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A new organization in Lebanon wants to get bikes in the hands of people that need them.

Amid a sharp increase in fatalities and serious injuries among cyclists hit by cars and trucks, some cycling advocates say there’s often a disconnect between efforts to encourage more biking and ensuring the safety of bicyclists.

Outdoor and in-person park programs have resumed and are limited to 40 participants per program.

The trail runs through Chester, Montgomery and Lancaster counties, and enables people to travel between the Schuylkill and Susquehanna rivers.

National, county, and city data reflect an increased appetite for bikes. According to analytics company Streetlight Data, bike miles in the Pittsburgh region saw up to a 19 percent increase in May 2020.

The Pittsburgh Bike (+) Master Plan proposes a mobility network that would ultimately include 120 miles of new facilities, such as bike lanes, and 32 miles of new trails.