http://www.capitalcoexist.org/
CAPITAL COEXIST is a localized education campaign geared towards cyclists and
motorists safely coexisting when using the region’s roadways. This project was
developed by the Capital District Transportation Committee (CDTC) in response to
the recently completed Albany Bicycle Master Plan and public requests for
bicycle education and safety information. It is anticipated that the Capital
Coexist website will become the clearinghouse for bicycle education material in
the Capital Region; a one-stop location for bicycle educational material, safety
tips, current bicycle projects and events.
Bicycle / Pedestrian Safety and Education Information
Members of the PaTHs 4 Bethlehem Committee, Town Staff, and the Police Department
participated in the League of American Bicyclists Traffic Skills 101 Course on Saturday
October 22, 2011, conducted by League Cycling Instructor Bill Desantis, P.E. (Vanasse Hangen
Brustlin, Inc.). Participants learned bicycle maintenance, hazard avoidance techniques, and
skills for safely riding in traffic.
Participants included from left to right Rob Leslie, Ann Mullaly, Bill
Desantis (Instructor), Dave Harrington, John Guastella, Erik Deyoe, Mike
Whiteley, Scott Lewendon, and Jason Gallo (not shown).
PaTHs 4 Bethlehem Committee members Scott Lewendon
and Ann Mullaly, and Officer Dave Harrington participate in the on-road
traffic skills portion of the League of American Bicyclists Traffic Skills
101 Course on Saturday October 22, 2011.
League Cycling Instructor Bill Desantis, P.E. (Vanasse Hangen Brustlin,
Inc.) discusses traffic safety skills with participants in Saturday’s (October
22, 2011) League of American Bicyclists Traffic Skills 101 Course.
PaTHs Advisory Committee members
Anne Benware
Katherine McCarthy
Oliver Holmes
Ann Mullaly
Mark Jordan
Henry Peyrebrune
Kristin Legere
Alan Via
Scott Lewendon
Caleb Wistar
Daniel Lewis
Town of Bethlehem Representatives
Robert Leslie, AICP, Senior Planner,
extension 1157
Jason Gallo, Assistant Administrator, Parks and Recreation, extension 1604
Erik Deyoe, Deputy Commissioner of DPW, extension 1137
Mission: Help implement recommendations as made by the 2005
Comprehensive Plan regarding pedestrian connectivity through out the town.
Committee Goals:
1) Identify and establish a priority list for future pathway investment
2) Identify available funding sources and grant opportunities
3) Maintain and enhance pedestrian connections to:
A. Parks, Recreation and Cultural Facilities
B. Create Safe Routes to Schools
C. Neighborhoods (within and between)
D. Hamlet Centers
E. Commercial Districts
Committee Tasks:
1) Verify existing pedestrian and bicycle pathways and identify any current / new
such pathways that are not mapped
2) Create a pedestrian and bicycle
priority network map
3) Establish a signed system of
bicycle routes throughout town
4) Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Motor
Vehicle Education
All potential Committee tasks and Committee activities would be undertaken only with the
understanding that they would be purely recommendations to the Town Board and the Town Board
would have any final input and decisions about any potential Town actions.
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