The Tappan Zee Bridge, that utilitarian span over the Hudson River north of New York City, was built to last for 50 years, and it has been open for 56. As the state plans a $5…
Paul Kiczek's Blog – March 2012 Archive (7)
Awesome Idea! Why We Need Cyclist/Pedestrian-Only Bridges Spanning Manhattan
Now here's an interesting concept. How about pedestrian/cyclist only bridges spanning Manhattan. What about charging each cyclist a toll of $.50 each way to help support the projects. This is the brain-child of the famous transportation genius, Sam Schwartz, aka ‘Gridlock Sam.’
This is no joke. Sam sees a recent downturn in four-wheel…
ContinueAdded by Paul Kiczek on March 27, 2012 at 9:54pm — No Comments
And We're Off in 2012...Practice Walk 1...Trenton to Princeton
We completed the first semi-organized event of 2012 with a 12-mile walk from Trenton to Princeton this past Sunday, Mar 25th. With a moderate temperature but a threat of rain we had 21 walkers and one canine (Briggs Roe) show up for what proved to be an excellent day for a pretty long…
Added by Paul Kiczek on March 27, 2012 at 9:30pm — 2 Comments
Walking All Over the City
Here's an interesting case of a really serious walker. Matt Green, after walking across the country, is now dedicating his waking hours to walking every block of NYC, an estimated 8,000 miles! He's out everyday walking a different section and logging his travels.
He starts walking between 10 a.m. and noon and keeps going until the sun goes…
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Volvo's Pedestrian Airbag - Good or Bad Idea?
Volvo, the car manufacturer known for its advanced safety, is actually coming out with this air bag designed to minimize pedestrian injury if hit by a car. Looks pretty wierd to me and won't be helping save your bottom half. Opinions are all over the place on whether this is great or a terrible idea.…
Added by Paul Kiczek on March 15, 2012 at 9:22pm — No Comments
Route 22 ranks among N.J.'s most dangerous roads for pedestrians
Route 22 was the most dangerous road in Somerset County for pedestrians during the last three years of data tabulated by a tri-state group that analyzes federal traffic fatality data. Five of nine pedestrians killed in the county between 2008 and 2010 were struck by vehicles while walking…
Added by Paul Kiczek on March 13, 2012 at 9:02pm — No Comments
Virtual and Interactive Trail Hikes in National Parks from Nature VAlley
Nature Valley, the folks that bring you granola bars and more, now offer a virtual walk along trails in our National Parks. Check out the interactive website http://www.naturevalleytrailview.com/ where you can pick, for example, the Grand Canyon and see…
Added by Paul Kiczek on March 8, 2012 at 11:46am — No Comments
A Tappan Zee Greenway
Added by Paul Kiczek on March 1, 2012 at 9:45pm — 1 Comment
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X-Jersey Challenge
Here is the current status of entrants for the Cross-Jersey Challenge as of 5/30/13. The goal is 100 miles by the end of the 2013.
Go to http://crossjerseywalk.org to enter your 2013 mileage to qualify.
| Miles | ||
| Glenn | Markulin | 96 |
| Paul | Kiczek | 92 |
| Albert | Walker | 65 |
| Daniel | Jeffrey | 55 |
| David | Ascher | 54 |
| Divia | Arpino | 53 |
| William | Radkovich | 46 |
| Jessica | Wachtel | 12 |
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The Sounds of a Long Walk
Just a few days ago, I noticed, maybe for the first time, the sounds of the Great Canal Walk. For most of the 40 miles and 15 hours that day there was an absence of sound in this body of water as still as glass on that calm day....
Cross-Jersey Challenge
The 2013 Cross-Jersey Challenge has started. Check out the event schedule for upcoming events that will put you on the map for 2013.
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Walk the Badlands
Join us on our first Freewalkers Tour Vacation in Sept, 2013 for a true Western adventure in South Dakota, Mt. Rushmore, Walk the Badlands and Deadwood. Get the full itinerary here. To learn more…
ContinueCreated by Paul Kiczek Apr 3, 2013 at 9:35pm. Last updated by Paul Kiczek Apr 3.
Walking with Bobby Kennedy
Here's the story of how the 50-Mile Kennedy Walk happened from the Distant Thoughts Tumblr Blog.
Created by Paul Kiczek Mar 1, 2013 at 2:47pm. Last updated by Paul Kiczek Apr 3.
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