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Bicyclists, Motorists Reminded To — Share the Road
 RALEIGH — Drawn by mild temperatures cyclists are on the roads—year-round. N.C. Department of Transportation reminds bicyclists and motorists to be vigilant of one another as they travel the state’s highways, click here. (12/15/09)
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2010 NC Calendar of Bicycling Events—NOW Online!
Find events near you on the 2010 online calendar. Many events are currently listed. It is not too late to add your event, Keep in mind bicyclists may wish to plan early to attend your cycling events and others similar. The online calendar makes it easy to find major bicycling events taking place in communities throughout our state. See what might interest you by reviewing the events on the NC Calendar of Bicycling Events. To enter your event(s), click here.
(12/30/09)
Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Grant Initiative - Call Closed.
The 2010 Call for Proposals is now CLOSED for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Grant Initiative. Twenty-nine municipalities have applied for funding in this year's cycle. 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 (12/15/09)
"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)
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)
