Watertown Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee http://watertownbikeped.org News about cycling and pedestrian issues in and around Watertown, Massachusetts Story Walk comes to Watertown http://watertownbikeped.org/storywalk.html Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST The BPC and Community Safe Routes to School have installed two story walks. Curious? Find out more at our website. Two Bills in Mass Legislature Relate to Local Snow Ordinance http://watertownbikeped.org/blog.html#twobills Fri, 20 Feb 2009 20:00:00 EST As Watertown considers requiring residents to shovel sidewalks, two bills pending at the State House could have a bearing on how well the ordinance would work. February meeting mintues posted http://watertownbikeped.org/documents/WBPC_Minutes_2009_02.pdf Mon, 16 Feb 2009 12:00:00 EST The meeting minutes from the February 2009 meeting of the WBPC are now available on the News page of the website. Town Council Takes Up Changes to Sidewalk Clearing Ordinance http://watertownbikeped.org/blog.html#tcsnow Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:00:00 EST Councilor Susan Falkoff introduced an amendment to the town's snow removal ordinance that would empower the town to ticket residents who fail to clear sidewalks abutting their property after a snowstorm. WBPC Considers the Town's Snow Removal Ordinances http://watertownbikeped.org/blog.html#snowremoval Wed, 22 Jan 2009 22:00:00 EST It's been a challenging winter in terms of snowfall, and that means many sidewalks are not getting cleared. Should Watertown require by ordinance that residents shovel sidewalks? January meeting mintues posted http://watertownbikeped.org/documents/WBPC_Minutes_2009_01.pdf Wed, 22 Jan 2009 20:46:00 EST The meeting minutes from the January 2009 meeting of the WBPC are now available on the News page of the website. WBPC Presents Annual Report to Town Council http://watertownbikeped.org/blog.html#tcpreso Sun, 11 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST The BPC delivers its annual report to the Town Council, 1/13/2009. The slides and supporting documents are available for download. December meeting mintues posted http://watertownbikeped.org/documents/WBPC_Minutes_2008_12.pdf Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:00:00 EST The meeting minutes from the December 2008 meeting of the WBPC are now available on the News page of the website. Watertown Walking School Bus featured on NBC Nightly News http://watertownbikeped.org/blog.html#nbcnews Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:30:00 EST NBC News has a report on the variety of factors contributing to the increase in walking to school. The report focuses on a town in New Jersey, but also includes a segment about Watertown. Check it out! We have a winner! http://watertownbikeped.org/blog.html#winner Sat, 27 Sep 2008 15:30:00 EST Although Faire on the Square was rained out, WBPC's bike raffle was not. Jenny Born of Hingham, daughter of Winsor Ave residents, purchased the winning ticket, and will be taking delivery of a new Giant MTX kid's mountain bike for her kids. Congratulations, Jenny! Raffle Winner to be drawn at Faire on the Square http://watertownbikeped.org/blog.html#raffle Sun, 07 Sep 2008 18:00:00 EST The Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee will award a brand new Giant MTX-125 kid's mountain bike at Watertown's Faire on the Square event, Saturday, September 27th. Safe Routes Program to Expand in New School Year http://watertownbikeped.org/blog.html#srscoord Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:00:00 EST With the addition of a paid program coordinator, the Safe Routes to School initiative in Watertown elementary schools is poised to expand in the coming school year. National Clearinghouse Showcases Watertown's Safe Routes Program http://watertownbikeped.org/blog.html#casestudy Tue, 23 Jun 2008 08:00:00 EST he National Center for Safe Routes to School, a clearinghouse for SRTS resources, has added a case study of the program in Watertown. Watertown Community Foundation makes grant in support of Safe Routes to School http://watertownbikeped.org/blog.html#pedometers Tue, 03 Jun 2008 07:00:00 EST In continuing support of the Safe Routes to School initiative sponsored in part by the WBPC, the Watertown Community Foundation has awarded funds to provide students with pedometers. Boston Globe Reports Surge in Bicycles on the Road http://watertownbikeped.org/blog.html#surge Mon, 02 Jun 2008 08:00:00 EST The Globe reports on the sharp increase in biking this spring. Watertown Bikers Take Advantage of New Racks http://watertownbikeped.org/blog.html#newrack Sun, 01 Jun 2008 08:00:00 EST Earlier this spring, the Watertown DPW installed about 40 new bike racks around town, and they are getting good use. WBPC to receive award from Watertown Historical Commission http://watertownbikeped.org/blog.html#mastrangelo Tue, 27 May 2008 08:00:00 EST The Watertown Historical Commission has named the WBPC and the Historical Society of Watertown as co-recipients of the 2008 Richard A. Mastrangelo Award for historical preservation. Watertown Police offering free bike helmets http://watertownbikeped.org/blog.html#helmet Tue, 27 May 2008 08:00:00 EST Sgt. Deignan of the Watertown Police Department reports that the department is offering free bike helmets to residents, both adults and children. DPW and Town Council Plan Bacon Street Parking and Path http://watertownbikeped.org/blog.html#baconst1 Tue, 27 May 2008 08:00:00 EST The Town Council and DPW are putting plans together that could mean a new stretch of multi-use path in Watertown. WBPC Sponsors Bike Commuting Workshop http://watertownbikeped.org/blog.html#commute Thu, 08 May 2008 22:00:00 EST The WBPC held a workshop at the Watertown Free Public Library on May 8, 2008. Presenter and WBPC member Sheila Fay described some of her experiences as a bike commuter, and discussed topics such as proper gear and clothing, traffic issues, and practical issues surrounding getting to and from work on a bike.