Planner’s Notes

Received this great link from a colleague and thought it worth sharing: world’s stupidest bike lanes   Have you had similar biking experiences in the Upper Valley? Around campus?

At Wednesday’s school board meeting, the Ray School PTO transportation committee presented results of a recent parent survey and recommendations.  The two main recommendations were to improve the bus routes and ridership, and create a safer environment at the school and nearby neighborhoods for walkers and bikers.  Interesting how the Ray School and Dartmouth face similar challenges.  One of the most telling bits of material gathered by the PTO committee was a video clip recorded at the egress of the school at 2:45 pm (the end of day) on Thursday, May 15.   The clip is real time: School stop sign 

It was a glorious day for biking and many area employees took advantage of the weather.  I had the priviledge of eating breakfast at the Hanover Recreation Center with one colleague and the Norwich Recreation Director.  We all commented on the wonderful way to start the day, the great spring smells and the good breakfast.  Seems like we should all be trying to “break-out” of our everyday routine to bike a day a week or more if possible.  Certainly reduces the stress of dealing with traffic and finding a parking place!!

NHPA hosted its annual conference in Nashua with a focus on sustainability.  Continue Reading »

The town voted to support all of the zoning amendment articles at yesterday’s Town Meeting vote.  Continue Reading »