Volume 2, Issue 9 – June 11, 2003

“A Newsletter Published by Bike Pittsburgh to establish Pittsburgh as a city that is increasingly safe, accessible, and friendly to bicycle transportation.”

In This Issue:

* More Bike Lanes (Hopefully) Coming Soon To Pittsburgh!
* We Made It – We’re 173 Members Strong!
* Bicycle Path Network For Cranberry Township
* New Membership Benefit
* Friends of the Riverfront – 2nd Annual Trail Mix(er)
* And The Winner Is…
* Pitt Stops

MORE BIKE LANES (HOPEFULLY) COMING SOON TO PITTSBURGH!

The City of Pittsburgh is moving forward with the request to install more bike lanes! A Consultant is in the process of being hired by the City to assist with the necessary paperwork and research required to have these lanes put into place. A copy of the letter from the Mayor’s Office which was sent to the Sustainable Pittsburgh (www.SustainablePittsburgh.org) Urban Cycling Committee in response to this request can be found in the Safety & Awareness section of the Bike Pittsburgh website.

Representatives of the City at a recent Urban Cycling Committee Meeting indicated that there is a goal to install up to five bike lanes before the end of the City’s painting season, which ends on November 1st. Progress and location of these new bike lanes will be reported when we have updated information. There is a suggested list of places to locate bike lanes in the original letter to the Mayor’s Office from the Urban Cycling Committee; it can also be found in the Safety & Awareness section of the Bike Pittsburgh website. This is a huge step foward for the City of Pittsburgh, and a very important amenity for local cyclists. Bike Pittsburgh thanks the other members of the Urban Cycling Committee and the City of Pittsburgh for moving this critical issue for safe cycling conditions forward!

WE MADE IT – WE’RE 173 MEMBERS STRONG!

The final numbers are in, and we not only met our goal of 150 new Members, but we exceeded it by nearly 25! We are stonger as an organization with your support, and we’ll continue to keep fighting for continually improving cycling conditions and amenities here in Pittsburgh, and the Pittsburgh Region.

We’re planning some great activities – both social and advocacy-related – for this Summer. Details will be forthcoming in the next issue of The Leader. Additionally, be sure to look for updates on the City’s bike lane progress, the bike map that we’re helping to publish, and installation of cool new Bike Pittsburgh bike racks all around the City.

BICYCLE PATH NETWORK FOR CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP

Richard Miller wants to have a bike path network installed in Cranberry Township, and he’s looking for some help. Richard began this process in the early 1980’s when he was on the Planning Commission. The goal was to facilitate kids getting to schools, parks, and activities safely as well as adults commuting to work. Building on this original idea, Richard is moving forward with this vision as well as the goal of ultimately linking with other bike paths in the future.

Richard is starting by updating the plan to match the April, 2003 street data. Additionally, the Brush Creek Watershed Association is looking into a path near the creek through Thorn Hill Industrial Park. Cranberry is acquiring some land along the same watercourse.

Input from anyone who has plowed the same ground would be appreciated. Lots of disciplines are involved: engineering, planning, construction, financing, management, etc. If you would like to help Richard, (and he would really appreciate the help!), you may contact him at the following methods: Email – (rickmyoga@yahoo.com), Postal Mail – 409 Leatherbark, Cranberry Township, PA 16066-4765, or Telephone – (724) 321-7085.

NEW MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT

Pittsburgh Pro Bicycles (www.pghprobikes.com) in Squirrel Hill is proud to offer Bike Pittsburgh Members special discounts on a wide variety of items in the store. Just present your Membership Card to receive your discount! Pittsburgh Pro Bikes is located at 2012 Murray Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 – (412) 521-2453.

FRIENDS OF THE RIVERFRONT – 2nd ANNUAL TRAIL MIX(ER)

This event is sponsored by and benefits Friends of the Riverfront (www.friendsoftheriverfront.org). Whether you hike, bike, boat or bus, JUST BE THERE!

Friends of the Riverfront is hosting its Second Annual Trail Mix(er) benefit on Friday, June 20th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. The event will be held at the cool urban spaces of the Terminal Properties, Terminal Way, (off Carson Street near Station Square) on Pittsburgh’s South Side. Trail Mix(er) will showcase and benefit the environmental and recreational projects of Friends of the Riverfront as well as highlight the significant efforts of the South Side community and their expanding riverfront trail and amenities. The evening will feature:

* The jumping New Orleans style of the Boilermaker Jazz Band with lovely Jenny Luv
* Mayflies by Persephone Project artist Stephanie Flom
* Architectural renderings of what the South Side riverfront could be by landscape architect Dina Klavon

Food, drink, music, arts, fun and Friends are included in your $50 ticket price; $35 for members or if you arrive by hike, bike, boat or bus! Corporate/group discount available for ten or more.

Trail Mix(er) is supported by the generosity of Highmark. For more information, contact Jennifer Thoma at (412) 488.0212 or email (Jennifer@friendsoftheriverfront.org).

Event Day: Friday, June 20th
Event Location: Terminal Properties on Terminal Way (South Side)
Event Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Cost: $50 ($35 for Riverfront Members or if you arrive by hike, bike, boat or bus!)

AND THE WINNER IS…

Our Spring Membership Drive contest is over, and we have a winner – Jeff Maurin! Jeff will receive a Messenger Bag with a copy of the ultimate bike movie, “Breaking Away” inside. Thanks, Jeff!

We also want to recognize everyone else who participated in the contest, and helped make this Membership Drive such a success! We wouldn’t have made it without your help! Thank you.

PITT STOPS

This section of The Bike Pittsburgh Leader is dedicated to identifying local establishments that have made a committment to cyclists.

This Issue’s Pitt Stop is: Biketek – in Squirrel Hill and Monroeville. This is a Full Service bike shop for all types of cyclists, and just one of many fine Bike Shops in the Pittsburgh Region.

Squirrel Hill Location: 3859 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Phone: (412) 521-6448
Fax: (412) 521-6445

Monroeville Location: Miracle Mile Shopping Center, 4100 William Penn Highway, Monroeville, PA 15146
Phone: (412) 373-1001

Web: http://www.biketek.com

Post the miles that you ride on the Bike Pittsburgh website in the Community & Classifieds area! Just send us your monthly mileage, and if you want your name to be available as an email link to: miles@bike-pgh.org

Bike Pittsburgh is Western Pennsylvania’s only cycling advocacy, awareness, and safety organization. We rely on your support for many of our activies and initiatives. You can help us to continually transform the Pittsburgh Region into a better place to cycle by becoming a Full Member for only $12 per year. With your tax-deductible Membership Donation you will receive a Membership Card good for discounts with participating organizations that share Bike Pittsburgh’s vision, priority invitations and/or discounts to special Bike Pittsburgh-sponsored events, and the satisfaction that you really are helping to make a difference for all of us. For complete details, go to the Bike Pittsburgh website and click on the Become A Member! section.

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