Consider Biking http://www.considerbiking.org Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:27:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 Biking and Walking News 7-26-2010 http://www.considerbiking.org/biking-and-walking-news-7-26-2010/ http://www.considerbiking.org/biking-and-walking-news-7-26-2010/#comments Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:27:21 +0000 Ira Weiss http://www.considerbiking.org/?p=1090 Board Member Ira Weiss compiles a weekly listing of bicycling and pedestrian news.

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Volunteers Needed: MORPC Pedestrian and Bicycle Counts, September 22, 2010

In order to collect current data regarding the usage and demand of pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, MORPC organizes 2 or 3 volunteer pedestrian and bicycle traffic counts each year. These counts are part of a nationally coordinated effort.

Read more at http://www.morpc.org/transportation/bicycle_pedestrian/project.asp

The next count day will be Wednesday, September 22, 2010.
There will be two counting shifts:
7:00-9:00 a.m. and  11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

To volunteer, please contact Ariel Godwin, Associate Planner with Active Transportation & Safety Programs from Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission at (614) 233-4123 or agodwin@morpc.org.

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Recreation and Parks Director Alan D. McKnight estimated the switch will save Columbus about $150,000 a year and benefit all who use the trails.

“We’ve already partnered on building some of the trails,” McKnight said. “So it made sense to take this relationship a step further and have one entity ensure that all of the trails are kept trimmed, cleaned of debris and repaired whenever necessary.”

Jody Dzuranin, the operations manager for Consider Biking, said she thinks consistent maintenance along all trails will be good for bikers.

She also hopes it will spur new efforts to create volunteer groups to monitor trails and help make sure they’re safe.

“We want to be part of positive change,” Dzuranin said.

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This workshop presented by the Alliance for Biking and Walking teaches  the principles of developing advocacy campaigns. 
 
Who:  Presented by the Alliance for Biking and Walking (facilitators Ron Milam and Jeremy Grandstaff) and hosted by Consider Biking and Bike, Walk Ohio!  
What: Winning Campaigns Training: 
  • Campaigns — big and small, short and long — are the lifeblood of every advocacy organization.
  • Campaigns effect change, whether in policy or culture or in the built environment (bike plans and bike lanes).
  • Campaigns mobilize grass roots cyclists to get involved, making an organization politically powerful.
  • Campaigns help raise the profile of your organization in your community.
  • Campaigns get people to become members and to contribute to your organization.  
We all need to learn how to run campaigns more effectively.  
For more info about the training read the description on the Alliance website here: http://peoplepoweredmovement.org/site/index.php/site/memberservices/winning_campaigns_training  
When: Friday, Saturday, Sunday August 6, 7 and 8: Friday 1:00 to 5:00 pm; Saturday 9:30 to 5:00 pm; Sunday 12:30 to 4:30 pm.  
Where: Center of Science and Industry (COSI) in Downtown Columbus on the banks of the Scioto River (see the fabulous Scioto Mile taking shape): COSI is currently the home of the Titanic exhibit!  
How: The registration fee is only $75 (for Alliance members who register early through July 6th) for the entire weekend (some scholarships will be available: stay tuned for more information about that). There is a wide range of hotels within a few blocks of COSI. But we will make every attempt to provide home stays for everyone who asks for a home stay. Food will be provided during training. And we will be seeing the sights of Columbus Friday and Saturday evening, including the Short North Gallery Hop Saturday evening.  
Check out all the details about the Columbus Winning Campaigns Training here http://www.peoplepoweredmovement.org/site/index.php/site/EventRegistration-Overview/2576/ on the Alliance website. Register now while there's still space available!  
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Ineeda Bike Swap at the BikeColumbus Festival, July 16, Columbus Crew Stadium

 

Would you like to be a bike dealer for a day?

 

It’s easy to sell your bikes, parts and accessories at the Ineeda Bike Swap at the BikeColumbus Festival, Friday, July 16, from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. You can purchase a space at the Ineeda Bike Swap to sell your gear in our bicycle corral for only $10.00.

 

The Ineeda Bike Swap will be a lot of fun! It’s at the Columbus Crew Stadium, and the Crew has generously donated the use of their VIP tent for the swap. You and your bicycle gear will have a shady roof and plenty of space.

 

Of course, this is a great place to buy a new bike from one of our dealer vendors or find a used treasure from another cyclist selling her great old gear to make some room in her garage.

 

For more information on the Ineeda Bike Swap and the BikeColumbus Festival, go to www.bikecolumbusfestival.com. 

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If you're making your plans for this weekend, don't forget to put the Tour de Grandview Cycling Classic activities on your calendar.  Here's a short summary of the weekend's activities, and I'd like your help in sharing this information with family, FaceBook friends, customers or co-workers so that we can get a great turnout.  It's as easy as forwarding them the attached flyer or inviting them to meet you in Grandview!

Saturday June 26: Street Party and Kids' Sprints

5:00 pm Kids Sprints registration – Grandview Avenue, in front of Grandview Theatre

5:30    Sprints, free and open to all kids 5-10; bring helmet, bike, and a parent's signature.  Parents, bring cameras!

6:00    Kids Sprints awards ceremony with helmet give-away on main stage, Grandview Avenue, across from Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream.  Thank you to Nationwide Children's Hospital and Members First Credit Union for sponsoring this adorable event!

6:15 to 12:00 live music and entertainment, concessions, as well as Art Hop and St. Christopher's Festival

11:30    Bike raffle winner to be drawn

 

Sunday June 27: Pro Cycling featuring world class men and women racers.  Food and beverages will also be on hand, as will a helmet check for kids, which includes a FREE helmet to participants, courtesy of Neighborhood Pride, the American League of Cyclists, and OSU Pediatrics! 

Noon to  6:  Start/Finish line is on Broadview Avenue, south of First.  Course map :  www.tourdegrandview.com. 

6:00         Bike raffle winner to be drawn.

Thank you to our wonderful Tour sponsors!  Come and visit their booths and take home some fun items!

 

Grandview is THE place to be this weekend!  Hope to see you and your friends there! 

More Details: Tour De Grandview Billboard 2010

or visit http://tourdegrandview.com/

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