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  • Bike lanes open on St. Georges Bridge (WDEL)
    Aug 26, 2010  - New bikes lanes open on the St. Georges Bridge over the C & D Canal. Biking enthusiasts have wanted this for 20 years. "I enjoyed being one of the first people to cross the bridge." Avid cyclists Senator Tom Carper, Congressman Mike Castle, and Governor Jack Markell joined dozens of bik... More
  • CASTLE URGES PASSAGE OF STANDUP ACT
    Aug 5, 2010  - Earlier this week, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) published their August 2010 Status Report, which shares survey data gathered from parents across the country showing increased support for many provisions in H.R. 1895, the Safe Teen And Novice Driver Uniform Protection (STANDUP) A... More
  • Delaware roads: Teenage driving laws may get tighter (Wilmington News Journal)
    Jul 4, 2010  - Courtney Clark could be nearly 18 before she wins the right to drive with no restrictions such as a curfew or limits on the amount of passengers she can tote around. Clark, who turned 16 in May, said her sophomore class at Smyrna High School was so big that, even though she had completed a driver... More
  • DELAWAREAN ALBERT DICLEMENTE CONFIRMED TO AMTRAK BOARD OF DIRECTORS
    Jun 24, 2010  - Washington, DC - Earlier this week, Delaware native Albert DiClemente was confirmed by the United States Senate to serve as a member of the Board of Directors for Amtrak.  Bert DiClemente currently serves as the Vice President of CB Richard Ellis, Inc., the largest commercial real estate company in ... More
  • Vigilance is key to keeping Delaware's roads safe (Bethany Beach Wave)
    Jun 8, 2010  - Summer is just around the corner, and for most Delawareans this means three things: sun, sand, and traffic. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, long lines of cars stretch as far as the eye can see along I-95, Route 1 and Route 13. Unfortunately, more cars on the road often mean more injuries and fata... More
  • CASTLE RECEIVES HIGHWAY SAFETY LEADER AWARD
    May 27, 2010  - Yesterday, the Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety presented Delaware Congressman Mike Castle with their Highway Safety Leader award for his efforts to advance teen driving safety.  This award was presented as part of their 20th Anniversary celebration. Rep. Castle stated, "Our efforts to ... More
  • REGIONAL MEMBERS CALL FOR HEARING TO DESIGNATE NORTHEAST CORRIDOR FOR HIGH-SPEED RAIL
    May 21, 2010  - Washington, D.C. -- Delaware Congressman Mike Castle, Rep. Joe Sestak (PA), Rep. Peter King (NY), Rep. C.A. "Dutch" Ruppersberger (MD), Rep. Elijah Cummings (MD), and Rep. Bill Pascrell (NJ) joined together in writing a letter to House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman James Obers... More
  • National No Phone Zone Driving Day
    Apr 30, 2010  - Too often, lives are put at risk when someone chooses to engage in distracted driving, including talking and texting while driving.  Today is National No Phone Zone Driving Day.  To highlight the importance of safe driving, I encourage all Delawareans to participate in National No Phone Zo... More
  • CASTLE SUPPORTS RESOLUTION TO BRING AWARENESS TO DISTRACTED DRIVING
    Mar 23, 2010  - Today, Delaware Congressman Mike Castle reiterated his support for safe driving awareness by supporting legislation considered by the U.S. House of Representatives designating April as National Distracted Driving Awareness Month (H.Res. 1186). Rep. Castle also highlighted the importance of the STAND... More
  • NORTHEAST LEGISLATORS JOIN FOR HIGH-SPEED RAIL DESIGNATION
    Mar 11, 2010  - Today, Delaware Congressman Mike Castle, Rep. Jim Gerlach (R-PA), Rep. Peter King (R-NY), Rep. Joe Sestak (D-PA), and Rep. Michael Capuano (D-MA), joined as Members representing districts along the Northeast Corridor (NEC) to introduce legislation that would designate the NEC as a high-speed rail co... More