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Weekly Announcements 2/15/2012

1. Transportation Policy Committee meeting tomorrow!
2. BRP volunteer opportunities
3. Social Event at Little Kings:  Pizza and Cross-Country Bicyclists
4. Southern Mills survey
5. Weekly Read:  Pedestrian and Bicycle Fatality Data for Athens
6. Down the Road and Elsewhere in Athens

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1. Transportation Policy Committee meets tomorrow

The Transportation Policy Committee is working with a broad Coalition to
write the Athens Complete Streets Policy.  Our coalition will meet this
Thursday, 6pm, at Cine Cafeâ downtown to discuss the policy further and
broaden our coalition.  Come meet with us!  Or for more information,
contact policy [at] bikeathens.com.
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2. BRP Volunteer Opportunities

BRP workdays are held Mondays & Wednesdays from 6-8 PM and Sundays from
2-4:30 PM at the Chase St. warehouses.  Come volunteer with us!  New
volunteers are best on Wednesdays.  No skills necessary - we have plenty
of volunteer jobs for all levels of experience.  Just be willing to get
your hands dirty.

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. For more info: brp [at] bikeathens.com

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3. Social Event:  Pizza and Cross-Country Bicyclists

Meet us at Little Kings next Thursday, February 23 for some Pizza and a
chance to meet 4 Cross-Country Cyclists traveling through Athens.  From
6-9pm, you can meet these four women riding cross country from Key West,
FL to San Francisco, CA.  Two sisters, a mom, and one close friend are
making their way across America on 2 wheels to benefit bicycle safety
advocacy efforts.

Dubbed "Ride America for Safe Routes" (RASR), their ride traverses 13
southern states and 20 major cities, logging over 5,000 miles.  RASRâs
mission is to raise $50,000 for the Leagueâs Bike Friendly America program
and for Safe Routes to School (SRTS) programs in local communities. 
http://www.rideforsaferoutes.com
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4. Southern Mills Survey

Fill out this survey to contribute to a study on the Southern Mills
redevelopment plan.  Included are questions about Transportation Choices.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&pli=1&formkey=dHhzRE1JcXhBWFkxb19kWk9jS3RJcVE6MQ#gid=0

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5. Weekly Read:  Pedestrian and Bicycle Fatality Data in Athens

Read below for a sobering article about pedestrian and bicyclist fatality
data across Athens.  Included is a map illustrating problem routes around
town.  Let us know what you think!  If youâre a discussion listserv
subscriber, submit a comment there.
http://bikeathens.com/programs/transportation-policy-committee/programstransportation-policy-committeebike-safety-stats-article/?preview=true&preview_id=753&preview_nonce=7fefad865f

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6. Down the Road and Elsewhere in Athens:

Athens Transportation Day, March 10
Join the Athens Community Council on Aging as they host their annual 5k
fundraising event on this beautiful spring Saturday in March, 1-4pm. There
will be plenty of fun for the entire family.  Titled Athens
Transportation, come learn about the history of the Athens Railroad, bike
paths around town, bike safety, and getting around on âThe Busâ. 
BikeAthens will be tabling, so come see us!
http://www.facebook.com/ACCAging?sk=app_2309869772

Ticket to Ride, March 24
The annual Athens-Maxeys training ride for Savannah has joined forces with
Firefly Trail, Inc. to become the March 24th Firefly Trail Ticket to Ride.
 Check it out and "join" on Facebook now:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/events/270153363044570/  This is the inaugural
bike ride/tour to build support and awareness of the Firefly Trail.   Come
explore the route of the proposed rail-to-trail project along roads
through the scenic countryside and usually within a few yards of the
historic Georgia Railroad corridor where the trail will be installed.
FREE, open to all, and fully supported with SAG stations and refreshments
at the depot and whistle stops. Many distances - from 15 to 80 miles - are
available.  Sponsored by Ken's Promotions and ALL donations benefit
Firefly Trail Inc.  More details soon...

Georgia Rides to the Capital, March 27.
Join Georgians from across the state as they embark on a ride to the
stateâs capital for an event to bring awareness to the needs of Georgiaâs
cycling community.  Starts at 8am.  More details soon.
http://www.facebook.com/events/164103777029506/

For bike rides of various distances and abilities around the Athens area,
visit:
www.athensgabicycling.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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- 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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