Category Archives: Infrastructure

October 13, 2021
SABR
Infrastructure, Safety, Uncategorized
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Portsmouth CIP requests due on Friday 10/15

The time is now! Enter comments for the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) today! https://www.cityofportsmouth.com/planportsmouth/capital-improvement-plan Go to Sections > Citizens Requests (right side of the screen) You can download the form “Capital Improvement Program Project Suggestion Form”…

October 1, 2021
SABR
Infrastructure, Safety
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Do you want to see the network of safe bicycle routes in Portsmouth expanded?

Join us for a zoom meeting this Tuesday October 5th at 7pm to discuss what should be prioritized in the city’s Capital Improvement Plan (citizen requests to the CIP are due on 10/15). Come with…

September 19, 2021
SABR
Infrastructure, Safety, Uncategorized
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News from SABR Portsmouth Advocacy Committee

Two related projects identified in Portsmouth’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan are closer to reality– Elwyn Road and Peverly Hill Road. A public meeting was held on September 15th to lay out alternatives for a new multi-use…

April 8, 2021
SABR
Infrastructure, Rides, Safety
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Come out for a short ride in support of Complete Streets

Portsmouth is fortunate to have a Complete Streets Policy which commits to “create safer, more accessible streets for all users,” including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and transit users of all ages and abilities. After years of…

March 18, 2021
Matthew Glenn
Infrastructure, Safety
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A Tour of Portsmouth’s Bike Lanes

Feeling very frustrated by the Portsmouth City Council’s late night 5-4 vote to remove a 1/3 mile stretch of protected bike lane, I got on my single speed bicycle on a beautiful 25 degree morning…

March 9, 2021
SABR
Infrastructure
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Middle Street Bike Lane – Now We Wait

After over 2 hours of presentations and public comments on two topics unrelated to the Middle Street bike lane, general public comments were finally permitted and reflected overwhelming opposition to the Kennedy/Huda motion to put…

March 5, 2021
SABR
Infrastructure
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Portsmouth Bike Riders – WE URGENTLY NEED YOUR HELP!

PORTSMOUTH BIKE RIDERS — THIS COUNCIL WANTS TO MAKE MIDDLE STREET LESS SAFE FOR BICYCLISTS AND TO WASTE $320,000* OF TAXPAYER MONEY! WE URGENTLY NEED YOUR HELP! From the start, the Mayor and a group…

January 25, 2021
SABR
Infrastructure, Safety
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Middle Street Bike Lanes Back in Front of the Portsmouth City Council

Tonight (Monday, January 25, 2021) the Middle Street Bike Lanes are back in front of the city council. Toole Design performed a review of the plans and implementation as part of the council’s previous actions…

November 17, 2020
SABR
Infrastructure
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Advocacy Alert: Route 1 Project Public Information Meeting

NH DOT Route 1 Project Public Information Meeting – Wed Nov 18 at 4 pm via Zoom: Public Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting for the US 1 project between Wilson Road and Ocean Road will present refined versions…

September 13, 2020
Anne Rugg
Infrastructure
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Portsmouth City Council Wants to Endanger the Lives of Cyclists. Help Us Stop Them.

As long-time advocates for the cycling community in Portsmouth and neighboring towns, Seacoast Area Bike Riders (SABR) has played an active role in promoting cycling as a fine way to exercise for all ages and,…

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