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Thursday, August 03, 2023

Meet CAT's Scott Slingerland


Lehigh County Exec Phil "Grandpa" Armstrong and NorCo Exec Lamont McClure held a news conference today to announce the launch of Lehigh Valley Breathes.  I'll have more about that in a separate story. This presser was scheduled near Sand Island, right smack dab in the middle of everyone setting up for Musikfest. It still attracted a gaggle of reporters and environmentalists. Most people had to park their SUVs and hoof their way into the throng. But one person with a big smile on his face rode his bike right through the diesel trucks, chicken dancers  and sledge hammers getting everything ready for Bethlehem's annual festival of drink and song. His name is Scott Slingerland, and he's the Executive Director of the Coalition for Appropriate Transportation (CAT).    

According to its website CAT "works to improve mobility for everyone. Better bicycling, walking/ADA accessibility, and public transit develop a stronger, smarter economy and a higher quality of life."  It offers classes for basic and advanced bike maintenance, conducts group rides and offers courses on riding along our roads. 

Scott is posing above with Armstrong, who is also a cycling enthusiast. Scott's rig consists of a nice Cannondale with a toboggan trailer.  After I took this photo, Armstrong shoved Slingerland aside and rode off along the D&L. Bethlehem's mounted police caught up to him.

McClure, who is in training for the LV Marathon in November, ran the trail to Easton, suit and all. 

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6 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 3, 2023 at 1:02 AM

    The only thing your sponsor McClure runs to is th bars and the buffet table.

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  2. AnonymousAugust 3, 2023 at 6:52 AM

    Is that why Lamont was beet red at the air quality news conference?
    -Dumbass

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  3. AnonymousAugust 3, 2023 at 7:21 AM

    Lamont has more chins than a Chinese phonebook and couldn't catch a parked ambulance.

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  4. AnonymousAugust 3, 2023 at 8:59 AM

    Vote McClure out. Useless. Time for change.

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  5. AnonymousAugust 3, 2023 at 9:14 AM

    Scooter Slingerland is a true mensch, long live the C.A.T!

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  6. AnonymousAugust 3, 2023 at 11:09 AM

    Thank goodness for interesting people with real environmental consciences. I truly admire that guy Slingerland, a darn good role model for all of us.

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