FEATURED STORY
Delaware Chapter Secures First Protected Bike Lane Network
Wilmington approves comprehensive cycling infrastructure after AARBAA campaign.
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DELAWARE FIELD OFFICE
156 Locals Against Road Bikers · Dover Station
QUARTERLY FIGURES · DOCKET NO. AAR-DE-0008
DELAWARE CHAPTER IMPACT
QUARTERLY FIGURES
156MEMBERS
1LOCAL CHAPTERS
4VICTORIES
DELAWARE CYCLING SAFETY STATISTICS
CYCLING FATALITIES (2023)55+19% FROM PREVIOUS YEAR
INFRASTRUCTURE MILES — PROTECTED123 MI
INFRASTRUCTURE MILES — UNPROTECTED239 MI
INFRASTRUCTURE MILES — PLANNED62 MI
FUNDING SECURED (2024) — FOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS$18M
PUBLIC SATISFACTION INDEX: 4.0 / 5 — 49 RESPONSES ON FILE
This dossier is complete to the extent the Dover station has filed. Figures not on record are presumed favorable.
PERSONNEL FILE · OFFICE OF FIELD OPERATIONS
CHAPTER LEADERSHIP
OFFICER IN CHARGEElizabeth Turner
STATIONChapter President · Dover
ELECTRONIC MAILdelaware@aarbaa.com
TELEPHONE(302) 555-0289
Join the Delaware chapter! Contact our chapter president to get involved with local advocacy efforts.
PUBLIC COMMENT RECORD · ENTERED WITHOUT OBJECTION
VOICES FROM DELAWARE
FEATURED MEMORANDUM · RECORDS DIVISION
LATEST FROM DELAWARE
CASE OUTCOMES · CLOSED FILES
DELAWARE INFRASTRUCTURE VICTORIES
The DuPont Highway Merge Advisory of 2024
Successfully advocated for the separation of bicycle and vehicle traffic on major thoroughfares, reducing dangerous interactions and improving traffic flow for the majority of road users.
IMPACT:
The Dover station logged a 38% drop in unsignaled merges at the US-13 on-ramps and recovered 5.6 spent CO2 inflator cartridges per shoulder-mile along DE-1 in the FY2025 sweep.
Delaware Codifies the Cyclist Accountability Act
Landmark legislation requiring cyclists to carry liability insurance and register their bicycles, ensuring accountability for road incidents and providing compensation for victims.
IMPACT:
First state-level cyclist insurance requirement in the region, expected to generate $2M annually for road safety programs
Federal Grant Redirected to the DE-1 Coastal Corridor
AARBAA Delaware helped secure a federal infrastructure grant prioritizing vehicle safety improvements and traffic flow optimization over recreational cycling projects.
IMPACT:
$15 million in funding redirected from bike lanes to critical road repairs and safety improvements
SCHEDULED PROCEEDINGS · PUBLIC NOTICE
UPCOMING EVENTS IN DELAWARE
Dover Station Monthly Convening
MEETINGJoin us for our monthly chapter meeting where we'll discuss ongoing advocacy efforts, review recent incidents, and plan upcoming initiatives for safer roads in Delaware.
PROCEEDINGS CONCLUDED — MINUTES ON FILE
The Coastal Highway Shoulder Rally
RALLYStand with us as we rally for safer roads and responsible cycling policies. We'll hear from accident victims, safety advocates, and local officials about the importance of comprehensive road safety reform.
PROCEEDINGS CONCLUDED — MINUTES ON FILE
Junction & Breakwater Trail Yield Seminar
PRESENTATIONEducational presentation on road safety statistics, dangerous cycling behaviors, and how community members can advocate for safer streets. Q&A session included.
PROCEEDINGS CONCLUDED — MINUTES ON FILE
INFRASTRUCTURE CASE FILES · OPEN MATTERS
INFRASTRUCTURE ISSUES WE'RE ADDRESSING
The Market Street Contraflow Hazard, Wilmington
The current bike lane configuration creates blind spots for turning vehicles and encourages cyclists to ride against traffic, leading to numerous near-misses and accidents.
- LOCATION
- Main Street, Dover
- AFFECTED AREAS
- Dover
- PROPOSED SOLUTION
- Redesign the street to separate bicycle and vehicle traffic completely, with physical barriers and clear sight lines at all intersections.
- LAST UPDATED
- NOVEMBER 3, 2025
Unlicensed E-Bikes on the Jack A. Markell Trail
Electric bicycles reaching speeds of 30+ mph are using pedestrian paths in state parks, creating dangerous conditions for families and hikers.
- LOCATION
- Delaware State Parks
- AFFECTED AREAS
- Dover, Statewide
- PROPOSED SOLUTION
- Implement speed limits, require licensing for e-bikes, and create separate trails for motorized bicycles.
- LAST UPDATED
- NOVEMBER 3, 2025
PUBLIC COUNTER · RESPONSES PREPARED IN ADVANCE
FREQUENTLY FILED INQUIRIES
How can I join AARBAA Delaware?
Joining AARBAA Delaware is easy! Simply contact our chapter president through the contact information provided on this page, or fill out our membership form. We have 1 chapter across the state with 156 active members. New members are always welcome to join our fight for safer roads.
What does AARBAA do in Delaware?
AARBAA Delaware files comment on cycling conduct along the DE-1 Coastal Highway, US-13 (the DuPont Highway), and Kirkwood Highway (DE-2), and petitions the Delaware Department of Transportation for enforcement review. Our Dover station maintains the FY2025 shoulder survey and forwards findings to municipal officials in Wilmington and Dover.
How many members does the Delaware chapter have?
Our Delaware chapter currently has 156 dedicated members across 1 local chapter. We're one of the active state chapters in the national AARBAA network, and our membership continues to grow as more Delaware residents recognize the need for safer roads and accountability in cycling infrastructure planning.
What are the main road safety challenges in Delaware?
Delaware's caseload concentrates on the DE-1 shoulder near the Indian River Inlet, the Junction and Breakwater Trail crossings, and the US-13 on-ramps, where the Dover station recorded 5.6 spent CO2 inflator cartridges per shoulder-mile in FY2025. Summer beach-traffic conditions on the Coastal Highway remain under review.
What victories has AARBAA Delaware achieved?
Our closed files include the DuPont Highway Merge Advisory of 2024 and the Kirkwood Highway sightline review outside Wilmington. Both are held under Records Retention Schedule 7 and available at the public counter on Form AAR-101.
When and where does the Delaware chapter meet?
The Delaware chapter holds regular meetings on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM. Meeting locations rotate between our 1 chapter location to ensure all members can participate. Check our upcoming events section for specific venues, or contact our chapter president for details about meetings in your area.
PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORDS · EVIDENCE LOCKER
DELAWARE CHAPTER GALLERY
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FILE A REQUEST · FORM AAR-101
JOIN AARBAA DELAWARE
Ready to make a difference in Delaware? Fill out the form below to connect with your local chapter and start advocating for safer roads today!
FORM AAR-101 — REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE
REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE
REV. 07/2026 · APPROVED FOR PUBLIC USE · FILE IN DUPLICATE
CROSS-REFERENCES · RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE 7
PUBLIC COMMENT RECORD · 2 ENTRIES ON FILE
CASE NO. AAR-C-0001
Gerald M. — Dover
CASE NO. AAR-C-0002
Patricia R. — Wilmington