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May 20, 2022 - Middletown, PA

PennDOT, Partners Tout Improvements, Safety, and Opportunities for Bicycle Use

To mark May 20, 2022 as Bike to Work Day in Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), rabbittransit and Commuter Services of PA held an event at the Middletown Train Station to highlight improvements and opportunities for cyclists in Pennsylvania.

"PennDOT has taken our Active Transportation Plan and made it a part of everyday business, linking people to their communities by enhancing facilities for biking, walking, and transit," said Deputy Secretary for Multimodal Transportation, Jennie Louwerse. "With our planning and safety resources, PennDOT is focused on making sure that everyone, no matter how they travel, has access to transportation options."

The department makes available information, graphics, and videos to help riders and pedestrians of all ages travel safely. Further demonstrating commitment to safe travel options, the Wolf Administration recently announced 64 projects to improve transportation alternative options and enhance mobility and accessibility across the state. The federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is expanding these Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside program investments by providing an additional 43 awards. Another 56 multimodal projects were recently selected for state Multimodal Transportation Fund investments.

Speakers include:
Deputy Secretary for Multimodal Transportation Jennie Louwerse, PennDOT
Executive Director Richard Farr, rabbittransit
Deputy Project Manager Stacy Newcomer, PA Commuter Services



Leaders from PennDOT, rabbittransit, and Commuter Services of PA speak at the Middletown Train Station to highlight improvements and opportunities for cyclists in Pennsylvania, in Middletown, PA on May 20, 2022.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20744_pdot_bikeToWork_cz_01.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> PennDOT Deputy Secretary for Multimodal Transportation Jennie Louwerse highlights improvements and opportunities for cyclists in Pennsylvania, in Middletown, PA on May 20, 2022.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20744_pdot_bikeToWork_cz_02.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> PennDOT Deputy Secretary for Multimodal Transportation Jennie Louwerse highlights improvements and opportunities for cyclists in Pennsylvania, in Middletown, PA on May 20, 2022.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20744_pdot_bikeToWork_cz_03.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Executive Director of rabbittransit Richard Farr highlights improvements and opportunities for cyclists on rabbittransit, in Middletown, PA on May 20, 2022.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20744_pdot_bikeToWork_cz_04.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> PA Commuter Services Deputy Project Manager Stacy Newcomer highlights improvements and opportunities for cyclists in Pennsylvania, in Middletown, PA on May 20, 2022.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20744_pdot_bikeToWork_cz_05.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> PennDOT Deputy Secretary for Multimodal Transportation Jennie Louwerse highlights improvements and opportunities for cyclists in Pennsylvania, in Middletown, PA on May 20, 2022.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20744_pdot_bikeToWork_cz_06.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Leaders from PennDOT, rabbittransit, and Commuter Services of PA speak at the Middletown Train Station to highlight improvements and opportunities for cyclists in Pennsylvania, in Middletown, PA on May 20, 2022.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20744_pdot_bikeToWork_cz_07.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Leaders from PennDOT, rabbittransit, and Commuter Services of PA speak at the Middletown Train Station to highlight improvements and opportunities for cyclists in Pennsylvania, in Middletown, PA on May 20, 2022.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20744_pdot_bikeToWork_cz_08.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Leaders from PennDOT, rabbittransit, and Commuter Services of PA speak at the Middletown Train Station to highlight improvements and opportunities for cyclists in Pennsylvania, in Middletown, PA on May 20, 2022.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20744_pdot_bikeToWork_cz_09.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Susquehanna Regional Transportation Authority Facilities Manager Paul Mathis and Operations Supervisor Brint Hockenberry talk to cyclist Tom Barron during PennDOT's Bike to Work Day event, in Middletown, PA on May 20, 2022.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20744_pdot_bikeToWork_cz_10.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Tom Barron, a cyclist from Lancaster, PA, demonstrates how to use the rabbittransit bike carrier, in Middletown, PA on May 20, 2022.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20744_pdot_bikeToWork_cz_11.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Tom Barron, a cyclist from Lancaster, PA, demonstrates how to use the rabbittransit bike carrier, in Middletown, PA on May 20, 2022.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20744_pdot_bikeToWork_cz_12.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Tom Barron, a cyclist from Lancaster, PA, demonstrates how to use the rabbittransit bike carrier, in Middletown, PA on May 20, 2022.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20744_pdot_bikeToWork_cz_13.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a>