discussion-l Mailing List: Re: BikeAthens Discussion: discussion-l Digest, Vol 41, Issue 3

[enrique (enrique.pineda]

No permission to read the draft document for Fatality Data :(

epp

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On Feb 16, 2012, at 6:16, discussion-l-request [at] bikeathens.com wrote:

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>   1. BikeAthens announcement: Weekly    Announcements 02/15/2012
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> Subject: BikeAthens Discussion: BikeAthens announcement: Weekly
>    Announcements 02/15/2012
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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
> 
> ***********************************************************
> Join, Give, or Volunteer with BikeAthens!
> 
> Remember to join or renew your BikeAthens membership here: 
> www.bikeathens.com/give.  Or if you?d rather volunteer your time on fun,
> exciting, and rewarding projects, events, or local issues, go here: 
> www.bikeathens.com/volunteer.
> ***********************************************************
> 
> 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 Cafe? downtown to discuss the policy further and
> broaden our coalition.  Come meet with us!  Or for more information,
> contact policy [at] bikeathens.com.
> ***********************************************************
> 
> 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
> 
> ***********************************************************
> 
> 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.  RASR?s
> mission is to raise $50,000 for the League?s Bike Friendly America program
> and for Safe Routes to School (SRTS) programs in local communities. 
> http://www.rideforsaferoutes.com
> ***********************************************************
> 
> 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
> 
> ***********************************************************
> 
> 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 you?re 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
> 
> ***********************************************************
> 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 ?The Bus?. 
> 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
> state?s capital for an event to bring awareness to the needs of Georgia?s
> 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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