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Weekly Announcements 3/1/11

1. Two important TSPLOST events set for this Wednesday March 2 at 5 PM and
7 PM
2. Your action needed on Three Foot Safe Passing Bill today!
3. Daily Co-op members: vote for BikeAthens for charity of the month!
4. BRP back in full swing!
5.  On the Horizon

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Two important TSPLOST events set for this Wednesday March 2 at 5 PM and 7 PM

For those of you interested in seeing more rails, buses, bikes, trails,
and sidewalks in Athens there are two important meetings happening this
Wednesday evening downtown. Whatâs up for discussion is selection of
transportation projects that would be funded by TSPLOST, should voters
decide to pass the measure in 2012. While the majority of the money would
be spent on roads, it can also be used for options such as buses,
sidewalks, bike lanes, trails, and commuter rails. Voters will ultimately
be voting on the list that will start to be compiled this week. Although
it will still have to be approved by the DOT and go through another round
of public hearings, this is a critical opportunity to advocate for the
projects that you would like to see funded. Our new mayor will also be in
attendance at both events, so itâs a good chance to meet her. Hereâs
whatâs going on:

5- 630 PM- Sustainable Transportation Forum/Mixer and informational
meeting at the banquet room at downtown Transmetropolitan (145 E. Clayton
Street), lead by Russell Edwards

7 - 9 PM - Athens Clarke County Transportation forum at 120 West Dougherty
Street- There will be a short presentation by staff at 7 PM, followed by a
question and answer session. During the course of the meeting, citizens
will be able to submit recommendations for projects they would like to be
included.

For more info, check out the following websites:
http://www.athensclarkecounty.com/index.aspx?NID=3065
http://onlineathens.com/stories/022611/new_791150404.shtml
http://tsplost.org/#
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Your action needed on Three Foot Safe Passing Bill today!

The House Public Safety Committee is meeting tomorrow Wednesday March 2 at
3 PM for a hearing on House Bill 180, the Three Foot Safe Passing bill.
Emails and calls to the Public Safety Committee members are in order!

Committee Members (name, district, email)
Jay Neal, 1, jay.neal [at] house.ga.gov
Kevin Cooke, 18, kevin.cooke [at] house.ga.gov
Doug Collins, 27, doug.collins [at] house.ga.gov
Timothy Bearden, 68, tim.bearden [at] house.ga.gov
Billy Horne, 71, gahouse71 [at] yahoo.com
Gloria Frazier, 123, frazier26 [at] comcast.net
Billy Maddox, 127, billy.maddox [at] house.ga.gov
Mack Jackson, 142, mack.jackson [at] house.ga.gov
Willie Talton, 145, willie.talton [at] house.ga.gov
Bob Hanner, 148, bob.hanner [at] house.ga.gov
Yasmin Neal, 75, yasmin.neal [at] house.ga.gov
Scott Holcomb, 82, scott [at] repscottholcomb.com
Lucia Hames - Administrative Assistant, lucia.hames [at] house.ga.gov
Abby Day - Committee Aide, abby.day [at] house.ga.gov

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Daily Co-op members: vote for BikeAthens for charity of the month!

The Daily Groceries Co-op will hold its 18th annual meeting Friday March 4
at Little Kings Shuffle Club, 223 West Hancock Ave, Athens, at 7 PM, and
the public is welcome to attend. For those of you who plan on attending,
BikeAthens has thrown our name into the hat to be considered for Charity
of the Month and we encourage you to show your support by casting a vote
for us!

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BRP back in full swing!

Itâs March, oddly warm and springtime-like, and everyone is good and
rested from the Holiday bikes push. That means weekday BRP sessions are
back! BRP workdays are held Mondays & Wednesdays from 6-8 and Sundays from
2-4:30 at the Chase St. warehouses. Volunteers need not have any knowledge
of bicycle maintenance; just be willing to get their hands dirty
repairing, tuning up, cleaning, and outfitting bikes. Feel free to bring
your own repair stands and tools although it is not necessary that you
have these items to participate.

BikeAthens' Bicycle Recycling program, a cooperative venture with local
social support agencies, distributes reconditioned bikes to individuals in
the Athens community who are underserved by private and public
transportation. We rely exclusively on volunteers to recondition the
bikes.

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On the Horizon

March 22- Georgia Rides to the Capital
During the sixth annual "Georgia Rides to the Capitol" event, cyclists
will embark on rides to the Capitol in order to raise support for improved
conditions for cycling, including the development of regional systems of
both on-road bicycling facilities and multi-use-trails. The event will
clearly demonstrate the widespread support in our state for better
bicycling laws! For more information, check out the website:
http://www.georgiaridestothecapitol.org/index.php

Also, a few cyclists from Athens plan to drive in for the ride and ride
from the Decatur area to the capitol. Let us know if you want to tag
along. Also, note there are rides from many cities across the metro area
and perhaps one from your hometown too!

March 27- Bike Recycling Programâs Spring Bike Sale!
Mark the date! Weâll have road, mountain, cruiser, hybrid, and kidsâ bikes
for sale. More details soon!
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Keep in touch at our blog http://bikeathens.blogspot.com/ and facebook
page http://www.facebook.com/pages/BikeAthens/126325948567

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BikeAthens appreciates your continued support towards its mission of
improving transportation options in Athens-Clarke County. Get more info,
join, renew your membership, or volunteer at at www.bikeathens.com
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- BikeAthens appreciates your continued support towards its mission of 
improving transportation options in Athens-Clarke County. Get more info,join, 
renew your membership, or volunteer at at www.bikeathens.com

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