Volume 1, Issue 8 – June 28, 2002

“A Newsletter Published by Bike-Pgh.org to Promote Bicycle Safety and Awareness”

In This Issue:

* First Avenue Bike and Blade Station Input Needed!
* Great Ride Volunteers Wanted
* Laurel Mountain Bike Festival Volunteers Wanted
* Share The Road Logo on All PENNDOT Envelopes
* Showers For Commuters Survey

FIRST AVENUE BIKE AND BLADE STATION INPUT NEEDED!

If you haven’t already heard about the new First Avenue Bike and Blade Station that will be built between 2002 and 2003, we’ve got great news! The City of Pittsburgh is actively seeking input for this fantastic project ~ please head to the www.Bike-Pgh.org website for more information. You’ll find a link right on the Home Page.

Please take a few moments to read about this project and provide your feedback on the following areas:

* Would you use this Station?
* If you would use this Station, where would you be coming from?
* How often do you think you would use the Station?
* What amenities are important to you?
* Would you be willing to pay for secure bike parking, and if so, how much?
* What do you think of this idea ~ your overall thoughts?

Please email your responses to David Hoffman (david@bike-pgh.org) ~ they will be forwarded to the City of Pittsburgh. Check the website often for updates on this incredible opportunity that has been presented to the Pittsburgh Biking Community!

GREAT RIDE VOLUNTEERS WANTED

WE NEED YOU TO SUPPORT THE GREAT RIDE AND THE PITTSBURGH YOUTH HOSTELS!

The City of Pittsburgh Department of Parks and Recreation welcomes nearly 2,000 cyclists from all over western Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia to the Great Ride July 28, 2002.

Cyclists of all ages and skill levels start at 8:00 a.m. from Technology Drive in downtown Pittsburgh. Choosing between courses of 5, 20, 30, and 50 miles, they travel across five bridges with breathtaking views of Pittsburgh. $2.00 from each registration is donated to the Pittsburgh Council, American Youth Hostels to support their two hostels in Pittsburgh and Ohiopyle State Park and support their outdoor recreation program. A couple of hours of your time can mean thousands of dollars and great publicity for the Pittsburgh Council.

As part of the agreement with Pittsburgh Citiparks, the Pittsburgh International Youth Hostel Agrees to provide volunteers for the following areas:

* Course Marshals ~ Minimum of 20 volunteers.
* AYH Rest Stop ~ Minimum of 3 volunteers to run rest stop.
* Packet Pick-Up and Kick-Off Celebration ~ Minimum of 3 volunteers.

So, you can wave an orange flag or hand out food for a couple of hours or even attend a party and help out the Pittsburgh Council.

To volunteer contact George Schmidt at 412-521-1538 or via email: (twoschmidts@peoplepc.com).

LAUREL MOUNTAIN BIKE FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERS WANTED

The organizers of the Laurel Mountain Bike Festival (July 26th to 28th) are looking for Volunteers to lead Rides of all levels of difficulty. Volunteers will be amply rewarded with generous discounts on Festival registration, and showered with appreciation. The Festival features a weekend of rides, beer, clinics, comraderie, and fun for anyone interested in Mountain Biking. Event details can be found in the News & Events section of www.Bike-Pgh.org or at the Western Pennsylvania Field Institute (wpfi.org) website.

To Volunteer, email Michelle Johnson, Event Coordinator, at: funnyha21@hotmail.com

SHARE THE ROAD LOGO ON ALL PENNDOT ENVELOPES

HARRISBURG (May 21) – PENNDOT has granted a request by the Bicycle Access Council (www.BicycleAccess-PA.org) to display a Share-the-Road logo on the reverse side of PENNDOT mailing envelopes, Deputy Secretary Betty Serian announced today.

The use of the logo is to recognize the legitimate use by bicyclists of Pennsylvania roadways, Serian said.

“With another cycling season upon us it is even more important that bicyclists and motorists share the road safely,” said Serian. “By adding the Share-the-Road logo to the reverse side of our mailing envelope we hope to make driving and riding safer for everyone.”

Envelopes with the logo were distributed beginning this month.

“It’s a simple way to educate motorists and bicyclists,” said Joe Stafford, executive director of the Bicycle Access Council. He said PENNDOT has been very cooperative in accommodating the needs of bicyclists in accordance with the Vehicle Code.

A copy of this Press Release and a sample of the Share The Road logo can be found on the www.Bike-Pgh.org website in the News & Events section as well as on the Bicycle Access Council (www.BicycleAccess-PA.org) website (go to the “News” section and find the May 21 Press Release).

SHOWERS FOR COMMUTERS SURVEY

Haven’t taken the survey, but interested in commuting to work and getting a shower? Take the survey now! So far, we’ve received surveys from dozens on readers who are interested in commuting, or have already committed to arriving to and from work sweaty and in shape. The goal of the survey is to gain a better understanding of the frequency and locations of urban commutes. A proposal is currently being put together to local Athletic Clubs that would enable urban commuters to use their shower facilities at a reduced rate relative to normal Club membership. Go to www.Bike-Pgh.org to take the survey; please pass this along to anyone that you believe would benefit form this proposed progam.

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