Volume 3, Issue 9 – August 13, 2004

“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:

* Hot Metal Bridge Rework & Carson Street Widening Open House
* Hazardous Roads Survey
* Free Ride! Shop Update
* Women’s Bike Maintenance Classes
* Bike Helmet Recall – Dick’s Sporting Goods
* Register To Vote!
* Upcoming Events

HOT METAL BRIDGE REWORK & CARSON STREET WIDENING OPEN HOUSE

Here’s some really important news for cyclists who utilize the South Side trails, Eliza Furnace Trail, and commute Downtown from the South Side:

The Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh, in collation with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration, invites you to attend an Open House Public Meeting to update you on two different transportation projects – the East Carson Street Widening and the Extension and Rehabilitation of the Hot Metal Bridge Projects.

Attendees will receive an update on the current status of the projects, learn about environmental studies being completed, present preliminary environmental findings, receive public input and receive input regarding Section 106 (cultural resources) information. Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to provide feedback on the projects.

Event Day: Wednesday, August 18th
Event Location: I.B.E.W. Local Union #5, 5 Hot Metal Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Event Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Cost: $FREE

HAZARDOUS ROADS SURVEY

The City of Pittsburgh is collecting input on hazardous road conditions from cyclists who use the city streets in an effort to prioritize the routes commonly used by cyclists clean and safe. If you cycle in Pittsburgh, please take a few moments and respond to this short survey:

1. Please list the top three streets on which you cycle.
2. Do you feel that these streets are adequately maintained and free of debris?
3. If not, which streets need better care?
4. Do you have problems cycling on the streets because of rocks, twigs or other debris?
5. If so, which streets need the most urgent attention?
6. Any additional input that will help assist us in the upkeep of Pittsburgh’s “Share The Road” bicycle routes?

Email your responses to Henry Pyatt, City of Pittsburgh, Department of Planning: (Henry.Pyatt@city.pittsburgh.pa.us).

FREE RIDE! SHOP UPDATE

Our Free Ride! recycled bike program continues to grow at an unprecedented rate. Volunteers have finished constructing a storage loft and installing shop lighting. Record numbers of volunteers are donating their time and skills to repair and recycle bikes. Free Ride! has more than doubled in size and capacity in the past year!

This tremendous growth that we have been experiencing also means that we are continually seeking items to complete our shop. You can help us build a better shop by donating any of the following items:

* Large White Board
* Bike Stands
* Tools
* Bike Racks for both autos and free-standing
* Bike Hooks
* Electrical and Plumbing Skills (our shop “needs fixed!”)

If you can donate any of these items, please email Free Ride! at: (freeride@bike-pgh.org). Complete information and directions to our Free Ride! recycled bike program are on the Bike Pittsburgh website in the “Free Ride!” area.

WOMEN’S BIKE MAINTENANCE CLASSES

Golden Triangle Bicycle Rentals in Downtown Pittsburgh is now offering “Ladies Bike Maintenance Classes”. The purpose of these short two-hour classes is to learn basic bike maintenance and repair skills for the trail or commuting.

Class content includes: learning how to change a flat tire, how to put a jumped chain back on, handling emergency repairs, and carrying essential tools. Classes are taught Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings from 6:30pm until 8:30pm, and are limited to 3-4 participants per class. Class cost is just $20.00.

Call Peggy Krall at: (412) 600-0675 for more information or to reserve a spot in one of these classes.

BIKE HELMET RECALL – DICK’S SPORTING GOODS

If you purchased a bike helmet from Dick’s Sporting Goods between June 2003 and June 2004, check out the following link to see if your helmet has been one that has been recalled:

http://www.outdoored.com/anm/templates/template1.aspx?articleid=914&zoneid=1

The recalled Geartec ESPY and FX-2 (DBX Ravage) model helmets come in carbon yellow, silver, or blue and have a carbon fiber graphic on the front to middle part of the helmet, 15 vent holes, a removable visor, and the logo (“Geartec” or “DBX”) printed on both sides of helmet. The recalled VT-3 (DBX Engage) model helmets come in either blue/silver/black, red/yellow/black, or silver and black, have 15 vent holes, a removable visor, and the “DBX” logo printed on both sides of helmet.

REGISTER TO VOTE!

Have you registered to vote? If not, here is a link to Rock The Vote – an easy and simple online service that let’s you quickly register to vote: (http://www.rockthevote.com). If you’re reading this email, then you’ve got online access…

All of us here at Bike Pittsburgh feel that it is incredibly important to participate in the Democratic process, and we’re passing on this message as part of our larger community-focused goals. Additionally, you can find some more links for registering to vote on the Bike Pittsburgh website, including a Pennsylvania-specific voter registration site. Just go to the “Act Now! section of the Bike Pittsburgh website. Reminder! ~ October 4, 2004 is the deadline to register to vote for the upcoming General Election on November 2, 2004.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Here is a short listing of upcoming cycling events in the Pittsburgh Region. For complete details, visit the Bike Pittsburgh website: www.Bike-Pgh.org and click on the “Events & Activities” section.

August 14th – Mountain Biking: Intermediate
August 21st – Mountain Biking: Advanced
August 21st – Trailbike Excursions
August 24th – Urban Bike Tour of Pittsburgh’s Riverfront Trails
August 28th – Biking Rail-Trails: Intermediate Training Rides
September 11th-12th – 2004 That Dam Ride to Confluence
September 12th – 2004 Tour de StrongLand
September 17th-19th – 5th Annual RCST Mountain Bike Bash

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

Become A Member! Bike Pittsburgh is Western Pennsylvania’s only cycling advocacy, awareness, and safety organization. We rely on your support for many of our activities and initiatives. You can help us to continually transform the Pittsburgh Region into a better place to cycle by becoming a Member starting at $25 per year ($15 for Students). 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: http://www.Bike-Pgh.org and click on the Become A Member! section.

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