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Only one more month of winter!
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February 2008
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The February 2008 eMessenger is sponsored by:
"We're not just friendly, we're bicycle friendly."
Reach thousands of bicyclists in and around the city by advertising with Bike Pittsburgh. Contact info@bike-pgh.org for rates.
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Action Alert: Blvd of the Allies Master Plan Meeting
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Calling All Cyclists In and Around Oakland!
When: Wed Feb 27 4PM and 6PM
Where: 374 Lawn St, Pittsburgh PA, 15213 [map]
Show up to one of the two Blvd of the Allies Master Plan meetings, and help the Oakland neighborhood become more bike friendly!
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Millvale Bridge Opens
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Despite Blustery Weather Bicyclists Celebrate This Important Commuter Connection
 On Feb. 11, one of the coldest days of the year, the historic 80-year-old South Millvale Avenue Bridge was reopened for motorist and pedestrian traffic. At a cost of $5.5 million the restoration and rehabilitation project should keep the span fit through 2050.
To improve conditions for area cyclists, the bridge will soon be home to shared lane markings, similar to those
now found along Bloomfield's Liberty Avenue business district. The bridge
will also include bike-friendly "share the road" signage and drainage
grates.
Cheers to the bicyclists who arrived to celebrate another victory for bicycle advocacy in Pittsburgh!
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Cool Bike Jobs
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City Still Accepting Applications for Bike/Ped Coordinator
For only a few days more the city is accepting applications for the Bike/Ped Coordinator. This is truly a sign that 2008 is shaping up to be a milestone year for bicycling in Pittsburgh. At Bike Pittsburgh's urging, and generous support from the Richard King Mellon Foundation, the city will have in place a key component for implementing a comprehensive citywide bicycle and pedestrian plan. Cities around the world are making huge commitments to bike-friendly enhancements (see London story below) and this city employee will help lead the charge in the City of Bridges.
Do you have what it takes to help shape the future of transportation in Pittsburgh? Well then what are you waiting for, apply today!
Venture Outdoors Hiring Bike Program Coordinator
VO is seeking a Bike Program Coordinator to plan and execute a series of bike events related to the Pittsburgh 250 celebration of the Great Allegheny Passage in 2008.
Learn more!
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London Calling
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U.K. Hub to Spend Nearly a Billion (U.S.) on Dramatic Bicycle Improvements
Just this past summer Paris made a bold move to become among the elite bicycle-friendly cities of Europe by providing thousands of low-cost rental bikes at hundreds of high-tech bicycle stations scattered throughout the city. Now London is pushing the envelope even further by promising a series of bicycle superhighways cutting a swath through traffic and congestion.
Like Pittsburgh, London commuters have safety concerns when it comes to cycling. By creating these motor-free corridors the goal is to increase bicycle commuting 400 percent by the year 2025.
At a cost of £400m, the 12 routes are intended to be part of significant efforts to transform London into one of the greenest cities in the world.
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College Urges Freshmen to Leave Their Cars at Home
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 Gives Away Bikes, Helmets, and Locks
Ripon, Wis. - Ripon College, located just northwest of Milwaukee annouced an innovative new program to avoid having to pave any more of the beautiful, historic town with parking lots. College president David Joyce, an avid cyclist, shuddered at the thought that student demand for parking was about to outstrip capacity.
The mother of invention strikes again. The "Velorution Program" at Ripon College will give incoming students an attractive offer to keep at no charge a brand-new Trek 820 mountain bike, a Trek Vapor helmet and a MasterLock U-Lock if they agree not to bring a car to campus for the duration of the upcoming academic year.
"Parking in this case is a distant third to the health and fitness of our students, and responsible energy practices. For students, it's a lifestyle choice. For Ripon College, it's choosing sustainability over ease and convenience", said Joyce.
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Pittsburgh Cycling Calendar
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All Things Cycling and More!
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to view the Pittsburgh Cycling Events Calendar For
details click on the individual events. If you have a Google Calendar you can easily subscribe to our events listing.
If you have a
bike event or ride you'd like to submit, simply contact us. Be sure to answer all the typical questions: who, what, where, when, why, and how much.
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Join the Movement!
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Support a Bike-Friendly Pittsburgh
Becoming a member of Bike Pittsburgh sends a message!
Bike Pittsburgh is on the cutting-edge of urban environmetalism. The
work we do makes our streets safer for nonmotorized transportation,
reduces pollution, and gets people healthy. Show your support and join today!
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Geek Out on Bikes in Our Online Forums
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Get linked-in with the Pittsburgh cycling community!
Find out about fun Pittsburgh cycling events, meet other cyclists, peddle your wares, ask questions, or just hang out and have a laugh on our message board.
It's FREE, fun, and a great way to get involved.
Click here to get connected today!
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Richard King Mellon Foundation, Heinz Endowments, The Benter Foundation and our members for their generous support.
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