Bike Helmet Loan Program Launched
May 12, 2025
A helmet loan program for Jack Markell Trail users has been launched in Wilmington and New Castle to improve bicyclists’ safety.
We’re excited to share updates on the trail amenity projects being undertaken by the First State Trails Coalition* Trail Amenity Grant recipients: Coalition members Bike Newark, Delaware Center for Horticulture and the Riverfront Development Corporation of Delaware. Each organization proposed their amenity projects based on grant requirements earlier this year. The new amenities will be welcome additions for trail users!
Funded by the William Penn Foundation, the grants are being matched by each organization, expanding the scope of work completed.
*Formerly the Future Trails of Northern Delaware Coalition
Learn more about the First State Trails Coalition
Bike Newark: Newark Bikeways Wayfinding Project – Phase 2
North (Creek Rd) and Northwest (toward Fairfield Shopping Center) Bikeway segment signs are in place. View the map with locations.
West (toward Downes Elementary School) Bikeway signs will be installed as soon as the new city park is opened to the public, which the bikeway traverses. Learn more about Bike Newark’s Projects.
Delaware Center for Horticulture: Amenities for DCH Gardens
Riverfront Development Corporation: Bike Racks, Fix-It Station and Trash Receptacles
Newly installed wayfinding sign along the Newark Bikeways
A helmet loan program for Jack Markell Trail users has been launched in Wilmington and New Castle to improve bicyclists’ safety.
About Delaware Greenways:
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