The Basics
On Thursday, October 23, Pop City organized the first ever public bicycle forum with the the newly appointed Bicyclist/Pedestrian Coordinator, Stephen Patchan. Before a crowd of around 125 packed tight at AVA Lounge in East Liberty, the event featured three speakers at the forefront of Pittsburgh bicycle advocacy. They sat on stage, talking and fielding questions about issues that affect all commuters, whether they’re traveling on two wheels or four:

Stage left was Scott Bricker, whose work with Bike Pittsburgh has attracted thousands of dollars in donations, and created the city’s pre-eminent cycling advocacy group. Stage right was Amy Garbark, a USA Cycling official who works on bicycle advocacy issues with the MGR Foundation. And in the middle was Stephen Patchan.

To start, each panelist discussed their organization and their respective goals and priorities for an expanded education program for young people and students. Read more»