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Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Grant Initiative - Call OPEN
The 2010 Call for Proposals is now OPEN for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Grant Initiative. Funding is secured for the 2010 cycle at $400,000. Over the past six years, 92 municipalities have been awarded grants for a total of $2,268,818 allocated. For more information about the Planning Grant Initiative in general, click here. To see a list of each year's grant recipients click here. For questions contact, Bob Mosher at rmosher@ncdot.gov, (919) 807-0780. (09/03/09)
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Bicyclists, Motorists Reminded To — Share the Road
Press Release: 
RALEIGH — As the summer progresses, the N.C. Department of Transportation reminds bicyclists and motorists to be vigilant of one another as they travel the state’s highways, click here. (7/27/09)
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"Share the Road" Safety Posters
The NCDOT and the N.C. Bicycle Committee continue to reinforce the message of safety by encouraging motorists and bicyclists to “Share the Road” responsibly. To promote this effort two Share the Road posters are now available. Click here to learn more. (09/23/09)
Bicycle Helmet Initiative
Press Release: More children riding bicycles safely thanks to Bicycle Helmet Initiative, "Share the Road" License Plates Click here to learn more (09/04/09)
Share the Road Specialized License Plate
The NCDOT, Division of Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation recognizes the need to educate cyclists and motorists about their rights and responsibilities in sharing roadway space. In an effort to bring greater awareness to the public a “Share the Road” specialized license plate has been made available. To learn more on how you can order click here. (10/08/08) 
Bike on Board for Free
Bike rack space on Amtrak's Piedmont 73 & 74 lines is now available daily at no cost.
Click here to learn more about Bike Boarding between Raleigh & Charlotte. (08/04/09)
Safe Routes to School Program
The 2nd SRTS Program call for proposals is now CLOSED. A total of $3.9 million was available through two different funding categories – infrastructure and non-infrastructure. Seventy-six applications were received for the infrastructure program, and 17 applications were received for the non-infrastructure program. For more information about encouraging and enabling children in NC to walk and bicycle to school, click here. (02/17/09)
Bicycling Rowan County
The newly published Bicycling Rowan County map highlights a modern-day treasure of rich historic sites, quiet farmland roads and recreational areas you’ll want to visit on your trip. For more information or to order this map, click here. (06/02/09)
Point Lookout Trail Opens in McDowell County
While much of US 70 in Western North Carolina remained open to vehicular traffic, one section overlooking the Royal Gorge in McDowell County, had been closed to traffic for many year. This abandoned scenic corridor has been reopened to the public as a multi-use trail and promises to attract many visitors. Click here to read more. (1/22/08)
2009 NC Calendar of Bicycling Events
2009 is here and we are pleased to make available this year's online calendar. Many events are currently listed. It is not too late to add your event so that bicyclists can make their plans early to participate in any of the cycling events held throughout our state. North Carolina has some of the region's best riding because of its climate and varying terrain from the mountains to the coast. This online calendar list annually, more than 200 major bicycling events taking place in communities near to everyone; there are rides and tours for novice and the professional. To see how you can become involved, review the events on the NC Calendar of Bicycling Events and click on the contact information listed. To enter your event(s), click here. (12/30/08)
Bikes on Public Transportation
Opportunities to combine bike travel with public transportation have increased in North Carolina. Check these links for more information. (10/08/08)
