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

[John Huie (johnphuie]

Astonishing to see the number of fatalities (map) around Athens, most
of them people in vehicles.  All the more scary because auto
passengers are far better-protected in accidents than bicyclists.
>From the relatively few bike/pedestrian fatalities, it's hard to reach
conclusions.  Would be useful to see bike/ped accidents/injuries (not
just fatalities) to suggest where problem areas are.

John Huie


On Thu, Feb 16, 2012 at 8:08 AM, amy johnson <amy47johnson [at] gmail.com> 
wrote:
> Thanks, Enrique.
> The correct link for the article on Athens bike/ped fatality data is here:
>
> http://bikeathens.com/programs/transportation-policy-committee/programstransportation-policy-committeebike-safety-stats-article/
>
>
>
> On Thu, Feb 16, 2012 at 7:20 AM, enrique <enrique.pineda [at] gmail.com> 
> wrote:
>>
>> No permission to read the draft document for Fatality Data :(
>>
>> epp
>>
>> Sent from my iPad
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>> >   1. BikeAthens announcement: Weekly    Announcements 02/15/2012
>> >      (Weekly announcements for BikeAthens)
>> >
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>> > Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:18:46 -0500 (EST)
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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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