Short reflection on attempt to create bike and pedestrian awareness in Reading, PA

I made an attempt to resurrect the organization WalkBikeBerks, which had been in existence since 2007, and had last filed with the IRS in 2012. In 2013, the entire Board had decided to completely leave bicycle and pedestrian advocacy altogether. I am beginning to learn why. I will simply note here that if my initiatives are not successful, I will continue to blog about human-centered transportation and related issues. That is all for today. 

Here is the archive of the previous iteration of the group. https://walkbikeberks.blogspot.com/

Note: I am publicly supporting a particular candidate https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572238651552

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