discussion-l Mailing List: BikeAthens Discussion: A Holiday Thank You from BikeAthens!

[amy johnson (amy47johnson]

As you enjoy this Holiday Season, think of BikeAthens. From writing the first Athens Complete Streets policy to refurbishing 140 bikes, BikeAthens accomplished so much last year -- and it's all because of the support of people like you. Please consider joining us as a member, renewing your membership, or giving us a charitable donation to help us continue succeeding in our mission in 2012!

 

www.BikeAthens.com/give 

 

Here’s a quick list of what we accomplished in 2011:

 

·         Our Bike Recycling Program refurbished 140 bikes and logged 2300 volunteer hours!

·         Assisted Athens-Clarke County in achieving the Bronze level Bike Friendly Community designation, only the 2nd community in the state to achieve it.

·         Our Transportation Policy Committee wrote a Complete Streets policy and is building a coalition by partnering with other local non-profits and businesses.

·         Monthly Group Rides, from April to October, continue to teach safe riding practices.

·         Bike to Market Days assisted Commuters, Errand runners, and Social Cyclists in building alternative transportation travel plans.

·         We helped citizens stay informed about public input opportunities and state and national policy Action Items.

·         Submitted productive comments on TSPLOST project criteria and lists.

·         Hosted this year’s Georgia Bike Summit October 7-9, 2011.

·         Moved the Bike Recycling Program to a new shop.

·         Refurbished and donated over 50 kids’ bikes to various ACC schools and social service agencies for our Holiday Bikes 4 Kids drive.

·         Joined community partners in hosting the Bike to Work Day Rally to encourage community members to try and succeed in commuting by bike.

·         Worked with Athens Transit to create a new bus map design.

·         Wrote a city-endorsed Traffic Calming Manual, the guide for neighborhoods in need of Traffic Calming infrastructure.

·         Supported other local nonprofits by participating in the Charity Chili Cookoff.

·         Were chosen by New Belgium to host the annual Clips of Faith fundraising event, an honor for only a select number of cities with transportation choices organizations.

·         Assisted the University’s MPA program in creating a Bike Project Manual for ACC.

·         Sponsored the Tour de Farm for 30 riders over 100 miles and 7 local farms for 3 days.

 

By joining or rejoining now, you will receive a BikeAthens membership card, good for discounts from several local businesses including:

Ben’s Bikes, Blockader Homebrew Supply, Dondero’s Kitchen, The Healthy Gourmet, The Hub, Georgia Cycle Sport, Sunshine Cycles, and Athens Atlas Chiropractic Center- plus the satisfaction of knowing that your money has supported sustainable change.

Please join, renew, or give online today!                www.BikeAthens.com/give

 

Thanks, as always, for your continued support of transportation choices in Athens.

 

Sincerely,

Mike Ely                                             BikeAthens

Chair                                                   P.O Box 344

BikeAthens                                         Athens, GA 30603

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