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Let’s keep rolling along

Posted on March 3, 2010 by

Steve Bevington While the ECGA has had some fantastic success with funding of important projects through Stimulus Funding, recent denial by DOT to fund an alternative transportation grant in Wrightsville Beach NC is a reminder of just how much money … Continue reading →

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Through bikers (and hikers)

Posted on January 19, 2010 by

After this cold snap finally left the east coast we enjoyed a mild weekend here in the Carolina’s.  I was too busy to get the bike the of the shed on Saturday, so I promised myself a ride on the … Continue reading →

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A Change in the Weather

Posted on December 15, 2009 by

This week I represented the ECG at a “Leaders Roundtable” discussion of global warming sponsored by El Pueblo and the National Latino Coalition on Climate Change in Raleigh NC.  The well founded premise of the roundtable was that as climate … Continue reading →

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Safety First

Posted on November 10, 2009 by

There are many reason to support greenways.   Greenways reduce traffic congestion, provide an economic stimulus for family businesses, reduce CO2 emissions, prevent obesity, provide recreational opportunities and contribute other values that support a high quality of life.  But life … Continue reading →

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And they’re off! (Well almost)

Posted on October 13, 2009 by

To celebrate the construction of two trail bridges connecting key segments of the American Tobacco Trail (an ECG designated trail), ECGA is hosting a bike and hike event to attract new users to the trail and demonstrate the utility of … Continue reading →

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